Wildcat Weekly

February 27- STEM Day

March 5- Storybook Night

We are incredibly proud to celebrate two outstanding members of our Wilson Creek Elementary School community who exemplify dedication, heart, and excellence every single day.

Teacher of the Year

Gabby Homsy – 3rd Grade Teacher

Ms. Homsy brings passion, creativity, and deep commitment to her classroom each day. She inspires her students to believe in themselves, grow academically, and love learning. Her positive energy and innovative teaching practices make her classroom a place where children thrive. We are honored to have her as part of our school family!

Support Professional of the Year

Sandra Durham – Bookkeeper & School Secretary, PAIII

Sandra is the steady heartbeat of our building. Her expertise, organization, and genuine care for students, families, and staff make our school stronger. From keeping our operations running smoothly to greeting every person with warmth and professionalism, she embodies what it means to serve with excellence. We are so grateful for all she does!

Their contributions make our school an extraordinary place to learn and grow. Please join us in celebrating these two remarkable women.

What an incredible night at our Wildcat PTO Dance!

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing PTO volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make the evening such a success. From decorations to logistics to every thoughtful detail in between. Your dedication to our school community truly shines.

We are so grateful to our wonderful room parents and teacher volunteers who gave their time and energy to ensure everything ran smoothly. A very special shoutout to Maria Lopez Ellison, who led the event from the school personnel side with such organization, heart, and leadership. We appreciate you more than you know!

Thank you as well to the incredible students from the Northview Beta Club for assisting throughout the night. Your service and support made a big difference. And of course, our amazing DJ kept the energy high and the dance floor packed all evening!

Most of all, seeing the smiling faces on our Wildcats made the night unforgettable. It was a joyful celebration of community, connection, and school spirit. We are so proud to be part of such a supportive and spirited Wildcat family!

February may be the shortest month, but it’s packed with learning. Missing just a few days can have a big impact on progress. Missing 2 days in February means losing 10% of instructional time for the month. The late bell rings at 7:40 AM. Students should be in their classroom ready to learn at that time. Please email lewyl@fultonschools.org, WCESResidency@fultonchools.org and copy your child’s teacher when your child is absent.

WCES will have two parent seats and one staff seat available on our School Governance Council for next school year. Serving on the SGC is a two‑year commitment, and members typically spend about 1-2 hours per month supporting school initiatives through meetings, trainings, and events. The SGC plays an important role in shaping our school’s strategic direction and supporting decisions that impact our students, staff, and community. Parents interested in declaring candidacy may visit the SGC Elections website between February 2 and March 27 to submit their declaration. For questions, please email: schoolgovernance@fultonschools.org

The Yearbook Committee was amazed at the talented artists who submitted their work for the yearbook cover! We received over 20 beautiful submissions and narrowed down to the following five. Starting Monday, February 23-27, 4th & 5th graders can make their votes in the Media Center for the finalist.

Anica Huang, Ms. Dolin

Towako Sugiya, Mrs. Kraselsky

Alicia Kim, Mrs. Haubenstock

Jessalyn Li, Ms. Dolin

Renya Kancharla, Ms. Dolin

Thank you again to all the artists who participated in the yearbook cover contest. We hope all 4th and 5th graders remember to vote in the Media Center!

Safety Update for Our Families

Beginning this week, our superintendent has introduced a new Safety Section in his weekly Friday communication. We want to share these expectations with you so our entire school community—staff, students, and families—remains informed and aligned.

Our Commitment to Readiness

The district continues to evaluate how prepared we are to respond to a major crisis. While we have strong systems in place, our superintendent has emphasized that there is still important work to do. District leaders have been charged with strengthening our processes for emergency preparation, response, and communication so that we can keep every student and staff member safe.

Badge Requirements for All Employees

To ensure a secure environment:

• All employees must wear their Centegix Alert Badge and district Employee ID while on school property.
• Badges must be worn on a lanyard or positioned above the waist, clearly visible and easy to access at all times.
• School‑purchased lanyards are allowed, and district‑provided lanyards are available for staff who need them.

These expectations help us ensure that only authorized personnel are present on campus at all times.

Reducing Accidental Alerts

Families should also be aware that the Centegix safety system our staff uses includes a badge with emergency alert functions. To maintain the accuracy and effectiveness of this system, staff are being reminded to avoid accidental activation:

• Pressing the button three times is used for urgent but non‑life‑threatening situations, such as medical needs or altercations.
• Repeatedly pressing the button triggers a hard lockdown, which results in an immediate and significant response from district leaders and law enforcement.

Reducing accidental alerts ensures that when we do call for help, the response is swift, appropriate, and fully focused.

Introducing Our New Traffic Officer & Important Arrival Reminders

We are pleased to share that Officer Patrick Carroll will be joining Wilson Creek Elementary as our new traffic officer. His start date is expected soon, as we are currently waiting for final approval from the district’s Contracting Department. We look forward to welcoming Officer Carroll to our campus and appreciate his partnership in keeping our students and families safe during arrival and dismissal.

Morning Traffic Reminders

To maintain a safe and efficient arrival process, please remember the following procedures:

Traffic Flow

• After 7:10 AM, drivers traveling from Medlock Bridge Road may not make a left turn into the school.
• U‑turns are not permitted at any time during morning arrival.
  These rules help maintain a steady traffic pattern and protect the safety of all students and families.

