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Important Events & Dates from F.AVE
SCHOOL CLIMATE SURVEY
We have only 27% 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.
CSD Hosts Public Hearings for Homestead Exemption Opt-Out (Georgia HB-581)
CSD will host five hearings in January for the public to learn more about the district's plans to exercise the one-time option for local governments to opt out of Georgia House Bill 581, which establishes a statewide floating homestead exemption and cap on property taxes.
The schedule for the remaining public hearing is:
- Thursday, January 30, 6:45 p.m. (virtual only, access the meeting here)
Passed during the 2024 Legislative Session, HB 581 impacts property taxes for cities, counties and school districts by capping the annual increase in property values for tax purposes, effective January 1, 2025. The bill aims to provide property tax relief for local residents, using the Consumer Price Index as an inflationary index. Since school districts rely heavily on property taxes for funding, this cap could impact the availability of CSD schools' resources and programs.
The Board of Education will follow the legal procedures to opt out of the exemption, including holding the three virtual public hearings. Following the hearings, the board will vote to adopt an opt-out resolution at the February Board of Education meeting and file the resolution with the Secretary of State by March 1, 2025.
Join Girls on the Run – Empowerment, Fun & Friendship!
Ready to build confidence, make new friends, and have fun while learning important life skills? Girls on the Run is more than just an after-school program and running club —it’s a place where you can grow, set goals, and celebrate YOU! Through exciting activities, teamwork, and movement, you’ll learn how to be your best self.
Sign up here: www.pinwheel.us/register/index/GOTRGAS25
Bonus: The first 10 girls to sign up get a FREE GOTR gift! Don’t wait—grab your spot today!
Love My Bus Month!
February is Love My Bus month!
Your Safe Routes to School (SRTS) champions would love your support to help recognize and celebrate our wonderful bus drivers, who safely get our kids to and from school every day, regardless of the weather or how much traffic is on our streets. Many of our bus drivers work double duty, getting students to games, events, and field trips.
As we did for our crossing guards, we are collecting contributions for our CSD bus drivers until Friday, February 7. All donations will be distributed to our bus drivers at an event on February 11.
You can drop off gift cards at the FAVE front office, or deliver your own notes of kindness directly to your bus driver. Please remind your children to greet and thank their driver this month (and every day!)
Let’s show our love and appreciation! Thank you for all your support.
FAVE Yearbook: Candid Photos & 5th Grade Dedications
The FAVE Yearbook Committee wants to see all you've been doing in school this year! Please email your photos of FAVE Falcons in action to yearbook@favepto.org. We love photos of school events, field trips, student groups, and school work! Important: Please include student names and teacher/grade in your email if known.
More info on 5th grade dedications coming soon! If you are a 5th grade parent who would like to help in editing this section, please email yearbook@favepto.org
Sponsor's Corner
The PTO would like to give a HUGE shout out to Pinnacle 33 Signage Solutions for being a sky level sponsor! They have provided all of our signage and printed materials. Be sure to check out the Falcon they created outside of the cafeteria - more information on how to purchase feathers coming soon!
Call for Auction Donations
Plans are underway for another amazing event to raise money for Decatur Athletics – The Bulldog Bash! Save the date for this year's event on Saturday, March 22, at Independent Distilling Company. The event will feature a live online auction that includes everything from artwork and experiences to trips, restaurant gift cards, sporting event tickets, self-care, and more.
Do you have a connection, talent, vacation home or something unique that can help us raise money for our student-athletes? If so, please fill out this form! More information to come!
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