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Important Events & Dates from F.AVE
Thank You
I want to extend my thanks to all the parents who joined us for our first Principal's Coffee Chat last week. Our next session will focus on the STAR assessment and other key student data, with the date to be shared soon.
We also want to express our gratitude to the amazing parent volunteers who have helped make this week's Book Fair such a success. It's truly inspiring to see so many people come together in support of our school. Fifth Avenue is more than just a school; it's a community, and the outpouring of support we've witnessed is a wonderful reflection of that spirit.
One Flock, One Flight-F.Ave Falcons Unite!!!
Fall Book Fair-Success!
Falcon Family,
You are the absolute best! The Fall Book Fair with Scholastic has been an amazing success. Thank you!
Missed out on a great book? Need a refund from your eWallet? Go online to order that book or request a refund. Scan the QR for account registration.
CSD Administering BASC-3 BESS in Grades 3-12
From Oct. 6-31, 2025, CSD will administer the Social, Emotional and Behavioral Screening (BASC-3 BESS), a brief screening tool for students in grades 3-12 that helps to identify social, emotional, and behavioral strengths and needs so schools can provide timely support. Screener results help schools strengthen classroom practices, offer small-group or individual support, and partner with families to connect students with resources. Together, we can ensure every child feels safe, seen and supported. Find out more in the Social, Emotional and Behavioral Screening (BASC-3 BESS) FAQ.
CSD invites parents and guardians to attend a Google Meet BASC-3 BESS parent workshop:
- Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join Sept. 16 meeting here.
- Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1-2 p.m. Join Sept. 17 meeting here.
Families wishing to opt out must complete the opt-out form by September 19, 2025.
Walk & Roll-Thank You 🚲👟🚲👟
Thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday morning's Fall into Walk & Roll! We had 197 students lace up their shoes and roll into school together. The morning was filled with smiles, high-fives from Freddie the F.AVE Falcon, and plenty of energy to start the day. Congratulations to the fifth grade who had 80 students participating in Walk & Roll. By choosing to walk, bike, or scoot, our community saved dozens of car trips and showed how fun—and healthy—it can be to get to school in active ways. We can’t wait to see even more of you at our next Walk & Roll on Wednesday, October 8!
Interested in joining the fun? We'd love your help. Email Jill at jillwandstrat@gmail.com for details.
Save the date! 🍔🍿🍂
The PTO will be hosting our annual Fall Family Festival on the upper AND lower field on September 18th, from 5:30-7:30.There will be food for purchase (Grindhouse! Madre Garcias! Kona Ice!), DJ and staff marketplace - plus we'll be rolling out our new spirit wear! We hope to see you there!
ALSO: The F.AVE All-In Committee will be collecting donations of shelf-stable food/personal items (toiletries etc) for a local Veterans group (name TBD).
Please consider bringing an item to share the joy and abundance of the harvest season with our neighbors in need :)
Thank you for your support!
Hispanic Heritage Tasting-Celebremos El Mes de la Herencia Latina & Hispana¡Vamos a comer!
F.Ave continues our celebration of Latino and Hispanic Heritage with the Annual FAve Flavors. This event will be held Wednesday, October 8, 2025. In honor of the many unique cultures and cuisines of Latin America and Spain, we would like to offer students a small taste of Latino & Spanish flavors. We are looking for support from F.Ave families to help make this event a big success. If you have culinary skills and an interest in sharing your favorite Latino and Spanish inspired recipes with our students - we would love for any family to participate! Feel free to pair up with a friend, too. We would recommend simple savory and sweet bites similar to dishes such as, Dominican Dulce de Leche, Puerto Rican Plantains, Peruvian Bean and Cheese Pupusas, Venezuelan Corn Arepas, Mexican Churros or Conchas, Cuban Arroz con Frijoles, Uruguayan Chajá, Agua de Fresca. Please no chips and salsa or tacos. We are excited to have our families help build FAve's tradition of celebrating our students and community ALL YEAR LONG!
Sign up to host a Pride Porch at Oakhurst Porchfest!
We are hosting Pride Porches @ Porchfest! Every year the PTA/PTO DEI committees collaborate to decorate porches @ Oakhurst Porchfest to help celebrate Atlanta Pride (which is in October) and show support for our LGBTQIA+ families. If you live in the Porchfest area, we need your porch, lawn, or driveway!
The DEI Committees will create craft kits with decorations and will drop off before Porchfest. The host house just needs to set up their activities on a folding table in the lawn, driveway, or porch. If you have a Pride flag, fly it high!
If you would like to be a host house, please sign up below and provide your address (for kit and treat drop off and as a reference for Pride @ Porchfest maps). We also need volunteers to help assemble the kits on Sunday, October 5 @ 1pm. Location TBD depending on weather.
SIGN UP HERE: https://evite.me/uKPerreJef
DEI ❤️🧡💛💚💙🩵💜🤎🖤
Diwali is just around the corner! Don’t forget to save the date and RSVP to the event.
More information to follow.
DATE: October 18th from 5pm-7pm
LOCATION: Beacon Hill Middle School
RSVP:
K-8 Students: Apply Today to Perform with Color Guard
Calling all K-8th graders: Come spin with the Bulldogs in a special pregame performance before a DHS home varsity football game on September 19. Register here.
Practice: Thursday, September 18, 6-7:30 p.m.
Practice and performance: Friday, September 19, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
About Us
Principal
Derrick Thomas
Assistant Principal
Meagan Ferguson
Assistant Principal
Shannon Stewart
School Manager
Malik Morrow
Bookkeeper
Shronda Edwards
Email: fave@csdecatur.net
Website: https://fave.csdecatur.net/
Location: 101 5th Avenue, Decatur, GA, USA
Phone: (404) 371-6680