F.Ave Falcon Flyer

As we enter this season of gratitude, we are so thankful for the wonderful community at F.Ave that supports our entire school. We look forward to welcoming many of you next Tuesday, November 17th, for our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon. The evening of November 17th will also feature our talented chorus, led by Mr. Mann, at "Chorus and Cocoa".

Please read on for many exciting events and important announcements!

Derrick L. Thomas, Principal

Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School

Great news for our F.Ave community! Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary is officially a garden partner with CompostNow, allowing us to receive nutrient-rich soil to directly support our school’s growing agricultural initiatives. If your family is already signed up for CompostNow’s doorstep composting service, you can easily choose F.Ave to receive your earned soil rewards by logging into your account, navigating to your dashboard, and selecting F.Ave from the list of local CompostNow Garden Partners. Your household’s food scraps will come full circle to help nourish our garden and student garden projects!

Please note: Look under DeKalb County Schools to find our school link.

CSD has been approved for the PEACH Education Tax Credit program, which allows Georgia taxpayers to redirect their state tax dollars to directly support CSD educational projects at no extra cost out of pocket.

Funds raised through this initiative will help launch the Agriculture Integration Initiative at Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary (F.Ave) and Talley Street.

For F.Ave, this funding will directly support:

• Upgraded Gardening Systems: Enhancing our 6 raised-bed gardening systems for hands-on Agricultural activities.

• New Green Space Features: Constructing a dedicated elementary greenhouse and a garden irrigation system.

• Hydroponics Systems: Establishing indoor Hydroponics Grow Blocks.

• Extracurriculars: Launching and funding an after-school garden club to connect science and CTAE agriculture standards.

• Professional Development: Providing consultants and training to F.Ave's STEAM teacher and other staff members interested.

To learn more about CSD’s funded projects and how you can participate to redirect your state tax dollars to our schools, visit CSD's Peach Education Tax Credit webpage for details.

Congratulations to our November CML Champions for fourth and fifth grades!

4th Grade: Isaac Boyce, Annabel Dew, London Gilford, Jonathan Qadri

5th Grade: Cooper Boulware, Neesh Dunworth, Andrew Fagan, Hudson Hart, Anna Li, Seva Patel, Ellie Postage, Stella Scott, Eleanor Tao-Can, Kara Tsai, Linnea Walters, Lucy McKay-Felix

We are so proud of the high level of participation and hard work of all our CML team members! Our next meet for 4th and 5th grades is scheduled for December 8th. Third grade will begin practicing after we return from Thanksgiving break and will have their first meet in January.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

School Nutrition looks forward to welcoming families to our annual Thanksgiving Luncheons. Guest meals are no longer for sale, but parents are still welcome to join their student at lunch.

Tuesday, November 17

10:20--Miller, Mangascle, Olson

10:30--DiGiacomo, Wise

10:55--Watton, Gilley

11:05--Hancock, Williams

11:30--Harmon, Finch

11:35--Staggs

11:40--Smith, Vickery

12:05--Weaver, Batlle

12:15--Stewart, Lang, Robinson, Beckwith

Your Receipt Is Your Ticket

Save the email receipt from your online purchase and bring it to the luncheon. School Nutrition staff will verify your receipt and issue a meal voucher to present to the cafeteria cashier.

Staying safe, smart, and balanced online just got a whole lot easier for everyone in our school community.

The Georgia Department of Education and City Schools of Decatur are providing a free online tool to help families protect their children online: Parent ProTech, available to all parents in our school district. It offers guidance, video tutorials, and practical tips to help you navigate the digital world your child is growing up in. From managing screen time to understanding social media and online safety, Parent ProTech equips you with the knowledge and tools to support your child’s digital well-being.

How to sign up for Parent Protech

1. Visit Parent Protech.

2. Complete the information to create your account. Select "Add Child" to customize your view of Parent Protech resources.

3. Select Create account.

4. Select the For the Home tab to view tools, videos, and other resources.

Check out what is inside:

📲 Easy breakdowns of the latest apps, games, and trends

🛡️ Top safety tips that encourage our BHMS Bulldogs BARK(Best Effort, Accountability, Respect, and Kindness) online

🎬 Quick family video guides to set solid screen-time boundaries

✨ Resources designed to ensure every single student is seen, successful, and supported

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!

Attention 4th and 5th Graders! Do you love to read and love a competition?! Consider joining the Reading Bowl team with Ms. Stewart and Ms. Weaver! We will meet every other Thursday from 2:30-3:15PM. You will be required to read 10 books by the end of December and attend the competition in February. If you are interested, read this letter for all the information!

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

Muchacho Mingle: F.AVE's Parents' Night Out!

Mark your calendars for Muchacho Mingle on Wednesday, December 2, from 6–8 PM at Muchacho in downtown Decatur (the former Revival space at 129 Church St.).

It's F.AVE's one grown-up night out of the year! Join fellow parents for good food and drinks at one of

Decatur's newest restaurants and a chance to connect beyond the pick-up line.

A LITTLE FRIENDLY CLASS COMPETITION! The class with the highest percentage of parents in attendance wins extra recess for the kids and a spa gift card for their teacher!

No kids, just tacos and a great night out. We hope to see you there!

PLEASE RSVP HERE

New Rise Up Hoodies! Available in youth and adult sizes. Pre-order now: YOUTH & ADULT

NEXT PTO MEETING: 11/18/26, VIRTUAL

Do you have great photos of recent FAVE Events that you would like to share with the Yearbook Committee? Please upload them here: FAVE Yearbook Photo Submissions

Email yearbook@favepto.org if you have any questions.

CSD invites all parents to the second session of "Tea with Tech," which will cover updated screen time data and introduce CSD's new Chief Information Officer, Hoke Wilcox, who will host a Q&A.

This new quarterly series is designed to help families learn about and better understand the technology their children use every day. Enjoy a cup of tea, bring your questions, and learn how we can work together to keep our students safe and supported in the digital age.

Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m., Beacon Hill Middle School

Email: masika.nyaku@csdecatur.net

Website: https://fave.csdecatur.net/
Location: 101 5th Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030
Phone: (404) 371-6680