Family Expectations

We kindly ask all families to:

• Follow the established traffic pattern
• Remain patient and courteous with other drivers
• Follow staff directions during morning arrival

Consider Bus Transportation

To help reduce congestion, we strongly encourage families to use bus transportation whenever possible. Increased bus ridership significantly decreases delays and enhances overall campus safety.

Thank you for your cooperation and for supporting a safe, smooth, and predictable arrival process for our students each morning. If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to our front office.

Georgia Milestones Testing Dates

All students in grades 3-5 will take the Georgia End of Grade tests between April 29 and May 7, 2026. On testing days, testing will begin at 8:00 am end by 10:30 am. If possible, please avoid planned absences such as doctor’s appointments, trips etc on days when your child is testing. Here’s the testing schedule.

WILSON CREEK ELEMENTARY MILESTONES TESTING DATES SPRING 2026.pdf

Georgia Milestones 2026 Test Practice

Students could go to GA Experience Online to access study guides, online assessments guides and demonstration tests. This practice site is a chance for students to learn more about the structure and content of the Georgia Milestones Assessments, experience online testing, and practice online tools. Parents and students are also welcome to explore the Georgia Department of Education website which provides Georgia Milestones parent resources GA Milestones Resources. If you have any questions about Milestones testing, please contact your child’s teacher.

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!! Have you volunteered at Wilson Creek this month - for example, Science Force, Light It Up! Dance , or All Pro Dad? We want to celebrate YOU!🎉Please take a moment to fill out our Volunteer Appreciation Raffle form so we can include you in our special "thank you" drawing. It's our way of showing how much we appreciate everything you do to make our school amazing!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6pNTblgcAwCAQ0rdTWoh4NQoyZXCn-9ShsivKtCDuffdAQQ/viewform?usp=header

Did you forget if you already bought your child's yearbook?

Check out our master list of everyone who is receiving a yearbook so far. This includes those who are receiving a complimentary one from their PTO membership and have followed the instructions sent to them to claim it.

Important Deadline

March 31st, 2026 - Last day to customize your 2 free custom pages

Visit this link for instructions on how to purchase:

If you have any questions email wilsoncreekpto@gmail.com

Everyone's favorite after school event is happening NEXT MONTH!!!

Thursday, March 5th, 2026 at 5:30pm at Wilson Creek

If you are new here, Storybook Night is a fun family event put on by our teachers and staff and sponsored by PTO. This is a free event where our teachers and staff make storybooks come alive with a reading/performance of the book! The night begins at 5:30 PM in the cafeteria. There are a total of 7 teams performing around the building, but families will choose only THREE performances to attend. Choose wisely! Each person attending the event will be given a ticket to vote on their favorite performance of the night. The next day the group with the most votes will be awarded the Wilson Creek Storybook Night Oscar!!

Other details to consider:

• Parking will be tight! We encourage you to carpool with your neighbors and friends.
• ALL children MUST be accompanied by an adult.
• Doors open at 5:20pm and the event begins at promptly at 5:30pm. If you are late you will miss important directions.
• There are 7 performances, but you can only attend 3!! You will have to choose which ones you want to attend.
• Students are invited to wear their pajamas!

We hope you will come out to join us!!

STEM DAY – Friday, February 27th

We are very excited for our Stem Day scheduled for Friday, February 27th. Our teachers are working hard to plan fun and engaging activities for students. In addition to teacher created activities, we have facilitators from the Teaching Museum and high school students from Innovation Academy coming in to do fun activities with our students. Huge shout-out to our PTO for supporting this day of experiential learning for our students. Our class schedule, as well as lunch schedule will look different that day. Unfortunately, we will not be able to allow parents and guardians to eat lunch with their child/children that day. However, if you would like to drop off lunch, here are our lunch times for the day:

Kindergarten

1st grade

2nd grade

3rd grade

4th grade

5th grade

Thank you!

TAKE ATTENDANCE SERIOUSLY

It’s common for students to experience a significant increase in chronic absenteeism during the winter months due to an increase in typical illnesses. If your child must be absent due to illness, please email WCESResidency@fultonschools.org, your child’s (1) legal first and last name, (2) teacher’s name, (3) all the dates your child was absent, and the (4) reason for missing school. Please also copy your child's homeroom teacher on the email. It is important to include a photo or scanned image of the doctor’s note, if you take your child to be seen. If your child is missing a lot of school due to illness, please reach out to our clinic assistant, Ms. Ankita Doshi, for guidance. Chronic absenteeism occurs when students miss 10% or more of school for any reason.

Additionally, it's important that kids arrive to school on time every day. Please remember that our car rider line can back up closer to 7:30. Consider being in line closer to 7:10 or by having your child ride the school bus to prevent tardies.

Help Your Child Succeed in School: Build the Habit of Good Attendance! School success goes hand in hand with good attendance!

Want to make your student's birthday extra special this year?

You can celebrate their big day with a personalized birthday greeting displayed on the WCES outdoor Digital Marquee!

For just $25, your child’s name and birthday message will be featured, making their day even more memorable.

🎂 Here's how it works:

• Submit your request on the Thursday two weeks in advance to allow time for the information to be added to the weekly announcements on the outdoor Digital Marquee. Due to the Holidays, we are accepting January birthdays now even if it falls later this week!
• Your greeting will appear on your selected date.
• To reserve a spot, click the link below:

👉 https://wilsoncreekpto.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/344900

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 thrilled to announce that Wilson Creek earned an outstanding single score of 99.4!

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 on the state link.
https://ccrpireportspublic.gadoe.org/ccrpireportspublicweb/Views/Shared/_Layout.html

Way to go, WILDCATS!

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