Wildcat Weekly

September 29- Wake Up and Be Awesome Starts

October 6-10- BOOK FAIR
October 13-17- FALL BREAK
October 24- Movie Night 6pm
October 25-26- Fall Photo Fundraiser
October 28- Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night
October 29- Northview Community Cluster Night
October 31- All Pro Dads 6:45am
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

Let’s Wrap Up College Week with a Sizzle! 🔥

To celebrate the end of College Week, we’re hosting a staff cookout and potluck lunch this Friday—and we’d love for our WCES dads to be part of the fun!

We’re looking for a few fathers to bring mobile or donated grills and help us fire up the festivities. If you're upgrading your grill, consider donating your old one to WCES—it’ll be put to great use!

Here’s what the day looks like:

• 9:30 AM – Dads gather to connect, set up, and start grilling
• 10:30 AM to 12:35 PM – Lunches begin and continue through the afternoon
• Goal: Grill up 100 hamburgers to fuel our amazing staff!
  
  

If you’re able to volunteer your time or bring a grill, please reach out to Assistant Principal Ward Prather at pratherw@fultonschools.org

. Let’s make this a memorable and meaningful end to College Week—thank you for your support!

Attendance Awareness month in September and Wilson Creek ES consistently achieves more than 95% positive attendance! We are currently at 98.12% with only 3.6% chronic absenteeism as of today, which is incredible. This goal is in our SGC Strategic Action Plan so we appreciate that everyone is making attendance and learning a priority. Go Wildcats!

The Literati Everglow Forest Book Fair is Coming to Wilson Creek!

Dates: October 6–9 from 8:00 AM- 2:00 PM Daily

Location: Media Center

Join us for a magical celebration of reading! Families are warmly invited to attend our Book Fair Family Night on Thursday, October 9th from 5–7 PM. It’s a great opportunity to explore books together and support our school.

💳 Easy Book Buying with Gift Cards

Want to give your student a simple way to shop the fair? Purchase a Literati gift card online at Literati.com/Store and connect it to our school.
Gift cards are safe, easy to use, and can be printed for in-person shopping or used online.
📎 See the attached Parent Gift Card Guide for step-by-step instructions.

🌐 Shop Online Too!

Our online book fair is open now through October 10th!
Visit Literati.com/Store to browse exclusive online titles like Dog Man and The Baby-Sitters Club.

🙌 Volunteer & Save!

Want to help out and get a 20% discount? Whether you're crafty, creative, or social media savvy, we’d love your support!
Sign up here: Volunteer Sign-Up

Thank you for helping us spark a lifelong love of reading at Wilson Creek!

NEW! K-POP Hoodies + Socks!

Our Spirit Wear team has been working hard creating some amazing new designs the kids (and adults) will love! Check out our new K-Pop theme Hoodies, Crew-Neck long-sleeve and SOCKS!! Pre-order now and we will place the order in bulk in a couple weeks.

See the options and order here:

https://wilsoncreekpto.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/356496

Northview High School Thespian Troupe #6577 presents The Velveteen Rabbit!
October 2 & 3 at 7:00 PM | October 4 at 2:00 PM
Northview High School Auditorium

Bring the whole family to this one-hour performance of the beloved story, full of imagination, humor, and heartwarming moments. Perfect for all ages, this timeless play celebrates love, loyalty, and the magic of becoming real.

Tickets: https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/northviewdrama/buy-tix
$8 Students | $10 Adults

During the month of November, your student will be participating in an important personal safety lesson called Think First and Stay Safe. The lesson is presented by our School Counselor, Ms. Khedr, to students in every grade. She will be in the classrooms teaching essential personal safety skills with a positive, non-threatening approach. Prevention lessons will be implemented for all Fulton County Schools K-5 students, unless an opt-out form is returned.

If you would not like your student to participate in the lesson, please fill out and return the attached opt out form by October 25, 2025.

Looking for childcare during Fall Break? Inspiration Martial Arts will be hosting a week long camp! A portion of the proceeds from any Wilson Creek students who sign up will be donated back to the school! Keep your kids happy and active while also supporting the school. Use this link to register:

https://cp.mystudio.io/e/?=IMAJC/8865/738788//1756246571

Supporting Digital Citizenship at Home

Each year, Wilson Creek students learn essential digital citizenship skills during their Media Center specials. These lessons help students make safe, respectful, and informed choices online—skills that are more important than ever in today’s fast-changing digital world.

To support families in continuing these conversations at home, we recommend exploring these helpful resources from Common Sense Media:

• 📱 Family Tech Planners: Create a personalized plan for managing tech use at home.
  https://www.commonsensemedia.org/family-tech-planners
  
  
• 🧠 Digital Literacy & Well-Being Resources for Families: Activities and tips to help kids thrive online.
  http://commonsense.org/education/family-resources
  
  
• 🎥 Parenting in a Digital Age Video Series: Quick, insightful videos to guide your family’s digital journey.
  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8TjVyuBdsClBs2Obs6Wfr5FxLyDeH-k-
  
  

Let’s work together to help our students become responsible digital citizens!

