Wolf Creek Weekly
Building Pathways To Success
From The Principal's Desk May 5 , 2023
Thanks for another great week! Our initial GMAS testing window has been a success. Thanks for your support in ensuring that our Wolves a good night sleep, early morning breakfast and to school on time each day. They are ROCKING that test! Let's keep is up!
Congratulations 5th Grade, Thomas’ class. Graduation from the FCS D.A.R.E. Class! Thanks Officer Moody! You guys ROCK!
We have a busy few weeks ahead, please mark your calendars. See dates included in this newsletter.
Thanks for participating in out School Governance Council. Elections elections. Congratulations to our newly elected Council members. We will be reaching out to them as well as all nominees soon to welcome them and invite others to join us in some capacity.
Congratulations!!
Wolf Creek Elementary (Zone 3) Parent/Guardian Ebony Scarborough
Wolf Creek Elementary (Zone 3) Parent/Guardian LaCrecia Curry-Reynolds
Wolf Creek Elementary (Zone 3) Teacher Hillary Middleton
Happy Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week!
Thanks for all of your love and support shown to teachers and staff for Teacher and Staff Appreciation week! We really appreciate you! A huge thanks to our School Sunshine Committee, PTA and APEC partners for treats, lunch and breakfast/gifts this week. It was spectacular!
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT
Parents, as we head into the Spring season, we sometimes see a rise in inappropriate behaviors. We encourage parents to check cell phones as often as possible. Students are using apps, such as, TikTok, Groupme, Snapchat, and Instagram. We have also noticed an increase in text groups and Tik Tok pages across grade levels. We have noticed more inappropriate use of the restrooms, the use of inappropriate language and fighting during the last few months. The school bus is one place where students tend to make poor choices. We are asking for your support in having daily discussions with your child about appropriate behavior in school, in the school bathrooms and on the bus. The school PBIS matrices are included in this newsletter. Please review these matrices with your child. We encourage students to "see something-say something" each day on the morning announcements. Please help us by reiterating this. Cell phones also continue to be a source that leads to many of the inappropriate behaviors as well. Thanks for reviewing the Code of Conduct with your child this year. We appreciate your support.
We need your support! The students look great in their uniforms. Be reminded, we are a uniform school. Our students wear kelly green, navy blue or white polo style tops and khaki bottoms. Many of them rock "funky" socks and shoes of their choice with their uniforms and it looks very cool! Try it to help engage your child in the uniform initiative. We appreciate your support in participating in our uniform initiative. http://wearmeuniform.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=129_154
Please ensure that students wear their school uniforms for all Field Trips. This is a safety feature as well as a school unity initiative.
A few tidbits:
- Please sign off on the Code of Conduct for 2022-2023 SY
- https://www.fultonschools.org/studentdiscipline
- School doors open at 7:10 AM
- Breakfast ends at 7:35, cafeteria doors are closed at that time
- Tardies begin at 7:41 AM, all students will need a tardy pass to enter into class
- All visitors are required to sign in at the front desk when visiting the building
- Please limit drop offs for student to the atrium, if you are walking students inside
- Instruction begins at 7:41 AM, parents are asked to exit the building at this time
- All families are encouraged to complete the lunch application
- All students will receive an agenda when they arrive.
- Sign up for Class Dojo
- Review our Schoolwide PBIS Matrix for each area in the building
- Dismissal begins at 2:15 PM, please take care of early check-outs prior to 2:00 PM
***Be sure that your child’s teacher is aware of the mode of transportation for your child. All changes should be submitted through the front office and emailed to your child's teacher.
Campus Traffic Update:
Wolf Creek ES is a right turn ONLY facility. This is per the traffic laws in this city. While we do understand that it is an inconvenience for those stakeholders entering from the south end of Derrick Road, this is the law. We also understand that it has been allowed for many years, however, this is the law. The encouraged traffic pattern for access to this facility is as follows:
1. Take Stonewall Tell Road to South Fulton Parkway
2. Turn Right onto South Fulton Parkway
3. Turn right onto Derrick Road
4. Turn right onto campus at 4440 Derrick Road, Wolf Creek ES
Please note: We have a request from a neighboring business, Pamper Peach Daycare. The owner asks that parents refrain from turning around in the entry of their property in the mornings and afternoons.
We ask that you “pack your patience” if you will be dropping off or picking up your child. We appreciate your thoughtfulness as you drop off in the morning. If you plan to come inside the school, please park in the large parking lot and report to the front lobby. Masks are strongly encouraged. Please use the parking spaces provided and adhere to the directions of the officers and staff on duty.
