Mason Creek Elementary School
Home of the Wolf Cubs!
Message to Families about Possible Severe Weather Conditions
Dear DCSS Family,
The Douglas County School System is working with State and County Emergency Management Officials to monitor the potential for severe winter weather in our area this weekend. At this time, we are canceling all Douglas County School System events for Saturday and Sunday. Legacy Arena will communicate any event changes through its communications channels.
The process of making a decision about school closings or delays involves extensive monitoring of forecasts and road conditions. Decisions are made based on information we receive from several weather forecasting sources, law enforcement, and our Transportation Department's assessments of road conditions across the county.
The Douglas County School System expects to have a decision made by 5 p.m. when possible about any changes to the following school day or adjustments to after-school activities or athletic events. If necessary, we will provide an additional update by 9 p.m. that night. If road conditions change overnight, expect an additional communication by 5 a.m.
When the decision is made to close school or issue delays, the Douglas County School System will begin notifying parents and employees immediately using SchoolMessenger. Details will also be posted immediately on our website at dcssga.org and on our Facebook page. The Douglas County School System will also provide closing or delayed opening information to local news media outlets.
We will continue working to ensure the safety of our students by closely tracking weather conditions. We appreciate your understanding as we continue prioritizing the safety of our school community.
Queridas familias del DCSS,
El Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas está trabajando con el Estado y el Condado de Gestión de Emergencias para monitorear el potencial de un clima invernal severo en nuestra zona este fin de semana. Por ahora, cancelamos todos los eventos del Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas para el sábado y domingo. El Legacy Arena comunicará cualquier cambio en el evento a través de sus canales de comunicación.
El proceso de toma de decisiones sobre los cierres o retrasos escolares implica un amplio seguimiento de las previsiones y del estado de las carreteras. Las decisiones se toman en base a la información que recibimos de varias fuentes de pronóstico del tiempo, las fuerzas del orden y las evaluaciones de nuestro Departamento de Transporte sobre las condiciones de las carreteras en todo el Condado.
El Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas espera tomar una decisión antes de las 5:00 p.m. cuando sea posible sobre cualquier cambio en el día escolar siguiente o ajustes en actividades extraescolares o eventos deportivos. Si es necesario, proporcionaremos una actualización adicional antes de las 9:00 p.m. Si las condiciones de la carretera cambian durante la noche, espere una comunicación adicional antes de las 5:00 a.m.
Cuando se toma la decisión de cerrar la escuela o emitir retrasos, el Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas comenzará a notificar inmediatamente a padres y empleados mediante SchoolMessenger. Los detalles también se publicarán inmediatamente en nuestro sitio web en dcssga.org y en nuestra página de Facebook. El Sistema Escolar del Condado de Douglas también proporcionará información sobre cierres o aperturas retrasadas a los medios de comunicación locales.
Continuaremos trabajando para garantizar la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes mediante el seguimiento de las condiciones climáticas. Agradecemos su comprensión mientras continuamos priorizando la seguridad de nuestra comunidad escolar.
While most celebrate the 100th day of school, 1st grade loves to celebrate the 101st! 🎉
Look at all of our fantastic Dalmatians! 🐶
They’ve worked hard, played hard, and are now 101 days smarter! 📚✨
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
Look at all of our fantastic Dalmatians! 🐶
They’ve worked hard, played hard, and are now 101 days smarter! 📚✨
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
Mrs. Weidner’s kindergarteners celebrated a huge milestone today: the 100th Day of School! 🎈 Our little learners headed to the STEM lab to put their math skills to the test. They practiced counting 100 LEGOs by 10s and then let their imaginations run wild building unique creations with all 100 bricks! 🧱🏗️
We are so proud of how much these students have grown since day one. Here’s to 80 more days of learning and fun!
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
We are so proud of how much these students have grown since day one. Here’s to 80 more days of learning and fun!
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
We know it feels early, but we’re already making plans for **Read Across America** in March! 📚✨
If you’d like to read to your student’s class, please fill out the form linked here https://forms.gle/YWAQs2FBfqVYhH1c8 or scan the QR code on the flyer.
We hope to see so many of you that day—it’s always a favorite!
#bettertogther
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
If you’d like to read to your student’s class, please fill out the form linked here https://forms.gle/YWAQs2FBfqVYhH1c8 or scan the QR code on the flyer.
We hope to see so many of you that day—it’s always a favorite!
#bettertogther
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
🎉 Special shout-out to Liam for competing in the County Spelling Bee this morning! He did a phenomenal job and represented us so well. We’re incredibly proud! 🐝👏
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
🎶 It’s that time of year again! 🎶
Get ready for the sweet sounds of recorders echoing through the hallways—and maybe your homes!
Our 4th and 5th graders will be learning to play the recorder in music class. If you’d like to order one, please see the flyer for details.
Thanks for your support!
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
Get ready for the sweet sounds of recorders echoing through the hallways—and maybe your homes!
Our 4th and 5th graders will be learning to play the recorder in music class. If you’d like to order one, please see the flyer for details.
