Wildcat Weekly

September 16- National Anthem Project

September 17- John Patrick Green, Visiting author (1st - 5th grades)

September 18- Picture Day (SMILE)

September 19 - Evacuation Drill
September 26- ALL PRO Dads (6:45am)
September 29- Wake Up and Be Awesome Starts
October 6-10- BOOK FAIR
October 13-17- FALL BREAK
October 24- Movie Night 6pm

Picture Day information should be coming home with your child this week. All students will have their picture taken on Thursday, September 18th.

If you would like to pre pay for pictures use the link below. You can also print an order form and send it in with your student on September 18th.

Online Order Form: https://www.gciportraits.com/pre-pay-for-pictures School Code- W114

Printable Order Form: https://www.gciportraits.com/order-form

We are excited to share some important staffing updates as we continue to grow and meet the needs of our students!

We recently welcomed Julie Hodo to our kindergarten team. Ms. Hodo transferred from Oakley Elementary School, another Fulton County school, and officially opened her kindergarten class just last week. We are thrilled to have her join our Wilson Creek family!

Looking ahead, we anticipate that Rachel Pritchett will be joining our fifth grade team next week. She will be opening her class very soon, and we are looking forward to the positive impact she will bring to our upper grades.

These additional staff members will help lower the student-teacher ratio in their respective grade levels, which ultimately means more individualized attention and increased support in the classroom—a win for both students and teachers!

In addition, we are actively interviewing for an open position in second grade as well as for a kindergarten paraprofessional. We are committed to finding the best possible candidates and will keep you informed every step of the way.

Thank you for your continued support as we work to ensure all students have the resources and instruction they need to thrive.

This past week we noticed multiple days in which cars arrived at the very end of carpool. As a reminder, at 7:37 we close the carpool line and begin directing cars to park. If you are directed to park your car then you need to walk your student across the street and to the front entry door. Once the carpool staff hears the bell ring, they will direct parents and students to go sign in at the front desk. School starts promptly at 7:40 – so we want the kids not only in the building, but in their classrooms ready to learn!

Pro Tip: If you have been directed to park then this means you should join the carpool line earlier! There are very few cars during the first 15 minutes of carpool, so please arrive early so that we can all get off to a great start for the school day. We appreciate your support!

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.

The first All Pro Dads meeting is scheduled for Friday, September 26th at 6:45 am in the Wilson Creek cafeteria. Please refer to the attached document for more information about this program.

This year, PTO wants to thank all volunteers with a monthly raffle where six lucky winners will win a prize every month! After you volunteer, use this form to dedicate your session to one of your students! The more you volunteer, the more entries you earn (with a max of 3 per student). Volunteering can be things you do for Wilson Creek at home, or in-person!

Volunteering pays off - your time makes a difference, and it might just win you a prize, too!

With Appreciation, Your WCES PTO

Congratulations to the following families who won PTO gift cards for volunteering:

Judah B- Zbikowski, 3rd Grade
Jocelyn L- Humphrey, Kindergarten
Aria G- Rippy, Fifth Grade
Cameron L - Humphrey, Kindergarten
Rhys H - Angley, 1st Grade

Shueya L - Siegel, 1st Grade

We have TEN Platinum PTO Donor Signs- READY TO GO. This is reserved parking for all PTO events like the School Dance, Bingo Night, and Movie Night just to name a few. ADDED BONUS: You will also have a magnet with your family name on the sign. 😃

Aurora Cineplex’s Birthday Bash-Free Carnival-Sun Sept 21st ( 12-4pm)

Please Share with your Schools anytime now till 9/20.

This is our Biggest Event of the Year— invite all your Students & Families!

Here is the Text to go with the Ad—( I attached a pdf and jpg version of our BDay ad—if you can share a Facebook or Instagram post or on your e-newsletter to your students).

You are all invited--

Sun Sept 21st— Aurora Cineplex’s 15th Annual Birthday Bash

FREE CARNIVAL ( 12-4pm)

Jumpees, Inflatables, a Train, Face Painters, Balloon Artist, Food Trucks, Games, Costumed Characters, Vendors, and Free Birthday Cake!

