Wilson Creek Students 'Go Green'

Volunteers collect recyclable materials from each classroom.

The “Green Team” at Wilson Creek Elementary volunteers every Thursday morning before the school day begins to collect recyclable materials from each classroom. Ninety fourth and fifth grade students take turns each week rolling large recycling bins down the halls, visiting each classroom and office in the school to collect tons of paper, aluminum, cardboard, baggies, file folders, index cards, newspapers and magazines to be recycled. The “Green Team” is sponsored by Wilson Creek parents Kim Collins and Betsy Skalet, as well as fifth grade teacher Cindy Dumont. The school participates in a single stream recycling program which allows all recyclable materials to be collected in one container without the need to separate or sort in advance.

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Wilson Creek Elementary School Foundation Presents $25K to School

The money will be used for learning in the classroom and for fun on the playground.

The Wilson Creek Elementary School Foundation Board of Directors recently presented Principal Andrea Cushing with a check for $25,000, to be used for learning in the classroom and for fun on the playground. The check represents proceeds from the WCES Foundation’s fall tennis tournament at St. Ives Country Club and the “Read and Run” check writing campaign. The funds will be used to purchase new books for the school’s level specific library and for new playground equipment. The Wilson Creek Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt foundation formed in 2008. Its mission is to enrich the educational experience of students; create an educationally stimulating and engaging environment for student learning; and enhance teacher and …

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Wilson Creek Paraprofessional Honored as ' Employee of the Year'

Alicia Harrington is Fulton County Schools Northeast Learning Community’s Professional Employee of the Year for the 2013-2014 school year.

Wilson Creek Elementary Kindergarten Paraprofessional Alicia Harrington was recently chosen as Fulton County Schools Northeast Learning Community’s Professional Employee of the Year for the 2013-2014 school year. Harrington was presented with a framed certificate by André Wright, executive director of the Northeast Learning Community and honored during a faculty meeting at Wilson Creek on May 7.

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Wilson Creek Students Compete in 'Battle of the Books'

The reading incentive program is sponsored annually by Wilson Creek’s media center.

They came, they read, they conquered. Teams of students from each of Wilson Creek Elementary’s five fifth grade homerooms participated in the ninth annual Battle of the Books held at the school on Tuesday, April 23. The Battle of the Books is a fun reading incentive program, sponsored annually by Wilson Creek’s media center. Students begin preparing for the competition in the fall, tackling a list of eight books representing a wide range of genres. Students were required to read at least six of the eight books to participate, but many of the participants read the entire list of eight books - a total of 2,175 pages.  At the event, a moderator reads out questions related to the content of the eight books: a direct quote taken from a …

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Wilson Creek Kids Give Back With Ronald McDonald

Wilson Creek students recently visited with Ronald McDonald as part of a character education campaign, entitled “Giving Back with Ronald McDonald.”  The program emphasizes how anyone, regardless of age, can help others and their community by utilizing their time, talents and natural gifts. It addresses two pillars of good character: Caring and Citizenship.  Through magic, music and puppetry, kids are led to understand the positive impact they can have by serving, recycling, treating others with respect, and sharing their individual abilities and resources. In his warm, fun way, Ronald helps kids understand the meaning of “empathy.”  The theme of “Giving Back” reminds children to have compassion for others, which in turn minimizes …

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Wilson Creek Elementary Celebrates the Arts

Wilson Creek Elementary celebrated the arts recently with Artist Day. Eighteen artists participated in the annual event, with students rotating through several presentations. A variety of arts were represented, ranging from fiber art, acting, storytelling, origami, magic, mime, painting, cake decorating, dance and music. The Northview High School orchestra also performed for students during the event.

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Wilson Creek Students Learn About Holocaust

Rabbi Ron Herstik, the son of Czechoslovakian Holocaust survivors, recently spoke to fifth-grade students at Wilson Creek Elementary in Johns Creek.  His story focused on his mother, Rose, and her experience surviving imprisonment at Auschwitz, a concentration camp during the Holocaust.  The students were fascinated by this firsthand account of the Holocaust, Rose’s bravery and her never-ending faith. As his final message, he urged students to treat all people with respect and kindness. Rabbi Herstik of Congregation Dor Tamid was the highlight of the fifth grade study of World War II.

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Cat in the Hat Visits Wilson Creek Elementary

Students at Wilson Creek Elementary School in Johns Creek celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday on Read Across America Day, Friday, March 2. Several special visitors came to Wilson Creek to read with students, including Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker and the Cat in the Hat. The cafeteria served birthday cake, and many classes enjoyed eating green eggs and ham and reading Dr. Seuss books.

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Wilson Creek Celebrates 100 Days of School

Wilson Creek Elementary celebrated the 100th day of school on Jan. 20. Kindergarten students began the day with a visit from caped crusader “Zero the Hero” (a.k.a. third-grade teacher Serena Austin).   Zero especially loves the 100th day of school because it has TWO zeroes! Students asked many questions of Zero, including: How old are you? What is your favorite number? How much do you weigh? How many days in a century? Zero quickly answered all their questions with a confident “100!”  Wendy One, Zero the Hero’s helper, put together goody bags and the children enjoyed treats shaped like 0s and 1s (pixie sticks, life-savers and donut holes). During the 100th day celebration, students also made 100 Day crowns which they all wore proudly to …

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Wilson Creek Kid 'Competently' Wins Bee

Fourth and fifth grade students at Wilson Creek Elementary participated in a school-wide spelling bee this week. Fifth-grader Sophie Moon correctly spelled the word “competently” to seal the victory. Sophie will represent Wilson Creek in the Fulton County spelling bee on Feb. 2 at Mount Olive Elementary School in East Point. The purpose of the spelling bee is to help students improve their spelling, increase their vocabularies, learn concepts and develop correct English usage that will help them all their lives.

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