Our schoolwide theme this year is L.E.A.D. - Leaders Encourage and make A Difference! Students and staff are all charge with Blooming Where They Are Planted this year. This year we will all L.E.A.D. in our respective areas and help move our school from GREAT to Greater! We are excited to see each and every Wolf Creek stakeholder L.E.A.D. this year. We are looking forward to partnering with you as we promote excellence and leadership in our school.
Check this out:
Fulton County Schools News
FCS Communications Department
https://www.fultonschools.org/news
Thanks for all you do and partnering with us as we build pathways to success for our Wolf Pack students.
WCES Mission and Vision Statement:
Wolf Creek Elementary is transforming students into globally minded, accountable, lifelong learners and champions who display strong positive leadership skills.
Educationally Yours,
Your Proud Principal
Mrs. Dionne Glass
School Website:
WCES PTA News
As the school year winds down, we’re now in preparation to transition our PTA Executive Board to a new slate of leaders for the 2023-2024 school year, and we need you!
Serving on the PTA Executive Board is your chance to serve on a local level within the oldest and largest child advocacy association in America. For 125 years, PTA has worked with school communities and decision makers to solve the toughest problems in our nation’s history; and this particular chapter has been established at Wolf Creek Elementary since the school was built in 2016, helping to boost our students’ CCRPI score (which measures how well the school is preparing our students for the next educational level) from 61 in 2017 to 79.5 in 2019. Join us as we celebrate the mission and work of PTA and plan for the future!
Leadership begins with you!
Please provide the names of the individuals you'd like to nominate for the 2023-2024 PTA Executive Board using this link. (Please note that we will vote on these nominations and any nominations we receive during our next PTA meeting at the next *virtual* PTA meeting, which is scheduled for Mon, 5/15.
https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSem1k0r4zBF1OH2J9s2WduDkcd-3LXfRObuvjTRTibC81BozQ%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dsf_link&data=05%7C01%7Cglassdc%40fultonschools.org%7C2d348fedfe5949d8476608db4bf9eabe%7C0cdcb19881694b70ba9fda7e3ba700c2%7C1%7C0%7C638187310872956415%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=55lELc4Eo8L7Rw3m4p7S6RHXpWCX4m7bb8cvo7CpCk4%3D&reserved=0
Please note that you must be a current, dues-paying PTA member for the 2022-2023 school year to be eligible to serve on the 2023-2024 PTA Executive Board. Pay your dues here!
For your convenience, I’ve provided role descriptions for each available position below! 😊
The PTA President:
Presides at all meetings and presents news and information from state and national bulletins.
Serves as a member of all committees except the nominating committee.
Coordinates the work of the officers and committees.
Appoints special committees, except the nominating committee.
Ensures PTA representatives are present at council, district, and state functions.
Appoints a parliamentarian.
Is a signatory on all financial accounts and signs and executes all contracts, agreements, or other obligations as authorized by the Board of Directors.
Great presidents often have leadership, planning and public speaking skills and experience.
The PTA Vice President:
Presides at meetings in the absence of the President or upon their inability to serve.
Performs the duties of the President in the absence of the President upon their inability to act.
Acts as an assistant to the President; responsible for duties assigned by the President.
Performs any other specific duties that may be provided for in the bylaws.
Represents the President upon request.
Attends training opportunities offered by the Council, District and Georgia PTA.
The PTA Secretary is responsible for keeping accurate records of all the proceedings of the association. These include minutes for general, board, and Executive Committee meetings. Minutes represent the history of the association and are vital for the ongoing business of PTA.
The PTA Treasurer is the legally responsible, authorized custodian of the PTA funds and is responsible for the financial management of the PTA. The Treasurer receives and disburses all monies in accordance with the Local Unit bylaws, the policies and procedures contained in this document and the approved budget. Georgia PTA strongly recommends that employees of the school not serve as treasurer, as the handling of association funds may prove to be a conflict of interest with school system requirements.
The Parliamentarian is an individual whose primary duty is to advise the presiding officer on questions of parliamentary procedure. It is recommended that the president select someone knowledgeable about the association and familiar with rules of order. The parliamentarian should sit near the presiding officer for convenient consultation. The presiding officer may call on the parliamentarian at any time for advice. The parliamentarian must remain impartial. The parliamentarian does not vote on any question except in the case of a ballot (written or paper) vote.
*The president appoints the parliamentarian but will consider all individuals who have been nominated.*
Dr. Dionne Roberts, PTA President
Wolf Creek Elementary School
Visit wolfcreekpta.org for news & updates!
