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Important Events & Dates from F.Ave

Falcon Flyer Important Events & Dates from F.Ave

May 14, 2026 May 14, 2026

In this Issue

Principal's Corner

  • Message from the Principal
  • Mark Your Calendars

F.Ave News

  • Last Day of School Dance
  • Cursive Writing Spirit Week
  • Orchestra Interest
F.Ave PTO News
  • Yearbook
  • Gardening Committee
  • 26-27 PTO Interest
  • Farewell to F.Ave
  • 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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End Of The Year Reminders

With only a few days left in the term, we want to ensure our scholars finish the year as strong as they started. We encourage you to have a conversation with your student about maintaining our daily school expectations through the final bell. By working together, we can celebrate the end of a fantastic year and ensure a smooth, successful closing for everyone.



Biking Safety Reminder

We've noticed many student bikers darting into traffic on Oakview Road headed towards Oakhurst Market. Please remind your children to look for cars before merging or turning. Also, for the safety of all students, do not park on Oakview Road towards Oakhurst Market for pickup, as this causes many of our students to dart into the street to get around those cars. Please use the designated car rider lane only. Thank you for helping us keep our kids safe!


Best regards,

Derrick L. Thomas


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

Mark Your Calendars πŸ“…

  • 5th Grade Moving On Ceremony - May 21, 2026
  • Last Day of School - May 22, 2026

  • CSD Board of Education Meeting - June 2, 2026

FAVE's Last Day of School Dance: 3rd Grade: 9:00 - 9:30  4th Grade: 9:35 - 10:05  5th Grade: 10:10 - 10:40
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FAVE's Last Day of School Dance


It’s that time of year again! Parents - You're invited to FAVE's Last Day of School Dance on Friday, May 22!! We'd love for parents to join us as we celebrate another successful year around the FAVE sun! All parents are invited to attend.


We are also looking for energetic parents to lead a simple choreographed dance. If you're a BRAVE soul who likes to dance, this is for you! We'd like to invite you to lead a simple choreographed dance for your child's grade level. You'll tell us the (school-appropriate) song in the comments on the sign up genius, plan a simple dance, and take the stage! Sign up will close soon!


Students have a blast with parent dancers at our annual school dance. Let's see your moves, parents!


3rd Grade: 9:00 - 9:30

4th Grade: 9:35 - 10:05

5th Grade: 10:10 - 10:40

Students at FAVE participated in the inaugural Loops and Liberty Cursive Spirit Week last week. This was part of the John Hancock Banner recognition program, sponsored by the Georgia Department of Education. Students participated in autograph signing, cursive compliments, cursive poetry, and more. Students ended the week by writing their first and last name plus the Preamble in cursive. Way to go, FAVE Falcons!
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Cursive Writing Spirit Week

Students at FAVE participated in the inaugural Loops and Liberty Cursive Spirit Week last week. This was part of the John Hancock Banner recognition program, sponsored by the Georgia Department of Education. Students participated in autograph signing, cursive compliments, cursive poetry, and more. Students ended the week by writing their first and last name plus the Preamble in cursive. Way to go, FAVE Falcons!

Students at FAVE participated in the inaugural Loops and Liberty Cursive Spirit Week last week. This was part of the John Hancock Banner recognition program, sponsored by the Georgia Department of Education. Students participated in autograph signing, cursive compliments, cursive poetry, and more. Students ended the week by writing their first and last name plus the Preamble in cursive. Way to go, FAVE Falcons!
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Students at FAVE participated in the inaugural Loops and Liberty Cursive Spirit Week last week. This was part of the John Hancock Banner recognition program, sponsored by the Georgia Department of Education. Students participated in autograph signing, cursive compliments, cursive poetry, and more. Students ended the week by writing their first and last name plus the Preamble in cursive. Way to go, FAVE Falcons!
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Students at FAVE participated in the inaugural Loops and Liberty Cursive Spirit Week last week. This was part of the John Hancock Banner recognition program, sponsored by the Georgia Department of Education. Students participated in autograph signing, cursive compliments, cursive poetry, and more. Students ended the week by writing their first and last name plus the Preamble in cursive. Way to go, FAVE Falcons!
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Students at FAVE participated in the inaugural Loops and Liberty Cursive Spirit Week last week. This was part of the John Hancock Banner recognition program, sponsored by the Georgia Department of Education. Students participated in autograph signing, cursive compliments, cursive poetry, and more. Students ended the week by writing their first and last name plus the Preamble in cursive. Way to go, FAVE Falcons!
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Orchestra classes begin in the fall! Open to all rising 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. Please fill out this form. This is the interest form and not registration. Registration will begin in August. Have a great summer.
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Orchestra Interest Form


Orchestra classes begin in the fall! Open to all rising 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. Please fill out this form. This is the interest form and not registration. Registration will begin in August. Have a great summer.

District News District News

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Read the May 14, 2026, issue of CSD Weekly, the district-wide newsletter.

End-of-Year Medication Pick Up Information

Please pick up your child's medication from the school clinic by the last day of school, Friday, May 22. To adhere to safety guidelines, schools are unable to store any medications during the summer break. Therefore, any medication left behind will be discarded. Kindly remember that students are not permitted to carry their own medication home.
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Yearbook β€οΈπŸ“šπŸ©Ά

It's Yearbook Time!!! Click HERE to order your yearbook!!

LAST WEEK: Special pricing ONLY through May 15th!

*The PTO will purchase a yearbook for any student who is unable to purchase one*

Have a green thumb? Then we need you! We are looking for parents who would like to be involved in rehauling the F.Ave garden beds and then help in maintaining them. If this is something you might be interested in, please email president@favepto.org
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NEW: FAVE Gardening Committee 🌹🌿🌾

Have a green thumb? Then we need you! We are looking for parents who would like to be involved in working with Ms. Carty and her STEAM lab to overhaul the F.Ave garden beds and then help in maintaining them. If this is something you might be interested in, please email president@favepto.org.
Want to get more involved at FAVE next year? We're looking for volunteers, committee chairs, and Board members for the 2026–27 school year β€” and there's truly a role for everyone. Whether you have an hour a month or a whole lot of enthusiasm, we'd love to have you. Come as you are; we'll find your fit.
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2026-2027 FAVE PTO Interest πŸ™‹πŸΎβ€β™‚οΈπŸ™‹πŸ»πŸ™‹πŸΎβ€β™€οΈπŸ™‹πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

Want to get more involved at FAVE next year? We're looking for volunteers, committee chairs, and Board members for the 2026–27 school year β€” and there's truly a role for everyone. Whether you have an hour a month or a whole lot of enthusiasm, we'd love to have you. Come as you are; we'll find your fit.

INTEREST FORM: https://go.shopmy.us/p-48799499

Fellow 5th Grade Parents Robbin Lang and Katherine Smith have put together an epic get together for our kiddos moving on from FAVE. See the attached CANVA for details. *Please note that this not a school or PTO event*
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Attention 5th Grade Families πŸŽ‰πŸ₯³πŸŽ‰

Fellow 5th Grade Parents Robbin Lang and Katherine Smith have put together an epic get together for our kiddos moving on from FAVE. See the attached CANVA for details.

*Please note that this is not a school or PTO event*

Follow us on socials and online! πŸ“ΈπŸ“ΈπŸ“Έ

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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


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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