Wildcat Weekly

READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK

March 2- Athletic Wear
March 3- Vocabulary Word and Book Character Day

March 4- Jersey Day
March 5- Hat Day and Storybook Night
March 6- PJ Day
March 7- Science Olympiad- Good Luck Wildcats
March 14- Math Tournament- Good Luck Mathematicians
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
March 16- PD Day for Staff- No School for Students

The FitGa. Testing window is now open. FitGa replaces the former Fitnessgram Test and is a state mandated physical fitness assessment that includes push-ups, curl-ups, flexibility and 1 mile jog for grades 4-5 and height/weight for grades 1-5. These activities have NO impact on PE grades. If you have any questions please email Dr. G at whelchelg@fultonschools.org.

We are excited to celebrate Read Across America Week next week! Our school will be embracing a fun March Madness theme as we build excitement around reading. Students will enjoy special activities throughout the week—including our very own March Madness Book Bracket Competition!

Below are important details about the events that involve support from home.

Dress-Up Days

We will have themed dress-up days all week to match our March Madness celebration. More details for each theme will be shared by your child’s homeroom teacher.

Daily Dress Up:

• 🏃‍♂️ Monday – “Warm‑Up to Reading!” – Wear Athletic Clothing
• 📚 Tuesday – “Parade of Pages!”
• K–3: Book Character Parade
• 4–5: Vocabulary Word Parade
• 🎽 Wednesday – “Team Reader!” – Wear a Team Jersey
• 🧢 Thursday – “Cap It Off With a Good Book!” – Wear a Hat
• 😴 Friday – “Dream Big, Read Big! – Wear your PJs
  
  

TUESDAY- March 3rd: Vocabulary Word & Character Parade

Grades K–3: Book Character Day

Students in Kindergarten–3rd grade are invited to:

· Dress up as their favorite book character

· Keep costumes school‑appropriate and comfortable for learning

· Bring the book

➡️ Please see the attached directions and check communication from your child’s homeroom teacher for more guidance.

Grades 4–5: Vocabulary Word Day

Students in 4th and 5th grade will:

· Choose a rigorous or interesting vocabulary word

· Dress up in a way that represents their chosen word

· Include the printed vocabulary word somewhere on their outfit (e.g., necklace, sign, label)

➡️ More specific guidelines are included in the attachment and will also be shared by homeroom teachers.

We are looking forward to a wonderful week of celebrating literacy, creativity, and school spirit! Thank you for partnering with us to make this event special for our students.

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.

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

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 announce that Officer Patrick Carroll has joined Wilson Creek Elementary as our new traffic officer. He began his role last week, and we are excited to welcome him to our campus. We appreciate Officer Carroll’s partnership in helping keep 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.

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!!

Our STEM Day on Friday, February 27th was an incredible success, and we couldn’t be more proud of the excitement, curiosity, and engagement we saw throughout the building. Students spent the day diving into hands-on, minds-on learning experiences that sparked creativity, collaboration, and problem‑solving in all grade levels.

A huge thank you to our amazing parents and guardians for your continued support. Your encouragement helps make special days like this possible for our students.

We are especially grateful to the talented Innovation Academy students, who volunteered their time to lead engaging STEM activities. Their leadership, enthusiasm, and passion for learning truly inspired our students.

We also want to recognize our dedicated staff members, who worked tirelessly to plan and facilitate meaningful learning experiences. Their commitment to providing innovative and joyful learning opportunities for every student made the day unforgettable.

And of course, a big shout‑out to our wonderful PTO for providing a delicious Jet’s Pizza lunch for our staff. Your generosity and partnership help fuel both our bodies and our mission!

Thank you to everyone who helped make STEM Day a memorable celebration of learning, creativity, and exploration. We look forward to continuing these opportunities for our students to discover, wonder, and grow!

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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