Wildcat Weekly

THANKSGIVING BREAK- No School 11/24- 11/28
December 4- PTO Holiday Lunch
December 4- Winter Chorus Concert 6pm

December 5- All Pro Dads
December 9- 8am WCES Parent Coffee
December 12- PTO Staff Holiday Cart
December 15- 91.9 Grad Rate Celebration with Taziki Lunch
December 16- Tacky Holiday Sweater Day
December 17- Community Meeting with Kristin McCabe, Dolvin ES

Fulton County Schools is committed to being transparent about our financial outlook. Following the November 20 Board meeting, we want to share important information with families regarding the district’s budget planning for the 2026–2027 school year.

The district is currently facing a projected $94 million budget deficit for the next fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2026. To address this challenge, the Board has reviewed several possible strategies after months of analysis. No decisions have been made at this time. These discussions are part of an early communication effort so employees and families have time to understand the issues before the budget is finalized this spring.

While staffing adjustments may be necessary in the future, the district’s first step will be to eliminate vacant positions or roles that become open through retirement or resignation. Any further decisions will be thoughtful, transparent, and focused on protecting students and classrooms.

What could this mean for Wilson Creek Elementary?
Two notable recommendations under consideration are the loss of one Assistant Principal and one part-time counselor if this proposal moves forward. Again, these are recommendations only—no final decisions have been made.

Your voice matters! Feedback is now being evaluated by the FCS Board. You can share your input at tejoin.com using code 354-522-171 or by attending upcoming community meetings.

We appreciate your understanding and partnership as we navigate this process. Our goal remains clear: to maintain high-quality learning experiences for every student while ensuring fiscal responsibility.

Wilson Creek will soon host our annual STEM Day, a fun-filled event packed with exciting hands-on activities for our students! To make these activities a success, we need your help collecting the following recyclable items:

• Paper towel rolls
• Toilet paper rolls
• Plastic grocery bags

Please send these items in with your child to the donation bin outside of the Media Center. Thank you for supporting Wilson Creeks STEM Day!

As part of PTO Membership, families who are PTO members receive the first opportunity to volunteer at our popular upcoming Winter Parties in December. Volunteering sign ups are first-come, first-serve and membership does not guarantee you a spot.

Volunteer spots for members will open on Monday, December 1st. Spots for non-members open Thursday morning 12/4 at 7am.

Join the PTO today if you'd like to get early access! Join Here--> https://wilsoncreekpto.membershiptoolkit.com/

*Open volunteer spots are also held for anyone who is not a member due to financial hardship. Contact wilsoncreekpto@gmail.com for information about this program.

Below is the winter party schedule:

KINDERGARTEN

FIRST GRADE

SECOND GRADE

THIRD GRADE

FOURTH GRADE

FIFTH GRADE

We are a group of dads dedicated to strengthening our relationships with our kids and we would love for you to join us!!! Coffee and doughnuts will be served, as well as raffle prizes! There is no fee. The meeting starts promptly at 6:45 AM in the Cafeteria, Friday December 5th. The meeting ends around 7:30 AM.

PLEASE RSVP THROUGH THIS LINK BY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3RD, SO WE KNOW HOW MUCH COFFEE AND DOUGHNUTS ARE NEEDED! WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!

https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/3738

As discussed during the recent Mayor’s School Engagement meeting, e-scooters and e-bikes are becoming a growing safety concern, especially as families consider these as holiday gifts for children. To help parents stay informed, Taylor Road Middle School is hosting a FREE E-Bike & E-Scooter Safety Night:

📅 Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Location: Taylor Road Middle School Cafeteria

This session will feature experts from Emory Healthcare, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and Johns Creek Police Department, covering topics such as injury prevention, local laws, gear recommendations, and coaching safe habits. Attendees can participate in a Q&A, receive educational materials, and enter a helmet raffle.

Oakland Summer Academy is back with two exciting camps for Summer 2026—and registration is officially open!

Camp Explore (STEM)
Dates: June 1–5, 2026 | Time: 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Blast off into science, technology, engineering, and math! Kids will build, experiment, and discover through hands-on projects that make learning an adventure.

Camp CREATE (Art)
Dates: June 8–12, 2026 | Time: 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Unleash imagination with painting, weaving, and design! This camp is perfect for budding artists ready to explore a world full of color and creativity.

Location: Wilson Creek ES
Early Bird Discount: Register by January 16 for $25 off one camp or $50 off both!

👉 Learn more and register here

Don’t miss out—make this summer extraordinary!

The state has officially released the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) scores for all schools in Georgia for the 2024-2025 school year.

We are so proud of the hard work and effort from our staff, students, and community. Through a combined effort, our students continue to thrive. Thank you for partnering with us to ensure our students succeed! If you would like more details about our CCRPI scores, please click here. Way to go WILDCATS!

WCES: 5th Grade Gateway Growth
A total of 479 schools met the qualifications for recognition as 2024-2025 Math Leaders. Awards were given based on the outlined criteria at the elementary and middle-school levels, and at the high-school level based on the Algebra: Concepts and Connections EOC, which is the state test for mathematics in high school. Math Leader qualifications are based on students achieving the Proficient Learner level or above on the Georgia Milestones mathematics assessments. GaDOE recognized Math Leader schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

WCES: 3rd Grade Gateway Achievement; 5th Grade Achievement
A total of 406 schools met the qualifications for recognition as 2024-2025 Literacy Leaders. Awards were given based on the outlined criteria at the elementary and middle-school levels, and at the high-school level based on the American Literature EOC, which is the state test for ELA in high school. Literacy Leader qualifications use the Georgia Milestones Reading Status indicator, which is based on the Lexile score associated with students' performance on a subset of questions on the ELA assessment. GaDOE also recognized Literacy Leader schools for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years.

Wilson Creek PTO announces the Wilson Creek Students' Art Contest for the school year 2025-2026. The theme is "The Magic of Friendship" The entries can be submitted to the form, https://forms.gle/TMyi5xLen5Vvsoaj7 by January 20th, 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. The art flyer is attached below. If you have any questions, please contact Cheng Li, at lichengzk@gmail.com.

Early Literacy and Dyslexia Screening

All students in grades K-3 will take the early literacy and dyslexia screener between December 1st and 12th. If you have any questions about the screening, please reach out to your child’s teacher or Ms. Radhika Godbole at godboler@fultonschools.org.

iReady Diagnostic Test

All students in grades K-5 will take the mid-year iReady diagnostics in reading and math between December 1st and 12th. Please review the family letter for more information on the diagnostic. iReady Family Guide.pdf. If you have questions about the screener, please reach out to your child’s teacher or Ms. Radhika Godbole at godboler@fultonschools.org.

Parents, please join us for our first parent coffee of the year!

As we navigate the ever-changing world of the internet and social media, especially with young children, it’s important to know how to guide, support, and protect them online. Join us for a Parent Coffee where we’ll explore the impact of digital activity, the importance of parent involvement, and practical strategies for managing your child’s online experience. Let’s talk about how to guide, support, and protect our children in the digital world.

Led by our CHRIS180 therapist, Charlotte Handel, and our school counselors, this session will include helpful resources and time for Q&A. Light refreshments will be served.

📅 Date: Tuesday December 9th 2025
🕘 Time: 8AM
📍 Location: WCES Cafeteria

📱 Topic: Navigating Internet & Social Media with Young Children

🔗 RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/3ZQRiKvsu4

We hope to see you there as we work together to support our students’ safety and well-being!

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

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

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