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Talley Street Update
August 25, 2022
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December 14, 2023
Dear Talley Families,
Talley had some amazing entries in the Young Georgia Author's Contest! The following students were the Talley winners:
Liesel Gilliam (3rd, Irons): "Soaring With The Truth"
Alice Wilke (4th, Ferretti): "The Girl Who Loved to Eat Bugs"
Claire Camp (5th, Farley): "When I Wake Up"
Guess what?! Each of these Talley winners are also CSD Winners! Their pieces will go on to compete with all of Metro RESA winning pieces.
We are SO PROUD OF YOU!
The following students also submitted wonderful and outstanding writing pieces:
3rd Grade
Leo Zhu (Bundschu): Adventures in Gemini
Saif Duwayri (Bundschu): Help the Environment
Maya Malhotra (Bundschu): Globes
Miller DeLoach (Bundschu): My Brother
Claire Phillipsborn (Bundschu): There Was Once A Dog
Ally Cohen (Bundschu): The Wish Book
Devyn Vance (Ellspermann): Beach & Play
Dhanur Raman (Welp): Meowtholomew The Goblin and King Monke The Monkey
4th Grade
Maizelle Arnett (Clem): The Baby-Sitting Girls
Zaria Banks (Clem): Marie Shifter and Samantha
Marlys Morgan (Clem): Sunlight
Rachel Gill (Duernberger): Tigers - An Informational Poem
Devyn Vance (Ellspermann): Beach/Play
Katelyn Turner (Foy): The Strange Forest
Ryan Brown (Gudrunardottir): The Day We Won
Luella Millen (Gudrunardottir): Once Upon A Friend
Alexandra Witt-Sandy (Gudrunardottir): Best Friends Forever
Eleanor Karp (Gudrunardottir): Hope
Edith Seay (Gudrunardottir): The Life of Juliette Gordon
Evie Hawkins (Nichols): My Obsession and Its Reason
Ellis Wieczynski (Nichols): My Pet Fish Killer P.
Anvie Jughare (Treibel): Volcanoes
Liam Newman (Treibel): The Penguin Comeback
Ian Dietrich (Treibel): Changing
Tatum Gibbons (Treibel): Who I Am
Ayra Zafrullah (Treibel): Lightning's Adventure
Homayun Sharifi (Treibel): Blue
5th Grade
Claire Liang (Berglund): Cat
Maya Winter (Camirand): Kindness
Crystal Liang (Farley): Sugary
Maya Snow (Friedrich): Winter Holidays
Uma Raman-Baski (Friedrich): Price of Power
Lillian Gutman (Kramer): You
Elize Jones (Sanders): Camp Elemental
Zoe Lucas (Young): Jack and Jane
Burke Brown (Young): Fall Comes and It Goes
Keep writing, Talley Tigers!
Lost and Found Reminder
Reminder to families. We will clean out our lost and found on Dec. 20.
Also, remind your students to check for lost items after lunch.
Finally, we do our best to return those items with first and last names.
Important Upcoming Dates
- Chorus Performance/Bonfire/Marshmallow Roast: December 14 @ 6:30 in Decatur Square
- Orchestra Winter Concert: December 19 @ 6 in Talley Gym
- Early Release: December 20
- Winter Break: December 21-January 3
Talley Rally: All Talley Rally dates as they stand currently can be found on the school calendar.
Personal Safety Counseling Lessons
In accordance with Georgia state law, school counselors Mrs. Weaver and Mr. Alan will soon begin teaching personal safety lessons to 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade between 1/8/24-1/22/24. These lessons are designed to help prevent sexual abuse through the development of awareness and prevention strategies. CSD utilizes the Think First & Stay Safe™ program to deliver these lessons. You can learn more about the program at www.childluresprevention.com. A preview of the program will also be offered to interested guardians at the following times: 12/18 at 12:00 PM or 5:00 PM. If you would like to attend a curriculum preview please fill out this interest form. If you are interested in a preview but cannot attend either scheduled session, please email Alan Pendrick at jpendrick@csdecatur.net. If you would not like your student to participate in our personal safety lessons, you must send written notice via email to your student's counselor: Kimberly Weaver at kiweaver@csdecatur.net or Alan Pendrick at jpendrick@csdecatur.net.
STEM Lab Needs
We are in need of some items for the STEM lab that you may have hanging around your house! Please send in any of the following either before or after the Holiday Break:
- toilet paper or paper towel rolls
- plastic straws (we take your extra take-out straws!)
- Shoeboxes (We use both the tops and bottoms)
These items will help greatly in projects for all grade levels when we return in. January. We also have some items that you may not have readily available. If you want to help out our lab, check out our Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3NINPT45ZP9ZV?ref_=wl_share
Talley Orchestra's Winter Performance
Please join us for the Talley Street Orchestra's Winter Performance on Tuesday, December 19 at 6 PM in the gym!
