November 2026

Our PTC will meet this Thursday, November 5th at 3:45 pm in the Cafeteria.

Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming your way. Children choosing their own books empowers and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. AND-as always-every purchase at the Fair benefits our school.

Here’s what you need to know about the big event, which will take place:

November 9th-13th during your child’s Library Specials Time.

Parent Night is Tuesday, November 10th

4:00-5:30 pm

Grandparent’s Night is Friday, November 13th

During our PTC’s Grandparent’s Night Event.

Book Fair will be located in the Gym.

5:00-7:00 pm

Say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet-your child’s digital payment account. Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases. Anyone can contribute! Share each child’s eWallet so friends and family can add funds and give your kids more books to enjoy! We also still accept cash at our Book Fair, too. NO CHECKS!

If you can’t make it to the Book Fair Parent or Grandparent’s Night, then shop at our school’s Book Fair online. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Every online purchase will also benefit our school.

Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/wheatfieldelementaryschool

The countdown is on! Catch you at the Fair!

Our PTC will be hosting their annual Grandparent's Night on Friday, November 13th from 5:00-7:00 pm. Save the date! More information to come home soon!

Thanksgiving Break will be Wednesday, November 25th through Sunday, November 29th. Students will return to school on Monday, November 30th.

We are now taking requests for any of our WES families in need this holiday season. We are blessed with amazing businesses and organizations in our community to help our families with the additional stress of expenses that the holidays can bring. If you are interested in the WES Angel Tree, please contact Miss Dobrowski, our School Counselor.

As our seasons change, our temps are dropping. Please be sure to send your child to school with the appropriate hats, coats, and gloves.

If you need any assistance with getting hats, coats, or gloves for your child(ren), please reach out to Miss Dobrowski, our School Counselor.

Help us celebrate the amazing staff at Wheatfield Elementary! Do you know a staff member who has gone above and beyond, made a difference in your child's day, or simply deserves a little extra recognition?

Each month, we'll be recognizing one special WES staff member, and we want to hear from YOU! Whether it's a teacher, instructional assistant, office staff member, or anyone else who makes WES a wonderful place, we encourage you to submit a nomination!

Thank you for attending your child's Parent-Teacher Conferences a few weeks ago. Our relationships with our parents at WES is a key ingredient for making WES the place to be!

As a reminder, below is an explanation of our grading scale that you will see on your child's report card this school year.

3rd Grade Families,

Just a reminder of the Indiana Department of Education's NEW online Family Portal where you can review your child's score and how they performed on ILEARN Checkpoints and Summative assessments throughout the year. If you need your child's access code again, it is available on Skyward Family Access. You can also call the office and we will be happy to get that to you! Click the button below to take you to the ILEARN Family Portal website.

When your child brings home their chromebook, it is important that it is returned to school the next day. Thank you for helping remind your student to put it away in their backpack so it can come back to school!

Box Tops has been a great way to raise funds for schools for many years. It's now an app on your phone! Please consider downloading it to help raise money for WES! It's easy to do and the app explains it all to you. You just scan your receipt or enter a digital copy and it will send some money to WES! Every penny counts! As always, we appreciate your support!

Weather Delays & Cancellations

As we approach the colder months of the year, we may experience delays and cancellations. Delays and E-Learning Days will be announced on Class Dojo, WES Facebook Page, KV Website, and local radio stations like 97.7 and 105.5.

E-Learning Day Information

Due to changes at the Indiana General Assembly, all eLearning days will include live instruction equal to at least 50% of our daily instructional minutes. Teachers will deliver instruction via Google Meet and each school has developed a schedule for students to follow.

eLearning Model

Teacher Office Hours: After 9:00 a.m. /anytime not on Google Meet Meetings

Teacher Lunch: Teacher will communicate with students/parents lunch time.

Classroom Expectations

• Teachers will schedule a Google Meet session from the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Teachers will schedule a Google Meet Session between 1:00-3:00 pm to check-in with students and offer support that students need.

• Reading & Math lessons will be live.

• Following the grade-level’s schedule, students will complete Reading, Math, and lessons in Art, Music, or Gym. In addition to whole group lessons, students will also work with their teacher in small group lessons and there will be some opportunities for a student to check in 1-1 with their teacher.

• Students should participate and behave appropriately, misconduct will be addressed by school personnel.

Classroom Morning Session Time

• Teachers will schedule a Google Meet Session for Live Instruction from 9:00-11:30 am

Specials Teachers Session Time (Art, Music, & P.E.)

• Specials Teachers will meet with their scheduled classes that they are regularly scheduled to meet with.

• Specials Teachers will teach a lesson on Google Meet with their classes.

Classroom Afternoon Session Time

• Teachers will schedule a Google Meet session between the hours of 1:00-3:00 pm to check-in with students and assist as needed.

Attendance

We are responsible for 180 days of instruction. Therefore, attendance will be taken daily, Monday-Friday. Teachers may use discretion on due dates.

· Please stay in the car line and have your child enter and exit on the PASSENGER SIDE OF YOUR VEHICLE.

· ALL cars that are parked along the curb will release their child to enter the school. There will be extra staff members to assist your child.

· Be ready to provide staff members with your child’s barcode.

· All parents who are dropping off and picking up their child should approach our school from the south (State Road 10). This will assist our bus traffic as they enter for arrival and dismissal.

· Parents must stay in their vehicle, no congregating by the school doors.

· Students must be fastened into their seatbelts before leaving. IF your child needs assistance with buckling up, please park in the south parking lot to allow the line to continue, and walk to Door #1 to pick-up your child.

· Your patience and cooperation are much appreciated.

REMINDER: Please call the office if you need to make a change for your child's dismissal transportation. Please call in before 1:00 pm. For example: You will be picking your child up rather than riding the bus home. Please DO NOT message your child's teacher on Class Dojo. We want to make sure the message gets to your child and your child's teacher. Please call in at 219-956-3221. Please call in before 1:00 pm. Thank you!

Our annual Christmas Food Drive has been a very generous drive through the years that our neighbors at Sorrowful Mother Church Food Pantry are very grateful for. It really helps them endure the cold winter months! Please join us in generously donating food items to help us reach our goal!

Our first graders will be showcasing their musical talents on Thursday, December 3rd for the Christmas Music Program. The program will begin at 5:30 pm. Doors will open at 5:10 pm.

The KVHS Jazz Band will be here on the morning of Friday, December 4th for their annual short Christmas concert. We always look forward to this visit and thank the KVHS Jazz Band for performing for us!

Our PTC is hosting their annual Holiday Night on Friday, December 4th from 5:00-7:00 pm. More information to come home later this month...

Our PTC will be opening up their annual Secret Santa Shop from Monday, December 7th through Thursday, December 10th. Each class will have a scheduled time to go and shop. There will be an "open shopping" time on Thursday, December 10th. This time is for any students who were absent on their shopping day or forgot their money.

Our third graders will be showcasing their musical talents on Tuesday, December 8th for the Christmas Music Program. The program will begin at 5:30 pm. Doors will open at 5:10 pm.

Our annual WES Christmas Week is Monday, December 14th-18th. We will have dress up days, conclude our Christmas Food Drive, a visit from Santa AND the Grinch! This is always a fun week filled with Christmas Magic!!!

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Location: 251 S Center Street, Wheatfield, IN
Phone: (219) 956-3221
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WheatfieldElementary