CSD is delighted to share that we will offer an in-person summer program for students who qualify in grades K through 12. The program will run June 6-23 from 8:30 to 11:30 am, Monday through Friday. Students will be invited to participate in the summer program based on the eligibility criteria described in the linked document. Participation in the summer program is not required or mandated for any student. However, we highly encourage students who qualify to engage in this opportunity as it will set them up for success in the next grade level. For the summer program, which will be held at Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary and Decatur High School, the availability of student transportation is limited. Click here for more information.

The City Schools of Decatur is now in the process of soliciting feedback and input from all stakeholders as we revise our CLIP for the 2022-2023 school year.

We ask that you take an opportunity to review the CLIP documents found on the CSD Website linked HERE and then use the Feedback form linked HERE to provide your input and feedback by Friday, May 20, 2022.

Georgia Tech Excel Program provides a structured, supportive, and inclusive postsecondary educational opportunity for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It also addresses the full scope of the needs of this population from fundamental academics to social activities and vocational preparation. The program activities are categorized into one or more categories: academics, social fluency, independent living, career exploration, and development.

Target audience: Parents/students with disabilities in the 8th-12th grades.

Date: March 24, 2022

Time: 6-7 pm

Location: Virtual Meeting

Click this link to RSVP or email Cheryl Grant

Hello Students and Parents!

I am so excited to announce we will begin learning about and playing recorders very soon! I know many students already have recorders, but if you do not have a recorder or you would like to have an extra one for home and keep one at school or just simply want a new one, please fill out the order form below. Recorders will be used as a fun way to learn a beginner instrument, learning notes on the treble staff, reading rhythms and notes, ensemble playing, ear training and eye coordination. The list goes on and on! The student book for home practice is optional and comes with all the songs and music. I encourage those students who show interest and desire to learn and master to have this at home.

To order, please fill out the form with secured payment attached and return to your child’s homeroom teacher no later than Friday March 18. Checks should be made to Talley Street Elementary School and in the memo section student name and the word recorder please.

Email me with any questions. tjessup@csdecatur.net

Tanya Jessup

Talley Music

We have an exciting opportunity to partner with Hope Wellness Atlanta to offer additional small group counseling resources for our Talley Tigers! Small groups will meet for 6 weeks and will be offered at a discounted rate of $225 per student. If you are interested in this resource for your student but have questions about financing, please contact Alan Pendrick (jpendrick@csdecatur.net) or Kimberly Weaver (kiweaver@csdecatur.net). Groups will begin after Spring Break, so please respond soon if you are interested!

https://forms.gle/b8VSbKwLh7cpfwQL9

It's time to create the 2022-2023 Talley PTO board. If you are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee, please email nomination@talleypto.org.

For those interested in serving on the 2022-2023 PTA, please fill out this form by April 1, 2022. Thank you!

https://forms.gle/DQkjM6KZAzYLSiZN6

LAST CHANCE to order ads for your1 5th Graders (ONLY 5th graders) until TOMORROW Friday March 25th! Place an ad: $0! Tributes are free to honor outgoing 5th graders - ⅛ ad.

Please join us on our School Supply Surplus Drive from March 21st through April 2nd.

The objective of the drive is to collect unused school supplies to help Talley Families in need, with reducing the number of supplies needed to purchase for the 2022-2023 School year.

Around April, teachers generate a general school supply list for the following year. To reduce the number of supplies needed for purchase, we are asking interested parents to return unused supplies from the 2021- 2022 school year. Participation is optional.

Carpoolers: We need your help during morning and afternoon carpool hours!

