WILDCAT NEWS FOR WILSON CREEK FAMILIES

“Where Knowledge Flows and Learning Grows”

***September 3 will be the last paper newsletter***

Please go to www.wilsoncreekelementary.com and register to receive emails from school.  See below for instructions.

 

School News
From Our Counselors Ms. Dewey & Ms. Massey
ABC’s For Parents
(Source: unknown)
Ask your child about the school day.
Begin your child’s day with a nourishing breakfast.
Congratulate your child for doing well.
Discuss homework with your child.
Encourage your child to read.
Find a quiet place for your child to study.
Give your child responsibility.
Hug your child to build self worth.
Include your child in making simple family decisions.
Join a library with your child.
Keep your child on a schedule that includes exercise and sleep.
Limit TV viewing by selecting programs with your child.
Make the time you spend with your child special.
Notice and discuss changes in your child’s behavior.
Offer to help your child organize school papers.
Provide your child with good role models.
Question the activities your child shares with friends.
Respect your child’s right to have opinions different from yours. Share an interest or a hobby with your child.
Take time to listen to your child.
Urge your child to say “NO!” to unwanted touching.
Visit places of interest with your child.
Work with your child to set up rules of behavior.
Xerox and save records or articles that benefit your child.
Yield results by encouraging your child to do better.
Zoom through these ABC’s again and again!

 

 

 

Wilson Creek Media Center Needs Student Assistants
The Media Center is looking for third, fourth and fifth grade students who would like to be Media Center Assistants.  Look
for a permission slip in today’s VIP packet and have your parents complete and sign the form and return it to the Media Center.

PTA News
Family Photo
A professional photographer will be at the school on September 29 and 30 and at the Tanner Photography Studio on October 4 to take your family’s picture.  Receive an 11x14 family portrait for only $20.00.  A flier with more information is available in the front office.  Please return the coupon along with payment to secure your appointment.  If you have any questions please contact Teri Hernandez at 770-813-9678 or email her at tzhern@bellsouth.net.

Donuts for Dads
We are currently looking for a chair or co-chairs for this great event!  If you are interested or have questions, please contact Marcelita Suszek at leopardspot@yahoo.com.

Room Parents (Grades 2 - 5)
There will be a Room Parent Meeting on Friday, August 28 at 8:30 am in the cafeteria.  Please make every effort to attend this meeting so that you will be prepared for Curriculum Nights on August 31 and September 1.  If you have any questions, please contact Tracey Moerschel at joelmoerschel@msn.com.

Wildcat Sharing
The Foster Care Support Foundation, Inc., is an all volunteer community resource dedicated to helping provide free clothing, toys and equipment to foster children in Georgia.  This organization services children from infants to age 18.  They need gently used coats and accessories to distribute this fall for sizes infant to teen.  We will be collecting donations in the atrium outside the cafeteria in boxes from Friday, September 25 through Friday, October 2.  Kids can bring donations with them to school starting September 25 and drop them off on the way to class.  A flyer is enclosed in today’s VIP packet listing items from the wish list.  Any questions, please call Karyn Bruck at 770-813-9794.

PTA Night at Moe’s!
We will have our first PTA Night at Moe’s Southwest Grill located at 3455 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 213, Suwannee,  on Thursday, September 3.  Remember a portion of the sales will be given to PTA!  It’s a great night to take the kids out and meet up with friends!

 

Community News
Early Bird Special at Johns Creek Arts Center
The Johns Creek Arts Center now has fall class registration available for youth and adult classes, offering a wide range of
art classes and programs for all ages.  Check out their full class schedule and register on line at www.johnscreekarts.org.  You can also call the center at 770-623-8448 or stop by at 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road.

Flyers included in today’s VIP packet:
Media Center Student Assistant Permission Slip
Vision/Hearing Letter for Grades 1, 3, & 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to our Business Partners :  Emory Johns Creek Hospital - 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek, GA  30097; Carvel - 4090 Johns Creek Parkway, Suite D, Suwannee GA  30024;  Great Harvest Bread Company - 10305 Medlock Br. Rd.  Johns Creek, GA  30097; Publix - 5805 State Bridge Road; Johns Creek, GA  30097;   Northside Hospital - 1000 Johnson Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA  30342; Chick-fil-A - Johns Creek, 3643 Peachtree Parkway, Suwannee, GA  30024; Starbucks Coffee - Johns Creek, 11720 Medlock Bridge, Suwannee, GA  30024; Cartridge World - 10475 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA  30097; Verra-Zanno Pizzeria - 11600 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA.  30097; The DoJo American Karate Center - 10820 Abbotts Bridge; Johns Creek, GA  30097;  Ricci Orthodontics - 10475 Medlock Bridge Road, Suite 114, Johns Creek, GA  30097; Stevi B’s Pizza Buffet - 5805 State Bridge Road, Suite 400, Johns Creek, GA  30097; HealthSource - 10475 Medlock Bridge Road; Suite 810; Johns Creek , GA  30097.  Shane’s Rib Shack - Brookwood Market Place; 2609 Peachtree Parkway; Suwannee, GA  30024

 

 

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Wilson Creek Elementary is a No Put Down Zone and our students are Respectful, Responsible and Ready to Learn.

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