Wildcat News
Wilson Creek ES Family Newsletter
January 18, 2022
Principal's Message
Hello Wildcat families,
I don't know about you, but I thought the snow this weekend was just about perfect. I would have liked a little more of it, but we got enough to cover the ground without making the streets too dangerous and it was a great excuse to stay home with my family playing board games, watching movies and reading in front of the fire. I hope your day was equally delightful!
As we move into 2nd semester, we have some great data to help us understand the effectiveness of our teaching practices here at Wilson Creek. One of our data measures is the iReady Diagnostic Assessment which is given to all students three times a year in Math and Reading. We just completed our 2nd data point and here is some of what the data shows:
- We increased the percentage of students reading on or above grade level from 61%-77%
- Similarly, at the beginning of the year only 48% of students scored on or above grade level in Math and at mid-year 71% of students have now met this benchmark.
This is exciting data, and we feel confident that these numbers will continue to go up throughout the year. It's important to us that all students are learning and growing; whether your child is already on grade level or if they have some gaps to fill. Your child's teachers are collaborating to find ways to meet students where they are and continue their learning.
One of my core beliefs about education is that all kids can learn. This means diving deep when kids are struggling to find out why and what we can do to help.
All the best,
Stephanie Haga
Upcoming Events:
January 20-Signed papers go home
January 24-School Governance Council Meeting 3pm
January 24-Early Release Day-school is out at 12:20pm
January 28-PTO Board Meeting
January 28-All Pro Dads (7-7:40am in the cafeteria)
February 11- Family Bingo Night
February 18-No School Professional Development Day
February 21-No School President's Day Holiday
February 28-Early Release Day
January 24-Early Release Day
Note: Kid Chess will continue to offer their programs on the early release days. They will be scheduled 2 hours earlier as well. You can reach out to them directly with any questions.
This Week's Menu
Wednesday
- Tex Mex Nachos
- Cheese Nachos
- Hot Dogs
- Shredded Lettuce & Tomato
- Baby Carrots
- Black Beans
- Fresh Fruit
Thursday
- Breaded Drumstick w/Rolls
- Yogurt & cheese Pack
- Signature Side Salad
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Fresh Fruit
Friday
- Cheese Pizza
- Jamwich Pack
- Carrot, Cucumber & Cherry Tomatoes
- Broccoli
- Fresh Fruit
Volunteer of the Month
Make sure Emergency Contacts are Up to Date
Parents, it is imperative that we have at least one emergency contact. You can go into your student’s infinite campus and update your emergency contacts (add or remove). Please follow these instructions:
- Click on 3 bars on top
- More
- Online Registration
- Click here to go to Existing Student Registration
- Begin Registration – Pick a language – Begin
- Click on Emergency Contact to update
- Add New Emergency Contact
- Save
You can also delete any contacts you no longer wish to be an emergency from here.
Infinite Campus will alert the data clerk, Heidi Mueller, of any updates to your account.
Thank you for taking the time to ensure all the information is correct.
Any 5th Graders interested in being on Safety Patrol?
Attention all 5th graders! Wilson Creek is forming a Safety Patrol Team! Student patrols will be responsible for morning duties to help monitor morning arrival and hallways. If you are interested, please click here for more information.
Counselor's Corner
Better Together to Bust Bullying
Talking to the Counselors
Spirit Night at Mellow Mushroom
Support the PTO on Thursday January 27th 4pm-8pm at Mellow Mushroom Spirit Night !
Mention "Wilson Creek Elementary "with your order and 15% comes back to our school. Please note, online delivery orders DO NOT give the 15% to our school.
Please share with friends, family & your neighborhood too! Enjoy a night of not cooking while giving back to the school .
Spirit Wear FLASH SALE
Masks will be required for all until January 21
Young Georgia Authors Competition
Get Ready…Get Set…WRITE!
Wilson Creek will participate in the Fulton County Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition this year. All students, kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to submit a short story, poetry, essay, personal narrative or any other original student writing. See attachments below for requirements, additional information, and entry form. The entry form is also available at the front office and from your child’s teacher. Parents must sign the entry form. All entries are due to the Curriculum Support Teacher, Marla Grosswald by Monday, January 31. They may be turned into the front office with your child’s teacher.
COVID Reporting
If your student has had interaction with a person who is positive for COVID outside of school, if your child has a pending COVID test or has tested positive for COVID , please report that to the portal .
All of the information needed to make a report is HERE or on the front page of the District website at www.fultonschools.org
Public Comment
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Wilson Creek ES
Website: https://www.fultonschools.org/wilsoncreekes
Location: 6115 Wilson Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30097, USA
Phone: (470) 254-3811
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildcatsofwilsoncreek
Twitter: @WilsonCreekES