Wildcat News

Hello Wildcat Families,

We have had a wonderful start to the school year. The students are learning all the rules and procedures around school and are enjoying getting to know new friends. Our students bring me so much joy. Earlier this week, I was talking with a Kindergartener and she said, "my brother says I'm going to be here for a long time." I replied, "yes, it will be about 6 years". Her eyes got really wide, and she said, "that's more than I am old". I guess for our kindergarteners it is more than a lifetime. We'll take good care of them!

See below for information about our Back to School Picnic. I hope to see you there this Saturday. This is a fun event where families, kids and staff can connect.

All the best,

Stephanie Haga

August 1-Sneak Peek for next school year (details below)

August 5-1st day of the 2024-2025 school year!

August 10-Back to School Picnic (details below)

August 14-Kristin McCabe (School Board Member) Community Meeting at Medlock Bridge ES 9:30am

August 21-Spirit Night at Johnny's Pizza

August 23-School Spirit Wear Day

August 28-Curriculum Night K-5 5:30-7:30pm

August 30-Spirit Night at Culvers

1. Parents of students aged 10 and up, please sign the Code of Conduct (directions below).

2. Join PTO and sign up to Volunteer

Join us this Saturday, August 10th, for an unforgettable morning of fun and connection! Meet new and familiar faces from the Wilson Creek community. We’ve got awesome business partners joining us, delicious concessions available, and tons of playtime for the kids!

Don't miss out! RSVP now and help us plan this fantastic event:

RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbNayg3zF72z_4Z5ylOt2kSSp5-Wk29Oqq9hQ8QnnuqUHHnA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Want to make the day even more special? Volunteering is the perfect way to meet other amazing parents and make new friends!

Volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DA8AF2BA2FECE9-50508386-wilson

Some of you have asked about our Georgia Milestones Scores (GMAS). GMAS assessments are one of the tools we use to measure our effectiveness. These tests are taken by all 3rd-5th graders in the Spring and our ELA results were released this month. We have been told that Math results will be shared this fall.

We are very proud of our students’ accomplishments. Our GMAS results reflect all students who took the tests at Wilson Creek in the spring including students who have been with us for most of the year as well as those who recently moved to the US and are learning English. For that reason, we also measure student growth to ensure that we are meeting students' needs from wherever they start. Our data looks good from both perspectives. We are excited to see how much students learn and grow at Wilson Creek. Look at the image below to see how our students performed in ELA last year.

Parents of 4th and 5th grade students, if your child took Georgia Milestones in the Spring, their scores have been released into Infinite Campus. Please click on the link below for directions on how to find your child's scores.

The Fulton County Schools Code of Conduct is now ready for parents to review and sign in Infinite Campus. All parents and students (over 10 years old) MUST sign this form found within their INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT/STUDENT PORTAL ACCOUNT.

Here is a (link) with instructions on how to complete the Acknowledgment of Receipt Form. Please complete this by August 16. If you have not set up a Parent Portal Account, directions can be found in the Frequently Needed Links Section at the bottom of the newsletter.

Board policy JBCD Change of Student Assignment was revised on February 20 to eliminate childcare, curriculum, and medical hardship transfers. The policy revision is effective on August 1. After August 1, hardship transfers will not be available. Existing hardship students are grandfathered and can stay at their school through their terminal year, as long as they maintain satisfactory attendance, academic, and behavior standards.

Open Enrollment is the school choice option for parents if they desire to enroll their child in a school outside of their attendance zone. Previously, the Open Enrollment application window was May 1 -15. For the 2025-2026 SY, the application window will open in December 2024. Only schools with available space will receive students. Space is defined as 95% enrollment or below-stated capacity over a 3-year projection.

Based on our enrollment trends, Wilson Creek ES will not be on the Open Enrollment list. If that changes, I will let you know.

To learn more about the revisions to policy JBCD Change of Student Assignment, please see the attached FAQs.

Cub Scout Pack 1000:

Cub Scout Pack 1000 will have an information and sign-up meeting on Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm at Johns Creek Presbyterian Church’s youth garage, 10950 Bell Road, Johns Creek.

Come learn how you can start your son or daughter on the path to Eagle. If you have questions and can’t make it, please visit https://www.pack1000.org or email us at pack1000cubscouts@gmail.com!

Please consider joining our amazing PTO. Your support makes our school community stronger.

You can sign up on the PTO website: wilsoncreekpto.org

Supporting the PTO will allow us to continue supporting programs such as:
Science Force
Field Trip Transportation
School Agendas
Artist Day
Family Events
Teacher Classroom Grants and Teacher Appreciation Activities
Beautifying the school

Typically, we spend $140+per child/per year

100% of your support stays at WCES!

"Level Up" your membership through Corporate Matching! If your employer matches your donation, the PTO will upgrade your membership level so you get more perks!

Our school can't run without help from parents like you! Check out the open positions and please reach out if you are interested! We will have a booth at Sneak Peek. Stop by if you have questions or want to learn more!

https://www.wilsoncreekpto.org/volunteer/open-vounteer-opportunities/

We know how much parents love to be able to come and eat lunch with their children and we will continue that practice after the first few weeks of school We want our students to have time to learn the rules and routines of the school year during the first few weeks as well as have lunch time to make connections with their fellow classmates. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to welcoming you back starting on Monday, August 26.

July 19-Sneak Peek, Welcome Back Picnic, 20th Anniversary Committee, School Supply Lists

July 29-Updated Meal Pricing, Carpool Contract, Lunch Visitor timeline, PTO information, New Staff Introductions, Parent Portal Access and Census Update Directions, Here Comes the Bus Set Up,

August 8-

Website: https://www.fultonschools.org/wilsoncreekes
Location: 6115 Wilson Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30097, USA
Phone: (470) 254-3811
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Twitter: @WilsonCreekES