Wolverine Weekly Updates

We had another amazing week at Wynbrooke and have an exciting month ahead! An extra special thank you to our awesome PTA board for providing Italian ice for all of our scholars, teachers, and staff. This month, we will be joining Stephenson High School and the Stephenson Cluster for Homecoming 2025. This year's theme is Disney! Additional information will be shared later this week.

Yesterday, I sent a letter notifying you that we’ve had several cases of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease at our school. Please see the letter below for details. Here are a few mitigation strategies we’ve put in place:

• A district contractor team completed a thorough cleaning of the entire building last night, with special attention to affected classrooms and the cafeteria.

• The district is delivering extra cleaning supplies for our building on Monday.

• We are emphasizing handwashing and gently reminding students to keep their hands to themselves to minimize the spread of germs.

We are deep in instruction and balancing classes to maximize FTE and support our teachers. There may be a few minor scheduling changes for students based on MAP reports. MAP reports were sent home on Thursday for all students in grades K–5.

Quick Reminders:

• Morning drop-off and afternoon pickup is at the front of the building.

• Announcements begin at 7:40 a.m. daily.

• Instruction begins promptly at 7:45 a.m. daily.

• School uniforms must be worn daily.

• Encourage your child to read at least 20 minutes each night and ensure they know their Lexile level. It’s important they are reading books just above their Lexile to stretch their learning. Use this link to check the Lexile of books: Find a Book

• Thank you for your continued partnership. We are thrilled to be working together to make this school year successful and fun for our scholars!

At Wynbrooke, we know our Mission is Possible: One Team. One Goal. All In!

Proud to be your Principal,

Mrs. Devetra Ushery

This Month

September 1

• Labor Day - No School

September 2

• Summer Enrichment Packets are Due (New students to Wynbrooke)

September 4

• Coffee & Conversations w/ Principal Ushery 8:00-8:30 AM

September 8

• PTA General Body Meeting (In-Person)

September 10

• Title I Stakeholder Input Meeting (Virtual) 5:30 pm

September 11

• Grandparents Day Breakfast (Grades PreK-2)

September 12

• Grandparents Day Breakfast (Grades 3-5)
• 4.5 wk Progress Reports Issued

September 27

• Stephenson Cluster Family Day & Parade

September 29-Oct. 3

• Homecoming Week

September 30

• Annual Title I Meeting @ 5:50 PM

Next Month

October 13-17

• Fall Break - No School

October 22

• 9-week Progress Reports Issued

October 23

• Parent-Teacher Conferences 4-6 PM

October 27-31

• Red Ribbon Week/No Bullying Campaign

October 28

• Picture Day

As you know, here at Wynbrooke, all parents must meet 16 hours of parent volunteer hours each year. We are please to offer a new way of connecting and tracking your volunteer hours.

POINT

Once you have set up your account you can:

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Wynbrooke Traditional Theme School Volunteer Procedures

For activities or events held at the school, you must sign in AND out, to received full credit for your time at the activity or event. The sign in and sign out QR codes are located in the front office, along with volunteer badges/stickers. In order Please be mindful that if you do not sign out you will only receive one hour of volunteer time. Upon completion, you enter your hours earned into POINT for approval.

Other ways of getting volunteer hours:

PTA Membership - 1 hour

PTA Executive Board - 16 hours

PAC Member - 16 hours

Parent University (Coffee & Conversations) - 1 hour

Parent Family Night - Literacy and Math Night - 2 hours

Curriculum Night- 1 hour

Survey Completion - 1 hour

Parent Teacher Conference - 1 hour

Hourly opportunities: School Beautification, club volunteer, career day, field trips (must be a Level III volunteer), T-Shirt sorting/distribution, working in the media center, assisting the custodial staff

Donations: Per DeKalb County, every $10.00 spent equals 1 volunteer hour. Stay abreast on Point, ClassDojo, and Principal’s Update for items needed to be donated. All donations must be brought to the front, with a receipt, child’s name, grade, and teacher’s name, to receive credit.

ALL VOLUNTEER HOURS ARE OBTAINED THROUGH THE PARENT CENTER.

Completion certificate will be sent from the parent center once hours have been satisfied.

All 5th grade scholars received applications. Applications are due by 9/11/25.

Greetings Parents

As we prepare for upcoming field trips and classroom activities, please remember that all volunteers must complete the district’s volunteer training.

• If you plan to serve as a chaperone and supervise a group of students (not just your own child), you must complete Level III Volunteer Training.

• Parents who would like to serve as room parents or classroom volunteers must also complete the required training.

The next session is scheduled for Wednesday, August 27th via Zoom. We encourage you to complete this process early so that you are ready for field trips, classroom events, and other volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

Thank you for partnering with us to create safe and enriching experiences for our Wolverine scholars!

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer for the DeKalb County School District!

