Wolverine Weekly Updates

Greetings Wynbrooke Family,

We had a fantastic week of teaching and learning as we wrapped up February and celebrated Black History Month. Our talented 3rd-5th graders shined bright in an amazing performance at our Black History Program last night, featuring a special treat from Stephenson High School's band. A special shout-out goes to our wonderful music teacher, Mr. Brown, for his leadership and vision. Good job!!

Happy March! It’s a new month full of exciting events at Wynbrooke! Our goal this month is to inspire a love for reading and help our students reach new heights in their learning. Next week, we are thrilled to celebrate Read Across America Week with a variety of fun and engaging activities.

To keep the momentum going, we are also kicking off our March Madness Lexile Challenge! We need your support to help boost our students' Lexile levels. Please ensure your children are reading for at least 20-30 minutes every day. Your child's teacher will share additional resources to enhance comprehension skills. Let’s work together to build a strong culture of reading and elevate our students' Lexile levels!

Parents, the week ahead is filled with several events, including Read Across America Week, the opening of the Pre-K lottery, our Milestones Parent Meeting, and Parent-Teacher Conferences. While you’re in the building, please take a moment to stop by the Lost & Found.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Proud to be your principal,

Mrs. Devetra Ushery

This Month

March 3

• GA Milestones Parent Session @ 5:00 pm
• Pre-K Lottery opens

March 3-6

• Read Across America Week

March 6

• Parent-Teacher Conferences from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

March 3-21

• Pre-K ( 3 and 4) Lottery

March 7

• Virtual Learner Day

March 12

• Career Day

March 20

• COTM Celebration

March 31

• Lexile March Madness Celebration

Upcoming Events

April 7-11

• Spring Break

We Need Your Input: Take the Georgia School Climate Survey!

Wynbrooke Traditional Theme School will take the new Georgia School Climate Survey this year. Each parent or guardian is invited to take the family version to answer questions about the current school or schools you have a child or children attending. If two or more children attend the same school, please only complete one survey for that school.

The survey measures what you think about how the school engages with families. Answers are not linked to names in any way. When typing answers, please do not give names or information that you don’t want to share with this school. Data will be shared with school leaders to help improve the school and will be published on the GaDOE website.

Please help by sharing your honest opinion on this 22-question survey. To take the survey, please https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=DAA293DD

https://lor2.gadoe.org/gadoe/file/bced77a6-1e7b-4e4d-a69a-927e92d3686d/1/Georgia%20School%20Climate%20Survey_Students%203-5.pdf

If you would like to opt your child out of participating in this survey, please complete bottom portion of the parent letter that was sent home with scholars last Monday.

Please see the Read Across America Week Celebration. Students are invited to participate in each day's themed activities. If a scholar does not dress up for a specific day, they will need to wear their school uniform.

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, May 6th. The link to sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences is now open. The conference link is shown below.

https://outlook.office365.com/book/WTSParentTeacherConferencesMarch2025@DCSD.onmicrosoft.com/

You will need internet access and a valid email address to complete the sign-in process. Parents may select to have the conference virtually (via Teams) or in-person. When signing up for your conference time, please enter VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON in the Notes section (Add and special requests (optional).

The Wynbrooke Traditional Theme School Career Day Committee, along with our esteemed Principal, Mrs. Ushery, extend a warm invitation to you for our Annual Career Day on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Career Week at Wynbrooke, celebrated from March 10 through March 14, promises to be an engaging and inspiring week for our students. Currently in the planning stages, we are dedicated to crafting various motivating, enriching, and rewarding activities throughout the week. This year's Career Day theme is "Be the Change."

The primary goal of Career Day is to expose our students to a diverse array of careers, provide them with insights into the professional world, and reinforce the importance of education in achieving their aspirations. Students will have the valuable opportunity to interact with professionals from various fields, gaining firsthand knowledge about different career paths and journeys.

We would be honored if you could join us for an appreciation continental breakfast and a brief program at 8:30 AM in our Media Center. This will be a delightful start to the day and a chance for networking and camaraderie.

