Greetings Wynbrooke Family,

Happy February Break! We had a fabulous Black History Month Spirit Week, and our students and teachers had an absolute blast. Thank you for your support in making it a success!

We are excited to welcome Ms. Annette Maclin to the Wynbrooke family as our sub-administrator. Ms. Maclin brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise, having recently retired as the principal of Pine Ridge Elementary School in June 2024. She will be supporting our school, and we are thrilled to have her on board!

As we enjoy the break, we encourage all our scholars to read, read, read for at least 20-30 minutes a day. This will help keep their minds active, boost comprehension, and improve Lexile scores!

We are just a few weeks away from the GA Milestones, and we invite you to join us for a Parent Session on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Media Center. Please see the flyer in the Parent Resources section for more details.

Enjoy the break, and we look forward to seeing you next week!

Proud to be your principal,

Mrs. Devetra Ushery

At just six years old, our very own Wynbrooke scholar, Maximus, has embraced the role of advocate for children living with Type 1 diabetes. Diagnosed at age two, he has learned to manage his condition with strength and determination while raising awareness and funds for diabetes research. Each year, he even performs in a play he helped write, Sugar Babies, making it fun for kids to learn about insulin and ketones.

With the support of his family, care team, and the encouragement of those around him, Maximus continues to rise above the challenges of his condition. His positive spirit and perseverance inspire us all.

We invite you to read more about Maximus’ journey and join us in celebrating his resilience. We are honored to serve and support him and his family at Wynbrooke!

This Month

February 11

• 1st Grade Honor Ceremony ~ 8:30 am
• 2nd Grade Honor Ceremony ~ 9:30 am

February 12

• 3rd Grade Honors Ceremony ~ 8:30 am (DATE & TIME CHANGE)
• 4th Grade Honors Ceremony ~ 9:30 am (TIME CHANGE)
• 5th Grade Honors Ceremony ~ 11:30 am

February 10 - 14

• Black History Month Spirit Week

February 17-21

• February Break (NO SCHOOL)

February 28

• 4.5 wk Progress Reports Issued
• Citizen of the Month Celebration
• Black History Program @ 6:00 pm

Upcoming Events

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

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

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.

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

Dear DCSD Families,

The Department of Exceptional Education is excited to host our February 2025 virtual Parent Education, Empowerment, Resources, and Support (PEERS) session on February 27, 2025, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. This ZOOM meeting will focus on Technical Colleges and Student Support Services for students with disabilities. We invite parents to register for this upcoming session by completing the registration form below.

REGISTRATION FORM: https://bit.ly/42Zha8c

For more information or additional questions, please email dcsdpeers@dekalbschoolsga.org.

Dear DCSD Families and Staff Members,
The Department of Early Learning and Pre-K Programs is excited to host our 1st virtual Pre-K (3 & 4) application and lottery support session on February 25, 2025 from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM This virtual support session is designed to give parents insight on the upcoming Pre-K (3 & 4) application and lottery process within the DeKalb County School District.

Why Attend?
Discover how to complete an application with the requested mandatory documents within the School Mint platform by the deadline.
Determine action steps to accept or decline your seat and/or waitlist position after lottery results are disbursed via email.
Understand the mandatory steps of OLR and/or Infinite campus Parent Portal with completing the registration process to claim your awarded seat.

Event Details:

• Tuesday, February 25, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Location: Online

Register Here: https://bit.ly/prek34infonight

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

Hello Wynbrooke Families!

We hope this week was fantastic for all Wolverines! Spirit Week offered something for everyone and now, let February Break BEGIN!!

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We'd like to thank Guac Taco Studio and EVERYONE that came out to Spirit Night! We enjoyed the chance to eat delicious food and socialize with our fantastic and vibrant Wynbrooke community.

Stay tuned for info about our NEXT Spirit Night and if you'd like to get involved,

don't hesitate to reach out to Samantha Hemingway at recordingsecretary@wynbrookepta.org.

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!