Wildcat Weekly

October 26-30 - Red Ribbon Week

October 28 - Community Night Northview Cluster Event @ Northview HS @ 5:45 pm

October 30 - Wear a Halloween T-shirt

November 3 - Election Day- Remote Day for Students

November 9-13 - Class Spelling Bees

November 11 - Thanksgiving Feast - K, 2nd and 5th

November 12 - Thanksgiving Feast - 1st, 3rd and 4th

November 3rd (Election Day) is a remote learning day for students. Grade levels will communicate remote learning assignments with families. Please reach out to your child's teacher for questions about assignments.

We recently received our picture day photos. If you ordered pictures they will be coming home soon. Flyers will also come home with reminders for families. The following students will be offered an opportunity to take a photo on our Retake day, which is November 5th.

• Students who were absent on picture day
• Students returning picture packages/receipts for digital packages
• Students who are ordering picture retakes

Ordering: We ask parents to turn in Order forms on Retake Day because there is not an online option for Retakes.

Picture delivery: Your pictures will be delivered to you about 4 weeks after Retake Day. We receive them from our lab via courier, and each order is individually checked by our staff for accuracy.

Under Fulton County School Board Policy JBCC, families of students in kindergarten through 12th grade can apply for a school transfer by submitting a Change of School Assignment (COSA) request.

COSA brings the district’s transfer-related programs together under one process and annual application timeline. For the 2027-2028 school year, the application window runs from October 20 through December 18, 2026.

Top 10 Things to Know

Below is a summary of key points for parents, with full information posted at www.fultonschools.org/COSA.

1. The COSA process covers all transfer-related programs, including those due to parent preference (no specific academic, hardship or medical reason needed), children of FCS employees, magnet studies, and options made available through state law, such as the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship and Georgia Public School Choice/Open Enrollment.
2. The list of COSA-eligible schools will be published Oct. 20, 2026, to the COSA website. Up to three (3) schools, in priority order, may be selected during the online application.
3. Applications will only be accepted for schools on the COSA-eligible list. Schools that are part of current Redistricting/ Consolidation/ Closure planning or at a high enrollment capacity are not COSA-eligible.
4. Parents can apply any time during the application window of Oct. 20, 2026, through Dec. 18, 2026.
5. Acceptance or denial will be emailed in late January 2027 to parents/guardians.
6. If a transfer is approved, parents/guardians/students must provide their own transportation to the accepting school.
7. To continue enrollment, students must meet attendance, academic and behavioral requirements.
8. If COSA is approved, students are eligible to remain at the school through their terminal year (5th, 8th, 12th) and do not need to reapply annually unless moving on to middle or high school. Students with an IEP or Section 504 plan may stay if their program remains available at the school.
9. Students with transfers approved before August 1, 2024, may remain through the school’s highest grade without a new application.
10. Transfer requests for children of military families, children experiencing homelessness, and victims of violent criminal offenses are subject to separate requirements under applicable laws. Families should confirm the COSA application steps and deadlines that apply to their situation.
    
    

Magnet Programs and Schools Without An Attendance Zone

Students wanting to attend a magnet program at a location outside of their home attendance boundary must first submit a COSA application. If a transfer is granted, students can then apply for admission into the magnet program through the school. COSA acceptance does not guarantee magnet program placement, so parents should contact the school for specific program participation criteria.

Also, schools without an attendance zone do not require a COSA application. These are FCS Innovation Academy, Global Impact Academy, The Promise Career Institute, F.A.V.E. (Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence) and FCS charter schools. The Accelerated Career Program/FCS Middle College at North Springs High School allows any student, regardless of their attendance zone, to apply and does not require a COSA application; however, admission to North Springs’ STEAM magnet does require COSA.

More Information
For complete COSA requirements and guidelines, visit www.fultonschools.org/COSA. Questions can be emailed to StudentAssignment@fultonschools.org.

October Creating Character: Inclusion + National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention, and our creating character word of the month is inclusion. Together, let’s promote a school community where every student, regardless of their background or abilities, feels valued, respected, and welcomed here at WCES.

Dear Families,

As we review our school’s reflection data, we have noticed the highest number of reflections related to two areas: not following directions and being disrespectful toward others. We want to share this information with you so that we can work together to support our students in making positive choices and creating a safe, respectful learning environment for everyone.

At school, we emphasize the importance of being Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Learn. Following directions, listening to adults, speaking kindly to others, and treating classmates with respect are essential parts of these expectations. When students struggle in these areas, it can disrupt learning and affect the overall classroom environment.

We ask that you take a few moments to discuss these expectations with your child at home. Reinforcing the importance of listening, following directions the first time, using respectful language, and making thoughtful choices can make a meaningful difference.

If your child receives a reflection, you will receive communication from your child's teacher. Please be sure to discuss the manner with your child, sign the form, and return it back to school promptly.

Our goal is to work together as a school community to help every student develop the skills needed to be successful both academically and socially. Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work to ensure that all students feel safe, respected, and ready to learn each day.

