Talley Street Update

• Family Trivia Night: TONIGHT, October 1, 5-7 pm

• Walk 'n' Roll: October 2

• 3rd Grade Family Movie Night: October 2, 5:30 pm

• PTO Sip & Screen[Print], Sunday, October 4th 11am-3pm, link

• Plastic Film Collection (House Points): October 8

• Field Day: October 9

• Teacher Work Day (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS): October 12

• PTO Meeting: October 14, 6 pm

• Student Portrait Day: October 14-15

• Early Release: October 28 @ 12:15 pm

• Trunk or Treat: October 29, 5:30-7:30 pm

• Digital Learning Day: November 3

• Walk n roll: November 6

• Talley Thanksgiving Lunch: November 11

• PTO Meeting: November 11, 6 pm

Congratulations to Talley St., which was named to the Georgia Department of Education's (GaDOE) 2026 list of Title I Reward schools, which recognizes the top 5% of Title I schools in the state that are making the most progress in improving the performance of all students. This distinction is based on a comparison of content mastery scores from the most recent two years of reported data on our statewide assessments. Thank you to the Talley St. teachers and staff for creating the conditions for high achievement for all students.

Students will take portraits on October 14 and 15. See the schedule below to determine which day your child's class will take their photos.

Please communicate with your child's room parent regarding Talley's once-a-month popsicle policy for all birthday students that month. Please do not send in cupcakes, cookies, cake, etc.

More details will come soon!

Field Day is almost here!

October 9, 2026, for all grade levels

Thank you so much to all of our volunteers, and big shoutout to the PTO and Amy Radford for Field Day shirts.

Advise your child(ren) to:

• Bring a water bottle with their name clearly labeled.
• Wear sunscreen.
• Wear comfortable shoes and clothes.
• Bring a towel and clothes to change into

Please note:

• Shorts and hats are acceptable attire for students.
• Sack lunches will be provided in lieu of hot lunches.

• We will be SAFE and KIND.
• We will FOLLOW DIRECTIONS.
• We will HAVE FUN.

Any student not honoring these agreements may lose their Field Day.

We still need a couple more 5th and 3rd grade grownup volunteers. Use the Signup Genius links to volunteer.

5th Grade Volunteer Link

• 8:30 am - 9:40 am Back field
• 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm Playground, blacktop, gym

3rd Grade Volunteer Link

• 10:30 am - 11:40 am Playground, blacktop, gym
• 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm Back field

Talley will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on October 15th. We’re looking for volunteers from our Talley community to help make the event a success. Please sign-up to volunteer here: https://bit.ly/3TsvWSA

Please join us for Trunk or Treat on October 29 from 5:30-7:30 PM. In addition to Trunk or Treat, we will also be collecting donated hats, gloves, and coats to spread warmth in our community. To volunteer to host a trunk, fill out the form linked below!

Meet Ridwell: Tuesday, October 6 | 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm | Talley Media Center

During the 2025-2026 school year, Talley diverted an estimated 1,200 pounds of plastic film and 150 pounds of snack wrappers from our local landfill through our partnership with Ridwell. But what happens to all of that material once it is collected? All Talley families are invited to a special discussion with a member of Ridwell’s Community Team as part of our Green Team Guest Speaker Series. Learn about how Ridwell got started, what they’re doing to reduce waste and how they help community-based organizations in the cities they serve.'

Plastic Film for House Points: Thursday, October 8

The top three houses will earn 30, 20 and 10 points for bringing in the most plastic film.

In case you’ve missed it, Talley now has a clothing recycling bin located on Talley Street, at the edge of the school near the playground. Donated items may be in any condition (new, gently used or with holes) and include clothes, socks, underwear, shoes, backpacks, purses and belts. All items should be clean and dry and placed in a securely tied bag before placing them in the bin. As an added bonus, the Talley Green Team will receive a donation for each pound of clothing recycled through the box, which will help cover the cost of Green Team supplies. Many thanks to the Talley PTO for making this happen!

Talley continues to make great strides in our school's sustainability efforts. According to our latest report from CompostNow, Talley has diverted nearly 5,400 pounds of waste, avoiding 500 pounds of methane gas and nearly 14,000 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions. Twice this past week, our total garbage output from the cafeteria was one half-bag for the entire school day! During our most recent trip to CHaRM over the September break, we recycled more than 75 pounds of plastic (including 9 pounds of plastic utensils) and 15 pounds of aluminum.

