Talley Street Update
August 25, 2022
September 8, 2022
Dear Talley Street Community,
I hope everyone is having a great week. Next Monday, September 12th, I will be holding an informational session on grading. The session will be in person at 6:00 in the school’s media center. If you are unable to attend and would like to submit a question, you may use this link. Grading Questions Have a great afternoon!
#6 Houses 1 Talley
Billy
CSD Updates
Free and Reduced Price Meal Benefits
To continue free or reduced-price meal benefits for students, each household must complete a new application every year. Free and Reduced Meal Benefits will end on September 13, 2022, if the household has not reapplied for SY 2022-2023. If there is an interruption in benefits or the household does not reapply, the household is responsible for payment of meals until the Free and Reduced Application is processed. To help assure the continuation of benefits, the household must have an online or paper application turned in to the school cafeteria manager before September 13, 2022, or complete an online application by September 13, 2022, on the City Schools of Decatur’s webpage. Parents should be sure to list all the students in the household on the application. Only one application is necessary per family. Keep in mind that the application may take up to 10-days to process. If your child receives SNAP or TANF, you do not need to complete an application.
If you have any questions, please contact Tiffany Lawrence, City Schools of Decatur Nutrition Program, at tlawrence@csdecatur.net or (470) 237-0368 ext 7607.
CSD Strategic Plan Input Survey
Thank you to everyone that attended the input session on Tuesday! If you were unable to attend, you still have time to participate in the survey, which will remain open until September 13. Click here to participate in the survey.
Superintendent Search Community Conversation
The City Schools of Decatur Board of Education values input and feedback. The community is invited to engage in a facilitated conversation to share feedback for consideration as the Board prepares to develop the leadership profile for the Superintendent position. The Board is excited to offer two in-person opportunities for the community to engage and share their thoughts. You may attend either September 14, 2022, or September 28, 2022. A survey will be available for those unable to participate in one of the in-person events.
Although it is not required to attend, we are asking for anyone wishing to attend one of the in-person sessions to please register via this form.
Registering ahead of time will help us better plan the events and breakout sessions.
Event details:
Session One: Wednesday, September 14, from 6-7:30 pm in the Decatur High School cafeteria.
Session Two: Wednesday, September 28, from 6-7:30 pm in the Decatur High School cafeteria.
DHS Cheerleading Minicamp Fundraiser
The DHS Cheerleaders are hosting a minicamp to help promote Bulldog Spirit while raising funds to support the DHS cheer program.
If your child is between the ages of 4-12 and wants to experience cheering in the Homecoming parade and before the Homecoming Football game, sign up today for the minicamp!
Camp dates: September 12 - 14 Minicamp 4:30 - 6:00 pm
September 29 Practice and Mini Camp Swag Pick-Up 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Parade and Game date: September 30
Cost: $50
Click here to sign up. If you have any questions, please contact Ashaki Stinson (astinson@csdecatur.net) or Saadia Foy (sfoy@csdecatur.net).
K-5 Super Saturdays
Click here to register for Super Saturdays. If you have questions about Super Saturdays, please contact Erica Godfrey, District Intervention Specialist & MTSS Coordinator, at egodfrey@csdecatur.net.
Talley Updates
¡Feliz mes de la herencia Hispana/Latina!
Our kick off activity will be Thursday, September 15 - ¡Balia conmigo! - Bring your dancing shoes! We will take a closer look at the history and culture of some traditional Hispanic/Latino music and dances.
Week of September 26 and October 3 - ¡Vamos a comer! Tastings of authentic Hispanic/Latino cuisine will be served to the Talley Community. If you would like to prepare or donate a traditional dish that serves bite size portions please contact sbrewton@csdecatur.net or ttate-perez@csdecatur.net.
October 13 (Thurs) - Hispanic/Latino Heroes, Leaders and Changemakers Wax Museum - Students will portray notable Hispanic/Latino leaders who have made important contributions to American history, society and culture. The Google Sign Up Form will be available starting next week.
Library Volunteers Needed!
We could use an extra hand in the library to keep it organized and get books shelved. If you're interested in donating 30 minutes of your time, sign up using the link below!
Recorders Needed for Music
New Music Specials coming soon. Time to dust off your recorder (or find it) and have it in your backpack as we change our specials rotation in about two weeks. If you do not have a recorder please contact Ms. Jessup, tjessup@csdecatur.net or go to this link and order. 4th and 5th graders only. 3rd graders will not begin recorders until 4th term
Important Information about Gifted Review
Each fall semester the gifted review team looks at existing student data to discuss students’ needs and determine if further evaluation for gifted identification is needed. If you are interested in having the team discuss your child’s needs, you may complete a Recommendation for Review Form (found at the website below) and turn it in to the Gifted & Talented Specialist at your child’s school before October 5th. No additional information is needed. The Gifted & Talented Specialists for Talley are Nicole Fiber (nfiber@csdecatur.net) and Stephanie Trauner (strauner@csdecatur.net). For more detailed information about the review process and to obtain a copy of the Recommendation for Review Form, please contact the Gifted & Talented Specialist for your school or visit the following website: https://www.csdecatur.net/Page/581.
