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Important Events & Dates from F.AVE
December 9, 2019
Ms. Newton's Notes
Happy Monday!
Our school has been a buzz this past week as we are having fun as a staff bring in the holiday season with a little team building cheer! I would like to thank our PTO for sponsoring our holiday gathering this afternoon. We are so excited to have the chance to enjoy each other as a staff outside of school hours. I would also like to thank Mr. Brooks for preparing the Voices of F.AVE to sing at the tree lighting last week. It has become a tradition for our chorus to headline the event and we are so grateful that Mr. Brooks joyfully prepares them each year.
I would like to invite you all out tomorrow morning for our Parent Coffee Chat on Safety. Officer Bender from the Decatur Police Department will be sharing great information for us. We look forward to seeing you at 7:45 AM. It is also Walk and Roll to School, so after walking with your kids to school, stop on in to our cafeteria for this session.
Every day F.AVE Falcons Rise UP to be:
Risk Takers who
Inquire about global issues.
Striving to be open minded.
Excellent and
Unique in every way. F.AVE students are
Powerful young minds who lead the way!
Have a fantastic week!
Just imagine the kindness we could spread if each family brought in one item! F.Ave Falcons, fly high for a great cause!
December 2019 Most Needed Items:
- canned chili
- canned baked beans
- sweet (kid friendly) cereal
- chunky chicken soup
- chunky beef soup
- small cans chicken noodle soup
- small pkgs of yellow rice
- small boxes of corn muffin mix
- noodle sides packets or hamburger helper
- toilet paper
- sanitary pads
- deodorant
- bar soap
- toothpaste
For on-going items needs, click here.
City Schools of Decatur Seeks Community Feedback!
CSD Community Members are invited to submit feedback on draft Administrative Regulations. Go to https://www.csdecatur.net/adminregs to learn about Administrative Regulations, read the draft regulations, and to provide input.
PTO News
Safety First Parent Chat – 12/10
Join us tomorrow, December 10th, for a chat about school safety with Sgt. Bender. Get all your questions answered! 7:45am – 8:30am in the F.Ave Cafeteria. Light refreshments and coffee will be served.
Little Shop of Stories Book Out Fundraiser – THIS WEDNESDAY, 12/11
Get your holiday shopping done and raise money for the F.AVE PTO at the same time! Little Shop of Stories will donate 20% of sales on Wednesday, December 11th. It's just like a Dine Out, but with books! Make sure to mention F.AVE PTO at checkout. You don't have to be a F.AVE parent to participate, so tell your friends!
Walk & Roll Tomorrow – 12/10
Don’t let the cold weather keep you from enjoying the outdoors. Join us tomorrow (Tuesday, December 10) for our next Walk&Roll to School Day! If it is raining, the Walk & Roll will be postponed till Thursday (December 12). We’ll be handing out numbered certificates to all Walkers & Rollers as part of our monthly Walk & Roll book drawing. If you cannot walk all the way, consider driving to Harmony Park (corner of Mead, Oakview, and Eastlake) and walk the final 0.4 miles. There are plenty of parking spots around that area, and you’ll be sure to meet many other families doing the same. Additional 'Stop, Drop, and Walk' routes to F.Ave are found here (https://www.csdecatur.net/Page/1647).
If you must drive, please be extra cautious that morning, as there will be lots of extra children walking or riding their bikes. Give them extra room (remember, a 3 foot distance is the law, but more is always better!), as they might not be as sturdy or mindful on their bikes as adults.
If you have any questions, please contact: kendallhamilton@bellsouth.net
Tickets on sale NOW – Family Game Night 1/12/20
Beat the cold this January and gather your Family team for some good, old-fashioned healthy competition! It’s Family Game Night at FAVE! January 12th 2:30-4:30.
Pre-sale Family ticket packs now available. Order here! Get your tickets early before they sell out. More tickets = more play
Interested in Volunteering?
Volunteers are always needed and appreciated. Please complete this form or email ptovolunteer@favepto.org to let us know you're interested in helping out.
Easy ways to passively raise funds for F.AVE PTO
There are several ways you can support the F.AVE PTO with very little effort!
- AmazonSmile - Go to smile.amazon.com and, using your existing Amazon account, select F.AVE PTO as your charitable organization.
- Publix - No more keychain! Follow these easy instructions.
- Box Tops - Have your child bring in box tops. There's a large envelope/box near the front desk. They’ll be collected twice a year.
- Kroger - Register your Kroger Plus Card online and click on "enroll." We’re listed as: 415 Academy at Fifth Ave.
Specials Corner
Spanish - Communications
Media Center - Students, read ebooks over the holidays! Click to learn how to use Sora at home and connect to both the F.AVE and the public library!
Community News
Discounted Disney for February Break
Thinking about going to Walt Disney World over February Break? The Decatur High School PTSA is sponsoring a class through the Disney Youth Education Series for the February break.Classes are free with the purchase of discounted Disney tickets. It is a Win-Win-Win situation. Your child get to participate in a unique experiential learning opportunity. You save 25-40% on ticket prices. The PTSA raises money to support students and teachers at our high school. For more information, please refer to www.DecaturDisney.com. Deadline to Register is December 20, 2019.
The Holiday Marketplace is Clairemont PTA’s largest fundraiser and we need your help in our call for sponsors! Businesses and families can enjoy the benefits of recognition, marketplace perks, and goodwill through their financial support of the Holiday Marketplace. We welcome the whole City of Decatur community to this awesome event. The event will be held this coming weekend on December 13-14, 2019.
Invite your employer or your favorite local business to support their community school!
Who makes a GREAT sponsor?
- Your company or your employer
- Your family - ideal for busy families that don’t have a lot of time to volunteer.
- Local businesses that don’t have services or goods to donate like Medical practices, insurance companies, real estate agents, etc.
- Anyone who would like to support an amazing school, get a tax deduction, get advertising, public recognition and thanks.
MORE INFORMATION
- Check the Sponsorship Flyer and the Sponsorship Form in your child’s red folder
- Send your leads and sponsors to your Room Parent
- More Questions? Susan Camp- susancamp@me.com
F.AVE Upcoming Events
December
Tuesday, December 3rd - 6:00 PM, PTO Meeting
Thursday, December 5th - 7:00 PM, F.AVE Chorus sings at Decatur Tree Lighting
Tuesday, December 10th - Walk & Roll to School
Tuesday, December 10th - 7:45-8:30 AM, Parent Chat
Wednesday, December 11th - Book Out Fundraiser at Little Shop of Stories
Friday, December 13th - F.AVE Chorus Field Trip to State Capitol
Tuesday, December 17th - 4:45 PM, SLT Meeting
Friday, December 20th - 8:00-8:30 AM, Cast Party for Tolentino, Batlle, Cain, Monroe, Robinson, Guest, Vickery, Burns, Prophet, Bishop, DiGiacomo, Carty, Ferguson, R.Stewart, Holliday
Friday, December 20th - 8:55-9:30 AM, Cone, Buckley, Stephen, Shershin, Miller, Olson, Williams, B.Stewart, Waugh, Eber, Johnson, Madhere
Monday, December 23rd - Friday, January 3rd - Winter Break Holiday
January
Monday, January 6 - Teacher Workday/Student Holiday
About Us
Principal
Karen Newton
Assistant Principal
Lynn Hanson
Administrative Assistant
Malik James
Administrative Assistant
Jessica Wentworth
Email: fave@csdecatur.net
Website: https://www.csdecatur.net/FAVE
Location: 101 5th Avenue, Decatur, GA, USA
Phone: (404) 371-6680