LWE News & Notes

Website: https://lakewindward.fultonschools.org/

Location: 11770 E. Fox Court Alpharetta, Ga 30005

Phone: 470-254-7050

Instagram: lake_windward_es_gators

2026-2027 School Year

• 9/30-AHS Raider Fest 5-8pm
• 10/9-LWE PTO hosts International Night!
• 10/12-Holiday-No School
• 10/18-Spirit Day @ Activate
• 10/23-All Pro Dad Meeting
• 10-28-10/30-Book Fair Shopping Days
• 10/30-Book Character Dress Up Day

We are excited for this year's Book Fair! Your child's teacher will share the class shopping schedule in the coming weeks. Families are welcome to join their child's class during the scheduled shopping time if assistance is needed with selecting books.

If you choose to volunteer at the Book Fair, please note that volunteers will assist all students and support Book Fair operations, including working the cash register, rather than shopping with their own child.

For more information, visit the Book Fair webpage: https://lakewindward.fultonschools.org/students-families/media-center/book-fair.

Questions? Contact Ms. Brandon

The LWE Tech Fair is a great opportunity to showcase creativity, problem-solving, and technology skills through an original project. Families of interested students are encouraged to review the project categories, requirements, and important deadlines on the Tech Fair webpage: https://lakewindward.fultonschools.org/students-families/media-center/tech-fair-competition.

Questions? Contact Ms. Brandon

As technology continues to be an important part of our students' learning, we encourage families to have ongoing conversations about responsible and safe online behavior. Students will also be participating in a variety of digital citizenship lessons at school to help them make positive choices, protect their privacy, and use technology respectfully.

We encourage you to reinforce these important skills at home.

Visit our Digital Citizenship Resources page for helpful tools and family-friendly activities to support these conversations: https://lakewindward.fultonschools.org/students-families/media-center/digital-citizenship-resources.

As grade levels begin to take field trips for the 2026-2027 school year, we wanted to remind families that FCS has a new online payment system, KEV.

Attached below is an FAQ should you have any questions!

🎉Thank you to all the families who have already become LWE PTO sponsors! Your support helps provide valuable enrichment opportunities for our students.

Can you help us meet our fundraising goal of $45,000 by October 8th?! Visit www.lwepto.com! IF we meet our goal each grade level will earn a silent disco party 🎉

Attendance Matters ALL DAY, EVERYDAY. Excused and unexcused absences easily add up to too much time lost in the classroom, putting students at risk academically. In order for students to learn and achieve to their fullest potential, it is critical that they attend school and are engaged in the learning process. Student absences, whether excused or unexcused, impact a child's ability to succeed in school.

Some absences are unavoidable. Occasional absences related to health reasons are to be expected, but they can quickly add up.

The important thing is to get your children to school as often as possible and on time! Please don’t forget to email lweattendance@fultonschools.org (and cc the teacher) when your child is absent. Additionally, please remember that the late bell rings at 7:40. Students need to be in their classroom ready to learn at that time. If you are a car rider, please leave a few minutes earlier in the morning to get your child to school on time.

Lateness causes disruptions in learning, and it has an impact on academic success. You will receive an emailed letter from your school social worker once your child has accumulated 12 tardies.

If you have any questions, please reference the FCS Attendance Policy, https://www.fultonschools.org/attendancematters, reach out to the school, or contact Ronda June, LCSW, school social worker: juner@fultonschools.org

Lake Windward now has two options for after school childcare, Monday-Friday.

Y After School

Tutor Shop

Weekly After School Programs:

These programs begin after Labor Day.

Monday-Challenge Island & Premier Martial Arts

Wednesday- Kid Chess

Thursday-Kid Create Art

Kid Chess has been one of Atlanta’s most popular after-school enrichment programs since 1998. The program meets at Lake Windward every Wednesday and provides instruction for students of all skill levels, from true beginners to advanced players. To ensure high-quality, level-appropriate instruction, Kid Chess sends multiple coaches to each session, maintaining a uniquely low student-to-teacher ratio.

New this year: Lake Windward is adding a second hour of Kid Chess, and kindergarten students are now invited to enroll in the second-hour session!

For more information or to register, call (770) 575-5802 or visit www.kidchess.com.

New After-School Program Coming to LWE!
We are excited to welcome Tutor Shop as a new after-school vendor. Tutor Shop operates Monday through Friday and provides a supportive after-school childcare environment in a smaller group setting. Led by certified teachers, the program offers students a safe, engaging space to complete homework, build academic skills, and participate in enriching activities after the school day ends. Learn more at www.tutorshops.com.

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Contact Ms. Busing

busing@fultonschools.org