Text Box: From Principal Jimmy Zoll Text Box: Wilson Creek Wildcat News Text Box: 6115 Wilson Road Johns Creek, GA 30097 770-497-3811 Text Box: September 24, 2009

        

WILDCAT NEWS FOR WILSON CREEK FAMILIES

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Text Box: Dear Wilson Creek Family, Emergency Closings! I know we all did not expect to have a day out of school this week but the extraordinary weather conditions made this a necessity. Whenever the decision is made to close the school, all media outlets are notified. The Fulton County webpage also displays the information and you can also sign up for email alerts from the county so you get the information quickly. We also display the closing on our webpage. Testing Update Because we were not able to test on Tuesday, the testing schedule has been adjusted. On Friday, the students will be taking the Math portion of the test. The final test covering Social Studies and Science will take place Tuesday, September 29. Other than make-ups, there will not be any testing on Monday. Cards and Toys Students are discouraged from bringing toys, game cards and electronics to school. If they choose to, they are at their own risk should these items be lost or taken. If the items cause a disruption to instructional time the teacher will collect the item for the parent to pick up later. Please encourage your child to leave these items at home. From Your School Social Worker Myra Cornelius-Fennell, LMSW AFTER SCHOOL SUPERIVISION GUIDELINE As your School Social Worker, I would like to take the opportunity to wish you and your students a happy new school year. In an effort to help keep our children safe, I would like to remind you of the guidelines provided by Fulton County Department of Family and Children Services in reference to the amount of time and acceptable ages that a child may be left home unsupervised or supervised by a child under the age of 18 years. Children under the age of eight (8) may never be left alone in self care for any period of time. Children between the ages of nine (9) and twelve (12) may be left alone for brief periods of time (less than two hours when the child is determined to be mature by the caretaker). However, they may NOT be responsible for the care of younger siblings. Please know the state is very firm on this policy. Children ages thirteen (13) and older may be left alone and may perform the role of babysitter as authorized by the parent/caretaker. It is advisable to limit this time to twelve (12) hours or less and only when the child is determined mature by the caretaker. It is also suggested that children thirteen (13) years or older caring for others receive training from a course on babysitting. Older children with special conditions or disabilities should not be left alone. It is my hope that this information will be helpful to you. If you are in need of information about local child care facilities that provide bus pick-up and drop-off to our school, please contact the school at 770-497-3811. For further information or questions concerning these guidelines, please feel free to contact at the same phone number. From Our Counseling Department: Fill Someone’s Bucket with Reliability Reliability - A person who does as promised can be considered as reliable. Reliability is an admirable social character trait. People don't like to deal with those who are unreliable. They'd rather give their business and rewards to the person they can count on. Also, the reliable person feels good, knowing that he or she is trusted. Text Box:

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School News
CALDECOTT CLUB BEGINS IN OCTOBER
Kindergarten and 1st grade students can participate in the Caldecott Club beginning in October through April.  When a student reads (or is read to) 20 gold or silver Caldecott books, their Caldecott form should be returned to the Media Center.  Each time your child returns a Caldecott Club form, we will add a star with his or her name to our Caldecott Club display (red for kindergarten, orange for 1st grade). Our goal is to completely cover the wall with stars by the end of the school year!
A Caldecott form is being sent home in the VIP folders today.  Additional forms may be printed from the Wilson Creek website under Media Center. 

Attention All 5th graders:
Jekyll Island permission forms and funds are DUE tomorrow (Friday, 9/25).  If you have any questions, please contact Christine Lemerond at Lemerond@fultonschools.org.

PTA News
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. 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.  Any questions, please call Karyn Bruck at 770-813-9794.
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.  There are still plenty of appointment times available on all three days.  Please return the coupon from the flier your received two w.eeks ago 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.
PTA Reflections
Deadline for entries is October 16.  Entry forms are available outside the PTA office in the lobby.  Any questions, please contact Julie Hislop at jhislop2001@yahoo.com.

Evergreen School Plaque
Have you noticed the new “Evergreen School” sign at the entrance to our school?  We’re excited to be recognized by
“Keep Johns Creek Beautiful” with this distinction.  We received the plaque after fulfilling the goals set last year to
raise environmental awareness at our school.  Most notable was the paper recycling program implemented last year.  Please look for more information about a school-wide recycling program we hope to roll out very soon.  Great job Green Team!!
Nike Reuse-A-Shoe Recycling
Does your family have athletic shoes they’ve outgrown or worn out?  Please bring them to our school during September
25 – October 2 (same week as the coat drive).  We will be making a donation to Nike.  They take any brand athletic shoe and break them down to be re-used for athletic surfaces like running tracks and basketball courts.  See www.nikereuseashoe.com for more details.  Any size and brand of athletic shoe will be accepted except for cleats or shoes with metal spikes.  Look for the box in the atrium outside the cafeteria.  Any questions, e-mail Jennifer Braynard at braynards@bellsouth.net.
Community News
Northview Homecoming Parade
On Friday, September 25, Northview High School will have its homecoming game against South Forsyth.  The homecoming
festivities begin at 5:45 with the start of the parade which steps off from Wilson Creek Elementary and proceeds down Parson’s Road into the Northview parking lot.  Our goal is to line the streets with Titan fans of all ages!  
Upward Flag Football and Cheerleading Registration
In today’s VIP packet is a registration form for the Johns
Creek Baptist Church Upward Flag Football and Cheerleading.  Deadline for registration is September 27.

Flyers included in today’s VIP packet:
Donuts with Dads
4th Grade Native American Unit
Wildcat Sharing
Caldecott Club (K&1)

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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9/25 & 9/29

ITBS Tests for Grades 3 & 5

 

9/25

Wilson Creek Spirit Day - Wear Your Spirit Wear  to School

 

9/25

Northview Homecoming Parade/Game

 5:45 p.m.

9/25 - 10/2

Wildcat Sharing Coat Drive/Nike Reuse-A-Shoe Recycling

 

9/29

LSAC Meeting - Front Office Conference Room

 7:30 a.m.

9/29 - 9/30

PTA Sponsored Tanner Photography

 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

9/30

PTA Sponsored Tanner Photography

 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.