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Important Events & Dates from F.AVE
No Costume Friday
Tomorrow is Halloween, but trick-or-treating doesn't happen until after school lets out. Please keep those costumes home; there's important learning to be done here!
Principal’s Coffee Chat is Friday, November 7, 2025 at 8:00
You are invited to our upcoming Principal's Coffee Chat on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., where our counselors will lead a discussion on Digital Safety and its impacts on social-emotional learning. Feel free to bring a neighbor as well, even if they don't have kids attending F.Ave.
Shout Out To Mrs. Shronda Edwards (Professional Employee of The Year)
We're thrilled to announce that Mrs. Shronda Edwards has been selected as Fifth Avenue's Professional Employee of the Year! Mrs. Edwards received numerous nominations from her colleagues, who praised her for her unwavering willingness to step in whenever needed, her professionalism, and her exceptional management of our school's budget. Congratulations, Mrs. Edwards, on this well-deserved recognition.
One Flock, One Flight: F.Ave Falcons Unite!!!
The Masked Reader📚
Hello! Are you interested in reading a story or two to your child's class? If so, it would be awesome if you could wear a face mask/costume face (something fun or even related to your story of choice), think "The Masked Singer."
We have books here available for you to read, or feel free to bring a beloved book from home. We look forward to working with you to create a wonderful reading experience. Click here!
If you have any questions, please email erica.macon@csdecatur.net. Hope to hear from you soon!
Need assistance this holiday season?
Apply: www.aseasonofgiving.org/child-application
Requirements: City of Decatur resident, City of Decatur or City Schools of Decatur employee, receiving homeless/transitional housing assistance (McKinney-Vento) or referral from school social worker/counselor.
Email: aseasonofgivingdecatur@gmail.com with any questions.
Movie Night Fundraiser
One of our kiddos' favorite fundraisers is back: Movie Night! Drop your FAVE student off for a night of fun, pizza and movie!
When: November 14th 5:00-8:00.
What to bring: Water bottle and, if desired, comfy blanket/pillow to sit on.
All important info (including registration and ticket purchase) HERE
Calling all Holiday Card Orderers!! ♥️✉️♥️
Minted code: FUNDRAISEFIFTHAVEUE (no 'n' in Avenue)
Adult Recess – Tickets On Sale Now! ✨❄️✨
Mark your calendars! Adult Recess is back on Friday, December 5th at The Marlay House from 6:30–10:30 PM. Join fellow parents and staff for a fun evening of food, drinks, and community.
Tickets are on sale now—scan the QR code or visit the PTO website to grab yours. To sweeten the deal, all tickets purchased by October 31st will be entered into a raffle for a chance for your child to be Principal for a Day!
Don’t wait—let’s make this our best Adult Recess yet!
New Fall Spirit Wear is Here! 🍂 🍁🍂
Show your F.Ave pride with our brand-new Fall Spirit Wear Collection—available now through the PTO website or by scanning the QR code below. Don’t forget to include your child’s name and classroom when ordering so items can be delivered directly. Sizes are limited, so don’t wait—order today before they’re gone!
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.
About Us
Principal
Derrick Thomas
Assistant Principal
Meagan Ferguson
Assistant Principal
Shannon Stewart
School Manager
Malik Morrow
Bookkeeper
Shronda Edwards
Email: fave@csdecatur.net
Website: https://fave.csdecatur.net/
Location: 101 5th Avenue, Decatur, GA, USA
Phone: (404) 371-6680