WLES Monthly Mention

With only six and a half weeks of school remaining, we always enjoy this time of celebrations and events and look forward to the future. Be sure to watch for communication from your child's teacher regarding field trips, projects, parties, and other fun events. Check out the "Looking ahead" section at the bottom of this newsletter, as school-wide events are shared. I know that April and May bring with them busy schedules as Spring sports start up, and the end of the semester for Purdue also adds fun events. Our Parent Council Facebook page is a great way to see community events.

As we near the end of the school year, please be sure to inform your child's teacher and our attendance secretary of any planned trips or if you will be ending the school year early. We know that Purdue wraps up before we do, and often, families have travel plans at that time. Knowing of such plans in advance helps us ensure we have things wrapped up for your child.

Wishing you a wonderful month ahead!

Mrs. Sara Delaney

Principal, WLES

Thank you to those who have already completed the forms below to share your plans for school enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year. If you have not already done so, please take a moment to fill out a quick response for each of your children to help us know your plans for next school year. These were due by March 26, 2025, but we still need to hear from roughly 40 families per grade level. We will begin making calls to follow up with families from whom we have not received responses.

Current K: LINK

Current 1st Grade: LINK

Current 2nd Grade: LINK

Current 3rd Grade: LINK

Enrollment for NEW students for next school year is open (this includes incoming kindergarteners)! You can use this link to get started with online enrollment. If you are a returning family and see that you have new neighbors with school-age children, please share this information so that we can welcome them to school! We look forward to welcoming our new Red Devils!

Enrollment for our West Lafayette Elementary School preschool classroom for the 2025-2026 school year is now full. We do have a waiting list if you are interested in our program. We have had a fantastic first year! We welcome children who will be at least 4 years old by 12/31/25 and not yet 5 years old by 8/1/25.

Email Kate Miller to find out more about enrollment!

We can’t thank you enough for the incredible support you’ve shown our staff this year! Your dedication and generosity have truly made a difference.

We still need your help to make the rest of this year even more memorable! We are currently seeking sponsors for our upcoming events to continue showing our appreciation to the amazing team we have.

Here's a look at what events we still need sponsors for:

• April Staff Appreciation // 'Soda-Lighted to have Teachers Like You' Staff will be able to create their own sodas with different flavors & mixes.

• May Staff Appreciation Week
• Monday, May 5th // Nacho Bar
• Thursday, May 8th // "You're Churro-ific!" – Treat our staff to specialty sodas and churros to sweeten their day.
• Friday, May 9th // Help us give a special thank-you with $20 gift cards for all staff members!

Click on any of the events above to become a sponsor. Your contribution will help us show our dedicated staff how much we appreciate all they do for WLES.

Thank you again for your ongoing generosity!

Take a look at the following resources in and around the community!

• Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce - Community Calendar
• Home of Purdue - site that is filled with helpful community information
• West Lafayette Wellness Center
• Food Finders Food Bank
• Lafayette Transitional Housing
• Just Kidding monthly newsletter
• West Lafayette Public Library calendar of events
• Purdue First Lady's Site - multiple resources for families

In order to volunteer within schools in WLCSC, a background check must be completed. These expanded background checks are good for five years. This year, many background checks are set to expire. You may receive an email from Safe Visitor if yours will expire. If you need to start the process, please follow this link for more information. You must have an expanded background check in order to be alone with students or to handle cash.

For those who are planning to volunteer within the classroom or on a trip and will remain under the supervision of the classroom teacher, a limited criminal history check will suffice. This will require you to come to the school office with your state issued ID. It takes just a few moments and is free. Please call and speak to Amy Smith before coming in as she will be able to share a good time to stop by.

From left to right:

Mrs. Marcella Holmes, Dean of Students

Mrs. Sara Delaney, Principal

Mrs. Rhonda Lanie, Assistant Principal

• April 9 - Third Grade Musical Performance, 5:30 - 7:30 PM - see flyer for details.
• April 11 - Scholastic Book Fair Opens and Super Hero STEAM Night, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
• April 14 -17 - Scholastic Book Fair open for shopping during lunch hours
• April 14 - WLCSC School Board Meeting, 6:00 PM, Central Office
• April 17 - Popcorn Sale - $1.00 per bag
• April 18 - NO SCHOOL - This was a built-in snow make-up day that was not used.
• April 21 - May 2 - ILEARN English Language Arts and Math for Third Grade Students
• April 30 - Third Grade Parent meeting at West Lafayette Intermediate School, 6:00 - 6:45 PM
• May 1 - 6 - The Pearl Project Purdue, supply drive, see flyer
• May 2 - All student library books are due
• May 5 - 9 - Staff Appreciation Week
• May 5 - Third Grade visits at WLIS
• May 6 - Author Jerry Pallotta visits
• May 12 - 15 - IREAD3 Summer Test Session for 2nd and 3rd graders who may need to retake
• May 12 - WLCSC School Board Meeting, 6:00 PM, Central Office
• May 16 - WLES Field Day
• May 21 - Last Day of School and Third Grade Farewell (2:45 PM)

Our school office hours are 8:15 AM - 4:15 PM. If your child is sick or needs to be absent, arrive late, or leave early, please email our attendance clerk here or call 765-269-4100.

Email: delaneys@wl.k12.in.us
Website: https://wles.wl.k12.in.us/
Location: 600 Cumberland Avenue, West Lafayette, IN, USA
Phone: 765-464-3212