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Important Events & Dates from F.AVE

September 16, 2019

Ms. Newton's Notes

Happy Monday!

We are looking forward to a great week before our Fall break. One of the differences you will see upon return is that about half of the modular unit will be gone. There are six classrooms that will be removed over the course of next week. You will begin to see changes around Thursday or Friday of this week as some of the parking on the end near the basketball court will not be accessible due to the deconstruction team's equipment.

Nurse's Notes

Part of staying healthy this winter is getting an annual flu shot. Dekalb County Board of Health will be conducting flu shot clinics for all members of the community at several locations around City Schools of Decatur in the coming weeks. Bring your insurance card as Aetna, Amerigroup, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare Part B, Peach State Health Plan, and State Health Plan (excluding Kaiser Permanente) cover the cost of the shot. Otherwise shots are $35 (under 65 years old) and $65 for the high dose vaccine for those 65 and over. Please plan on attending one of the following clinics or obtaining a flu shot at your primary care provider's office before the end of October:

9/16 Wilson Center (Central Offices) 2-5p
9/19 College Heights ELC 2-5p
10/1 Oakhurst Elementary 2:30-5pm (2:30-3p Staff Only)
10/2 Glennwood Elementary 2:30-3:30p
10/8 Talley Street Upper Elementary 2:30-3:30p
10/10 Clairmont Elementary 2:30-5p (2:30-3p Staff Only)
10/21 Winnona Park Elementary 3-6p.

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Fall Book Fair Coming Soon! Sign Up to Volunteer

This year F.AVE will be hosting two book fairs, one in October and another in February! We are very excited about our upcoming Fall Book Fair which opens on October 10th.

Click on the picture to the left to find out:

Volunteer for the book fair! We will need parents to help us set up, run the fair, and break down. Please consider signing up for a shift! You will need to create a Scholastic account very quickly to sign up and volunteer.
Come to our Opening Night! We will be open for the first time from 3-7 on Thursday, October 10th. More details about opening night to come...
Pay with eWallet! You can preload your child's account at home instead of sending cash or a check to school. We encourage you to sign up for eWallet.

Sign Up Here for F.AVE Band!

Important Information about Gifted Review

Each fall semester the gifted review team looks at existing student data to discuss students’ needs and to determine if further evaluation for possible gifted identification is needed. If you are interested in having the team discuss your child’s needs, you may complete a Recommendation for Review Form (found at this website) and submit it to the Gifted Specialist at your child’s school by October 9th. No additional information is needed.

The Gifted Specialists for F.AVE are Jennifer Broman-Fulks (3rd grade), Edwin Ellis (4th grade) and Jackie Theisen (5th grade). For more detailed information about the review process and to obtain a copy of the Recommendation for Review Form, please contact the Gifted Specialist for your child's grade level or visit the website linked above.

Orchestra News

It's not too late to sign up for Intermediate Orchestra!

Intermediate Orchestra is off to a good start and... it's not too late to Sign-up! Any student (grades 3-5) who was in the Beginning Orchestra last year or who has had several months (or years) of private lessons is eligible. The Intermediate Orchestra rehearses on Monday and Wednesday after school from 2:50 - 3:30pm in the Modular classroom across from the Music Room. For more information, please go to DecaturStrings.com. To sign-up, click HERE.

Beginning Orchestra starts first week of October!

The Beginning Orchestra is open to students at FAVE who would like to learn to play the violin, viola, cello, or bass. The class will meet two days per week in sectional rehearsals BEFORE school from 7:00 to 7:35am beginning the first week of October. For the first three months, Cellos and basses will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays. Violins and violas will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Beginning in January, Cello/Bass sectionals will be on Monday, Viola/Violin sectionals will be on Tuesdays, and the Full Orchestra will meet on Wednesdays.

The participation fee is $160/year for either orchestra ensemble and can be paid by credit card or check. Students supply their own instruments and generally rent from local String Shops rather than buy. Partial or full need-based scholarships are available to cover the participation fee or instrument rentals. For more information about the program and instrument rentals, please go to DecaturStrings.com. To sign-up, click HERE. For information on scholarships or other questions, contact Nia Schooler, Program Coordinator, at nia.schooler@DecaturStrings.com.

CSD District News

Academic Calendars

At the September 10, 2019 meeting, the Board approved future school year calendars and a change to the 2019-2020 calendar. See below for more information:

CHANGE FOR THIS YEAR: The last day of school for the 2019-2020 school year will now be on Friday, May 29, 2020.

