WES Weekly

Dear WES families,

Welp, it's fall!

In my house this means marching band every Friday...and most Saturdays, Soccer tournaments across the metro area, and in the world of kids...the countdown to Halloween ;)

In the world of schools this means Parent Teacher Conferences... and we're nearly halfway with the first trimester! Parent Teacher Conferences are REALLY important to help keep us all on the same page together. Please sign up using the link that was emailed out Saturday morning...it's below in this email too!

Lots of other WES info below and some save the dates below too!

Thank you!

Beth/Ms. Niskanen

proud principal, Worthington Estates

Recess Runners is

Walk a thon smiles!

Ask your first grader about a body system! They know a LOT!

Only got time for the highlights?

Future events/Mark your Calendars:

Every Wednesday AM and PM - WES Bike Bus (info below)

Oct 12-15 - Parent Teacher Conferences, sign up here

Oct 12 - Yearbook contest entries (optional) due to office

Oct 16 - No School for kids and teachers

Nov 2 - PTA Skate Night

Nov 3 - No School, Election Day

Nov 7 - PTA Pancake Breakfast in AM

Nov 10 - WES PTA Chipotle Fundraiser, Campus View locations, 4-8PM

Nov 11 - PTA Meeting, 6:30PM

Nov 13 - End of First Trimester

New info below this line:

Parent Teacher Conferences sign up

Parent Teacher conferences are next week and these fill up! PLEASE sign up for a conference for your child today, using this link: https://app.smore.com/n/d3yp80

NOW: Free/Reduced Meal form due

Many families qualify for free/reduced meals and have not completed forms for this year. Thees need to be done every year and if they aren't done for 26-27 your child's account could be building a debt.

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1. complete this form: Families can submit applications for free/reduced meal price by going to this website

2. Check your child's balance in MyPaymentsPlus

2. Call our main office or email Mrs. Thompson (tthompson@wscloud.org if you have questions

Got an artist at home?

Our annual WES-yearbook cover contest is taking place through Monday, October 12th. Entry papers are in the office.

PTA Walk A Thon update:

THANK YOU! Our WES PTA sponsored another AMAZING Walk-A-Thon and YOU helped us reach our goal of $15,000 for the kids, staff, and community of WES! What a special place and supportive community!

Special thanks to our chairs that led the way, super helpful leads that did so much behind the scenes, and unsung heroes behind the scenes! We couldn't do this without this great community, especially...

Kelly Blevins

Breanne Huss

Emily Stansbury

Bryan Troast

Susan Wilson

Gina Penzone

Tina Thompson

Stephanie Gilligan

Mark Stansbury

Amy McKnight

What's for lunch this week at WES?

Monday - Chicken Nuggets or Hummus & Veggie Bento Box or SB&J
Tuesday - Rotini w/ Meat Sauce or Toasted Cheese Sandwich or SB&J
Wednesday - Waffle w/ Chicken Sausage or Hummus & Veggie Bento Box or SB&J
Thursday - Turkey & Cheese Croissant (please email me if special request no cheese) Cheesy Breadsticks or SB&J
Friday - Stuffed Crust Cheese Pizza or Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza or SB&J

District Menu page

From your WES library

Book Fair and Character Pumpkins

Check backpacks soon for flyers and information on our Book Character Pumpkin contest and WES Book Fair coming soon. Links/info below too. Contact Ms. Brown with any questions.

Your Child's Library Account

Did you know families can access their child’s library account? You may view books currently checked out, see due dates, and keep track of your child’s reading materials—all in one place. Click HERE to learn more.

Important (and repeating, nothing new below this)

Rockin’ Recess Runners (R3) kids LOVE this!

Volunteer Opportunities (UPDATED!)

2026 R3 Cross Country Meet Dates
10/3: Upper Arlington (CANCELLED!!)
10/5: Wilson Hill
10/10: Eisenhart Invitational (afternoon - registration coming soon!)
10/28: Bluffsview
11/7: Worthington Hills

Registrations/Info: R3 Registration
**Please register to receive important meet information as the season progresses!
- Email Address: wesrecessrunners@gmail.com | R3 Website