Steps to Complete the Volunteer Process:

1. Complete the Volunteer Application and Release Form:

• English Application
• Spanish Application

2. Review and Complete the DCSD Volunteer Code of Conduct:

• English Code of Conduct
• Spanish Code of Conduct

3. Complete the Mandated Reporter Training:

• Watch the Mandated Reporter Video and complete the quiz before attending a training session.
• Steps to complete the training:
• Create a free account
• Select State: GA
• Click on Child Abuse and Neglect Course: Mandated Reporter
• Start the course and complete the quiz
• Save or print your certificate and email a copy to DCSDvolunteer@dekalbschoolsga.org
• Training link: Mandated Reporter Course

Upcoming DCSD Volunteer Training (via Zoom):

Join a Zoom Session That Fits Your Schedule
Fall 2025 Volunteer Training Dates

Please select the Zoom session that works best for you from the options below:

• August 13 – 12:00 PM

• August 20 – 12:00 PM & 6:00 PM

• August 27 – 12:00 PM

• September 10 – 12:00 PM

• September 17 – 12:00 PM & 6:00 PM

• September 24 – 12:00 PM

• October 1 – 12:00 PM

• October 8 – 12:00 PM & 6:00 PM

• October 22 – 12:00 PM

• October 29 – 12:00 PM

• November 5 – 12:00 PM

• November 12 – 12:00 PM & 6:00 PM

• December 3 – 12:00 PM

• December 10 – 12:00 PM

We look forward to your participation!

Join the DCSD Volunteer Training Zoom Meeting:

🔗 Join Zoom Meeting
📌 Meeting ID: 857 5784 5773
🔑 Passcode: 598219

Thank you for your dedication to supporting our schools! Please let us know if you have any questions.

SCHOOL MEALS

Breakfast and lunch are served each day of school. Please review the flyer below for more information.

Breakfast and lunch menus can always be found on this website:

https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/school-nutrition/menus/

***PLEASE NOTE: No outside vendor/fast foods or deliveries can be brought in for students (i.e. -Chick Fil-A, McDonald's, etc.). Students should bring in a lunch packed from home if they are not eating school lunch.

Please contact our Cafeteria Manager if you have any questions: Mr. Robert Witherspoon at robert_e_witherspoon@dekalbschoolsga.org

Our Wynbrooke School Nurse Jeanne Felice-Betaudier ensures that the medical needs of our students are being addressed.

If your child will needs to have medication administered at school, please download the form below and have your physician complete it. Only children who have a permission to carry form documented in the clinic can carry their medication. This form only covers medication such as an epi pen or an inhaler. All other medication is to be brought to the school by a parent or sibling 18 years or older with the documented medication on each form signed by a physician. Over the counter medication must also be documented on a form and signed by a physician. Otherwise, they are in violation of the handbook policy.

If you have questions, please contact Nurse Felice-Betaudier at mailto:Jeanne_Felice-Betaudier@dekalbschoolsga.org

School Safety is top of mind for me, teachers and staff, and I know for you as well.

Every precaution will be be taken to ensure the safety of your child during school hours. One safety measure practiced are safety drills (fire, tornado, and intruder), which are conducted throughout the school year. Fire drills are held once every month. Tornado drills are held twice a semester, Intruder (Lockdown) drills are held three times a semester. Schedules, exits, and procedures are a part of these important drills to keep our students and staff safe in the event of an emergency. The administrative team and all staff members will be in position to aid in a safe, quick evacuation. Routes of exit are posted in each room of the building. Our number one priority is the safety and security of students and staff.

During the school day, we ensure the following safety measures are taken:

• All classroom doors remain closed and locked at all times.
• Exterior doors remain locked at all times and are not propped open for any reason.
• Exterior doors will not be opened for visitors.
• All visitors must come to the front of the school to receive assistance.
• All visitors must press the entry button outside the front door and show photo identification. The front office staff will assist all visitors from this point.
• If a visitor does not have an appointment with staff, is not checking out a student, or is not receiving assistance from the front office, they will not be allowed inside the school.
• If parents would like to drop off items for their child, they will utilize the black cart in the front door and complete the new drop off slip. Front office staff will retrieve the items off the cart and ensure your child receives the item.
• Students are monitored by staff members in all areas of the building, on the playgrounds, and the blacktop.
• Outside of traveling with their class to other parts of the building, students will travel in pairs when leaving their class independently to go to the restroom, nurse, or front office.
• Every classroom is equipped with a telephone and a call button in the event of an emergency.
• For afternoon dismissal, students are only dismissed from when their name appears on the dismissal spreadsheet and/or their bus is called.
• Staff are strategically stationed throughout the building and campus to ensure students arrive and depart safely from school.
• Each staff member at Wynbrooke will also have a crisis alert badge that they will wear daily. In the event of an emergency, staff will press a button on this gadget to alert administration that they are in need of help or assistance.

