Weekly Update
Winnona Park Elementary School
Dear Winnona Park families,
As part of our remediation plan, CSD will be offering a summer program for students performing below grade level. Please read over the information below about the program. You will receive a summer program invitation via email if your student qualifies. If you have any questions, please reach out!
The pandemic has changed the way we can interact and gather throughout the past year, but the Flying Nuggets robotic team has not let it slow them down! This team is led by a former Winnona Park parent, and several former Winnona Park students are on the team. Check out this video to learn about the Smart Little Free Library they installed in our garden!
Sincerely,
Principal Scott
CSD Summer Program
CSD is delighted to share that we will offer an in-person summer program for students that qualify in grades K through 12. The program will run June 7-June 25 from 8:30 to 11:30am at Talley Street Elementary and Decatur High School. Student invitations for the summer program will be sent out by May 1st. Click here for more information.
Kindergarten Registration
Registration is open for the 2021-22 school year. WE need families to register rising kindergarten students as soon as possible so that we can plan for a fantastic experience. Please click here for registration details.
Ramadan
Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide. It is a time of holy fasting, prayer, community and reflection. Muslim families focus on their faith during this holiday and preform generous acts for others. This year Ramadan begins April 12th and lasts until May 11th and Eid al-Fitr begins May 12th.
Material for learning more about Ramadan and other Muslim Holidays.
Why Ramadan is the most sacred month in Islamic culture
In Person Dismissal Reminders
In Person Dismissal Reminders:
No DOGS on Campus!! (allowed in cars, thanks for families that asked for clarification!) Please use this QR code to sign in at dismissal. This alerts your child’s teacher to send them out to walkers and car riders. You can also find the link on our website under "Quick Links." Dismissal changes can be submitted using this form. If you want to save the form as a button on your iphone, please watch this video! Adding QR code to iphone Carpool-Please continue to have a sign with your student’s name on it as you come through carpool! Thanks!
What if my in person student has to quarantine?
Please view this if/then chart, which details how Winnona Park will be addressing individual student, teacher, and whole class quarantines.
Author visit with Peter Brown on Wednesday, May 5th(via Zoom)
Use this order form to place an order online for an autographed copy of the book.
Special Education Reimbursements
Governor Brian P. Kemp has issued a press release regarding Applications for Families of Children with Special Needs Reimbursement. You may access the press release by Clicking Here. For additional information, you may watch a brief training video: Click Here. Please assist us in sharing this information with your local families.
Community Circle
Community Circle begins each Friday at 8:30 AM. Students can log in through their Google Classroom Stream, and students in the building will watch from their classroom. Students can join Community Circle from home through their Google Classroom Stream. Watch past videos here.
Join our PTA Board
The Winnona Park PTA needs your help for the 2021-22 school year to support our students and staff! Please consider joining the PTA Board or chairing one of our committees. To view a description of the open Board and Committee positions and to submit your interest, please follow this link: https://forms.gle/HGpJ1dHtQZV6G9XV7 Nominations are due by Friday, April 23 The Nominating Committee needs 1-2 more volunteers to help recruit, vet, and slate nominees. Please e-mail Lauren Brown at laurenbrown216@gmail.com if you would like to help the committee or have any questions.
Upcoming Meetings:
April 21, 7pm and May 19, 7pm Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/4267932707School Leadership Team
The Winnona Park Elementary School Leadership Team (SLT) is an elected committee consisting of Winnona Park parents/guardians, staff members, a community member, and a district representative. Public comments are welcome at our SLT meetings and follow the same rules as the school board meetings with a limit of 3 minutes to speak per person. If you would like to submit a comment ahead of the meeting, you can email any of the SLT members below.
Sherry Peterson- speterson@csdecatur.net
Taniqua Miller- tmiller@csdecatur.net
Will Epps- wepps@csdecatur.net
Tyler Waidner Smith- twaidnersmith@csdecatur.net
Cindy Clark- ciclark@csdecatur.net
Julie Semones- jsemones@csdecatur.net
Ruth Scott- rscott@csdecatur.net
Winnona Park Elementary Passive Fundraising
Follow the steps below to register with our newest fundraising partners and raise money for WPES when you shop! Visit winnonaparkpta.org/custom-page-2/ for more easy fundraising opportunities with Amazon, Kroger, and Publix. Mabel’s Labels Visit campaigns.mabelslabels.com, search for Winnona Park Elementary School, and start shopping for dishwasher-safe, laundry-safe, personalized peel-and-stick labels for clothing and school gear. Minted.com Earn money for Winnona Park all year when you shop for holiday cards, invitations, custom art, personalized kids’ gear, and more! Enjoy 20% off at Minted.com with unique promo code FUNDRAISEWINNONA at checkout. Anyone can use the code, and 15% of each order will be donated back to WPES.
From the District
Special Ed Survey
The Georgia Department of Education is requesting that parents who have a student with IEPs participate in the Special Education Parent Survey for SY2020-SY2021. This survey helps to guide our district and state toward a more meaningful collaboration, which helps to bring about good outcomes for our students' education.
Survey Link:
https://survey.gadoe.org/SPEDParentSurvey/Pages/ParentSurvey.aspx
From our Partners
Decatur Education Foundation
It's that time of year again -- time to Step Up for Teachers! And what a year it's been. Show your favorite teacher just how much you appreciate their hard work during this unprecedented school year with a loving tribute. Just go to www.stepupforteachers.com, make a $25 donation and leave your tribute. We'll notify the honored teacher or CSD staff member and deliver a "We Step Up for Teachers" yard sign to your door in the coming weeks. If you’d like to leave a tribute but can’t make a gift at this time, you can email your tribute to info@decatureducationfoundation.org. The Step Up campaign supports our teachers in the classroom through Teacher Innovation Grants that are awarded every fall. Let's show them some love! To see all of the wonderful tributes, you can visit decatureducationfoundation.org/tributes-2021.
As a special gift from DEF to our DHS seniors, we are giving every member of the senior class of 2021 a “Congratulations Class of 2021” yard sign! It’s a little something to brighten a lackluster final year of high school. Details about sign pick-up are coming soon.
City of Decatur
DYC Presents Carpool Cinema
The Decatur Youth Council is hosting a free outdoor movie activity at Decatur Legacy Park on Saturday, April 24. Admission begins at 7 p.m. Showtime is at dusk (around 8:20 p.m.) We will be showing Disney's Lilo & Stitch.
If you plan to attend the outdoor movie screening, be advised that:
- You must view the movie from your vehicle. Walk-up viewing is not allowed at this activity to help us maintain a safe, socially distanced environment.
- You must practice social distancing at all times if you exit the vehicle.
- Parking spaces will be first come, first serve.
- Portable restrooms will be available in a designated area of the park.
- Concessions will not be available to purchase. Each ticket includes a snack bag for four with popcorn, water, and candy.
- Consider picking up dinner from a local restaurant to enjoy while you wait for the movie to begin.
Tickets are free, but availability is limited to the first 50 ticket holders. One ticket per vehicle. Tickets are available at https://www.freshtix.com/events/dyc-presents-carpool-cinema
Questions? Contact DYC staff liaison, Meredith Roark, at meredith.roark@decaturga.com.