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Important Events & Dates from F.Ave

Falcon Flyer Important Events & Dates from F.Ave

March 12, 2026 March 12, 2026

In this Issue

Principal's Corner

  • Message from the Principal
  • Mark Your Calendars

F.Ave News

  • STEAM NIGHT
  • Give Wildlife a Chance winner!
  • 3rd-Grade Author Visit
  • AI and Critical Thinking
  • NHS Math Symposium
F.Ave PTO News
  • Spring Fundraiser
  • DEI
  • Movie Night
  • Spring Family Picnic
  • Yearbook Information
  • Save the Date
  • Follow us on socials!

CSD News

  • CSD Weekly


Scroll down to learn more!

Principal's Corner: A Message from Principal Thomas Principal's Corner: A Message from Principal Thomas

This is a picture of Mr. Derrick Thomas, Principal of Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary.
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F.Ave Chorus Students Perform

Our chorus delivered a wonderful performance in a joint concert with Talley Street Upper Elementary and Beacon Hill Middle School on Monday. We are incredibly proud of the dedication and hard work shown by our students and our choral director, Mr. Davis Mann. Outstanding job, everyone!


F.Ave Students Perform at Georgia Tech

Rise City Dance will present Cinderella & Other Stories at Georgia Tech's Ferst Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, March 28, 2026, with performances at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. This original production brings the beloved fairytale to life through movement, artistry, and storytelling, featuring a cast of 110 young performers, including 7 F.Ave students!

From butterflies and ladybugs to familiar storybook characters and delightfully dramatic stepsisters, each scene unfolds through thoughtful choreography, beautiful costumes, and expressive performance.

We are especially proud to share that several F.Ave students are part of this year’s cast:

Grade 4
• Shea McPherson

Grade 5
• Lucy Ryan
• Avery O'Brien
• Keira McPherson
• Nora Stone
• Ella Sutandi
• Emilia Grace Castaño

For ticket information, please click the following link: https://tickets.arts.gatech.edu/Online/default.asp


Best regards,

Derrick L. Thomas



Principal’s Coffee Chat - Your Voice, Your Meeting

Your voice, your meeting! Our next Principal’s Coffee Chat will be shaped entirely by parent input. Have a specific topic in mind? Email Mrs. Malik Morrow at mmorrow@csdecatur.net to add it to the agenda.



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

Mark Your Calendars 📅

  • STEAM Night - March 19, 2026
  • Early Release Day - March 25, 2026

  • Spring Break - April 6-10, 2026

  • CSD Board of Education Meeting - April 14, 2026

  • PTO Spring Picnic - April 23, 2026

  • Math Night - April 30, 2026

F.Ave's Spark and Build STEAM Night is next Thursday March 19th from 5:30-7pm.
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F.Ave's Spark and Build STEAM Night is next Thursday March 19th from 5:30-7pm. The entire F.Ave community is invited. When you arrive, you will receive a program that outlines all the activities, and you will have choice in what you want to attend from 5:30-7pm.



STEAM Partners & Activities include:

5th-Grade Electric Houses

4th-Grade Kinetic Sculptures

Fun Weird Science show

Zoo Atlanta

Drones from GA Tech's Constellation Center

Amazing Brains from GA Tech's Neuroscience Department

Parent Author: Christyne Morrell

F.Ave Lego Robotics

Produce'd

Decatur Makers

Decatur High's STEM/STEAM clubs

3D prints for sale-Funds go towards F.Ave's STEAM program

Give Wildlife a Chance Winner!

Some of our FAVE third graders chose to express their knowledge about Georgia animals by taking part in the "Give Wildlife a Chance!" Contest through the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Dafna Brewer's poster was selected as the winning entry to move forward to the state competition. Congrats, Dafna!

Some of our FAVE third graders chose to express their knowledge about Georgia animals by taking part in the "Give Wildlife a Chance!" Contest through the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Dafna Brewer's poster was selected as the winning entry to move forward to the state competition. Congrats, Dafna!
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3RD GRADE AUTHOR VISIT 3RD GRADE AUTHOR VISIT

Rae calls Central Florida home with her husband, two daughters, and two puppies. This is her first published children’s chapter book, which took several years of thought to create.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD-F.AVE WELCOMES RAE MARSH

Rae calls Central Florida home with her husband, two daughters, and two puppies. This is her first published children’s chapter book, which took several years of thought to create.