Calling All 3rd–5th Grade Leaders!

We’re excited to invite motivated students to apply for our Library Advisory Committee! This special group will help enhance our Media Center through hands-on tasks such as:

• Assisting with Morning Checkout (7:10–7:40 once a week)
• Designing and supporting Book Displays
• Helping with our Makerspace
• Serving as Library Ambassadors in their classrooms
  
  

This is a fun and rewarding opportunity for students who are responsible, punctual, and passionate about making a difference in our Media Center. Spots are limited, so interested students should complete the attached application to be considered.

Exciting Staffing Updates!

We’re thrilled to share some important staffing news as we continue to grow and prioritize the needs of our students.

Welcome Rachel Pritchett!
Rachel has officially joined our fifth-grade team. Last week, she worked diligently to set up her classroom, connect with her grade-level team, and meet with our administrative staff. Her class will be opening very soon, and we’re confident she will make a meaningful impact in our upper grades.

Supporting Student Success
To better support our learners, we’re adding additional staff members to help reduce the student-teacher ratio. This means more individualized attention and increased support in the classroom—a win for both students and teachers!

Staffing Recommendations:
We actively interviewed a wide variety of candidates for our open second-grade teaching position and our kindergarten paraprofessional role. Although it took several weeks, our commitment remained strong in finding the best possible individuals to join our team. After an extensive search, we have recommended Jennifer Lott in 2nd grade and Whitney Johnson to join our kindergarten paraprofessional group. They will be working through FCS onboarding requirements next week before being cleared to report to work. We will keep specific parent groups updated on the timeline for each educator to officially start and we'll ask for volunteers to move once we officially introduce Ms. Lott. We appreciate your flexibility.

We’re excited to announce our Silent Auction in November, and we need your help to make it a success! If you own a business or know someone who does, we’d love your support through donated items.

Popular donation ideas include:

• Sports memorabilia
• Event or game tickets
• Restaurant or retail gift cards

• Gift baskets or unique experiences

• Spa or salon packages

• Fitness memberships or classes

• Golf / Tennis outings or lessons

• Vacation home or hotel stays

• Kids’ activities (tutoring, camps, lessons)

• Tech gadgets or accessories

• Home services (landscaping, cleaning, handyman)

• Wine or craft beer baskets

• Photography sessions

• Custom cakes or catering certificates

Your generosity helps raise valuable funds for our school while showcasing local businesses to our community.

If you or someone you know would like to contribute, please contact jessicapark0428@gmail.com. Thank you for helping us make this event amazing!

The first progress report of the year will be available for viewing in Campus Parent on Friday, September 19th. This is a 4.5 progress report of the first semester. Please remember there are not many grades at this time of the year which can result in extreme grades (high or low). Course averages accumulate throughout the semester with the final grade coming at the end of the semester. As always, we encourage you to check Campus Parent frequently to review your child's grades.

We're clearing out our closet!

🎉 Check out some of our old, ahem, "vintage" spirit wear designs! We're clearing out our closet and selling some unique sizes for as low as $5!

Shop via this link -->

https://wilsoncreekpto.membershiptoolkit.com/spiritwear24-25

Limited sizes available.

ALL IN ON ATTENDANCE – Building Strong Routines

September is the perfect time to set consistent morning and bedtime routines that make school attendance a natural habit. Students who start the year strong are more likely to maintain excellent attendance all year long. Students who miss fewer than 5 days in the first semester are 3 times more likely to stay on track in reading and math. The late bell rings at 7:40am for elementary school. Students should be in their classroom ready to learn at that time.

Book Fair Grocery Bag Donations

We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s Book Fair will be held October 6–9 in our Media Center! It’s always a magical time for students to explore new stories and grow their love of reading.

To help make the experience smooth and fun for everyone, we’re asking for donations of grocery bags. If you have extra bags at home, we’d love to put them to good use!

Stay tuned for more details, including volunteer opportunities and exciting highlights from the fair. Thank you for your support in making this event a success!

Fulton County Schools Technology Competition

We’re excited to share that the Annual Fulton County Student Technology Competition will take place on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at North Springs High School. This event is a fantastic opportunity for students in grades 3–5 to showcase their creativity and skills through a variety of technology-based projects.
Students may compete individually or in pairs (note: teams must compete at the grade level of the oldest participant). Space is limited, and sign-ups are first come, first served, so don’t wait!

🔗 Click HERE to sign up
📅 Deadline to register: Friday, October 31st
🌐 Visit the FCSTC website for details on project categories and competition guidelines.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Pence at pence@fultonschools.org.

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