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MLK Jr. Day

This is a reminder that school will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

As you plan for the upcoming weekend, I encourage you to view this holiday as a "day on" rather than a "day off" by participating in one of the many events happening across the city to honor Dr. King's life and legacy. A list of local weekend events can be found at:
https://www.atlantaparent.com/martin-luther-king-jr-day-events/
https://discoveratlanta.com/events/seasonal/mlk-day/

While the weather may be brisk, we hope it won't deter you from enjoying these meaningful opportunities with your family.

Enjoy your three-day weekend.

Best regards,
Derrick L. Thomas

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

• MLK Jr. Day - January 19 (Schools Closed)

• Dr. Whitaker's Winter Listening Session (Virtual) - January 20 https://csdecatur.zoom.us/j/92376058628

• CSD Board of Education Community Meeting - January 21

• CSD Board of Education Meeting - February 10

An ongoing speaker series from DEF, Decatur Prevention Initiative and the Decatur Parents Network returns Thursday, January 22, with a documentary viewing and panel discussion on "Navigating the Changing Drug Landscape: Talking to our Kids About Dangerous Substances." This event is free and open to any adult. Find more information and register in advance here.

Thursday, January 22, 6:30-8 p.m., DHS Learning Commons (Library/Media Center). Enter the bus drop-off area off of Commerce Drive.

We are excited for our upcoming author visit! Our 4th and 5th grade scholars will have an opportunity to see and hear from author Taryn Souders.

Books can be purchased up through January 20th. Please see the attached order form.

Open to all students: F.Ave Kilometer Kids is for students who want to develop a love of running and living an active life. There are limited spaces, so we will hold a lottery to choose 30 students to participate this spring. The form to enter the lottery is now open and will close on Thursday, January 22nd. The results of the lottery will be sent out by email on Thursday, January 29th. Kilometer Kids will practice every other Thursday from 2:30 to 3:15 pm. The first practice will be on Thursday, February 5th. If you have any questions about Kilometer Kids, please direct them to Ms. Finch by emailing hannah.finch@csdecatur.net

Please read and acknowledge the Kilometer Kids Participation Contract before signing up for the lottery.

Fill out this form to enter the Kilometer Kids lottery: Kilometer Kids Lottery Form

5th Grade Parents/Guardians: SAVE THE DATE!

Join us on Wednesday, March 4th from 6:30-8:00 pm for our Rising 6th Grade Parent Night at Beacon Hill Middle School.

*Look for more information in your February e-blasts!*

We look forward to welcoming you,

BHMS Bulldogs

Questions: contact Ragan Hudson @ rhudson@csdecatur.net

Read the January 15, 2026, issue of CSD Weekly, the district-wide newsletter.

Please take a moment this week to make your voice heard and participate in the Georgia Department of Education climate survey for your school! Your participation and feedback are greatly appreciated. The data collected will help determine the School Climate Star Ratings for the 2026-27 school year, which will enable schools to improve or build upon their successes.

The FAVE Yearbook Committee wants to see all you've been doing in school this year! Please email your photos of FAVE Falcons in action to yearbook@favepto.org. We love photos of school events, field trips, student groups, and school work! Important: Please include student names and teacher/grade in your email if known.

• Spring Fund-a-Need: March 9th - 13th
• Movie Night: March 27th
• Spring Family Picnic: April 23rd
• Teacher Appreciation Week: May 4th - May 8th

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Principal

Derrick Thomas

dthomas@csdecatur.net

Assistant Principal

Meagan Ferguson

mferguson@csdecatur.net

Assistant Principal

Shannon Stewart

sstewart@csdecatur.net

School Manager

Malik Morrow

mmorrow@csdecatur.net

Bookkeeper

Shronda Edwards

sedwards@csdecatur.net

Who Do I Contact?

Email: fave@csdecatur.net
Website: https://fave.csdecatur.net/
Location: 101 5th Avenue, Decatur, GA, USA
Phone: (404) 371-6680

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