This is the second year elementary schools will have Campus Security Associates on daily. Mrs. Shana Favors serves as the CSA for Wynbrooke Traditional Theme School. In addition to Mrs. Favors, our cluster school resource officer, Officer Davis, does stop by the school on a consistent basis and walks the building and grounds to ensure that order is maintained.

In the event of an emergency, we will communicate with all parents via School Messenger. Please be sure you are connected and signed up on your mobile phone. It is important that parents read all messages from the school thoroughly and follow next steps as outlined.

Safety will always remain our top priority. We appreciate your partnership and collaboration as we work together to maintain a safe learning environment for all students and staff.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Students are receiving new chromebooks this fall. In order for chromebooks to be distributed, all students must have a digital dreamers device agreement. Please see the information below.

If you have any questions, please reach out!

Warm regards,

Ms. Ashlee Jelks

Wynbrooke Traditional Theme School Librarian

ashlee_jelks@dekalbschoolsga.org

Boosterthon

We’re excited to share that, thanks to your incredible support, we’ve exceeded our fundraising goal of $20,000! Your involvement has made a tremendous difference and showcases the strength of the Wynbrooke community!

Total Raised: We’ve raised over $25,000!

Impact: Your donations are supporting our school mural project, Teachers' Lounge makeover, outdoor classroom refresh and funding the annual PTA budget.

Birthday Party Winner: Andersyn Cuttino was our Boosterthon sweepstakes winner and earned a Birthday Party at Altitude Trampoline Park!

MyBooster.com will remain open until September 2nd for any last-minute donations! We have several classes that are still very close, so we will announce Top Class and Top Teacher prizes next week.

As a reward to our hardworking students that exceeded their fundraising goal, we will have an Italian Ice Party on September 5th during lunch.

General Body Meeting - September 8th @ 6 PM

Join us for the first General Body Meeting of the school year! This meeting will be IN PERSON at the school. We will have refreshments and raffle prizes for our members. Parents will earn 1 volunteer hour for attendance.

Grandparents Breakfast - September 11 & 12

All Grandparents (or Special Friends) are invited to this special occasion. It will be free this year, but you MUST RSVP for all guests that will be attending by September 5th! This will help ensure we have enough food and volunteers for this popular event. The breakfast will take place on the following dates:

PreK - 2nd grade: September 11

Time: 8:00 - 10:00 AM

Link to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3LMLa47DyCZyW3B06Ots31xfK_ctq4uha1HxFAij_mMtVPQ/viewform?usp=header

3rd - 5th grade: September 12

Time 8:00 - 10:00 AM

Link to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekvb0Gvn_YYiR3Hrg8h1RbXcsag4qt2W1XoxDY58_dMEzU6w/viewform?usp=header

Grandparents Breakfast - Volunteer Opportunity

We're looking for volunteers to help us host a spectacular celebration for our grandparents! Use the link below to sign up for a volunteer slot! We can't wait to work with you! Wynbrooke PTA Presents...: Grandparent's Day Breakfast

Yearbook Theme Voting - Time is running out! Help us choose the yearbook theme that will define this school year! Vote Here: https://forms.gle/qLgbyfAh8fDTrguA6

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

Direct questions regarding the following items to the people below.

• Reporting your child's absence from school - email your child's homeroom teacher
• Changes in transportation - email your child's homeroom teacher
• Questions about school lunch - email our school nutrition manager, Mr. Robert Witherspoon: robert_e_witherspoon@dekalbschoolsga.org
• General questions pertaining to your child's class - email your child's homeroom teacher
• Questions related to school counseling - email one of our school counselors: Ms. Wanda Blow (PreK, Grades K, 1, & 2): Wanda_Blow@dekalbschoolsga.org or Dr. Lavorious Mullins (Grades 3, 4, & 5): Lavorious_Mullins@dekalbschoolsga.org
• Questions pertaining to After School Extended Day Program (ASEDP) - please contact the co-directors Dr. Valeria Hicks: Valeria_Hicks@dekalbschoolsga.org and Mrs. Katina Thigpen: katina_m_thigpen@dekalbschoolsga.org
• Questions pertaining to class schedules, progress reports, and report cards - email principal Devetra_Ushery@dekalbschoolsga.org
• Questions pertaining to districtwide assessments (MAP, CogAT, GA Milestones, ACCESS) - email our School Test Coordinator/Assistant Principal, Mrs. Shatorya Wright-Atkinson: Shatorya_Wright@dekalbschoolsga.org
• Questions pertaining to school wide operations - email Principal Mrs. Devetra Ushery: Devetra_Ushery@dekalbschoolsga.org

Administrative Team

Principal - Mrs. Devetra Ushery

Assistant Principal - Mrs. Shatorya Wright-Atkinson

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 - 2:15 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 - 7:40 AM
• Morning announcements begins at 7:40 AM
• Instruction begins and the 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!