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Principal's Corner

Message from the Principal
Mark Your Calendars

F.Ave News

Thank You Teachers!

F.Ave PTO News

Yearbook
Teacher Appreciation Week
Gardening Committee
26-27 PTO Interest
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CSD News

CSD Weekly

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This is a picture of Mr. Derrick Thomas, Principal of Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary.

Teacher Appreciation Is Here

Teacher Appreciation Week is here, and our teachers are feeling the appreciation from our PTO, parents, and, most importantly, our students. This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize and celebrate the dedication, care, and hard work our teachers invest in our students each day. We also want to invite our students and families to be part of the celebration and help make our teachers feel special all week long.

Send a "Teacher Shoutout"

We will be featuring special appreciation messages during our morning announcements all week long. If you'd like to recognize your child's teacher:

Email: Principal Thomas at dthomas@csdecatur.net
Content: A brief thank-you note or a specific word of appreciation.
Deadline: Please send these in early so we can include as many as possible!

Let's make this a week to remember for the staff who give so much to our community every day.

Best regards,

Derrick L. Thomas

One Flock, One Flight: F.Ave Falcons Unite!!!

Mark Your Calendars 📅

CSD Board of Education Meeting - May 12, 2026
5th Grade Moving On Ceremony - May 21, 2026
Last Day of School - May 22, 2026

Read the May 7, 2026, issue of CSD Weekly, the district-wide newsletter.

Yearbook ❤️📚🩶

It's Yearbook Time!!! Click HERE to order your yearbook!!

LAST WEEK: Special pricing ONLY through May 9th!

*The PTO will purchase a yearbook for any student who is unable to purchase one*

⭐📅⭐Teacher Appreciation Week 🎬⭐

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Tomorrow is our last day of Teacher Appreciation Week! We've had a fantastic week so far and can't wait to close it out strong. Be sure to check out our socials for some great pics of the FAVE staff feeling the love. And it's never too late to DONATE HERE to support the PTO in all of our efforts - especially Staff Appreciation!

Have a green thumb? Then we need you! We are looking for parents who would like to be involved in rehauling the F.Ave garden beds and then help in maintaining them. If this is something you might be interested in, please email president@favepto.org

NEW: FAVE Gardening Committee 🌹🌿🌾

Have a green thumb? Then we need you! We are looking for parents who would like to be involved in working with Ms. Carty and her steam lab to rehaul the F.Ave garden beds and then help in maintaining them. If this is something you might be interested in, please email president@favepto.org.

2026-2027 FAVE PTO Interest 🙋🏾‍♂️🙋🏻🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏻‍♂️

Want to get more involved at FAVE next year? We're looking for volunteers, committee chairs, and Board members for the 2026–27 school year — and there's truly a role for everyone. Whether you have an hour a month or a whole lot of enthusiasm, we'd love to have you. Come as you are; we'll find your fit.

INTEREST FORM: https://go.shopmy.us/p-48799499