Thanks for your support!
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
🐺 Alpha Pack families: We will be holding a meeting after school tomorrow for all Alpha Pack students. Thanks!
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
Science is GLOWING at Mason Creek Elementary! ✨🔬
We were so excited to welcome back Mrs. Julie from GYSTC this week! She visited Mrs. Boyd’s 5th-grade class during STEM for a bright, hands-on lesson on microorganisms using "Glow Germs." 🦠
Our students got to see exactly how germs spread by applying "fake germs" and putting their cleaning skills to the test. They compared hand washing vs. hand sanitizer to see which one truly reigns supreme! 🧼🚿
A huge thank you to GYSTC and Mrs. Julie for making science so interactive and fun—especially during this time of year when staying healthy is top of mind! ❤️
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
We were so excited to welcome back Mrs. Julie from GYSTC this week! She visited Mrs. Boyd’s 5th-grade class during STEM for a bright, hands-on lesson on microorganisms using "Glow Germs." 🦠
Our students got to see exactly how germs spread by applying "fake germs" and putting their cleaning skills to the test. They compared hand washing vs. hand sanitizer to see which one truly reigns supreme! 🧼🚿
A huge thank you to GYSTC and Mrs. Julie for making science so interactive and fun—especially during this time of year when staying healthy is top of mind! ❤️
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
Did you know January is National Braille Literacy Month? 📚
This week in our Media Center lessons, we are learning all about braille! Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades are listening to Llama, Llama Red Pajama while getting to look at a copy and what Braille code looks like. Ms. Marks, one of our visually impaired teachers is joining 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades to teach students all about Braille and how individuals who are visually impaired read using the Braille code.
Today, she even had an awesome helper, Izzy, who Brailled the name of every student in her class—what an amazing hands-on learning experience! ✨
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
This week in our Media Center lessons, we are learning all about braille! Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades are listening to Llama, Llama Red Pajama while getting to look at a copy and what Braille code looks like. Ms. Marks, one of our visually impaired teachers is joining 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades to teach students all about Braille and how individuals who are visually impaired read using the Braille code.
Today, she even had an awesome helper, Izzy, who Brailled the name of every student in her class—what an amazing hands-on learning experience! ✨
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
This week’s Kindness Matters recognition goes to a student who is always happy and willing to help her classmates whenever they need it.
Everly always has a positive attitude and helpful spirit make that makes her classroom a better place.
She was nominated by Mrs. Farray for consistently showing kindness.
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
Everly always has a positive attitude and helpful spirit make that makes her classroom a better place.
She was nominated by Mrs. Farray for consistently showing kindness.
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
Our Mason Creek Wolf Cubs are exploring big dreams for their futures, and we need your help to bring those dreams to life! We are looking for enthusiastic family members to join us for our annual Career Day and share their professional journeys with our students.
We are looking for a variety of careers to spark our students' curiosity. We especially encourage presentations that include:
Demonstrations: Show us the tools of your trade!
Hands-on Activities: Give students a "day in the life" experience through a small task or interactive project.
How It Works
To allow as many students as possible to learn from you, the morning will be organized into rotations:
Session Length: 25 minutes per class.
Transition: 5 minutes between sessions to prepare for the next group.
Setting: You will remain in one classroom while different groups of students rotate to you. A whiteboard will be available for your presentation.
Ready to inspire our Wolf Cubs?
If you are interested in participating or have questions about how your career might fit, please contact Sarah Anthony our amazing STEM teacher!
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
We are looking for a variety of careers to spark our students' curiosity. We especially encourage presentations that include:
Demonstrations: Show us the tools of your trade!
Hands-on Activities: Give students a "day in the life" experience through a small task or interactive project.
How It Works
To allow as many students as possible to learn from you, the morning will be organized into rotations:
Session Length: 25 minutes per class.
Transition: 5 minutes between sessions to prepare for the next group.
Setting: You will remain in one classroom while different groups of students rotate to you. A whiteboard will be available for your presentation.
Ready to inspire our Wolf Cubs?
If you are interested in participating or have questions about how your career might fit, please contact Sarah Anthony our amazing STEM teacher!
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
Thank you to everyone who completed Winter Break Bingo! ❄️🎉 We had a great time celebrating together this morning with a hot chocolate extravaganza (even though it’s definitely warmer than winter should be! 😄☀️) and an epic dance party. Thanks for making it so much fun!
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
📚✨ Join Us for Family Reading Day! ✨📚
Celebrate Read Across America with us! Your child’s class would love for you to share the joy of reading—it only takes 10 minutes, but the memory will last a lifetime. 💛 If you are unable to attend in person, we can set up a Google Meet with their classroom!
Come inspire a love of reading—one story at a time!
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
Celebrate Read Across America with us! Your child’s class would love for you to share the joy of reading—it only takes 10 minutes, but the memory will last a lifetime. 💛 If you are unable to attend in person, we can set up a Google Meet with their classroom!
