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Principal's Corner

Message from the Principal

F.AVE News

Gifted Review
Fall Book Fair-Scholastic
Voices of F.Ave
Girls on the Run
World of Asian Heritage (WOAH)
Upcoming Events Calendar

F.AVE PTO News

PTO Volunteers Needed for 25-26
Save the date!
Follow us on socials!

Decatur High Mini Cheer Camp!

CSD News

CSD Weekly

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Message from the Principal

Student Attendance Matters

As part of our 90-Day School Improvement Plan, we are placing a strong focus on student attendance. Every missed day is a missed opportunity for learning. Research consistently shows a clear link between attendance and academic success. Please partner with us in making daily attendance a priority. We want all students present and ready to grow every day!

Principal’s Coffee Chat

I'd like to invite all parents to join us for our Principal's Coffee Chat on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. in the F.Ave Cafeteria. Additional details will be shared soon. I look forward to seeing you there!

Arrival and Dismissal Reminders

Thank you for helping make our arrival and dismissal routines run smoothly! A couple of important reminders:

Car riders must be dropped off and picked up on Oakview Rd. For the safety of our students, we ask that you do not use the front of the school for car rider drop-off or pick-up.
U-turns on Oakview Rd. are only allowed at the second loop.

Following these guidelines helps ensure the safety of all our students. We appreciate your cooperation!

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

Gifted Review Information

Important Information about Gifted Review

Each fall semester the gifted review team looks at existing student data to discuss students’ needs and determine if further evaluation for 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 and turn it in to the Gifted & Talented Specialist at your child’s school before Wednesday, October 1. 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 and to obtain a copy of the Recommendation for Review Form, please contact the Gifted & Talented Specialists for your school at jbroman-fulks@csdecatur.net, edellis@csdecatur.net, stolentino@csdecatur.net, or cwaugh@csdecatur.net or visit the following website: https://www.csdecatur.net/our-district-5f/departments/teaching-and-learning/gifted-and-talented-services (helpful tip: click on Gifted Services FAQs on the left of the website).

Fall Book Fair-Scholastic is coming!

Can you feel the excitement of fall? The cooler weather and the smell of all things warm and cozy are paired perfectly with a great book! Our fall book fair with Scholastic is a perfect way to support our school and find the perfect book for our scholars to take home! Stop by the Media Center if you have any questions.

Take a look here!

-Preview Experience: Wednesday, Sept. 3rd-Friday, Sept. 5: (8:30-11:30 a.m., noon-2 p.m.)

-Shopping Experience: Monday, Sept. 8-Thursday, Sept. 11: (7:15 a.m.-3 p.m., last call on 9/11, 7:15-10:30 a.m.)

Fifth Avenue Chorus: Voices of F.AVE

Open to all 4th and 5th graders: The F.AVE Chorus closed on Wednesday, Aug. 27. The results of the lottery will be sent out by email on Friday, Aug. 29. Chorus meets on Tuesdays in the music room from 2:30-3:15pm. The first rehearsal will be Tuesday, Sept. 9. If you have any questions about chorus, please direct them to Mr. Mann by emailing favechorus@gmail.com.

Girls on the Run

Each season, Girls on the Run creates a safe and fun place for girls of all abilities to make new friends, new healthy habits and new memories. Registration for the fall Girls on the Run season is now open! Registration will remain open for teams with open spots through Sept. 11. Practice begins the week of Sept. 1 and will be Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday practices.

Just select Fifth Avenue during registration to register for our site. Learn more and register at www.girlsontherunga.org for the fall season today!

World of Asian Heritage

World of Asian Heritage (WOAH), named by our students, is a student-centered affinity group that provides a safe, supportive, and inclusive space for F.Ave students of Asian heritage. Scholars, families, and teachers gather to celebrate Asian heritage, cultivate a sense of belonging, and instill a solid foundation for cultural identity and self-identity.

Teachers and family members facilitate conversations where scholars find connections within their broader school community, build knowledge on a variety of perspectives, and examine present-day and historical issues that impact our communities through stories of solidarity and intersectionality. Please visit our interest link if you'd like to know more.

Mark Your Calendars

DHS Football First Home Game vs. Carver High School – August 29 (7:30 p.m.)
Labor Day – No School – September 1
Board of Education Meeting – September 9
School Leadership Team Meeting - September 16 (4:30 p.m.)

Read the August 28, 2025, issue of the district-wide newsletter, CSD Weekly here.

K-5 Students Invited to Submit Art for 25-26 Fire Safety Calendar Contest

The Georgia Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire and the Georgia Fire Sprinkler Association invite students in grades K-5 to submit a poster of original artwork related to fire safety to be featured in the 2025-2026 Fire Safety School Year Calendar.

Posters must be 17" x 11" and in landscape format. Please include the following information on the back of the submission: student name/grade, school name, teacher name/phone/email, and principal name/email. Mail posters by Friday, September 19, to Amanda Jones, 2 MLK Jr. Drive, West Tower, Suite 707, Atlanta, Ga 30334. After mailing, email safetyed@oci.ga.gov with your name, school name, number of submissions, and the date you mailed them. Email safetyed@oci.ga.gov with questions.

PTO Volunteers Needed!

We are looking for a few board positions and quite a few committee chairs for the 2025-2026 school year. The good news? *Every single one* will be partnered with a seasoned veteran who knows the ropes! If you've been thinking about getting involved, now is the perfect time to do so! Click HERE to let us know about your interest.

Fall Festival will be held September 18th from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm. There will be food for purchase, a DJ and staff marketplace! Come out to have a great time.

Save the date! 🍔🍿🍂

The PTO will be hosting our annual Fall Family Festival on the lower field on September 18th, from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm.There will be food for purchase (Grindhouse! Madre Garcias! Kona Ice!), DJ and staff marketplace. We hope to see you there!

Join us for Walk and Roll! 🚲👟🚲👟

Walk & Roll: 9/10

Lace up your sneakers and roll into September with us! Our Walk & Roll to School days are back, and there’s no better time to enjoy the crisp fall mornings, spot changing leaves, and start the day with friends. Join us on Wednesday, September 10 to celebrate healthy habits, safe routes to school, and the fun of moving together. Let’s step into the school year—one stride (or pedal!) at a time!

Do your kids love biking to school? The Safe Routes to School Committee recently heard from Mr. Andrew Francis, the founder of the super successful bike bus at Parkside Elementary in Atlanta, about the benefits of starting a bike bus—a group of students (and parents) who ride to school together along a set route. It’s safe, social, and a whole lot of fun.

If volunteering at Walk & Roll or leading a bike bus sounds interesting, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out to jillwandstrat@gmail.com.