F.Ave Falcon Flyer

FAVE went RED for dyslexia awareness! Thank you to all the students and staff who showed up in their red in support of CSD Reads and Dyslexia Awareness Week. We look forward to seeing our Falcons in their best pink for tomorrow's "Pink Out" Day to raise awareness for breast cancer.

Derrick L. Thomas, Principal

Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School

Take a night off from cooking and join us at Ford’s Barbecue TONIGHT Thursday, October 8! Enjoy a delicious meal while supporting Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary—15% of fundraiser proceeds will go back to F.AVE.

There’s no time restriction, so stop by whenever works best for your family!

How to participate:

• Dine in: Tell your server you’re there for the F.AVE fundraiser so your purchase is counted.

• Take out: Call to place your order and mention the F.AVE fundraiser.

• Or order here!

Invite friends and family, enjoy some barbecue, and help make this a great day for F.AVE. Thank you for your support!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Tomorrow, Friday, October 9, 2026, will be a "pink-out" day for our entire school, so help your student put together their best “pink fit” as we raise awareness for Breast Cancer.

We'd love for you to join us for our next Principal's Coffee Chat on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. We'll be sipping coffee and discussing "Navigating Infinite Campus from the Parent Side." Hope to see you there!

Your access code is your child's student ID number (lunch number). Please contact cwcannon23@gmail.com if you have any issues.

Access your photos here.

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

• Car riders must be dropped off and picked up on Oakview Road, not Fifth Avenue. For the safety of our students, we ask that you do not use the front of the school for car rider drop-off.
  

• U-turns on Oakview are only allowed at the second loop.

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

The City Schools of Decatur will administer the BASC-BESS Universal Screener from October 1–30, 2026. This brief screener helps schools identify students who may benefit from additional behavioral, social-emotional, or wellness support. The BASC-BESS is not a diagnostic assessment; it is one tool used to help us identify needs early and provide appropriate support.

Scholastic Book Fair opens on October 30th! Be on the lookout for more information on how to volunteer and support our school!

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

Something spooky is coming… WALK & ROLL! Join us Wednesday, October 14, for Spooky Steps & Safe Streets. In the spirit of Halloween, we'll have some important safety reminders and glow-in-the-dark goodies to help our Falcons shine on these darker mornings. Come walk, bike or roll with us! Your student will be entered to win a raffle prize and can help their class compete to win the Golden Trophy!

Students will come home with a Read-a-thon packet next week and you will also receive a detailed email from your room parent.

For now, we need a handful of volunteers to help count reading minutes the morning of Monday, Oct 19 and Friday, Oct 23. Sign up for a shift here. Thank you!

¡Celebremos el Mes de la Herencia Latina e Hispana! ¡Vamos a comer!

Our annual F.AVE Flavors event gives students a small taste of the many cuisines of Latin America and Spain. We'd love families to share a favorite dish, and we also need volunteers for set-up, serving, and clean-up.

Sign up to bring a dish and/or volunteer here!

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!

Looking for a creative outlet? The FAVE Yearbook Committee would love your help creating this year's yearbook! We are looking for volunteers who enjoy or have experience with design and using yearbook/photobook software, as well as volunteers to help with the organizational side of creating the yearbook. Email yearbook@favepto.org if you are interested. Our first committee meeting will be held toward the end of October.

Gear up, Falcon families! Our newest spirit wear collection has officially landed, and it's the perfect way to show your FAVE 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

Join Decatur's community-wide Diwali celebration on Sunday, October 25, 12–3 PM at Ebster Recreation Center, with performances, local food vendors, and activities for all ages. Hosted by SACHA, a new nonprofit started by CSD parents.

Learn more and RSVP | Volunteer | Donate to help keep it free

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