Extracurricular Activities
New After School Club at Talley - Witzzle Pro
When: Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30 (parent pickup at 3:30)
Start Date: 9/27/22
End Date: 11/8/22
Deadline to sign up: Friday, September 9, 2022
How do I sign up: Email one of the teacher leaders (Nicole Fiber, Lindsey Fredette, Noelle Friedrich, or Alan Polding).
Who can sign up: Any student who currently attends Talley. No charge.
What is Witzzle Pro: Witzzle Pro is a super fun game that can be played as a single, small group, or large group. It helps to enhance problem solving skills, order of operations, and has up to 7 different levels of difficulty - so it is a game for any age 6 and up. If you love to play games and like math - this Club is for you! We will have a fun tournament on our last meeting day.
Feel free to also email one of us if you have any questions:
PTO Corner
Talley's PTO Board Meeting
Next PTO board meeting is scheduled for Thursday September 8, from 6pm-8pm. Virtual link available at our WEBSITE.
Talley's Class Fund PayPal Pool
In years past, Room Parents have collected and managed an individual class fund to cover the cost of teacher gifts and extra supplies for the classroom. There was a broad range of participation across classes and the amount of money in each fund varied a great deal from class to class. In order to make the funds equitable, the Room Parent Coordinators (RPCs) will collect one Class Fund Pool to be divided equally among all Homeroom and Specials teachers. The RPCs will distribute funds for each teacher to one of their Room Parents (RPs) via PayPal.
Contributions to the Class Fund Pool can be made by PayPal to rpcoordinator@talleypto.org. The Class Fund Pool is open August 15 - September 30. We ask that anyone wishing to participate in the Pool please make contributions for the year during this time so that money can be distributed one time to all RPs.
The Class Fund Pool is not a donation to the PTO. These funds go directly to supporting teachers by providing equal funds for teacher birthday, holiday, teacher appreciation and end of year gifts. The class funds can also be used to purchase additional or special classroom supplies that may be needed throughout the year. RPs will continue to be responsible for how their individual class fund is budgeted and for reporting to their class how money is spent.
Spirit Night
Come join us for our next Spirit Night with NaanStop on Thursday, September 15th. Place the orders HERE. Order as early as convenient, quantity of meals are limited. Don’t miss out! Pick up at 620 Avery St from 5:30pm-7pm.
Spirit Wear
SPIRIT WEAR ONLINE STORE IS NOW OPEN!
New sweatshirts in youth AND adult sizes representing Talley’s Houses!
Talley Tiger pride T-shirts, aluminum water bottles, magnets, scarves and more also available at our store!
Order online before September 16th! Have your items delivered mid October via backpack. All proceeds go to the PTO’s efforts to support the Teachers and Staff at Talley and to build community among our Talley Tigers and families.
Questions?! Please email Ellen and Gina at: Spiritwear@TalleyPTO.org
Thank you for your support!
Talley's House System and PTO Website
You can now update your profile on the PTO website and select your Talley House assignment!
Please visit TalleyPTO.org and follow the easy instructions on the image below.
Questions? Please email Communications Director Nydia Almond at: communications@talleypto.org
PTO's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Please join us for the first ever Talley Family Book Club! We will read, talk, snack, craft and play together!
This is an in-person event limited to 30 students and their participating guardians. Please sign up via the Google Form link.
A big Thank You to the Talley DEI Committee and Jambo Books for sponsoring this event!
Please contact us at president@talleypto.org with any questions.
Community Updates
Decatur Education Foundation
B.Y.O.P (Bring your own picnic) THIS SATURDAY to Legacy Park from 4-8pm for some incredible live music from JohnBoy & SurroundSound and The Sundogs. Opening artists are talented DHS students songwriters and musicians Payton Kashdan and Nate Helfrich. There will be kids’ activities led by Decatur Prevention Initiative and student groups selling drinks and treats. Bring the family and come celebrate DEF’s 20th anniversary of supporting Decatur’s kids with the community! It’s going to be a great afternoon. This event could not happen without our presenting sponsor, Bark Technologies and partner Amplify. Thank you, Bark and Amplify
Would you make a great tutor, mentor or coach for a Decatur student? We’ve got spots available for all those types of positions! Make a big impact in as little as 1-4 hours per month, depending on the role you choose. Go to www.decatureducationfoundation.org/mentoring to learn more about each opportunity and sign up. Together, we make a difference for #ourkids.
Madison Soap Box Derby
MADISON AVE DERBY - REGISTRATION OPEN
Don't miss your chance to be a part of one of Decatur's most iconic neighborhood events! Driver registration is now open for the 11th Annual Madison Avenue Derby, the non-motorized racing event where amateur racers of all ages design and build human-powered soapbox cars to compete against the clock in a downhill race!
Join the excitement as a racer or spectator on October 15, 2022, for a day of family-friendly fun - proceeds from the event this year go to support the Friends of Refugees! REGISTER TO RACE NOW
Social Media and Contact Information
You can find more information on the following Facebook pages:
Talley Street Upper Elementary School PTO
Talley Street Upper Elementary School Parents
Talley Street PE
And these Instagrams:
Follow the media center on Twitter:
For news from our counselors, check out their website:
For more about the Talley Street PTO, visit their website here: https://talleypto.org/