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Important Events & Dates from F.AVE
2025-2026 F.AVE Teacher of the Year
My name is Edwin Amelia Ellis. I was born here in Atlanta, Georgia. (So yes, I am one of the rare GA peaches) This is my thirtieth year of teaching. During that time, I have taught second, third, and fourth grades. I have also served as an EIP teacher, and this is my seventh year teaching Links at FAVE. I began my career in Kilpatrick Elementary in Clayton County Schools, where I earned the Golden Apple Award on multiple occasions, which recognized outstanding teachers for their accomplishments in the classroom. From there, I moved to Brockett Elementary in the DeKalb County School system, where I was recognized as Teacher of the Year for the 2008-2009 school year. I remained at Brockett for fourteen years. In 2014 I began teaching in City Schools of Decatur at Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary. My family and I live in the Stone Mountain area. I have a fifteen-year-old daughter who attends Decatur High School. In my spare time, I absolutely love reading good books, traveling to new and exciting places and exercising for good health!
Nurse's Notes
Here is some important information if your child has an itchy scalp and you suspect it is LICE.
What are lice? Lice are parasitic insects that reside and lay eggs near the scalp. Adult lice are the size of a sesame seed and are brownish. The egg cases of lice (nits) are laid close to the scalp and are extremely small- approximately the size of a knot in thread. Nits are tear-shaped and attached firmly to the hair shaft. Head-to-head contact with an infected person is the most common way to get lice. Lice do not fly, jump, or hop. They crawl.
What to look for: If your child complains of an itchy or "tickling" scalp or you observe scratches/sores on the scalp, check for lice or nits. If you are unsure what to look for, please contact the school nurse for assistance. When checking your child, pay close attention to the nape of the neck and the area behind the ears.
What do I do if my child has lice? If your child has lice, please inform the school. Once you have initiated treatment of your child for lice, they may return to school. Please note: It is essential to check your child's hair daily for 10-14 days after treatment to remove any nits you may have missed.
How can I prevent lice? To prevent lice, minimize head-to-head contact. Teach children to minimize contact with other students. For example, "fist bump" or "air hug" as a greeting (rather than hugging). Discourage sharing items such as hats, brushes, headbands, coats, and scarves. Wearing mousse, gel, or oil in your hair (applied close to the roots of the hair) and wearing hair pulled back in braids or pigtails also helps decrease the chances of getting lice. Classroom checks of students have proven ineffective in predicting/assessing cases of head lice in schools. As a result, City Schools of Decatur is not enforcing this practice.
SCHOOL CLIMATE SURVEY
We have only 38% of F.AVE families who have completed the Family Climate Survey. I would like to share a friendly reminder that your voice is very important and we want your feedback! Responses are confidential and will be combined with the survey responses of other F.AVE families to identify areas in need of improvement. See directions below.
The City Schools of Decatur appreciates the contributions of parents, students, and employees. Each year, CSD takes part in annual school climate surveys and climate star ratings organized by the Georgia Department of Education. The outcomes will contribute to our district's School Climate Star Ratings, which are included in each school's yearly College and Career Ready Performance Index. All public schools in Georgia participate in a Student Health Survey, Parent Survey, and School Personnel Survey as part of the school climate survey process. Please complete the F.AVE Family Climate Survey. It will take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions. Thank you for your time and participation.
MEAD Rd. Mardi Gras
Mead Mardi Gras is THIS SATURDAY!
We will meet as a Krewe in front of the school starting at 12:15 p.m. Wear your best green, purple and yellow and flair to join Freddie the Falcon and march in the parade! We will have FAVE items to throw sponsored by NEST sponsor: Chrissie Kallio Real Estate!
Georgia Walk & Roll
Please join us for the 2025 Georgia Walk & Roll School Day on Wednesday, March 5th. Students from more than 500 schools across the state will be participating in Georgia Walk & Roll to School Day this month. We encourage all students to walk, bike, or scoot to school. It's a chance to provide pedestrian and cyclist safety education and promote driver awareness in school zones. All participating students receive a raffle ticket, which helps us count our participants for the Georgia Safe Routes to Schools program and provides important data for the City that can be used when applying for grants and other resources.
5th Grade Yearbook Dedications for 5th Graders
Attention fifth grader families! To honor our fifth grade students who are moving on from F.AVE, the PTO is offering a FREE tribute in the 2024-25 yearbook for all fifth grade students. Use the online form below by Friday, March 28 to submit a photo and personal message for your fifth grader! Please email us at yearbook@favepto.org with questions. Thank you!
Click here or scan the QR Code below to submit your dedication. (If you do not have a google account, you may email your submission to yearbook@favepto.org)
See accompanying graphic for an example.
Sponsor's Corner
Kallenberg Intown Realty: guiding clients through the complexities of the Atlanta/Decatur Real Estate market, ensuring a smooth and successful experience.
The PTO would like to give a huge shout out to Randolph Kallenberg of Keller Knap Realty, for stepping up to be one of our Plume Prestige sponsors!! We rely on the community's support to support our beloved school and students - we wouldn't be able to do what we do without the support of people like Randolph!
About Us
Principal
Lynn Hanson
Assistant Principal
Meagan Ferguson
Assistant Principal
Shannon Stewart
School Manager
Malik Morrow
Bookkeeper
Shronda Edwards
Email: fave@csdecatur.net
Website: https://www.csdecatur.net/FAVE
Location: 101 5th Avenue, Decatur, GA, USA
Phone: (404) 371-6680