LWE News & Notes

Website: https://lakewindward.fultonschools.org/

Location: 11770 E. Fox Court Alpharetta, Ga 30005

Phone: 470-254-7050

Instagram: lake_windward_es_gators

2026-2027 School Year

• 8/11: Spirit Night at The Creek Cafe and Gelato
• 8/28: Back to School Bash! 6-8pm
• 9/2: Curriculum Night K, 2,4, Self-Contained
• 9/3: Curriculum Night 1,3,5

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Fulton County Schools uses SchoolCash Online as our preferred method of payment for school fees — from field trips to special event fees and more. It's free, secure, and takes less than two minutes to set up. This new system replaces the previous platform of OSP.

Get started here: https://fultonschools.schoolcashonline.com

The consideration for gifted services may be reported or automatic as defined by the GaDOE Resource Manual for Gifted Education Services. The Fulton County School System screens all students for eligibility for gifted services twice a year and uses a systematic approach to identify highly capable students who may qualify for gifted services. The gifted teacher routinely reviews available data to refer students for further assessment. Students meeting either the automatic screening OR the classroom screening criteria AND who have supporting data gathered from test history, products, and/or advanced content levels are referred for additional testing to determine gifted eligibility.

Alpharetta High School is hosting a two-part parent workshop series, "The AI Generation: Parenting with Confidence in a Digital Age," designed to provide practical, research-informed information and strategies for families.

Workshop Dates

• Part 1: August 25, 2026 | 6:00-7:30 PM Understanding AI, teen development, and online safety
• Part 2: November 10, 2026 | 6:00-7:30 PM Technology platforms, ethical AI use, and healthy digital habits

Location: Alpharetta High School Auditorium

Topics include AI and teen mental health, online safety, social media influence, Roblox, Discord, Character AI, screen time strategies, and practical family conversations about technology. Please consider sharing the attached flyer with your school community through newsletters, social media, and parent communications. Thank you for helping support families as they navigate our rapidly changing digital landscape.

Families,

Please take a moment to review and sign off on the FCS Student Code of Conduct in Infinite Campus. Sign off is due by August 31st.

Thank you!

Information regarding the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) can be found beginning on page 61 of the Student Code of Conduct. If you do not want your child photographed for the yearbook, school publications, district communications, or other educational purposes, please review this section and submit an opt-out request via email: busing@fultonschools.org.

Your email should include:

• Student ID number
• Student's first and last name
• A statement indicating that you wish to opt your child out of photography and media releases

Please note that this opt-out process must be completed annually and will not carry over from previous school years.

💵LWE's cafeteria offers ice cream for purchase on Fridays, as well as additional snack items available for purchase each day. If you would like to limit or prevent your child from purchasing these items, you can set daily or weekly spending limits on their cafeteria account by following the directions below.

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Manali Desai, LWE Cafeteria Manager, at desaim@fultonschools.org.

🍎Friendly Reminder: Families who may qualify for free or reduced-price meals must complete a new application each school year. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure benefits are in place for your child. Complete the online application here: School Nutrition

I've heard your feedback about wanting a way to connect with other parents for birthday parties, playdates, and other events. While LWE employees cannot share family contact information due to FERPA privacy protections, we have a new option this year.

At Sneak Peek, families will have the opportunity to opt in and provide an email address they'd like included in a parent directory. Access to the directory will be available to families who join the PTO at the Bronze level or above. PTO will distribute this directory to members this fall.

Participation is completely voluntary, and only information provided through the opt-in process will be shared.

Lake Windward now has two options for after school childcare, Monday-Friday.

Y After School

Tutor Shop

Weekly After School Programs:

These programs begin after Labor Day.

Monday-Challenge Island & Premier Martial Arts

Wednesday- Kid Chess

Thursday-Kid Create Art

Kid Chess has been one of Atlanta’s most popular after-school enrichment programs since 1998. The program meets at Lake Windward every Wednesday and provides instruction for students of all skill levels, from true beginners to advanced players. To ensure high-quality, level-appropriate instruction, Kid Chess sends multiple coaches to each session, maintaining a uniquely low student-to-teacher ratio.

New this year: Lake Windward is adding a second hour of Kid Chess, and kindergarten students are now invited to enroll in the second-hour session!

For more information or to register, call (770) 575-5802 or visit www.kidchess.com.

Chattahoochee Basketball Preseason Skills Clinic

Dates: August 17 & 18

August 24 & 27

August 31 & September 3

Age: 3rd- 8th Grade Boys & Girls

Location: Chattahoochee HS Main Gym

Time: 6:00-8:00pm

Cost: $125 for all 6 Sessions OR $30 per session

Registration Link: https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/66826

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Fulton County Schools Calendar

Contact Ms. Busing

busing@fultonschools.org