Tuesday March 22nd & Thursday March 24th

Tuesday March 29th & Thursday March 31st

Hours:

Morning Carpool: 7:15am - 7:45am

Afternoon Carpool: 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Bus Riders: You can drop the supplies off on the porch of one of our neighborhood SOSS volunteers (see list below)

Glennwood

• Nydia Almond, 614 Sycamore Ridge Dr. Decatur GA 30030

• Nena Patel, 114 Glenn St (we’re by Avondale MARTA)

• Chesney D’Avis - 317 Lockwood Terrace

Winnona Park

• Mijha Godfrey - 217 Winnona Dr.
• India Epps - 149 Candler Dr.
• Courtney Sollie - 124 Winnona Drive (There will be a covered plastic tote outside my garage for drop off (behind a large blue pot)

Clairemont

• Jennifer Murdoch - 224 Geneva Street. (Leave box on porch)
• Lindy Miller - 231 Fairview Ave (We live in Claremont District behind Dancing Goats)

Clairemont/Ebster

• Yinka Kerr - 109 Johnson Court (Swanton Hill Complex)

Thank you for your support. As always it’s greatly appreciated!!

Questions? Please email Jennifer Williams our Third Grade Member at Large at: AtLarge3rd@talleypto.org

For more information please visit our PTO website at: www.TalleyPTO.org

On Walk N' Roll day and EVERYDAY, BE SAFE. BE SEEN!

Go to our Safe Routes to School page for videos and safety tips for walking, biking or bus riding to school safely!

SAVE THE DATE! Our next Walk N' Roll is FRIDAY, MARCH 25! Get a neighborhood walking group together and join us!

Questions? Please email Emily Beard and Elizabeth Ingram at: SRTS@talleypto.org

New Youth & Adult T-shirt Options including a Tigerfest Shirt & Talley Tie Dye! Aluminum Water Bottles, Talley Magnets & Reusable Shopping Totes Available.

Order online before March 20th and receive your items the week of TigerFest via Backpack Mail.

Go to our PTO Store today to place your order. All proceeds go directly to the PTO’s efforts to support Talley’s teachers and staff, and to build community among our Talley Tigers and their families.

Questions? Want to sign up to help sell Spirit Wear at Events? Email Ellen & Gina at: Spiritwear@talleypto.org

Two great Decatur Parents Network events are coming up!

1) Virtual Parents' Chat April 11th @ 7:30 pm.

We can't protect our children from everything, but we can educate ourselves and support each other. Many of our parents have requested more time for interaction and NETWORKING. Join us for our NEW monthly, informal parent chats. The next one is April 11th at @7:30 p.m. Please Register Here ahead of time; space is limited.

Link https://bit.ly/DecaturParentsNetworkParentChat

2) The Speakers Series for April 12 @ 7:00 pm.

According to local surveys, some Decatur youth put themselves at risk by operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs or riding with someone driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs.

Parents, you don't have to wait until they get their license to talk with your teens about this. Join us virtually for "If You Feel Different, You Drive Different" on April 12th @ 7:00. Register here Parents AND Teens are encouraged to attend.

https://bit.ly/DecaturParentsNetworkAprilSpeakerSeries

At Decatur Education Foundation, our mission is to eliminate the problems our kids face so they can learn and thrive. You can help us do that through your donations of time and funds. To address food insecurity, we have several Amazon wish lists that are renewed monthly. Renfroe and Talley are accepting donations at these links:

RMS Snacks: https://a.co/d0HJHTr

Tally Snacks: https://a.co/8BxrMEz

Weekend Food Backpacks: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1IVCVGY0GCF9S?ref_=wl_fv_le

Volunteering opportunities abound for both adults and upper high school students in need of hours:

• As a Virtual Pals tutor -- we need tutors to be paired with a 2nd- 8th grade Decatur student for a one-hour weekly session. Click here to apply: https://forms.gle/LoiZxoi6WvSe6WEr6
• As a Virtual Pals Coordinator -- we need one person who checks in with the tutor pairs on a weekly basis. Time commitment is 1 hour per week. Email muslimo@decatureducationfoundation.org to apply.
• As an AIM Mentor -- we need adult male and female mentors to be paired with a third grader to have new experiences and find their passions. The time commitment is just 2-4 hours per month.
• As a REACH Mentor – we need just one more adult male to mentor an 8th grade student who has been nominated by his teachers for the REACH GA program. REACH mentors help their mentees through the rigors of high school and college applications. Time commitment is just 2-4 hours per month.