Tiger Connection

It has been another great week at Spalding Drive! It was so great to see our students jump right back into their routines and to also welcome a few new families to our community. It sounds like everyone had a great couple of weeks off and they are ready for an amazing second semester!

We are excited to have our International Night and Art Showcase in just a few weeks. Please consider signing up to represent a country at this great event. We can't hold the International Night without the support of our incredible families. Please see the information below about how to sign up.

As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns. Please always feel free to reach out to me by email (rosenthall@fultonschools.org).

In Partnership,

Jennifer

• 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.

With the cold temperatures often comes long car lines and reduced staff to assist. Here are some reminders that will help us keep our line moving as efficiently and safely as possible:

1. Please remain in car line and do not park to drop or pick students up. Parking in the lot during pick up or drop off is prohibited. The only cars parking should be those families entering the building for school related business. Dropping students off in the parking lot is never allowed.
2. Ensure you child is ready to exit the vehicle upon stopping and is not waiting for staff to open their door. Once the line has stopped, the student can exit the vehicle and head to the door where staff is present to assist if needed. If your child can not exit the vehicle without assistance, you may park on the road and bring them up the stairs. Parents should not exit the vehicle to assist children. While we are always happy to help, we also want to be sure that students are becoming independent in their routines at this point in the year.
3. Lastly, please remember that our car line ends at 7:40. Please arrive early enough that your student is entering the building before the bell so that they may get breakfast and begin instruction.

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 Ms. Tyni Pruitt. Everyone knows Ms. Tyni and we are so glad to have her back from maternity leave this week! Here are some fun facts about Ms. Tyni:

College Attended: Arizona State University

Where Did You Grow Up: Los Angeles, CA

Favorite Part of the School Day: Seeing all the little smiling faces

Years in Education: This s year 5

January 14 - FCS Board Work Session

January 20 - No School (MLK Jr. Day)

January 21 - SGC Meeting (7:10 - media center)

January 23 - International Night and Art Show (6:00-7:00)

January 23 - FCS Board Meeting

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

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

Hubbard/Reynolds/A Walker - 1/13

Davis (1st grade) - 1/28

J Walker - 2/12

Booker, Gough, Wilkinson - 2/27

Booker, Gough, Wilkinson - 3/13

Goodsell/Nycz - 3/26

The pledge will air around the following times on weekdays:

6:15 AM

8:15 AM

9:15 AM

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