Tiger Connection

It has been another great week at Spalding Drive! Our 3rd graders have been finishing up their math unit on area and perimeter while our 5th graders have been study earthquakes.

Please consider donating to our Helping Hands program this holiday season. Our goal is to ensure that all of our families have a joyous holiday season. Any gift will be appreciated!

Please always feel free to reach out to me by email (rosenthall@fultonschools.org).

In Partnership,

Jennifer

You too can help bring a little extra joy to a Spalding family this holiday season! Every year SDE hosts a program called Helping Hands that collects and distributes gifts to families that might need a little help during this season. Like last year, we are again collecting gift cards for Walmart, Target, Publix, or Kroger in amounts of $15, $20, or $25! If you would like to help, you can send your donation to school with your child in an envelope marked Helping Hands cc: Mr. Stevenson. Please indicate the amount of the gift cards. All gift cards will have to be received by Friday, December 13th. Thanks so much for your generosity! Any surplus donations we receive will be donated to foster families in need. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Stevenson.

• February 7th is Career Shadowing Day at school. ALL CAREERS ARE WELCOMED! I need a total of 17 speakers. Also, if you know of a friend with a cool career that you think would like to share with our students, please send them my way!

If you are interested in volunteering to speak about your career, please email me Mr. Stevenson

Speakers will need to arrive at 8:15 am for a brief orientation and light breakfast. You will then talk about your career in the classrooms from 8:30-10:00 am, speaking with three different classes for 30 minutes each. The classes will rotate to you, so if you bring any equipment, you will not have to move it from class to class.

We would love to have parent speakers, so please consider making this investment in our students' lives. Parents will be selected on a first come basis. Thank you in advance for your participation! To sign up, please send Your Name, Phone Number, Email Address and Career/Position to Mr. Stevenson by Friday, January 24th.

Our students are going to be on the news!!!

I will share out in the Tiger Connection next week, but so you know:

Borrelli/Christenson - November 20th

Hubbard/Reynolds/Walker - December 12th

Hubbard/Reynolds/Walker - January 8th

The pledge will air around the following times on weekdays:

6:15 AM

8:15 AM

9:15 AM

Please make sure your students are checking for any lost items. All items will be donated on the day of our Holiday Break.

Each week we will spotlight a different staff member! There are so many amazing adults here at SDE and I know everyone would love to learn a little more about each of them.

This week our spotlight is on Ken Stevenson. I know that everyone knows who Mr. Stevenson is, but here are some facts you may not know!

College Attended: Winthrop University

Where Did You Grow Up: Chester, SC

Favorite Part of the School Day: Classroom Guidance

Years in Education: 24 years

December 12 - Winter Concert (6:00-7:00)

December 12 - Gregory Community Board Meeting at Ridgeview (5:30-6:30)

December 20 - Last Day of Semester

***THERE WILL BE NO PARENT LUNCHES FOR THE LAST 2 WEEKS OF THE SEMESTER DUE TO MUSICAL PERFORMANCES - NO PARENT LUNCHES DECEMBER 9TH - DECEMBER 20TH***

We are excited to begin the process of creating this year’s school yearbook, and we need your help! To make the yearbook as special and inclusive as possible, we would love to collect photos from all families that capture memorable moments from throughout the year. Whether it's class activities, school events, field trips, or any fun moments you’ve captured, we want to see them!

How You Can Contribute:

Please follow these simple steps to submit your yearbook photos via email:

1. Attach your photos to an email.
2. In the email body, include the following details:
3. Your child’s name and grade
4. The event or activity featured in the photo (if applicable)
5. Email your photos to spaldingelemyearbook@gmail.com

Photo Submission Guidelines:

- We are looking for high-quality, clear images that capture the spirit of our school.

- Photos should focus on school-related events and activities.

- Please ensure that the photos are in [file format, e.g., JPEG, PNG].

Thank you so much for your contributions! Your photos will help us create a beautiful yearbook that celebrates the wonderful memories made this year. If you have any questions or issues with submitting photos, feel free to reach out to me directly at spaldingelemyearbook@gmail.com

Warm regards,

Aja Burks & Allison Katz

Yearbook Chair

Spalding Elementary

Upgrading your tech for holidays? Turn your post-holiday electronics purge into a meaningful donation! Recycle your outdated devices and securely wipe your data—all while supporting Sandy Springs Education Force (SSEF).

Event Details:
When: Saturday, February 1st, 10 AM – 1 PM
Where: North Springs High School Parking Lot, 7447 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs

Make an Impact
A $25 donation per car provides vital funding for SSEF’s impactful programs in Sandy Springs public schools. SSEF will cover additional recycling fees for certain items (like TVs, CRTs, and printers)—but welcomes extra donations to help offset these costs.

Bonus Opportunity
Help local students thrive! Bring along new school supplies to donate.

Learn more and see the full list of recyclable items here: https://www.sandyspringseducationforce.org/electronics-drive/

Email: rosenthall@fultonschools.org
Website: https://www.fultonschools.org/spaldingdrivees
Location: 130 West Spalding Drive, Atlanta, GA, USA
Phone: 470-254-5880
Twitter: @principalSDE