Talley Street Update
October 28, 2019
From the Principal
Dear Talley Street Community,
A reminder about Friday's Principal Chat following the Talley Rally in the cafeteria. The topic is the Title 1 program at Talley Street.
Also, car rider reminders:
- Only right hand turns are allowed in and out of Talley Street's parking lot during car arrival and dismissal times
- Do not use the bus lanes to turn around
- Do not use the parking lot of the loft condos to drop off students. The residents of the lofts have sent many complaints.
Thank you and have a great week!
School News
Talley Street Music Update
Talley Parents,
Today you and your child are receiving a notice about purchasing a recorder and music. Please find the letter in your child's folder. This instrument will improve their ability to read music, ear training, hand and eye coordination, ensemble playing, and overall musicianship. Recorder playing will begin in January.
If your child has one in good condition, you need not buy another. There is an option of purchasing music that we will play once a week. Having the music at home will allow your child to be better prepared for music class. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Tanya Jessup
Talley Music
Talley Street Library Media Center Update!
Raina Telgemeier visited Talley Street last week as part of the On the Same Page program. Students learned about how she became a graphic novelist, what inspires her, and how she portrays her real life challenges in her writing and illustrating. See photos from the event here.
Over the past two weeks students have learned about a new reading challenge at Talley Street. The Reading Without Walls challenge encourages students to read books that are outside of their comfort zone and about people and things that are new or different from themselves. Read more about the challenge and stay up-to-date with Library Media Center activities. Check out our What's Happening in the Library Media Center web page here.
Questions about the library media center? Email Ms. Hanson!
School-Related Photos for Yearbook
Please send photos of any school related events to: talleyyearbookphotos@gmail.com. Contact the yearbook chair for more information:
Kellei Johnstone
404.985.8151
Lost and Found
Talley Street PTO
Peace & Pie on Tuesday, November 19
The PTO Diversity & Inclusion Committee offers Peace & Pie on Tuesday, November 19. This is a time for us to share meaningful conversations about the life experiences that have shaped who we are. Bring your favorite sweet or savory pie to share. Tuesday November 19, 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Talley Street School.
Please RSVP to Kanika Sims at michellewsims@gmail.com.
Childcare will be provided by the PTO.
Talley Fall Movie Night
Friday November 1st, the PTO will host Talley Street’s first movie night featuring Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse in the Talley Gym. Grab your blanket or sleeping bag and come watch the show. Doors open at 6:30pm. Showtime at 7pm! Be in position to pick up by 8:50pm.
Popcorn is complimentary. Concession tickets for candy and water are available for $1 each, with a maximum of $3 per child. Tickets will be available for CASH purchase at the 10/25 and 11/1 Talley Rallies and at the event on 11/1.
This event is for Talley students only. Siblings are allowed to attend with parents who are volunteering at the event.
Please take a moment to sign up your child and/or to volunteer.
Stay tuned to TalleyPTO.org and Talley PTO FB page for more information
Box Tops, Publix, and More
Box Tops:
Box Tops have gone digital!! Download the App, Box Tops for Education. Enter your information, select Talley St., scan receipts and done! If you still have hard copy box tops, we will be collecting them behind the front desk. There is a box labeled Box Tops for Education. Have your kiddo bring in box tops and look for the Large Envelope/box near the front desk. They’ll be collected twice a year.
Publix Partners:
Looking for an easy way to support Talley Street PTO?? Who knew Passive Fundraising could be SO easy!! You don't need the key chain card anymore. Follow the easy instructions on the link: http://corporate.publix.com/community/corporate-campaigns/publix-partners We’re set up as: Talley Street Upper Elementary School – Decatur, GA
Amazon Smile and Kroger are still in process of being set up.
Talley Street Afterschool Announcement
Legacy Park Whiz Kids opening November 4
New! For 3rd-5th graders – Legacy Park Whiz Kids program now enrolling! Children will ride a school bus from Talley Street to Legacy Park. Program will take place in the Cochran building at 500 S Columbia Drive. Opens November 4, 2019.
To register, please visit www.decaturga.com/webtrac to add your child to the program. (Activity number: 784097)
Feel free to contact cys@decaturga.com or call 404-378-1082 with questions.
From City Schools of Decatur Special Education PTA
Community Updates
Special Education PTA's (SEPTA) next meeting will be on Monday, November 11th. Please visit SEPTA's Facebook page for more information and updates
https://m.facebook.com/septacsd/
This month, we celebrate the many exceptional students in our community with ADHD, Down syndrome, Dyslexia, OCD and Spina Bifida. Please visit the CSD SEPTA!
From the District
News from Decatur Farm to School
Decatur Education Foundation News
Don’t Miss The Supper!
Tickets for DEF’s big fall FUNdraiser are now on sale at www.defsupper.com! Supper & Sips is happening on Thursday, November 14th from 6:30-10 pm at the downtown Marriott and offers an adult evening of delicious food from Steinbeck’s, Leon’s, Salaryman, and Calle Latina, drinks from Victory and Decatur Package, and dessert from Butter & Cream! There’s also fun games and a live auction at which you could win some great prizes. Purchase your tickets before Oct 31st, and you’ll get free event shirts! Join us for Decatur’s best fall party with a purpose – your fun night out helps fund many of DEF’s initiatives in the classroom and beyond
About Talley Street Upper Elementary School
Social Media and Contact Information
Talley Street Principal
Talley Street Upper Elementary School PTO
Talley Street Upper Elementary School Parents
Talley Street Artists
For more about the Talley Street PTO, visit their website here: https://talleypto.org/
Email: bheaton@csdecatur.net
Website: csdecatur.net/Talley
Location: 2617 Talley Street, Decatur, GA, USA
Phone: 470.283.7340