Your expertise is highly valued, and we invite you to share your knowledge with our students by leading engaging sessions in 2-3 classes, each consisting of approximately 25 students. Your commitment to 30 minutes per class will significantly contribute to our student's understanding of different career paths. We are eager to share our excitement as we modify and enhance our Career Day plans. Your presence and participation would add immense value to this initiative, and we hope you can find time in your busy schedule to attend the breakfast and program.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact any of the committee members listed below. Your support and involvement are crucial as we collectively work towards educating and inspiring our students. We look forward to your enthusiastic participation in making Career Day 2025 an enriching and memorable experience for our students. A Sign-Up Genius has been set up to streamline the sign-up process for your convenience. You can access it through the QR code or the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D48ADA922A3F94-48262380-wynbrooke

Sincerely,

Wanda Blow

Career Day Co-Chair

678-676-5017

Wanda_Blow@dekalbschoolsga.org

Lavorious Mullins

Career Day Co-Chair

678-676-5016

Lavorious_Mullins@dekalbschoolsga.org

Valeria Hicks

Career Day Co-Chair

Valeria_Hicks@dekalbschoolsga.org

DCSD Title I Families, Come one, come ALL to the Title I Math Carnival!

Your DCSD Parent Facilitators are excited to invite all families with students attending a Title I school in DeKalb County School District to this year's carnival on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Redan High School. Students and families will participate in interactive math activities, student-created games, and teacher-led hands-on sessions to boost math skills in a fun and engaging way. Avoid the line and preregister today by clicking this link https://bit.ly/DCSDMATH2025. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!

Greetings Wynbrooke Families!

Thank you to all the families that have donated items and/or time this week. We appreciate all you do! Remember you are required to complete 8 volunteer hours for each semester for a total of 16 to be completed May 16, 2025. For every $10 that is spent, you will earn 1 volunteer hour or the time spent assisting during school events can also count towards your hours. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email me at Jaumekia_M_Caver@dekalbschoolsga.org

If there is a sibling at another Dekalb County Theme School, you will only need to complete 8 hours here and also 8 hours at the other school. I can provide a letter to show completion of 8 hours here.

Please use the link below to see our current volunteer opportunities. Please remember when dropping off items in the front office to label them with your child’s name and homeroom teacher along with the receipt to ensure you get your credit.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F48ACAC28A4F49-54981058-volunteer

Thank you,

Jaumekia Caver

Greetings Parents!

As we head into the February break, we encourage you to take this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy some great books! Reading is a wonderful way to explore new worlds, spark creativity, and keep our minds engaged while we rest.

Students, we also invite you to log your reading on Beanstack throughout the break! Tracking your reading helps you stay motivated and allows you to see your progress over time. Plus, you may have the chance to earn badges and rewards along the way! Simply log in to your Beanstack account through Clever and record the books you read during the break.

Parents, you can support your child’s reading journey by setting aside time for independent or family reading, discussing books together, or visiting your local library.

Enjoy your break, and happy reading! We look forward to hearing about all the amazing books you discover!

Happy Reading,

Ms. Ashlee Jelks

See the flyer below for information on purchasing, business promotions and 5th grade tribute options. And while supplies last, we're offering a CLASS PICTURE with your purchase! So order yours T O D A Y !!!

(SEE FLYER BELOW FOR ALL THE DETAILS AND BONUS INFO!!)

PTA Membership is mandatory for all Dekalb County Theme Schools. The 2024-2025 membership dues are $15 and cover all members of your household

Make note of our very important Spring testing dates!

Administrative Team

Principal - Mrs. Devetra Ushery

Sub Administrator - Ms. Annette Maclin

Website: https://wynbrookees.dekalb.k12.ga.us/OurHistory.aspx

Location: 440 Wicksbury Way, Stone Mountain, GA 30087

Phone: 678-676-5002

School Hours

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:15 AM - 3:15 PM

• All visitors must check in at the welcome desk and please be prepared to provide some form of identification upon request.
  
• Students should arrive between 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
• Morning announcements and tardy bell rings at 7:45 AM
• Dismissal bell rings at 2:15 PM
• If you are checking out your child early from school, please do so on or before 1:30 PM. Also, please remember that a picture ID is required for all student check-outs. Thank you!