The 26-27 Titan Cup competition is coming soon…attached is a flyer for our Cluster Community Night on October 28th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM (park by 5:45 and make your way to the gym).

The event will start in the gym at 6:00 with singing of the national anthem and then we will have a few friendly competitions between Northview cluster schools to see which school can claim the Titan Cup for the 26-27 school year. After awarding the Titan Cup (6:30ish) all the Northview clubs will host a “Trunk or Treat” for students (and siblings!) until 8:00 or the candy runs out, with some food trucks/dinner options available for whoever is interested.

Last year, Wilson Creek won the cup! We would love to see our Wildcat families in the stands to cheer us and help us bring the cup home again!

Science Force Labs

Science Force labs are starting this Wednesday, October 14th and will continue throughout the school year. Please consider volunteering for Science Force, a parent-led PTO sponsored program which provides hands-on learning in alignment with your student's science curriculum. No previous science experience is required! We will provide you with a short guide before the lab and hands-on training will be provided by your Science Force lead during the first 15 minutes of your volunteer time. This is a great way to spend an hour of your time to contribute to your student's science education. On the sign up, please scroll to your student's teacher's name - there are 2 labs per grade - one in the fall and spring semester. For 4th and 5th grades, please sign up with your homeroom teacher, who may not be your Science teacher.

Please email Ashley Mayer at WCESScienceForce@gmail.com with any questions.

Volunteer Signup Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EA5AF2FA5F4C25-66551248-science

KK – Thursday, 12/17 @ 12:45 pm

1st – Thursday, 12/17 @ 12:45 pm

2nd – Thursday, 12/17 @ 9:45 am

3rd – Thursday, 12/17 @ 11:45 am

4th – Friday, 12/18 @ 9:45 am

5th – Friday, 12/18 @ 8:40 am

On Friday, October 30th, students may wear a Halloween T-shirt. However, students are not allowed to wear costumes. Students will have a chance to dress up as a story book character in March 2027 during Read Across America week. More information about that will be communicated in the Spring.

Did you know free & reduced-price meal applications benefit your family and your school? Families may qualify for free or reduced-price school breakfast & lunch. A NEW application must be completed for the 2026-2027 school year.

If you have not completed a Free and Reduced application for SY26-27, had a change in income or had an increase in household size, please take this opportunity to complete an application. Free & Reduced Meal Applications are available online at www.myschoolapps.com. Families may obtain a paper application from any school cafeteria. If able, families are encouraged to complete an online application to help expedite the

application approval process.

Please take a moment to review Fulton County’s health related policies in the information letter below. These are the procedures we follow if a student needs support from a medical or health related issue. Please be sure to follow the policies outlined in the letter. Our partnership ensures we provide the best care for our students!

2026-2027 DHS School Health Services Parent Information Letter - English.pdf

Future Absence Requests:

Please use the form and follow the directions on our website when making a Future Absence Request. The link to this portion of our website is below. Reminder that all Future Absence Requests (both Pre-Approved and Remote Learning) should be made with at least 5 days advance notice so that our staff can adequately review and prepare for the absences being requested.

https://wilsoncreek.fultonschools.org/students-families/attendance/future-absence-request-form

If your child is going to be absent, please email WCESRESIDENCY@fultonschools.org and provide the following information -

• Child’s first and last name
• Teacher’s name
• All dates of absence
• The legal reason for the absence

Please note that after three consecutive absences, a doctor's note must be emailed to WCESRESIDENCY@fultonschools.org. Please copy your child's homeroom teacher on every communication.

Parents and guardians are required to review and electronically acknowledge the 2026-2027 Fulton County Schools Student Code of Conduct.

To assist families with this process, we have provided a flyer with step-by-step instructions for accessing and acknowledging the Code of Conduct through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, either on a desktop computer or through the Infinite Campus mobile app.

Please complete the acknowledgment as soon as possible to ensure your student's records remain up to date. Refer to the flyer below for detailed guidance.

All students in grades 3-5 will take the Student Success Skills inventory by the end of the week. Student Success Skills are taught to all students in grades K-5 weekly. Please refer to the attached parent packet for more information on the inventory and program.

2026-2027 yearbooks are on sale now! $41.99 + 10% off if you order before 10/31. Prices will increase throughout the year, so lock in the lowest price today! Buy here: linktr.ee/wcesyearbook

The Yearbook Committee needs your photos! Every time you visit Wilson Creek for a school event, upload your photos to help us fill the yearbook with candid photos of Wildcat life. Upload here: linktr.ee/wcesyearbook

Unfamiliar with yearbooks? This fun tradition captures school year memories into one printed book, which is an optional purchase that helps support the PTO. For more info on "What is a yearbook," read here: linktr.ee/wcesyearbook

Please refer to the flyer for FCS cell phone policy.

If your child is signed up to attend an after school enrichment program, please make sure you send a change of dismissal form with program dates to your child's teacher. The change of dismissal form is located on the school's website. Change of Dimissal Form

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