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Talley Street Update
This week's news from Talley Street Upper Elementary
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January 25, 2024
Rising 6th Grade Family Information
Beacon Hill has put together information for rising 6th grade families regarding course selection. See the newsletter below for more information!
Important Upcoming Dates
- Early Release: January 31 @ 12:15
- February Break: February 12-16
- Brave+Kind Library Spirit Night: March 15
Talley Rally: The schedule as it currently stands can be found on our school calendar!
Volunteer Opportunity - Talley's African American Read-In
We are seeking volunteers of all backgrounds to come into classrooms, and share a book written by a Black author with students! If you need help choosing a book, I’ll have some available in the library. However, if there’s a book you have a special connection with, those are always the most meaningful!
Please fill out the form below to indicate your availability by Tuesday, January 30 if you are interested in volunteering! I’ll reach out with final volunteer placements and dates later next week. Please let me know if you have any questions! (along@csdecatur.net)
If you know of any community leaders, business owners, or members who would be interested in participating, please share the sign up link with them!
House News
We are so excited to be hosting the Ron Clark Academy. at our Talley Rally on February 2 at 1:15! Members from RCA (including Mr. Clark himself) will be coming out to see how Talley makes the House system magical! Amistad will be leading the rally that day so if you are an Amistad parent and you plan on attending, make sure to dress in your RED!
We are asking that all students wear their House gear that day. Go all out! RCA has heard about Talley and we want to show out! We will be giving out House points to the best dressed kiddos as well as the best dressed House. Let's Go Talley Tigers!
Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade
Ever want to be in a parade? Now is your chance! Join Talley in the Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade on February 3 starting at 1:00 pm! Meet our Krewe at F.Ave. to line up and ready. Wear your House gear-go all out! We will have a boom box so that we can do House cheers. Come help us defend our "Best School Krewe" title from last year! We can't wait to see you there!
After School Club at Talley - Witzzle Pro
When: Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30 (parent pickup at 3:30)
Start Date: 2/20/24
End Date: 3/26/24
Deadline to sign up: Friday, February 9, 2024
How do I sign up: Fill out the form Witzzle Pro sign-up sheet
Who can sign up: Any student who currently attends Talley (max 50 students). No charge.
What is Witzzle Pro: Witzzle Pro is a super fun game that can be played as a single, small group, or large group. It helps to enhance problem solving skills, order of operations, and has up to 7 different levels of difficulty - so it is a game for any age 6 and up. If you love to play games and like math - this Club is for you! We will have a fun tournament on our last meeting day.
Feel free to also email one of us if you have any questions:
Attn: Bus Riders! February is “Love My Bus Month.” The Safe Routes to School Committee wants to shower our bus drivers and monitors with love. They are asking for both handmade arts (deliver to box in Talley lobby) and donations (via Venmo) to be donated by Feb 9. Funds will be used to give gift cards to each of the 22 bus drivers and monitors in CSD. Venmo: @Mallory-Donaldson (SRTS chair); srts@talleypto.org
- SPIRIT NIGHT: Mark your calendars to dine out at Raging Burrito on Jan. 31st to support the PTO.
- 5th grade families: Remember to order a yearbook tribute to celebrate your student's last year at Talley. A 1/8 of a page tribute is $15 and a 1/4 of a page tribute is $25. You can create and upload your tribute at yearbookordercenter.com. Questions: yearbook@talleypto.org
- Save the Date: Tigerfest 2024!
Use Infinite Campus to tend to your child(ren)’s lunch balance!
The Infinite Campus Parent Portal has resources to help families monitor and add funds to their child(ren)’s food service balance, including automatic recurring payments and low-balance notifications. The Portal is also the preferred way to apply for federal free or reduced-priced meal benefits. The Portal support page includes several guides on these topics and more, including walkthrough videos.
Infinite Campus Mobile App Push Notifications
Push notifications for Infinite Campus iOS and Android apps are active! App notifications are available not only for a low food service balance, but also for attendance and grades being posted or updated. The Portal support page includes information on turning on notifications.
