Winnona Park Weekly Update

April 30, 2026

Dear Winnona Park families,

Tomorrow is a big day. It’s Field Day! Thanks in advance to all of you who have volunteered to help make Field Day a success. It looks like Mother Nature will cooperate with only a 3% chance of rain.

Below is more information concerning Field Day:

To prepare your child for a fun Field Day on Friday, May 1, please consider the following for your child:

1. Apply sunscreen at home.

2. Wear comfortable clothing (light and quick drying). NO bathing suits.

3. Athletic shoes that cover the toes and heels.

4. Water bottle.

5. Towel to sit on after the water stations.

6. Students in after care, pack a change of clothes.

If you are changing your child’s dismissal plan to “Walker” on Field Day use the WP Change of Dismissal Pick up Patrol as soon as possible or before 1:30 pm on Friday.

In the event of rain, events will shift to indoor stations. We will make the call at 7:00am for the morning and 12:00pm for the afternoon.

Lastly, there is no Community Circle this Friday morning due to Field Day. Instead there will be an opening ceremony to kick off the day.

Sincerely,

Gregory Wiseman

Principal, Winnona Park Elementary School

8:30-8:50: Opening Ceremony in Cafe (Open to Volunteers)
8:55-11:05: Morning Whole School - All Classes at a Station (13 stations) - WP Field
11:10-12:40: School Lunch Choices: Hotdog or PBJ
11:10-1:35: Teacher Directed Activities - in classroom/rest time
1:40-2:40: Afternoon Whole School - Grade Level Water Stations and Popsicles, 2nd grade Soak

2:40-2:50: Closing Crew in the Classroom
2:50-3:00: Dismissal

Friday, May 1 - Field Day

Monday, May 4 - A.G. Ford - Illustrator visit at 10 AM

Thursday, May 7 - PTA Fundraiser. Join us from 5-9 PM at La Chiquiada (110 W Trinity Pl, Decatur)

Friday, May 8 - Community Circle first grade families; Last day to check out library books

Wednesday, May 13 - Walk and Roll to School

Friday, May 15 - Community Circle with DHS Class of 2026 - 2-2:45PM (families of WP alums only). Library books due back to the library

Thursday, May 21 - Second Grade Moving On Ceremony - 1:30 - 2:15

Friday, May 22 - Final Community Circle (staff and students only); Last day of school

Thanks for filling many of the Field Day Volunteer positions. Feel free to check in and see if there have been any cancellations.

To bring spots still available: https://signup.com/go/cPeZsOC

• Utility Wagon for teachers to carry water bottles and towels

• Water hose and sprayer

To do spots available:https://signup.com/go/cPeZsOC

• AM and PM Station Leaders (check for last-minute cancellations)

• 2nd Grade Soak Leaders for each class

Lunch for Volunteers and Teachers still has plenty of spots open. Sign up here to help feed the hardworking adults. https://signup.com/go/EosuxWZ

The WP PTA is streamlining the purchase of school supplies again this year by partnering with 1st Day School Supplies. To purchase what your child needs for next year, point your arrow here, click a few buttons, and you are done! No multiple runs to Target and Walmart the week before school. Mark this off your list now! The WP PTA even receives a percentage of sales to help fund ALL. THE. THINGS.

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FUNDRAISER AT LA CHIQUIADA: MAY 7

Crew, it's time to eat for a cause! Join us on May 7th from 5-9 PM at La Chiquiada (110 W Trinity Pl, Decatur) for a Fundraiser Night at Decatur's best-kept secret for outdoor dining! Dine in or take out, and 10% of all sales will benefit the Winnona Park PTA -- just don't forget to mention you're part of the Wildcat Crew!

SCHOOL SUPPLIES: START PREPARING FOR NEXT YEAR!

We know, it’s hard to believe we are already talking about next year. But, skip the back-to-school supply scramble this fall! The Winnona Park PTA has partnered with 1st Day School Supplies to offer pre-packaged supply kits for next school year -- teacher-approved, stress-free, and delivered right to school! A portion of every purchase supports the PTA, so you'll be checking two boxes at once: fully stocked student AND fully funded Crew. Order online at http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/29444 before the deadline and enjoy one less thing on your summer to-do list.

JOIN THE PTA BOARD -- WE NEED YOU!

As we look ahead to next year, our PTA still has openings for VP and Secretary, along with several committee roles. If you've ever thought about getting more involved, this is your moment. It takes a full Crew to run this ship, and your time and talent matter. No experience necessary -- just enthusiasm and a love for this community. Interested? Fill out the board interest form.

Decatur Soccer invites youth ages 5-13 (rising K-8th grade) to register for its 3v3 Soccer Tournament, powered by Decatur WatchFest 26, a fun, flexible, and community-focused event led by DHS soccer players and coaches. Join us Saturday, June 20, 8:30-noon at the Decatur High School Stadium with plenty of parking and just a short walk from the Decatur MARTA Station and Decatur WatchFest.

Kids can form a team of up to five players and sign up at the link below for just $75 per team (payable separately via GoFan). With no uniforms required (pennies provided) and small-sided 3v3 match play run by our DHS players, this format keeps things simple while maximizing touches, engagement, and fun for every player.

The tournament is open to girls, boys, and co-ed teams (co-ed teams will play in the boys bracket), with divisions based on rising school year: K-1, 2-3, 4-5, and 6-8. This is a great way to celebrate Decatur WatchFest and FIFA World Cup 26™ while supporting the Decatur Soccer program, and giving your child a fun soccer experience without a big time commitment. Just gather a group, register here, and show up ready to play!

Email: csikes@csdecatur.net
Website: https://winnonapark.csdecatur.net/
Location: 510 Avery Street, Decatur, GA, USA
Phone: 404-370-4490

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