Winnona Park Weekly Update

April 2, 2026

Dear Winnona Park Community,

Last week was Teacher Appreciation Week at Winnona Park. Even though the official week for this is in May, we all know how crazy that month can be, so your WP PTA wisely moved this up before spring break.

This is a quick note to let you know how much the Winnona Park staff appreciates the Winnona Park community, particularly the WP PTA. Teaching 5-8 year-olds isn't the most glamorous job in the world, but my staff knows how much you recognize their hard work and how important their role is in our community and society in general. Teaching is not for the faint of heart, and I am so grateful to be part of this amazing Crew.

Have a wonderful spring break.

Sincerely,

Gregory Wiseman

Principal, Winnona Park Elementary School

Important Dates

Friday, April 3 - Community Circle - First Grade families

April 6 - 10 - Spring Break

Friday, April 17 - Spring Food Truck Fundraiser from 5 - 7 PM. See details below.

Monday, May 4 - A.G. Ford - Illustrator visit at 10 AM

From the Media Center - Illustrator visit on Monday, May 4th

Illustrator A.G. Ford will be visiting our school on Monday, May 4th at 10 AM. He will be in Decatur for Little Shop of Stories' Children's Book Festival. Students will gather in the cafeteria for an interactive presentation. Mr. Ford will sign books following the presentation for students who have pre-ordered. Order forms are going home in Thursday folders today or can be found here. I am unable to accept electronic payments but you can send in a check or cash. Please email me if you have any questions. Ilene Zeff, Librarian

PE News

Field Day News - Friday, May 1st

Interested in making Friday, May 1st the best field day ever? Sign up to volunteer at https://signup.com/go/cPeZsOC. Positions include station leaders, bringing a hose, setting up, and cleaning up. Field day is a whole school, all-day event with morning and afternoon positions available. To learn more about what the day will look like, you can check out the Winnona Park Field Day website at https://sites.google.com/csdecatur.net/wppe/field-day-2026 This site will be updated as everything is finalized, but will be similar to last year’s details.

Field Day Lunch for Volunteers/Teachers

Can’t be here to help? You can sign up to help feed the volunteers and teachers. Sign up at https://signup.com/go/EosuxWZ.

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Read the April 2, 2026, issue of CSD Weekly, the district-wide newsletter.

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SAVE THE DATE: Spring Food Truck Fundraiser

Join WPES PTA and the community for this fun social event. Let the kids run around on the playground, enjoy food from local food trucks and support the school! More details will follow.

Date: Friday, April 17

Time: 5-7 pm

About Us

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

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