Love, Maggie: Chronicles of 3rd Grade highlights 8-year-old Maggie Montgomery and her hilarious adventures and life lessons while navigating through 3rd grade. Family, fun, friendships, sports, vacations, and theme park days are documented in Maggie’s journal entries. It’s a fun read for the entire family!


All grade levels are welcome to purchase a book if interested. Please see the order form below.

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The Decatur Parents Network and the Decatur Education Foundation are hosting another event on Monday, March 16, for Decatur parents to learn more about Artificial Intelligence and Critical Thinking: For You and Your Kids. As always, this topic was chosen in direct response to parent concerns. This event will take place at DHS Learning Commons on March 16,  from 6:30 to 8:00.
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There is  Math Symposium being held at Decatur High School on March 27th from 6:30- 9pm.
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District News District News

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Read the March 12, 2026, issue of CSD Weekly, the district-wide newsletter.

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Take GaDOE's Annual School Climate Survey

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.


Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School Family Survey

⭐🔽News From The Best PTO in the World🔽⭐ ⭐🔽News From The Best PTO in the World🔽⭐

If you haven't yet donated and are able - please do!! We put every dollar to work for our beloved FAVE staff and their students.
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Spring Fundraiser 🏫💰🏫

Read all about our PTO fuss-free Spring Fundraiser HERE.

If you haven't yet donated and are able - please do!! We put every dollar to work for our beloved FAVE staff and their students.

City Schools of Decatur celebrates Holi!  March 14th 2:00-4:00  Westchester Elementary Field
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DEI ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

City Schools of Decatur celebrates Holi!

March 14th 2:00-4:00

Westchester Elementary Field

REGISTRATION AND TICKET SALES OPEN WEEK AFTER BREAK!
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Movie Night 🍕🎥🍿

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS MARCH 20TH!

One of both our students AND parent favorite fundraisers!

March 27th 5:00PM - 8:00PM

(all students must be registered FAVE students)

*PLEASE COMPLETE THE TWO-STEP REGISTRATION PROCESS*


If you are able, purchase your FAVE student's ticket: HERE

Then complete the registration: HERE

Y'all know the drill by now! Come out before Jazz Night for food trucks, staff market place and FAVE Family Fun!!  Last one for our 5th Graders  April 23rd 5:30-7:30
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Spring Family Picnic 🌷🍔🍦

Y'all know the drill by now! Come out before Jazz Night for food trucks, staff market place and FAVE Family Fun!!

Last one for our 5th Graders

April 23rd 5:30-7:30

Attention fifth grader families! To honor our fifth grade students who are moving on from F.AVE, the PTO is offering a FREE tribute in the 2025-26 yearbook for all fifth grade students. Use the online form below by Tuesday, March 31 to submit a photo and personal message for your fifth grader! Please email us at yearbook@favepto.org with questions. Thank you!
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FAVE Yearbook:

✨Fifth-Grade Dedications ✨

Attention fifth grader families! To honor our fifth-grade students who are moving on from F.AVE, the PTO is offering a FREE tribute in the 2025-26 yearbook for all fifth-grade students. Use the online form below by Tuesday, March 31 to submit a photo and personal message for your fifth-grader! Please email us at yearbook@favepto.org with questions. Thank you!

Click HERE

(If you do not have a Google account, you may email your submission to yearbook@favepto.org)

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.
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FAVE Yearbook: Candid Photos 📘📸📕

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.

SAVE THE DATES (more information coming soon) ⭐📅⭐

  • Teacher Appreciation Week (Movie Star Theme🎬🌟): May 4th - May 8th

Follow us on socials and online! 📸📸📸

Instagram: IG link


Facebook: FB link


Website: WS link

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About Us

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

Please do not reply to this newsletter. See the Who Do I Contact link above and direct your inquiries to the correct individual.

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