Come inspire a love of reading—one story at a time!
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
Hands-on discovery was in full swing this week as Mrs. Slatton’s class explored the "Mysteries of Matter" during their STEM rotation. We were thrilled to welcome Mrs. Julie from the Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers (GYSTC) to lead this immersive experience.
Our students became active investigators as they sang catchy songs to learn molecular structures and worked to classify various items as solids, liquids, or gases. The excitement reached a peak as the class experimented with physical changes and witnessed the fascinating world of chemical reactions firsthand.
We are incredibly grateful to Mrs. Julie and GYSTC for partnering with us to make science come alive at Mason Creek. These high-impact STEM experiences are essential in fostering a lifelong love for exploration and innovation in our students.
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
#GYSTC
Our students became active investigators as they sang catchy songs to learn molecular structures and worked to classify various items as solids, liquids, or gases. The excitement reached a peak as the class experimented with physical changes and witnessed the fascinating world of chemical reactions firsthand.
We are incredibly grateful to Mrs. Julie and GYSTC for partnering with us to make science come alive at Mason Creek. These high-impact STEM experiences are essential in fostering a lifelong love for exploration and innovation in our students.
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
#GYSTC
🎭🎶 Here’s a great opportunity for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders!
Would your Wolf Cub like to try out for the spring musical? Students can shine on stage as part of the cast or perform with the orchestra. We’d love to see their talents! Try outs are next Thursday, the 15th! Scan the QR code to sign them up!
Would your Wolf Cub like to try out for the spring musical? Students can shine on stage as part of the cast or perform with the orchestra. We’d love to see their talents! Try outs are next Thursday, the 15th! Scan the QR code to sign them up!
📊 Attendance Update
November was our best attendance month of the school year so far! We recorded 397 tardies and 315 absences, which is a great improvement.
In December, we did see an increase due to seasonal illnesses, with 493 tardies and 465 absences.
As we kick off 2026, our goal is to beat November’s numbers and make attendance even better! 🎉
Parents—your support makes all the difference. Helping students arrive each day and on time truly sets them up for success.
At the same time, please remember: if your child has a fever in the morning, it’s best to keep them home to prevent spreading illness.
Thank you for partnering with us—we know we can do this together! 💙
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
November was our best attendance month of the school year so far! We recorded 397 tardies and 315 absences, which is a great improvement.
In December, we did see an increase due to seasonal illnesses, with 493 tardies and 465 absences.
As we kick off 2026, our goal is to beat November’s numbers and make attendance even better! 🎉
Parents—your support makes all the difference. Helping students arrive each day and on time truly sets them up for success.
At the same time, please remember: if your child has a fever in the morning, it’s best to keep them home to prevent spreading illness.
Thank you for partnering with us—we know we can do this together! 💙
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back and kick off 2026 with a strong start! ✨ We’re ready for a wonderful second half of the school year filled with learning and growth.
Don’t forget—if your Wolf Cub completes 20 squares on their Winter Break Bingo, they’ll earn a special prize when we return. Please be sure Bingo boards are turned in to their teacher by Wednesday, January 7th. If you took any pictures while completing the activities, please email them to katie.henry@dcssga.org so we can share them on our social media!
Here’s to an amazing year ahead! 🐾📚
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
We hope all of our Wolf Cubs are having a great Winter Break! ❄️
Don’t forget to mark off your Winter Break Bingo squares!
Anayis is having an awesome break with a family movie night and family game night—that’s two squares checked off! 🎬🎲
Wyatt marked off “try a new food” by tasting the Frosted Orange at The Varsity and “make a homemade decoration” at the Center for Puppetry Arts! 🍊🎨
Chandler has enjoyed a family game night and ice skating with his family- we think this is an awesome way to fill the “take a walk with your family” square- skating around the rink! ❄️⛸️
If your Wolf Cub has completed any squares, please send pictures we can share!
📧 Katie.henry@dcssga.org
We love seeing all the fun you’re having! 🐾
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
It has been a wonderful December filled with joy, festivities, and lots of learning! ✨ We hope you and your families enjoy a fantastic Winter Break.
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on Tuesday, January 6th!
Don’t forget—if your Wolf Cub completes 20 squares on their Winter Break Bingo, they’ll earn a special prize when we return. Be sure to turn Bingo boards in by Wednesday, January 7th.
Have a safe, restful, and happy break! 💙🐾
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on Tuesday, January 6th!
Don’t forget—if your Wolf Cub completes 20 squares on their Winter Break Bingo, they’ll earn a special prize when we return. Be sure to turn Bingo boards in by Wednesday, January 7th.
Have a safe, restful, and happy break! 💙🐾
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
As holiday parties are in full swing 🎄✨, we want to take a moment to reflect on the wonderful December we’ve had. This truly has been a December to Remember with each of our Wolf Cubs 🎉🤍. We’re looking forward to finishing out today strong 💪 and heading into an incredible 2026 🎆!
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
#bettertogether
#theCreekisontheRise
#GreatnessGrowsHere