2020-2021 academic calendar:
The first day of school will be August 4, 2020, and the last day of school will be May 28, 2021. Students will have the following days off:

9/7/2020 (Labor Day)
9/21 to 9/25/2020 (Fall Break)
10/26/2020
11/23 to 11/27/2020 (Thanksgiving Break)
12/21/2020 to 1/4/2021 (Holiday Break)
1/18/2021 (MLK Day)
2/15 to 2/19/2021 (Winter Break)
4/5 to 4/9/2021 (Spring Break)

2021-22 academic calendar:
The first day of school will be August 3, 2021, and the last day of school will be May 27, 2022. Students will have the following days off:

9/6/2021 (Labor Day)
9/20 to 9/24/2021 (Fall Break)
10/25/2021
11/22 to 11/26/2021 (Thanksgiving Break)
12/20/2021 to 1/3/2022 (Holiday Break)
1/17/2022 (MLK Day)
2/14 to 2/18/2022 (Winter Break)
4/4 to 4/8/2022 (Spring Break)

Go to https://www.csdecatur.net/calendar to see the calendars.

Special Education Meet and Greet

The Department of Special Education district staff are hosting a meet and greet. Mrs. Frances Holt, Special Education Director, will be sharing information about the department and introducing new members of the Special Education Department Wilson Center support team. Please come out to connect with staff and other families in the district. We look forward to seeing you!

Date: Thursday September 19, 2019

Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Location: The Wilson Center (Formally Known as Beacon Hill Central Office)

125 Electric Avenue, Decatur 30030

DHS Basketball Skills Academy

The Decatur High Basketball Skills Academy is an opportunity for your student athlete to get a head start for this year’s basketball season.

The sessions will be held on 4 Sundays: September 29th and October 6th, 13th, and 20th
Sessions will take place in the DHS Gym from 2pm-4pm for Grades 4-8
The cost is a non-refundable $100 paid upon arrival at the first session via check, money order, or cash made out to Decatur High School Athletics
If there is a financial need, please contact Coach Dawson at edawson@csdecatur.net
A sports waiver must be signed for your student to participate and we ask that appropriate clothing/attire is worn.

The link to fill out the signup form is: https://forms.gle/ojuRZVTvXV5ykm219

PTO News

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Get Your NEW Spirit Wear

Only 2 weeks left to order this year’s hottest spirit gear! We are accepting orders now through Sept 30th – with all items being delivered a few weeks later. What better way to show your school spirit? Check out the latest collection, including some fun new items, and place your orders here: https://shop.initialcontact.com/

Interested in Volunteering?

Volunteers are always needed and appreciated. Please complete this form or email ptovolunteer@favepto.org to let us know you're interested in helping out.

Easy ways to passively raise funds for F.AVE PTO

There are several ways you can support the F.AVE PTO with very little effort!

AmazonSmile - Go to smile.amazon.com and, using your existing Amazon account, select F.AVE PTO as your charitable organization.
Publix - No more keychain! Follow these easy instructions.
Box Tops - Have your child bring in box tops. There's a large envelope/box near the front desk. They’ll be collected twice a year.
Kroger - Register your Kroger Plus Card online and click on "enroll." We’re listed as: 415 Academy at Fifth Ave.

DEF News

DEF serves as a community conduit that brings resources where they’re needed to ensure our students can learn and thrive. There are multiple ways to support DEF:

· As a financial supporter at www.decatureducationfoundation.org/donate

· As a volunteer at www.decatureducationfoundation.org/volunteer

· And as a mentor at www.decatureducationfoundation.org/mentoring

Upcoming DEF Events

Oct 4 8:45 pm – Amplify Presents “Three Perfect Songs” at Eddie’s Attic with Jared & Amber, Kitty Snyder, Total Babe, James Richards, Flock of Eagles and Mike Killeen. Proceeds benefit DEF. Tickets available: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1885230?utm_medium=ampOfficialEvent&utm_source=fbTfly
Oct 5 – There’s still time to register for the Madison Ave. Soapbox Derby! Build your own creatively themed soapbox racer and compete against the clock. Sign up by Sept. 27th. The fee is $30 per driver. This is a fundraiser benefiting Global Village Project (DEF was last year’s co-beneficiary). The event is free for spectators and open to the public. Enjoy live music, food, drinks, and more. For details on competing in the derby, tips to build your racer, volunteering, or making a donation, visit madisonavesoapboxderby.org
Nov 14 6:30-10:30 pm – Supper & Sips We are currently seeking business sponsors and patrons who would like to be a part of our big fall fundraiser, Supper & Sips. Our annual event is a party with a purpose that includes food from some of Decatur's favorite restaurants as well as a competitive auction with amazing prizes. For sponsors, this is a meaningful way to support a local cause while promoting your business to 400+ Decaturites. For more information, please contact leah@decatureducationfoundation.org.