BOGO Day—Buy One Get On Free Day

1. BOGO Movies ( 10am-4pm)
2. BOGO Concessions ( 10am-8pm)
3. BOGO Mini Golf ( 10am-8pm)

Located at -Aurora Cineplex—5100 Commerce Parkway, Roswell, GA 30076

Ph-770-518-0977

Follow us at: https://linktr.ee/auroracineplex

Here is a link to the Full Event-- https://www.facebook.com/share/16oQXiLeoD/

We are excited to share a new, simpler way for parents to sign up for the Optional Device Protection Plan for student devices. This plan provides families with affordable protection against accidental damage, loss, or theft of district-issued devices.

To support families, we’ve developed multiple resources:

• Step-by-step written instructions for different parent scenarios:

• New Parents / Parents adding a student to their household
• Existing Parents with a Parent Portal account
• New Parents creating a New Parent Portal account

• A short video walkthrough showing parents exactly how to complete the process.

These resources are posted on the FCS Strategy and Technology webpage for easy access.

https://bit.ly/FCSStrategyandTech or can be accessed by clicking on these links -

- Optional Device Protection Plan for New Parents or Parent Adding a New Student to an Existing Household.pdf

- Optional Device Protection Plan Instructions for Existing Parents with a Parent Portal Account.pdf

- Optional Device Protection Plan Instructions for NEW Parents with a Parent Portal_.pdf

Important Update- : The signup window for families has been extended through September 26, 2025.
*After the close of the extended signup window families can still contact the Technology Support Center at 470-254-HELP (4357) to sign up for the plan. However, the local school-based Technology Support Specialist will inspect the device prior to initiating the coverage.

Wilson Creek Elementary is excited to form our 2025–2026 Science Olympiad Team! Students will try out for one of 20 spots on the team, which will compete in the Fulton County tournament on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Team practices will be held after school on Wednesdays after school, beginning October 1st.

To apply, please complete the digital application and required dismissal form by Wednesday, September 17th, and plan for your child to attend tryouts on Monday, September 22nd (2:45–3:45 p.m.) in the media center.
Apply here: Science Olympiad Application Link
Complete the change of dismissal form
Questions? Contact Mrs. Hostetter at hostettera@fultonschools.org

Literacy and Reading Risk Reports

All students in grades K-3 took a literacy and reading risk screener called AMIRA in August. A hard copy of the report along with a letter explaining the results is being sent home with students today. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you have questions about the report.

Write Score Assessment

Students in grades 3-5 will take a writing test during their RELA classes during the week of September 15th. This test measures skills in writing standards aligned to the state standards and the Part 1 (writing) section of the ELA Georgia Milestones. RELA teachers use Write Score data and instructional materials and resources to determine areas of need and guide instruction materials and resources to determine areas of need and guide instructional decisions and support. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you have questions about the assessment.

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.

We’re thrilled to share exciting news for our community! The Northview Jr. Titans Basketball program—the official feeder team for Northview High School—is expanding this year with fresh leadership from Director Jaymie Davis and in partnership with Tyson Campbell, Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Fulton Science Academy.

This collaboration opens doors for more students to participate and grow as athletes. The program is open to boys and girls in grades 4 through 8 from the Northview community, Fulton Science Academy, and other local schools.

Feeder Team Tryouts (Grades 4–8)

· Sunday, September 21

· Sunday, September 28 Time and location will be announced soon

We invite parents to encourage their student-athletes to come out, give it their best, and experience what it means to be a future Titan!

Go Titans!

Jaymie Davis & Tyson Campbell

Co-Directors Northview Jr. Titans

Feeder Basketball Program

Questions? Call or Text: (678) 852-4202

Girls in STEM is a club run by Northview High School students to encourage elementary school girls to join STEM fields at a young age! We introduce topics such as chemistry, engineering, physics, and more, through fun science experiments and activities. Meetings are completely free of charge and are held once a month on Thursdays @ Northview High School from 3:50 ~ 5 pm!! Please see the attached flyer to join our mailing list! Thank you, Chloe Woo

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