Early Release day Reminder
City Schools of Decatur's upcoming Early Release Day is Wednesday, January 31.
Pre-K - 12:15 PM
Lower Elementary - 12:50 PM
Upper Elementary - 12:15 PM
Middle School - 1:45 PM
High School - 1:35 PM
College Heights' infant through preschool program will remain on its normal schedule.
The remaining schedule of Early Release Days includes the following dates:
Wednesday, January 31
Wednesday, February 28
Wednesday, March 27
Wednesday, April 24
K-5 Super Saturdays
Is your child interested in STEAM? Sign them up for Super Saturday today! CSD teachers & staff will guide K-5 students through STEAM inspired lessons at no charge to families. The time is from 9a - 12p at Beacon Hill Middle School.
Arabic I Chinese I Pashto I Somali I Spanish I Swahili
Dr. Whitaker will host her winter series of listening sessions around the City Schools of Decatur to listen and learn from students, staff, families, and community leaders. Initial sessions were held in the fall as part of the first phase of Dr. Whitaker’s three-phased entry plan into the district entitled GEM - which focused on gathering information, reviewing the findings to envision a plan forward, and maximizing the results.
The meetings will be held virtually and in person. Here is a list of the sessions:
Winter Listening Sessions:
Wednesday, February 21 - Oakhurst in Gym at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 27 - Beacon Hill in Media Center at 5:30 p.m.
Friday, March 1 - Virtual at 11:30 a.m. https://csdecatur.zoom.us/j/91210511997
Run with the Dogs 5K Is This Saturday
There’s still time to sign up! RWTD5K is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier and a fundraiser for Decatur Bulldog Boosters. All proceeds go to support athletics at DHS and BHMS. Be sure to grab your friends and join us for this great community event on January 27. Find out all the details about the 5K and free, one-mile Pup Trot HERE.
Special thanks to our event sponsors:
Ava's Grilled Flatbread Crisps (Primary Sponsor)
Amy Widener (Presenting Sponsor)
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar (Associate Sponsor)
Chad and Christina Carter Real Estate (Associate Sponsor)
Chick-fil-A North Decatur (Associate Sponsor)
Dynamo Swim Club (Associate Sponsor)
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Decatur (Associate Sponsor)
Call for BASH Donations
On March 9, 2024, Decatur Bulldog Boosters will host our annual Bulldog Bash at Legacy Park to support athletics at DHS and BHMS. The adult-only fundraising event features food trucks, bands and a silent auction – all to raise money for Decatur Athletics.
Please save the date and look for more information to come. In the meantime, we are looking for donations for the silent auction. Donated items are tax-deductible and can include anything from gift cards and art to products, services, trips and experiences. This is a great way to market your business while supporting Decatur Boosters.
Click HERE to make a donation and follow us on Instagram (@DecaturBulldogBash) for all the latest party and auction updates.
Tour Decatur 2024
Join the Fun at Decatur’s Premier 5K Event: Register Now for the 22nd Annual Tour deCatur!
The Decatur Education Foundation is thrilled to announce the 22nd Annual Tour deCatur 5K and One-Mile Fun Run. Join us on Saturday, March 16, 2024, for a day of family-friendly fun surrounded by your Decatur community. Registration for the 5K, the one-mile Fun Run, and the Tot Trot is now open! Secure your spot today:
As DEF's largest fundraiser, the Tour deCatur plays a crucial role in supporting programs that address issues such as racial and economic inequity, food insecurity, behavioral health, and learning differences. Please email Kamela@decatureducationfoundation.org if you’re interested in volunteering and supporting the event. See you at the starting line!
Decatur Lunar New Year
Join the CSD DEI committees in celebrating Decatur’s Lunar New Year Festival February 3rd from 1-5 pm at the Ebster Courtyard.
Social Media and Contact Information
You can find more information on the following Facebook pages:
Talley Street Upper Elementary School PTO
Talley Street Upper Elementary School Parents
Talley Street PE
And these Instagrams:
@talleystreetgarden
For news from our counselors, check out their website:
For more about the Talley Street PTO, visit their website here: https://talleypto.org/.