September marks Suicide Awareness Month, and we are committed to raising awareness throughout this week with a series of engaging dress-up themes:

1. Mellow Monday (P.J. Day): Kick off the week by wearing your coziest pajamas.
2. Thankful Tuesday (Dress like your Favorite Teacher or Mentor): Show gratitude by dressing up as someone who has made a positive impact on your life.
3. Wellness Wednesday: Get your awareness ribbon during lunch to show your support.
4. Treat Yourself Thursday: For a small donation of $1 (cash only), you can wear a hat and indulge in some delicious snacks.
5. Feel and Chill Friday (Wear your Hawaiian gear): Wrap up the week in style by donning your Hawaiian attire.

In addition, please note that this Friday will be an Early Release day, with dismissal at 10:45 am. This adjustment is made in light of the DHS Homecoming Parade, in which TDA will proudly have a float participating. The parade is scheduled to commence at 3:30 pm in front of the First Baptist Church on Waugh Street.

We kindly encourage you to take a moment to review your child's Canvas courses and ensure that you are registered as a parent observer. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our front office or your child's teacher at 706-876-4700. Your active involvement is greatly appreciated.

• If you haven't yet become a Parent Observer for your child on Canvas, we encourage you to follow the outlined steps below to gain access. This tool proves highly effective in staying well-informed about your child's educational journey.

4 wins so far!

You have several more opportunities to see the Lady Pumas in action.

- Thursday, September 14, Dade County* & Christian Heritage *, Dade County, 6:00/7:00

- Tuesday, September 19, Georgia-Cumberland Academy, GCA, 6:00

- Thursday, September 21, Trion*, Armuchee*, Trion, 5:00/6:00

- Tuesday, September 26, Chattooga*, Unity Christian, Chattooga, 5:00/6:00

- Thursday, September 28, Pepperell*, Chattooga*, Pepperell, 5:00/6:00

• All student drivers are required to have a parking pass. $30. In the front office
• All beginning of the year forms (manila folder) should be turned in ASAP to FLT teachers
• If your child is interested in playing sports for TDA, have them contact Coach P.

Main Office Phone Number: (706)876-4700

(you can be transferred to anyone from this number)

Principal:

Dr. Matthew Mederios: (706) 876- 4716

Assistant Principal:

Virginia Ruiz: (706) 876-4714

Nurse: (706) 876-4717

Athletic Director, Debra Pourquoi: (706) 278-3903

Attendance Office: (706) 876-4700 -Report tardies, absences, and medication needs.

Business Office: (706) 876-4700 Administrative questions and school business.

Bus/immunization and address questions: (706) 876-4700

Counseling Office: Questions concerning records or schedules, and personal issues.

Last Name A-L: Jay Ashlock (706)876-4698

Last Name M-Z: Dolores Carrillo (706) 876-4710

School Social Worker

Clemencia Ixcoy: 706-876-4698

Cafeteria:

Cynthia Hoeng: 706-876-4678