Wildcat Weekly

November 4- Teacher Work Day- No School
November 7- Mass Hearing and Vision Screening VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (see link below)

November 19- Thanksgiving Lunch Grades: K, 2, 4 (2 guest limit)
November 20- Thanksgiving Lunch Grades: 1. 3, 5 (2 guest limit)
November 21- WCES Spelling Bee

URGENT NEED: We need a few helping hands for our upcoming Hearing/Vision Screening on Friday, November 7th!

No experience needed - just a willingness to help! It's a great way to make a quick and meaningful impact with short time slots available.
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D4EA5A92DA20-59779120-visionhearing#/

Dear Parents/Guardians of Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade Parents,

Each year we are asked, “How do I prepare my child for the Georgia Milestones?” This year we are once again offering the opportunity to purchase a grade-specific practice book which provides comprehensive instruction and practice on all the key skills and concepts covered by the Georgia Standards. Student workbooks along with access to online answer keys are available for Grades 3-5 in Reading/ELA and Math. Science is available for Grade 5 only. The cost is $18 per book. We are only accepting Online School Payment (OSP), no checks or cash. No additional or late orders will be accepted as this is a courtesy one-time order for parents.

Please note:

• All orders must be placed through the Online School Payment (OSP) beginning today, Sunday, November 2 through Friday, November 21. No additional or late orders will be accepted, so please tell your friends and neighbors to help spread the word.
• Access the OSP link through the Wilson Creek Elementary School website homepage and click on payments. You will find it on the left-hand side under the picture logo.
• Student ID # is required to make payments through OSP. This is the same number and your student’s lunch account.
• Once in OSP you will see the title Measuring Up. You will need to click the drop down for the grade and subject.
• Please be sure to select the drop-down option for the grade level and subject of the book you wish to purchase. All students take the GMAS for the grade they are currently in, regardless of Continuous Achievement Levels. (for example, all 3rd graders that the 3rd grade GMAS and the 3rd grade math even if they are studying 4th grade in class).
• There will not be an opportunity to purchase at a later date.

If you have any questions, please contact Marla Grosswald at grosswaldm@fultonschools.org.

Yearbook Sale Ends Today!
Treering (our yearbook vendor) has extended their sale and today (Sunday Nov 2nd) is the last day to save 10% on the Wilson Creek Elementary School yearbook!

Note, if you are a PTO "Wildcat" "Gold" or "Platinum" member, you will receive your instructions on how to receive your one free yearbook in the Spring. If you would like more than one yearbook for a sibling, order now and save!

To Purchase Your Yearbook:

1 Go to: www.treering.com/validate

2 Enter our school’s passcode: 1016531580421315

Applications are now open for the Wildcat News Team at Wilson Creek Elementary! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to get involved in our morning news show, build communication skills, and take on leadership roles. Positions are limited and require responsibility and punctuality. Selected team members will attend one morning meeting per week from 7:10–7:45 AM.

📅 Application Deadline: December 5th
📎 The application is attached for more details, including how to submit an audition video.
📧 Questions? Contact Ms. Pence at pence@fultonschools.org

We’re excited to announce this year’s Battle of the Books, a fun and enriching reading competition for students in grades 3–5 registration is now open! Participants will work in teams to read selected books and compete by answering questions based on their reading.

What’s Involved:

• Students read at least 3 of the 6 selected books.
• For each book read, students must submit 2 original questions (total of 6 questions).
• Teams will meet weekly to prepare for the final competition held in the spring.

If your child is interested in participating, please complete and return the Battle of the Books registration form by November 14th

Let’s celebrate reading, teamwork, and a little friendly competition!

We are thrilled to share some exciting news—Wilson Creek Elementary has won the Northview Community Night Challenge! 🏆

Our incredible school spirit was on full display, and we couldn’t be prouder of our students, staff, and families who came out to support and celebrate our community.

A huge thank you to Ms. Leslie Morgan for her outstanding work with our amazing chorus students. Their performance was a highlight of the evening and truly showcased the talent and dedication of our young performers.

We also want to express our heartfelt appreciation to Dr. G for her exceptional leadership in organizing staff participation and events. Her energy and commitment helped make the night a memorable success.

And of course, we can’t forget the star of the show—WILSON, our beloved mascot, who stole the spotlight and won the dance-off with moves that wowed the crowd!

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a joyful celebration of our school spirit. We are proud to be part of the Wilson Creek community!

