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Important Events & Dates from F.AVE

October 21, 2019

Ms. Newton's Notes

Happy Monday!

We are so thankful for so many of you who came out to support our Fall Bookfair. It was a huge success! Special thanks to our media specialist, Corinne Smith, our bookkeeper, Jessica Wentworth and the parent volunteers for organizing and overseeing the daily operations. We hope that you all grabbed some great books that can be used this week for our Read-A-Thon.

Additionally, we'd like to say thank you to Mr. Stewart, Mr. Brooks, and all the students for leading a great kick-off to our Cast Gatherings this year. We had our Falcon Mascot there and many parents joined us as well. We are looking forward to a great Spirit Week this week in celebration of Decatur's homecoming. Please see the flyer below for details about each day.

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The Cast of F.AVE!

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Highlight of our Teacher of the Year, Ms. Naliah Carty!

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Our school's mascot helps kick-off Read-A-Thon!

Homecoming Parade and Football Game - Friday, 10/25

The Homecoming Parade is an annual tradition that unites students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members across Decatur. DHS would like to invite all CSD staff and students to come and watch the parade to see some of Decatur’s finest. The parade starts at 5:30 pm and winds its way down the streets of Decatur for approximately 30 minutes.

DHS would also like to invite all CSD staff and students to come and cheer the Bulldogs onto victory against Lithia Springs. Kick-off is at 7:30 pm but we encourage everyone to get there early to get your seat.

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Join us for our first Parent Coffee Chat tomorrow, Tuesday, October 22 from 7:45-8:30 in the cafeteria. Our topic for discussion is "What is IB?" Come out and learn about our program and the goals we have for this school year.

Every day F.AVE Falcons Rise UP to be:

Risk Takers who

Inquire about global issues.

Striving to be open minded.

Excellent and

Unique in every way. F.AVE students are

Powerful young minds who lead the way!

Have a fantastic week!

PTO News

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Read & Raise-a-Thon: 10/19 – 10/24

Read & Raise-a-Thon is Underway

The competition has begun! Who will have the most minutes read? Which teacher will get to wear the coveted super reader cape?

Encourage your child to read as much as they can, now through Wednesday evening – and, don’t forget to send in their reading logs daily! Ask friends, family and neighbors to support one of our biggest fundraisers of the year.

Check @favepto on facebook for daily updates! For more info, click here.

This week, F.Ave is celebrating “National School Bus Safety Week”! We are partnering with Georgia Commute Schools, a program of Georgia Commute Options, to encourage students to ride the school bus to help reduce traffic around schools and improve our air!

Did you know that riding a bus to school is one of the safest ways for children to get to and from school? It’s 13 times safer than riding in the family car, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Having your child take the bus a couple of days a week, or just for the morning or afternoon ride, can make a difference in air quality. Riding the bus not only helps create a healthier environment for our students, but you’ll help reduce traffic congestion and increase safety in school zones. Plus, the ride to school is more fun with a buddy on the school bus!

The Bike Dudes will be handing out incentives to all Bus riders one (surprise) morning this week. Support School Bus Safety Week by having your child ride the bus to/from school!

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.

News from SEPTA

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month

10 Things You Might Not Know about Down Syndrome:

1 in 691 live births in the US is a child with Down syndrome.
Another name for Down syndrome is trisomy 21, or T-21, because people with Down syndrome carry an extra 21st chromosome.
80% of all children with Down syndrome are born to mothers under 35.
Because of the increase in live births of people with Down syndrome and the recent dramatic increase in their lifespan, the population of people with Down syndrome is expected to increase significantly over the next twenty years.
Siblings of people with Down syndrome exhibit increased tolerance, compassion, and awareness compared to their typical peers.
People with Down syndrome who have gone to school and socialized with their neurotypical friends are generally more successful and independent as adults.
Just like most other people, most people with Down syndrome are great learners, even if in their case sometimes it takes them a little longer.
A growing number of individuals with Down syndrome are choosing to live independently, as well as marry.
Many people with Down syndrome graduate, work, volunteer, and vote.
People with Down syndrome have become actors, artists, political activists, motivational speakers, entrepreneurs, college students, and much more!

DEF News

Tickets for DEF’s big fall FUNdraiser are now on sale at http://www.defsupper.com! Supper & Sips is happening on Thursday, November 14th from 6:30-10 pm at the downtown Marriott and offers an adult evening of delicious food, drinks, and the possibility to win some great prizes. Purchase your tickets before Oct 31st, and you’ll get free event shirts! Join us for Decatur’s best fall party with a purpose – your fun night out helps fund many of DEF’s initiatives in the classroom and beyond.

Other Upcoming Events:

Oct 26th, 3:00-11:00 pm LGBTQ Pride Event at Gathered & Grounded

For more information about this event, click here.

Decatur Farm to School News

Decatur Farm to School has several opportunities for you and your family to get involved this fall!

1. Volunteer for the October 24 & 25 Taste Test

The taste test is coming to the City Schools of Decatur October 24 and 25. Sign up today to help us fill the remaining spots for volunteers we are going to need to make this taste test a success! Volunteers hand out samples of the taste test vegetable (green beans) and then collect feedback from the students via a survey. It's fun!! And a great hands-on way to get involved with Farm to School in Decatur. Get ready, get set, sign up!

2. Save the date for the fall Dine Out - November 20, 2019, 5-9 p.m.

Twice a year families eat out at one of 20 participating restaurants and a portion of the proceeds are donated back to Decatur Farm to School to support our many programs. The dine out is our main fundraiser that supports scholarships, grants, internships, and so much more. https://www.facebook.com/events/387747888588902/

If you are a local business owner who would like to contribute a raffle prize, please contact stephanie@wyldecenter.org .

3. Join us on the Decatur Farm to School Committee

Joining the Decatur Farm to School (DF2S) Committee is a great way to get involved with the work of getting our students outside in their school garden and making the connection to what they are learning in the classroom and eating in the cafeteria and at home.

We currently have the following spots on the DF2S committee available:

DF2S Social Media Coordinator
DF2S School Representatives
DF2S Grants and Scholarship Manager

More info about the volunteer positions here: http://wyldecenter.org/decatur-farm-to-school-2/ or contact stephanie@wyldecenter.org

4. Walk with us in the Haints & Saints Parade - October 27, 5 p.m.

Every year Decatur Farm to School walks in the Haints & Saints parade. One year we handed out apples! Now we hand out really fun temporary tattoos. Get dressed up and join us!

Contact Lucia lcpawloski@gmail.com to let her know you want to join the group. Kids are of course welcome!

About Decatur Farm to School

Decatur Farm to School (DF2S) is a Wylde Center program that works to improve nutrition, knowledge of where food comes from, hands-on outdoor education, environmental awareness, and appetite for fresh fruits and veggies by leading efforts in the classrooms, cafeterias, communities, and gardens of the City Schools of Decatur. The DF2S committee is led by parents, teachers, community members, Wylde staff members and has been active since 2010.