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year's theme is : Look Around, Look Within. The premise behind the theme is that your surroundings say a lot about your Mental Health. We challenge you to look at your environment, starting with your neighborhood to see how different factors can affect your mental health.
Please review the attached Mental Health calendar to see how making just small changes in your environment can impact your well-being.
It's Boosterthon Time
Hello Wolf Creek Elementary Families!
Now that the Fun Run is over, we’ve calculated that Wolf Creek Elementary has a SCHOOL PROFIT of $20,809+! THAT IS AMAZING! We have passed our goal. We will provide an update when the final count from matching donors are in.
Thank you for supporting our Wolf Creek students and school through our Wolf Creek Fun Run.
Mark Your Calendars
May 3rd -May 12th Georgia Milestones Assessment Window
May 15th PK-K Grades Award’s Day/End of Year Celebrations
May 15th SEC Units Awards Day PreK/K
May 16th 5th Grade Recognition Ceremony
May 16th SEC Units Awards Day K/1/2/3
May 16th 6:00 PM PTA General Body Meeting
May 17th 3rd-4th Grades Award’s Day/End of Year Celebrations
May 18th PK-K Grades Award’s Day/End of Year Celebrations
May 19th (all day) SEC Units EOY Celebration
May 25th Last Day of School
June 2nd Semester 2 Report Cards (Visible in Parent Portal)
Parents are invited to attend the Boosterthon Fun Run, Field Day Events, Grade Level Awards Day and End of the Year Celebrations.
Parent Handbook Reminder - Expectations for Parents, Guardians and Visiting Adults
Parents,
We do our very best to keep all students and staff members safe while on campus. These are unprecedented times in our world. We have seen more school crisis across the world in the last few years than ever before. Schools are a safe place for kids. Please be reminded of the expectations of visitor's conduct while visiting the school campus.
From our parent/student handbook:
CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS FOR PARENTS, GUARDIANS, & VISITING ADULTS
We ask all parents, guardians, and visiting adults to always remember to adhere to the expectations outlined in this handbook, as well as all Fulton County policies and procedures. The principal and assistant principal expect all employees to treat students and parents with respect. The same is expected of our parents. Being disrespectful and/or rude to our employees in person and/or on the telephone will not be tolerated. All infractions will be dealt with by administrators and/or the school’s Fulton County Police officer. Also, parents are not allowed to enter school buses, engage in confrontations at the bus stop, smoke or drink at the bus stop, or engage in disciplinary conversations with children. All issues should be addressed through the school. We strive to provide a warm and nurturing learning environment for our students. Therefore, we appreciate the cooperation of everyone involved in the lives of our students. We also ask parents to be mindful of their attire when visiting the school.
Georgia Code: O.C.G.A. 20-1-1181 Disrupting Public School: It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly disrupt or interfere with the operation of any public school, public school bus, or public-school bus stop as designated by local school boards of education. Any person violating this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.
School Parent and Student Handbook/Discipline Tidbits
We ask that parents review the Parent Student Handbook in its entirety. The handbook is attached for your reference.
Please review the dress code for students:
SCHOOL UNIFORM DRESS CODE We dress for success at WCES! Students in the Fulton County school system are expected to dress and groom in such a way as to reflect neatness, cleanliness, and safety. All students should dress appropriately so as not to disrupt or interfere with the educational program or the orderly operation of the school. WCES students and staff participate in a school wide uniform program. Students are strongly encouraged to wear uniforms Monday through Thursday. Uniform bottom (pants/skirt) color is khaki which may be worn with a navy blue, kelly green, or white top. There is not a uniform shoe color or type requirement. Fridays are school spirit days and we ask that all stakeholders support this community by wearing WCES t-shirts and jeans. Attire that is inappropriate include:
• Any “short-short” attire (shorts, skirts, dresses that do not pass the finger-tip-test)
• Spaghetti straps
• Strapless shirts
• Tight fitting apparel
• Leggings without shirts that cover appropriately
• Clothing with inappropriate advertisements
• Pants/shorts worn below the waistline
• Flip flops and/or strapless shoes
• Halter-tops or shirts exposing the midriffs
• Frayed jeans or holes in jeans that show skin
• "see-through" clothing or apparel which designates gangs or similar organizations or any dress that is disruptive to the educational process
School Administration will make reasonable accommodations regarding a student's religious beliefs and/or medical condition. In support of our learning environment, we also ask that all adults, parents and visitors wear appropriate attire in the building. We are role models for our students, and we always set an example for them. We asked that all stakeholders dress appropriately so as not to disrupt or interfere with the educational program or the orderly operation of the school. No sleepwear or pajamas, revealing attire, or clothing with profane/inappropriate language, please.
