Wolverine Weekly Updates
Week of March 17-21
A Message from Mrs. Ushery
Greetings Wynbrooke Family,
We had an awesome week at Wynbrooke! March Madness competitions are in full swing, and both the Attendance Challenge and Level Up Lexile Challenge are officially underway. Let’s keep the energy high and the momentum going!
A huge THANK YOU to all the parents, families, and community partners who supported our Career Day! An extra special shoutout to our wonderful counselors, Ms. Blow and Dr. Mullins, and the Career Day Committee for creating an unforgettable experience for our scholars. Your dedication and hard work made this event truly special!
🔹 Attendance Reminder:
We need your support in ensuring your child arrives at school on time. Students can be dropped off between 7:00 - 7:45 AM and are considered tardy at 7:46 AM. To help ease morning traffic, we encourage families to arrive early.
🔹 Morning Car Rider Drop-Off Reminder:
Morning car rider drop-off ends at 7:45 AM. If you arrive after this time, you must park and walk your child inside to sign them in for school. Let's work together to get our scholars to school on time and safely so they can start their day successfully!
🔹 March Madness Lexile Challenge:
We’re going strong with 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!
🔹 SPRING MAP Testing begins this week:
This week, we will begin Spring MAP testing. Testing for grades 3-5 starts on Tuesday, March 18th, and for grades K-2, it begins on Wednesday, March 19th. See the schedule below. Please encourage your child to do their best and ensure they get a good night’s sleep.
Thank you for your continued support in making Wynbrooke a great place to learn and grow!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Proud to be your principal,
Mrs. Devetra Ushery
Deficiency Notices will be sent out this week to provide an update on your scholar’s academic progress. Please review the notice carefully, and if you have any questions or concerns, reach out to your child's teacher for further clarification.
Please be sure to regularly check Infinite Campus to monitor your scholar’s academic performance and stay informed about their progress throughout the school year.
Thank you for your continued support in your child’s education.
Calendar of Events
This Month
March 3
- GA Milestones Parent Session @ 5:00 pm
March 3-6
- Read Across America Week
March 3-21
- Pre-K ( 3 and 4) Lottery
March 6
- Parent-Teacher Conferences from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
March 7
- Virtual Learner Day
March 12
- Career Day
March 20
- COTM Celebration
March 27
- Math and Literacy Night 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
March 28
- Progress Reports Issued
Upcoming Events
April 4
- Lexile March Madness Celebration
April 7-11
- Spring Break
SPRING MAP TESTING BEGINS THIS WEEK!
We Need Your Input: Take the Georgia School Climate Survey!
Wynbrooke Traditional Theme School will take the new Georgia School Climate Survey this year. Your input is crucial in helping us improve and prepare for the next school 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
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!
WES Parent Center
Ms. Caver, Parent Liaison
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
Media Center Updates
From the desk of Ms. Jelks, Media Specialist
Dear Parents,
Reading opens the door to new worlds, sparks creativity, and keeps our minds engaged even while we rest. We encourage all students to make reading a daily habit and take advantage of the wonderful opportunities available through Beanstack!
Students, we invite you to track your reading on Beanstack to stay motivated and monitor your progress over time. By logging in through Clever, you can record the books you read each day, participate in monthly reading challenges, and even earn badges and rewards! We encourage students of all grade levels to read independently for at least 20 minutes each day.
Parents, you play a vital role in fostering a love for reading. You can support your child’s reading journey by setting aside dedicated reading time, engaging in discussions about books, or making visits to your local library a part of your routine.
We look forward to hearing about the amazing books your children discover!
Happy Reading!
Ms. Ashlee Jelks
Hello Mighty Wolverines!!!
We hope this message finds you well! We have several important updates and upcoming events to share with you:
🔹 PTA Elections in April – Our PTA elections are coming up next month! If you are interested in serving on the PTA Executive Board for the next term, we encourage you to attend our Executive Board Interest Meeting to be held virtually on Friday, March 28 @5pm (link drop next week). This is a great opportunity to learn about leadership roles and how you can get involved.
🔹 Sneakerball Planning Update – Thank you to everyone who attended our first planning meeting! The 3rd Wynbrooke SneakerBall will be held at the Redan Rec Center on April 26 from 4p-7p. Stay tuned for ticket sale release dates and ways that you can volunteer!
🔹 Beautification Committee Meeting – March 20th – Join us virtually on the first day of Spring as we plan efforts to enhance Wynbrooke's curb appeal. We'll also be posting a SignUpGenius link for those interested in helping do the work!
🔹 Yearbook Orders & Scholar Shout-Outs – Don’t miss your chance to order this year’s yearbook and submit a special shout-out for your scholar! Secure your copy and celebrate your child’s achievements with a personalized message (SEE FLYERS BELOW).
As always, we APPRECIATE your continued support of Wynbrooke excellence! If you have any questions or would like to get involved, feel free to reach out!
With Gratitude ~The Wynbrooke PTA
Join the Wynbrooke PTA Today!
PTA Membership is mandatory for all Dekalb County Theme Schools. The 2024-2025 membership dues are $15 and cover all members of your household
Parent Resources
Mark your calendars today!
Make note of our very important Spring testing dates!
New Dates! Please review the changes!
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!