Talley Street Update

• CSD Back to School Bash: July 24, 4-7 PM
• Class Rosters in Infinite Campus: July 29, 4 PM
• Meet and Greet: July 30, 1-3 PM
• First Day of School: July 31
• Fall STAR Assessments: August 4th-15th
• House Sorting Day: August 8
• Walk n Roll: August 8
• PTO Popsicle Social: August 9, 10:00-11:00 (3rd Grade), 11:00-12:00 (4th/5th Grade)
• PTO Meeting: August 13, 6-7 PM
• Curriculum Night: August 26, 6-7:30 PM
• Early Release: August 27 @ 12:15 PM

Dear Talley Street Community,

I hope you're soaking up the final days of summer! We are thrilled to welcome you back for an exciting new school year, which begins on Thursday, July 31. Our halls are ready to come alive again with the energy and joy of our students, and we can't wait to see their smiling faces.

Behind the scenes, our incredible teachers have been working hard preparing classrooms for a year filled with learning, growth, and discovery. A huge thank-you goes to our dedicated custodial team—the school looks fantastic thanks to their tireless efforts over the summer!

To help ensure a smooth start to the year, please carefully review the necessary updates below:

📋 Class Rosters
Class assignments will be available in Infinite Campus starting Monday, July 29, at 4:00 p.m.

🚗 Dismissal Plan
All families must enter their child's dismissal information in PickUp Patrol using the unique link provided. If you need assistance, please contact jsanangelo@csdecatur.net.

🚌 Bus Registration
All students planning to ride the bus must complete the annual registration. Please be sure this is submitted before the first day of school. Families must register for the bus EACH YEAR!

🍎 Free & Reduced Lunch
The application is now available through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Families must reapply EACH YEAR! Assistance will be available during our Meet & Greet on July 30 from 1:00–3:00 p.m.

📘 Student Code of Conduct
The 2025–2026 Student Code of Conduct is now available. Families must review this document with their child before the school year begins.

📝 Grading Information
We encourage families to review the newly released CSD Grading Handbook and Quick Facts Sheet for Grades 3–5. If you have any questions, please reach out—we're here to help.

🔁 Annual Data Update (ADU)
Completing the Annual Data Update is essential at the start of each school year. The update ensures we have:

• Up-to-date contact information
  

• Your student's health information
  

• Required district sign-offs (including opt-out preferences, due within 10 days of school starting)
  

Help make Talley Street the first school to hit 100% completion! Click here for a larger version of the graphic with instructions, or click here if you need help logging in.

Please review the K-12 District Handbook and the Code of Conduct and Restorative Practices Handbook before completing the update. Help drive YOUR school to be the first to reach 100% submission! Click here for a larger copy of the graphic. Further, below are directions on how to access and complete the ADU. Go here if you need help logging in.

📖 Reading & Dyslexia Screening
Please review the information regarding Georgia House Bill 307 and our required reading and dyslexia screening process. Staying informed helps us support every learner.

We are so excited to kick off a fantastic school year with you. Thank you for being such an essential part of the Talley Street community!

Warm regards,
Billy

Arrival Procedures

• Students may enter the building as early as 7:20 AM.
• Breakfast is served 7:20- 7:40 AM.
• Students need to arrive in their classroom with their homeroom teacher (NOT walking in the door) by 7:45 AM.
• Attendance will be taken by the classroom teacher at 7:45 AM.

PickUp Patrol: Dismissal and Absences

Our school uses PickUp Patrol to help us keep track of dismissal information. Please use PickUp Patrol to report ALL changes to your child's dismissal plans. PickUp Patrol saves us a lot of time in the front office and reduces classroom interruptions. Most importantly, it helps us ensure all our students are safely dismissed to their correct after-school destinations. Notes, emails, or phone calls are not accepted for changes, except in emergencies.

• RETURNING PARENTS: Please enter and confirm your child's default plan here: https://app.pickuppatrol.net/parents by 7/30/25. We must know your student's regular daily dismissal plans before the first day of school.
• NEW PARENTS: You were sent a registration email with a link to set up your account. Please register and enter your child's Default Dismissal Plans (what your child usually does after school) by 7/30/25.
• The PUP web app is free, and you can use it from your smartphone or computer.
• Instructions for how to add the app to your phone are included in the registration email.

• Dismissal Changes: We use PickUp Patrol to communicate dismissal information to teachers. If you need to change how your child should be dismissed, you should submit that information via PickUp Patrol, and our staff will be notified of the changes. Changes can be entered via PickUp Patrol from a phone or computer at any time up until 1:00 PM M-Th and noon on Fridays on the day of the change. After the cut-off times, changes will not be accepted except in the case of an emergency. The end of the school day is a busy time. Please make every effort to avoid last-minute changes after 1 PM! To ensure all students' safety, please plan accordingly and limit these exceptions to emergencies only.
• Attendance Reporting: If your child will be absent from school, report the absence using PickUp Patrol before 8:00 a.m. on the day of the absence. You can also email jsanangelo@csdecatur.net and copy the classroom teacher for maximum communication. Email or turn in any absence or tardy excuses to jsanangelo@csdecatur.net or the front desk. Thank you for using PickUp Patrol to prioritize safety and ensure our dismissal process is efficient for all our students.

If you have any questions, please check the PUP Parent Guide. If you still need help, contact jsanangelo@csdecatur.net or PickUp Patrol at support@pickuppatrol.net.

School Supplies

The school supply list for all grades is linked here. Families are strongly encouraged to save time and money by ordering a supply kit through EPI School Supplies (link) as arranged by our wonderful PTO. The supply lists are simply suggestions for parents. The school will ensure that all students have the supplies that they need.

• Welcome back, Talley Tigers! Mark your calendars for upcoming events as the school year gets underway!
• Join the Talley PTO Parents Group on Facebook (bit.ly/parentsgroup) and follow us on Instagram (@TalleyPTO) to stay connected and receive PTO updates throughout the year!
• Log into the CSD Parent Portal after 4 PM next Tuesday, July 29th to view class assignments. Then, participate in our teacher assignment roll call on Facebook to find out who else is in your kid’s class.
• The PTO is excited to see you at the Talley Meet & Greet next Wednesday, July 30th! Come check out our info table and swing by the spirit wear table to stock up on Talley swag.
• Come help out with Sorting Day, Friday, August 8th! This is a fun-filled, exciting day for the whole school as new students are “sorted” and welcomed into their Houses. Parents can only attend Sorting Day if they volunteer. Look out for sign-ups to be shared on PTO socials next week!
• Join us for a Popsicle Social on Saturday, August 9th! We’ll have free popsicles for the kids, Talley spirit wear and lemonade for sale, and fun on the field and playgrounds. Titan the Tiger may also make an appearance! Come get to know other Talley families and stock up on House gear!

You can find more information on the following Facebook pages:

Talley Street Principal

Talley Street Upper Elementary School PTO

Talley Street Upper Elementary School Parents

Talley Street Artists

Talley Street PE

And these Instagrams:

@talleytigergram

@talleystemstagram

@talleystreetgarden

@TalleyPTO

For news from our counselors, check out their website:

Counseling Website

For more about the Talley Street PTO, visit their website here: https://talleypto.org/.