We truly appreciate our students who volunteer to work the cafeteria recycling/composting stations during each lunch period, as well as the parent volunteers who help to clean up afterward. We also appreciate recent efforts by the City Schools of Decatur School Nutrition Program to reduce food and plastic waste. With the introduction of pan risers this week, Talley students can now serve themselves fruits and vegetables directly on their compostable trays.

Read this week's CSD Weekly for district-wide news and information.

• Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Class Fund! With your help, we raised over $17,500 to be split equally between classrooms and used by Room Parents for appreciation gifts for Homeroom and Specials teachers throughout the year.
• We need your help! Please join us on Sunday, October 4th from 11am-3pm for a fun off-site Sip & Screen Print event. Enjoy adult beverages and brunchy snacks (21+ only event) while helping us print Field Day shirts! No experience necessary. Come for a 2-hour shift, or stay for the whole time! bit.ly/sipscreenprint

• The last chance to send in a plain white T-shirt for Field Day is tomorrow, Friday, October 2nd by dismissal. The shirt can be new or used, but it must be blank. Please label the shirt with your child’s name and homeroom (write inside the back neck, use tape or staple a piece of paper to the shirt - whatever works best!) and give it to Ms. SanAngelo at the Talley front desk. Questions? Email general@talleypto.org.

• Join us tomorrow, Friday, October 2nd for our next Walk & Roll! Stretch your legs and earn marbles for House points!
  Walk & Roll volunteers are still needed! Love coffee? Be our Coffee Hero by picking up our free Banjo Coffee on your way to Talley on Walk & Roll days. We could also use a few volunteers to help with the Walking School Bus—it’s a great way to connect with families while supporting a fun and healthy way to get to school! Interested in helping? Contact Mallory at srts@talleypto.org.

• Volunteers needed for DAC’s Hispanic Heritage Month event on Thursday, October 15th! Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3TsvWSA

• The 2026-2027 yearbooks are now on pre-sale! They are $24 through 12/31/26 ($29 starting 01/01/27). Order at bit.ly/talleyyearbooks26. Please consider donating a yearbook (at the same link) to help us reach our goal of ensuring every student and staff member receives a yearbook. If you need financial assistance, a discount code is available; contact Ms. Weaver (kiweaver@csdecatur.net), Talley school Counselor. Contact yearbook@talleypto.org with any questions.

• Please send photos from all the fun October Talley events to us at yearbook@talleypto.org for the yearbook!
• Join the Talley Street Bike Bus! We bike to Talley every Friday morning! More details at: https://www.talleypto.org/bike-bus. We’re always looking for more adult volunteers to help with routes! Express interest or sign up (for yourself and/or your student) at: https://tinyurl.com/talleybikebus. For questions, contact talleystreetbikebus@gmail.com.
• Join the Talley PTO Parents Group on Facebook (bit.ly/Parentgroup) and follow us on Instagram (@TalleyPTO) to stay connected and receive PTO updates throughout the year! bit.ly/m/talleyonline

DHS Acting and Decatur Performs present a magical story about love, loss, friendship, and finding your way home.

Edward Tulane is a self-important china rabbit whose world changes when he’s separated from the little girl who loves him. As he travels from one home to another, Edward discovers the power of love, friendship, and having a heart.

Based on Kate DiCamillo’s beloved book, this imaginative stage adaptation brings Edward’s journey to life with humor, heart, and magic. A beautiful adventure for audiences of all ages.

Dates: October 15-18

Location: Decatur High School Performing Arts Center
Tickets: On Sale Now! DecaturPerforms.org

For the 2:00pm matinee on Saturday, October 17th, use promo code SAVE5 at checkout for $5 off up to two tickets!

Bring the whole family and discover why sometimes the greatest journeys are the ones that change us.

Join Decatur’s community-wide Diwali celebration on Sunday, October 25 (12-3 PM at Ebster Recreation Center)! Enjoy performances, local food vendors, and activities for all ages. This event is brought to you by SACHA, a new nonprofit started by CSD parents. Learn more and RSVP on our website sacha-atl.org, and sign up to volunteer at sacha-atl.org/volunteer.

Talley Street Website

You can find more information on the following Facebook pages:

Talley Street Principal

Talley Street Upper Elementary School Parents

Talley Street Artists

And these Instagram pages:

@talleytigergram

@talleystemstagram

@talleystreetgarden

@TalleyPTO

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