Spanish Project
Talley students have the opportunity to create a project for their summative Spanish assessment for the semester. The instructions/suggestions are posted in google classroom. If students would like to create a video or visual presentation, they would complete it outside of class between now and the end of the year and turn it in on google classroom, or in person. This is not a requirement. If students are unable create a project outside of class, they will work on an assessment activity during their last Spanish class time. If you have any questions, email Ms. Wollin (dana.wollin@csdecatur.net). Have a great break!
Sign Up for the Lunar New Year Parade!
Talley's Lunar New Year parade is coming up on January 30 during the school day! Students can sign up to participate using the link below.
Girls on the Run - Coaches Needed!
Positive role models for young girls have never been more important. Did you know a mentor when you were younger? As a #GOTR coach, you can be that person for a girl in your community — reminding her that her future matters and she is capable of anything. Learn how to become the coach that she’ll never forget here: girlsontherunatlanta.org/coach
Questions? Email nbundschu@csdecatur.net!
Important Dates/Commitments:
First Week of Practice: February 19th
Coach once or twice a week: Mon/Wed Team or Tues/Thurs Team
2:30-4:00 pm
New coach and site liaison training
In-person, 2.5 hours (choose one)
Saturday, January 6 - South Fulton
Sunday, January 14 - Athens
Saturday, January 20 - North Fulton
Returning coach and site liaison training
Virtual, 1.5 hours (choose one)
Wednesday, January 10 - 6:30 pm
Tuesday, January 23 - 6:30 pm
Spring 5K: Saturday, April 27
Last Week of Practice: April 29
*no practice if there is no school or early release
Girls on the Run - Participant Registration
Girls on the Run is so much more than running. Our tested curriculum blends physical activity with skill development that enables girls to adapt to whatever comes their way. Girls on the Run understands the important connection between physical activity and overall emotional health. Trained volunteer coaches guide girls through research-based lessons which creatively integrate movement in a fun and motivating way. By signing your girl up for Girls on the Run, you are giving her the opportunity to connect, grow and learn how to navigate difficult situations.
The spring season registration lottery is open through Tuesday, January 16:
Our meeting team’s days and times are: Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday from 2:30-4:00 beginning the week of February 19. The program is for girls in 3rd through 5th grade. The end of season 5k will be the weekend of April 27.
The Girls on the Run program fee starts at $0 and is on a sliding scale based on household income so that every child who wants to participate can.
For more information and to register, visit girlsontherunatlanta.org/programs.
Questions? Email nbundschu@csdecatur.net
Join us tonight at 6 pm for the last PTO meeting of 2023. Virtual only!
Happening now: Vintage spirit wear flash sale! Help us clear out inventory and snag the remaining Talley tees. All shirts $5. Email jessicarlopez@gmail.com to place an order.
- YEARBOOK PRESALES: Secure yours at the early bird rate of $20 until Dec 31. On Jan 1, the price rises to $25. Don't miss out! Order at yearbookordercenter.com with code 25231
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 here: yearbookordercenter.com. Questions: yearbook@talleypto.org
Save the date for TigerFest coming Saturday, March 23rd from 11-3.
- We are also looking for donations of auction items for Tigerfest. Reach out to fundraising@talleypto.org with ideas!
- INSTAGRAM: Did you know, you don’t have to have an instagram account to see all of our posts about activities and events? Just bookmark www.instagram.com/talleypto in your browser to stay up-to-date. You can also follow us on Facebook and become a member on our PTO website.
Early Release Day Reminder
City Schools of Decatur's upcoming Early Release Day is Wednesday, December 20.
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, December 20
Wednesday, January 31
Wednesday, February 28
Wednesday, March 27
Wednesday, April 24
Schools will communicate more specific details related to the schedule for the day, dismissal, and extracurricular activities.
Create Something AWESOME with DEF's Student Challenge Series!
Educators & Parents — The Decatur Education Foundation challenges YOUR ARTISTIC SUPERSTARS to design the next iconic sticker that screams Decatur pride! Introducing DEF’s Student Challenge Series, kicking off in December with our first Sticker Design Contest. Here's what your brilliant students should do:
Capture the essence of Decatur schools' uniqueness.
Splash it with color! Make it eye-catching and crazy fun!
Squeeze your masterpiece into a 3" by 5" space (the size of an index card).
Don't forget to incorporate "Decatur Education Foundation" into your design!
Submit your artistic brilliance in PDF or JPG form to meg@decatureducationfoundation.org before Friday, December 15. Winners will snag professionally printed stickers, a local arts & crafts store gift card, and the spotlight on DEF's social media platforms. For full contest details, please visit DecaturEducationFoundation.org/DEFstickercontest. Let’s showcase what makes Decatur schools extraordinary! 🎊 #DEFStudentChallenge #DecaturCreativityUnleashed #ForOurKids
Show Some Bulldog Pride!
Fifth Grade parents, do you have a student who will be attending Beacon Hill Middle School next year? The BHMS PTA is excited to share some amazing new spirit items, just in time for the holidays. Both youth and adult sizes are available. Thank you to BHMS parent Anja Duering for creating these amazing designs! Log on to the BHMS Spirit Wear Store here.
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/.