Bus Safety
Please review the WCES PBIS bus behavior matrix included in this newsletter with your child. Students are expected to behave appropriately on the school bus. Inappropriate behavior leads to safety concerns. We want all students to enjoy a safe ride to and from school. See the FCS safety video at the link included here:
Volunteer In Fulton County Schools
Good Day Wolves!
Volunteering In Fulton County Schools
Please see the link below to complete the volunteer registration.
https://www.fultonschools.org/volunteer
College and Career Readiness - Parent Volunteer Opportunity
College and Career Readiness Tuesdays are BACK! For those new to the PACK, we encourage staff and students to wear a t-shirt representing a college and jeans on designated Tuesdays.
We would love to have parent volunteers to read a snippet about their schools over the morning announcements. Please contact Ms. Sims, Parent Liaison to sign up @ simsn@fultonschools.org.
We are so excited to learn a few facts about ALL of the colleges we have represented in the building.
Mark Your Calendars! The following TUESDAYS are this year's College and Career Readiness Days:
May 9th
May 23rd
2022-23 FCS Student Code of Conduct
Please review and sign off showing receipt.
Greetings Parents, Guardians and Students,
We are super excited to support our students and staff as they return for another school year! As we all work together to ensure a safe and nurturing learning environment for our students, it is important that every parent/guardian and student is provided with a copy of the District’s Student Code of Conduct.
Starting on July 27, 2022, parents and students will be able to sign for receipt of the Student Code of Conduct using our new digital signature process. The link below contains a step-by-step “how to” guide for completing the digital signature process.
How to...Parent & Student Code Receipt
• All students above 10 years of age and their parents, guardians, or other person having control or charge of the child is asked to digitally sign acknowledging receipt of the Code of Conduct and Student Handbook.
• Parents and students are able to digitally sign by using their online portal or the app on their smartphone/device.
• The Code of Conduct can be viewed via our website https://www.fultonschools.org/studentdiscipline
Have a great school year and we thank you in advance for your partnership!
Title 1
Title 1 News
Wolf Creek is a Schoolwide Title 1 school this year. See more information regarding Title 1 at : http://www.fultonschools.org/en/divisions/acd/supportserv/TitleI/Pages/default.aspx
What is Title I?
Title I is a federally funded program designed to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic standards and state academic assessments.
The Title I mission is to ensure that each child successfully meets or exceeds Georgia's proficient and advanced levels of student performance and meets or exceeds expectations on local, state, and national assessments.
Our Title 1 funds have afforded us the opportunities to:
Host Extended Learning Program for at risk students
Purchase technology for students
Add teachers and a Parent Liaison to the staff
Purchase classroom resources to enhance learning for all students
Purchase Math and/or Literacy Coach
Our goal is 100% compacts signed. We have been 100% each year. Let's do it again! To date, we have 613 signed and submitted. We have 196 outstanding.
Our Title 1 Schoolwide plan and budget has been approved by the State Department! We are looking forward to providing more resources to enhance our school instructional program this year.
The Title I School-Family Compact, Wolf Creek's Parent and Family Engagement Plan, as well as the District Parent and Family Engagement Plan are located on Wolf Creek's website under the Title I Page. https://www.fultonschools.org/domain/4141
Don't forget to volunteer for our Three For Me volunteer program! Look for flyers today.
Thanks for your support.
Our School Day Start/End Times
Thanks in advance for your support in ensuring that our students get to school each day on time and ready for instruction. Breakfast begins at 7:10 a.m. and ends at 7:35 a.m. daily so that we can ensure that students are in class on time to begin their instructional day. School instructional hours are from 7:40 a.m. —2:20 p.m. each day. Parents are asked to escort their children inside and sign them in if they are tardy. Help us protect the instructional day. Please limit early dismissal/check-outs. If needed, please do so before 2:00 PM. Remember keep your child’s pick up and emergency contacts updated and to sign in during each visit. ID is required for anyone visiting or checking your child our of school.
Wolf Creek Elementary School
Dionne C. Glass, Principal
Brandi Nichols, Assistant Principal
Dr. Shaunte Braggs, Assistant Principal
Twitter:
@wolfcreekwolves
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/wolfcreekwolves/
School Address:
4440 Derrick Road, Atlanta, GA 30349
School Phone Number:
470.254.2760
Website:
http://school.fultonschools.org/es/wolfcreek/Pages/default.aspx