Talley Street Update
This week's news from Talley Street Upper Elementary
Calling All Environmental Enthusiasts
With the help of the Decatur Environmental Sustainability Board, Talley has been selected to host a pilot composting program for the last three weeks of school! We are seeking help from all Talley parents who are available to work with students to oversee the food-collection process during lunch periods. Please email Kathryn Roberts if you're interested in participating. Thank you!
Crazy for composting? Check out this press release from the City of Decatur about the new curbside composting service.
Eco-Spotlight: Gorillas on the Line
Keep your old electronics out of landfills and help save gorilla habitats at the same time! Rare earth minerals, used in the production of cell phones and other small electronics, are found in only a few places in the world, and mining for these minerals has led to habitat loss for already endangered species. By recycling e-waste, those important minerals can be extracted and reused to reduce dependence on mining. Through August 29, Zoo Atlanta is partnering with ecocell to recycle cell phones, smartphones, tablets, Airpods/earbuds, smart watches and more to raise funds to support AZA SAFE Gorilla programs. All items should be set to factory reset and may be dropped off at the zoo.
- Thank you, Talley Community, for your generosity that allowed the PTO & Room Parents to spoil our Talley staff last week during Appreciation Week! With your support, we were able to pamper our amazing Talley staff and teachers with smoothies, snacks, books, an evening of celebration and camaraderie, catered lunch, a coffee bar, and more!
- It’s time to pre-order school supplies for next year! Online ordering is open through Thursday, 5/21 at http://www.EducationalProducts.com/shoppacks. Use school code TAL345. More details and paper order forms (for cash/checks) are available to print here and will also come home in folders next week. Supplies will be delivered directly to your child’s classroom before the first day of school. For questions, contact President@talleypto.org.
- Welcome to our PTO ‘26-‘27 Board! One PTO Co-president role is still vacant; we need a rising 3rd or 4th grade parent/guardian to fill this position. Reach out to president@talleypto.org if you are interested. We will continue searching for a candidate until this position is filled.
Social Media and Contact Information
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For more about the Talley Street PTO, visit their website here: https://talleypto.org/.