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F.Ave Families,

Principal’s Coffee Chat

We’d love for you to join us for our next Principal’s Coffee Chat on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. We'll be sipping coffee and discussing "EdTech Balance." Hope to see you there!

Derrick L. Thomas, Principal

Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School

Each fall semester, the gifted review team reviews existing student data to discuss students’ needs and to determine whether further evaluation for gifted identification is needed. If you are interested in having the team discuss your child’s needs, please complete a Recommendation for Review Form by Wednesday, September 30. No additional information is needed.

The Gifted & Talented Specialists for FAVE are Jennifer Broman-Fulks, Edwin Ellis, Stephanie Tolentino, and Charee Waugh. For more detailed information about the review process, please contact the FAVE Gifted & Talented Specialists at jbroman-fulks@csdecatur.net, edellis@csdecatur.net, stolentino@csdecatur.net, or cwaugh@csdecatur.net or visit our website’s FAQ page.

What is CML? The Continental Mathematics League is a national competition that emphasizes higher-order thinking, creative problem-solving, and analytical skills. Students participate in a series of timed Meets throughout the school year, solving challenging math problems designed to stretch their critical thinking abilities.

Who Can Join? Any FAVE student who loves math, enjoys puzzles, or wants to challenge themselves to try something new!

CLICK HERE for more information including how students can sign up, important dates, and sample problems.

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

📸 Our Registration Link is LIVE!

Fall is here, and so is our Mini Session Fundraiser with Addison Hill Photo! Click the link below to reserve your spot for a beautiful fall photo session — a great way to get some fresh family pics and support F.AVE at the same time.

Sessions are expected to fill quickly, and Addison will continue adding additional time slots as needed — so don't wait too long!

👉 Reserve your spot here

Holiday Cards That Give Back — More Info Coming Soon!

We're excited to partner with Minted again this year for holiday cards! Details and your shopping link + F.AVE code are coming soon — stay tuned!

Gear up, Falcon families! Our newest spirit wear collection has officially landed, and it's the perfect way to show your Oakhurst Elementary pride at pickup, game days, or just around town.

Orders placed today will be fulfilled after Fall Break — so grab your gear now and it'll be ready to wear when we're back!

👉 Shop the collection here: https://go.shopmy.us/p-86972636

Sign in: Go to Kroger.com and log into your account (or create one if you don't have one).

Go to Community Rewards: Click on My Account and select Community Rewards.

Search for our school: Type in "The Academy at 5th Avenue PTO" and select it as your Community Rewards organization. F.AVE earns money every time you shop at Kroger!

Don't forget to re-enroll if you selected us last year — Kroger resets enrollments annually!

Join us Wednesday, October 21st from 6:30-7:30PM in the Library for our next PTO meeting! Come hear from your PTO Board about everything happening around F.AVE — upcoming events, how to get involved, and ways we're supporting our teachers and students. All are welcome!

Calling all future Bulldog cheerleaders!

Join the Decatur High School Varsity and JV Cheerleaders during the 2026 Homecoming Week for a mini-camp for all students in grades K-5.

• Camp Dates: Monday, October 19 - Wednesday, October 21, from 4:15 - 6:00 p.m. at DHS

• Performance Date: DHS Homecoming Parade and Game on Friday, October 23

• Cost: $65 (fee includes a t-shirt and fundraising support for the DHS Cheerleaders)

All camp proceeds support the DHS cheerleading program.

Use this link to register and pay for the camp: https://bit.ly/2026MiniCheerCamp.

Registration closes on Thursday, October 8, at 6 p.m. or when the camp reaches capacity at 75 registered and paid participants.

Questions? Contact the coaches:

Coach Courtney Burnett

cburnett@csdecatur.net

Coach Crystal Evans

cevans1@csdecatur.net

decaturbulldogsathletics.com

Email: masika.nyaku@csdecatur.net

Website: https://fave.csdecatur.net/
Location: 101 5th Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030
Phone: (404) 371-6680