Wildcat News

January 16-1st Grade Musical 8am in cafeteria

January 17-School Governance Council Meeting

January 17-Creating Character Celebration

January 20-Martin Luther King Jr. Day-No School

January 22-Board Member Kristin McCabe Community Meeting Johns Creek HS 9:30-11:30am

January 24-All Pro Dad meeting 6:45am in cafeteria

January 31-Spirit Wear Day

January 31-PTO Board Meeting

Save the Date-February 21st will be our Sweetheart Dance. More info to come!

1. Enjoy the snow!

2. Art Competition entries due Friday, January 17.

3. Order books by our visiting author, if you want them.

Exciting news, Wildcats!

Get ready for an extraordinary literary treat! We're thrilled to announce that Nidhi Chanani will be visiting Wilson Creek Elementary School on February 10th! Nidhi is an author-illustrator for many best selling books including: Binnys Diwali, Super Boba Cafe, Quiet Karima and Shark Princess. She will be sharing with students all about being an author-illustrator and what goes into creating a book.

All 1st Grade through 5th Grade classes will have the opportunity to engage with Nidhi during her visit, where she'll delve into the creative process behind her books and share insights into her journey as an author-illustrator. If you choose to purchase any of Nidhi’s books from Johns Creek Books & Gifts here: https://wilsoncreek-jcb.square.site/, Nidhi will autograph any books purchased! When purchasing a book, please include your students name in the notes so that we know who the book was purchased for.

Remember all book purchases must be made by January 31st, and let's give Nidhi Chanani a warm Wilson Creek welcome! Please contact Mrs. Pence with any questions at pence@fultonschools.org

Earlier this week, I received the letter below from some of our 5th grade students. I love to see kids identifying a cause that is meaningful to them and doing what they can to make a difference. Check out their project below!

Get Ready…Get Set…WRITE!

Wilson Creek will participate in the Fulton County Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition this year. All students, kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to submit a short story, poetry, essay, personal narrative or any other original student writing. See attachment for requirements, additional information, and entry form. The entry form is also available at the front office and from your child’s teacher. Parents must sign the entry form. All entries are due to the Curriculum Support Teacher, Marla Grosswald by Monday, January 27. They may be turned into the front office or to your child’s teacher.

Young Georgia Authors Directions

Young Georgia Authors Student Entry Form

Measuring Up Books were sent home Thursday with students. Please check your child's backpack if you ordered books. Directions for accessing the online answer keys are being sent home as well. These codes cannot be posted or sent electronically. Please email Marla Grosswald at grosswaldm@fultonschools.org if you have any questions. We do not have any extra books and are not able to take any late orders.

The Northview Jr Titans Football program will be hosting a Youth Tackle Clinic by Triple H Tackling Academy on January 18th at 1PM at Northview Stadium to teach players how to tackle safely and effectively. All current & new players welcome, no equipment or pads needed, any school zone can attend. The clinic is $30, registration is at nvjrtitans.com and open to athletes of any sport for current 2nd-7th graders.

Wilson Creek PTO announces the Wilson Creek Students' Art Contest for the school year 2024-2025. The theme is " What Memories are made of... ?" The entries can be submitted to the form, https://forms.gle/Xr7i7N7EeCzrSd6MA by January 17th, 2025. The students from K to 5th grade are welcome to participate in the Art Contest. There are six categories: Visual Arts, Creative Writing, Photography, Film Production, Original Dance Choreography, and Original Music Composition. Click here for more details. If you have any questions, please contact Cheng Li, at lichengzk@gmail.com.

Challenge Island provides a screen-free, creative learning space for children to use critical thinking and problem solving skills to complete hands-on STEM challenges. Every week, students tackle a different standards-aligned challenge with their STEAMMates, using only a treasure chest of low-tech supplies and their boundless imaginations. Next semester, our challenges are inspired by the Shark Tank TV show, intertwining STEAM and entrepreneurship. From engineering theme parks to building lunar landers to conducting chemical experiments, there is a lot to learn as we create and pitch our STEAM businesses! More information at this link, and register at this link.

Challenge Island is held on Fridays, Jan 31-Apr 25: 2:30-3:30pm

See the attached flyer for information related to signing up for Kid Fun Yoga next semester.

January 9-Principal's Pride Winners, Art Contest Reminder, Author Visit Book Orders,

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-Milestones Results and How to Access, Bilingual Liaison Support, Code of Conduct Signatures Needed, Changes to Student Assignment, Upcoming Afterschool Activities.

August 15- Curriculum Night. Spirit Night at Johnny's, Update to Cafeteria rule, SSS curriculum info, Support our PTO, STEM to CTAE information, Afterschool Opportunities

August 22- How to Access iReady Reports, Clinic Needs, Curriculum Night Times and Childcare, Science Olympiad Applications, PTO Grade Level Whatsapp Groups

August 29- After School Opportunities, Order school spirit wear, Media Center Volunteer Sign Up

September 5-BINGO Night Sign up, Math Olympiad Sign Up, Form for Requesting Absences,

September 12-August Principal's Pride, Device Fines notification, Fall Photo Fundraiser, Book Fair Volunteer Sign up, Science Force Sign up, BINGO Night Sign Up, STEM Fest at GA Tech

September 19- Technology Competition Sign-up, All Pro Dads, STEM Day Recycleables

September 26-Book Fair Information, Culver's Spirit Night, PE Week, Hispanic Heritage Month, Therapy dogs coming soon.

October 3-New Family Orientation RSVP, BINGO Night date change, Book Fair Info., Think First Stay Safe Opt Out Form, National Bullying Prevention Week, Spirit Wear Orders, Cultural Spotlight for Diwali, Movie Night Sign Up, Wakeup Wildcats Permission Form

October 10-GMAS Math scores released, September Principal's Pride Award Winners, Open PTO comments link, Riders of the month for September,

October 24-Thanksgiving Feast Ticket link, Halloween Guidelines, Nov. 5 Remote Learning.

October 31- Picture Retake information, October PTO Highlights, Volunteer of the Month, Yearbook Pictures and Orders, Parent Perception Survey, Thanksgiving Feast Tickets

November 7 - October Principal Pride, STEM Day Recyclable Donations, Become a PTO Member, Spirit Wear - Hoodies and Zip-Ups

November 14 - Pizza for a Cause - Fundraising with Papa Johns, Last Day to Purchase Tickets for Thanksgiving Feasts, Atlanta News First - Pledge of Allegiance Project, October Bus Riders of the Month, Staffing Change, 3rd-5th Grades - Milestones Prep Books

November 21 - Thanksgiving Break, November Bus Riders of the Month, November PTO Highlights, November Volunteer of the Month: Jane Chen, Thank you for the Crayon Collection Drive, Bus Safety Poster Contest

December 5-Spirit Night December 11, Spelling Bee Winners, Lost and Found, Hearing and Vision Volunteers, Student Art Contest, Student Shout Out, Outside of School and Afterschool Opportunities

December 12-Stuffed Mascot orders, Yearbook Upload Winner, Art Contest Info

December 18-How to look at iReady diagnostic scores, Volunteer of the Month, PTO Highlights,

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