We’re excited to share a short promo video for Autrey Mill Middle School’s Lion Stage Players production of The SpongeBob Musical!

Two versions of the video (1080p and 4K) are available for your use. You can download them directly using the links below:

• 1080 Video Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nk2bdH97t9T7prQDRkYwGONfPlHBWrn8/view?usp=share_link
• 4K Video Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18UttURjEkPMxsGmBf3ggv2R7nZF3Sh9K/view?usp=share_link

Performances will be held at Johns Creek High School on Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16.

Thank you so much for helping us share the excitement!

Sincerely,

Mandi Rubenstein

Parent Volunteer, AMMS Lion Stage Players

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!! Have you volunteered at Wilson Creek this month - for example, at Science Force, Movie Night, or the Book Fair? We want to celebrate YOU!🎉 Please take a moment to fill out our Volunteer Appreciation Raffle form so we can include you in our special thank-you drawing. It's our way of showing how much we appreciate everything you do to make our school amazing!

Our PTO is organizing a special Diwali treat for staff on Wednesday, November 5th between 10am - 1pm by introducing them to some Indian snacks and sweets. If we don't have more participation, this will be cancelled.

Please help by volunteering to bring something or help decorating or cleaning up. All items need to be dropped off at school by 10am.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D4EA5A92DA20-59751514-diwali#/

We are hosting the 2nd annual Medication Disposal Event in November. Check out the flyer and please share as you see fit. Last year we collected 125 lbs. of liquid and oral medications.

Thank you, Dr. Michael Todd; Ed.D

We want to take a moment to thank everyone for helping keep our carpool line running as smoothly and safely as possible. Your cooperation makes a big difference!

As a quick reminder, we need everyone's continued support to ensure fairness and compliance with traffic and community rules. Please take a moment to review your carpool agreement to ensure you're familiar with the expectations and procedures in place.

To help avoid longer wait times, consider arriving during the earlier window between 7:10 AM and 7:25 AM, when traffic is significantly lighter.

🚧 Important Update:
We will be ordering barricades to be placed at the secondary entrance to help manage traffic flow. Additionally, please be aware that cars making a U-turn in front of the school will be ticketed. This measure is being taken to ensure the safety of all students and families.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we work together to keep the carline safe, efficient, and fair for everyone.

🚌 Reminder: Your child will NEVER be marked tardy if they take the bus!

As part of our ongoing efforts to support digital safety, we’re excited to share that Fulton County Schools will launch Qustodio on October 20th, a free app that helps parents monitor and manage their child’s online activity. This tool gives families insight into how students use both district-issued and personal devices.

• For district-issued devices:

o Parents can see how much time their child spends online, which apps are being used, and what searches are conducted during the school day.

o Families can also set time limits and restrictions outside of normal school hours to encourage healthy screen time habits.

• For student personal devices (optional):

o Parents can choose to install Qustodio on personal devices to monitor usage and set limits at home.

o Fulton County Schools does not have any visibility or access to data from student or parent/guardian personal devices — that information is visible only to the parent or guardian who installs the app.

After October 20th, use this link: Qustodio.com/my-school. Please use your Parent Portal email address during the sign-up process.

Thank you for helping us promote responsible digital habits and strengthen the partnership between home and school. For any questions or support, please contact myschool@qustodio.com.

Please consider volunteering for Science Force, a parent-led PTO sponsored program which provides hands-on learning in alignment with your student's science curriculum. No previous science experience is required! We will provide you with a short guide before the lab and hands-on training will be provided by your Science Force lead during the first 15 minutes of your volunteer time. This is a great way to spend an hour of your time to contribute to your student's science education.

Please email Ashley Mayer at WCESScienceForce@gmail.com with any questions.

Volunteer Signup Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EA5AF2FA5F4C25-59125216-science

Thank you, Ashley Mayer

Vision and Hearing Screening for all students in grades 1, 3 and 5 will take place on Friday, November 7th during the school day between 7:45 am and 2 pm. The attached forms provide more information about the screening. If you have questions, please reach out to Radhika Godbole at godboler@fultonschools.org.

Join us for an exciting week of friendly bidding at Wilson Creek's PTO Silent Auction! You'll have the chance to win amazing items, unique experiences, and special treats - all while supporting our school! Take a look at our sneak peek to see some of the amazing items up for bid!

Date of Auction: TBD

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