Weekly Update

October 23, 2025

Friday, October 24 - Community Circle - First Grade Families

Wednesday, October 29 - After school book check-out in the Library

Friday, October 31 - Community Circle - Second Grade Families AND Final Day for Read-A-Thon Donations

Tuesday, November 4 - Remote Learning Day

Wednesday, November 5 - After school book check-out in the Library

November 10 - 13 - Fall Book Fair

Friday, November 14 - Community Circle - First Grade Families; Deadline for Georgia Young Author submissions

Friday, November 21 - Community Circle - Second Grade Families

November 24 - 28 - Thanksgiving Break - No School

Thank you to Ms. McCool's Crew for the delicious breakfast yesterday!

Our Little Shop of Stories Fall Book Fair is coming up the week of November 10th. I will be sending out more details next week but if you are interested in volunteering, here is the sign-up schedule.

Calling all storytellers, writers, and authors! Do you have a story to tell? A poem to share? Some fascinating facts about something you've learned? Here's your chance to share it with the world! Announcing the 2025-2026 annual Young GA Authors Writing Competition. Please see the attached flyer for further details!

The deadline for writing submissions is Friday, November 14th by 9:00AM.

Writing submissions will not be accepted after this date.

For details, click here for parent information and here for the student application.

To submit a writing piece, additional info or questions, please reach out to Kelly Stopp, Instructional Coach, kstopp@csdecatur.net.

Parents will automatically receive CSD Weekly, which includes their child's school newsletter, via the email address they registered in the CSD parent portal. Interested community members, or extended family, may sign up for the CSD Weekly by clicking here.

Please note that when you sign up as a 'community member,' even though the form below asks for your phone number, you will not receive text messages or phone calls.

Read the October 23, 2025, issue of CSD Weekly, the district-wide newsletter.

On October 16, Superintendent Dr. Gyimah Whitaker emailed a letter to City Schools of Decatur community that the Board of Education has initiated a comprehensive review of K-2 school utilization. This review will assess how CSD's K-2 schools are currently being utilized to ensure that space, staffing, and resources align with student needs while also maintaining operational efficiency and fiscal responsibility.

The Board of Education work session on October 14, 2025, served as a preliminary discussion to review various options, including the potential closure of a K-2 school. The consulting firm Education Planners has been engaged to facilitate this process and presented a timeline for the first time at the board work session, along with a detailed overview of the school closure and redistricting process. The board has not yet decided which school, if any, will be closed. There will be opportunities for families to share their input in the upcoming weeks.

Please read the full letter in English here. Additional language translations of the letter and up-to-date information about the process are available on the K-2 School Consolidation & Redistricting Process webpage. Stakeholder engagement is encouraged and vital as we work together to make the best decisions for our students and schools.

The community is invited to upcoming public hearings to provide feedback:

• Wednesday, October 29, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Beacon Hill Middle School, Cafeteria
• Thursday, November 13, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Beacon Hill Middle School, Cafeteria

In addition to the in-person public hearings, input may be submitted via this feedback form.

Stay connected with upcoming events: https://www.wpespta.org/

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Read-a-thon Fundraising Challenge: October 20–31!
Our Wildcats have finished their reading, but the fundraising fun isn’t over yet! We’re at $9,100 toward our $16,000 goal, and every dollar makes a difference for our school.

To keep the excitement going, we’re introducing a Superhero Fundraising Challenge! From October 20–31, the top three students who raise the most money will each win a gift card prize!

Visit our site for more information or to sign up (that’s right…there’s still time to set up a fundraising page!)

Every donation helps power programs like:
📚 Field trips and special classroom experiences
🍎 Teacher grants
🎉 Staff appreciation events
🌍 Diversity and inclusion programs
📸 Free yearbooks for all students
🍧 Community social events (like our beloved popsicle socials!)

Let’s rally together, Wildcats — because Reading is our Superpower, and so is giving back!

Fresh Harvest + Winnona Park = A Delicious Partnership!

We’re excited to partner with Fresh Harvest, Atlanta’s online farmers market, bringing fresh, sustainable produce right to your doorstep. Use promo code WINNONA at freshharvest.com/t/winnona to get $15 off your first order and earn 10% back to Winnona Park PTA on every purchase now through December.

Enjoy local, seasonal food while supporting our school—it’s the easiest way to make a difference! 🥕💜

Winnona Park Yearbook: Candid Photos

The Winnona Park Yearbook Committee wants to see all you've been doing in school this year! Please email photos of your Wildcats in action to yearbook@wpespta.org. We love photos of school events, field trips, and school work! Important: Please include student names and teacher/grade in your email if known

Dancing Wildcats Tee — Now in New Colors!

Our popular Dancing Wildcats tee (a playful nod to the Grateful Dead) just got a refresh. We now have white shirts for adults and purple shirts for kids—perfect for Friday Community Circles, field trips, and community events. Limited quantities available in youth and adult sizes while supplies last.

Shop now: https://www.wpespta.org/spirit-wear

Proceeds support WP PTA programs—thank you for showing your Wildcat pride!

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

Newsletter Archives: Read older issues of the Wildcat Weekly by visiting our school website. Click on the link in the top photo or on the "Newsletter" button in the middle of the page. Older issues of CSD Weekly may be found on CSD's district newsletter webpage.