Talley Street Update

• Field Day: October 11
  
• Plastic Film Recycling Drive: October 15-November 1

• Walk n Roll: October 18

• 3rd Grade Movie Night: October 18 @ 5:30 p.m.

• Family STEM Night: October 24 @ 5 p.m.

• Communities in Schools' Literacy Trunk or Treat: October 29 @ 5:30 p.m.

• CSD Digital Learning Day: November 5

• Walk n Roll: November 8

• Author Visit: November 11 (book orders due October 25)

• Little Shop of Stories Spirit Night for the Library: November 15

Please be sure to check the Parent Portal today at 4:00 PM for your child's first progress report of the school year. This is a great opportunity to review their academic progress and stay informed about their achievements and areas for growth. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher.

As the construction of the townhomes across the street is getting close to the end, please be mindful of parking in the spaces along Talley Street and New Street. We have received some calls from some angry homeowners. Let’s try and be good neighbors.

Thank you!

Billy Heaton

Principal

Please see the letter below for information about CoGAT results!

Parents will use their child's student ID number as an access code.

Please email Charlie Cannon (cwcannon23@gmail.com) with any questions.

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 10/28/24-11/15/24. 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 here. A preview of the program will also be offered to interested guardians at the following times: 10/21 at 1:00 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 alan.pendrick@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 alan.pendrick@csdecatur.net.

Thank you so much to all of our volunteers, and big shoutout to Timothy Cox for purchasing Field Day shirts!

THINGS TO KNOW:

• Advise your child(ren) to:
• bring a water bottle with their name clearly labeled
• wear sunscreen
• wear comfortable shoes and clothes
• Bring clothes to change into
• Shorts and hats are acceptable attire for students.
• Families are welcome to attend Field Day.
• Sack lunches will be provided instead of hot lunches.
• The following are our Field Day agreements discussed in class:
• We will be SAFE and KIND.
• We will FOLLOW DIRECTIONS.
• We will HAVE FUN.
• Any student not honoring these agreements may lose their Field Day.

Feel free to email any questions to Coach Jefferson (tjefferson@csdecatur.net) or Coach Johns (njohns@csdecatur.net).

Our first plastic film recycling drive is coming up!

Third grade families, please join us for a movie night on Friday, October 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the gym!

Please celebrate National Book Month at Talley Street Family STEM night!

Talley is so excited to host acclaimed author, Nicole D. Collier, on November 11! She will be doing a session with all grades that day. If you would like to order an autographed copy of her book, The Best Friend Bracelet, forms and payment are due back to Mrs. Long by Friday, October 25! Paper copies went home in folders this week and a digital form is linked below.

Hello parents, here is a link to the information letter that is coming home in your child's backpack.

In January, we will begin recorder playing in music! The students are already excited.

Please join us for our first literacy trunk-or-treat festival, hosted by Communities in Schools!

Please join us for our second annual Little Shop of Stories spirit day to raise money for our Talley library's programs and collection development! The Talley library does NOT host a traditional book fair, so this is our big fundraiser for the year. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you on November 15! Please contact Mrs. Long with any questions!

• Are you ready for Field day tomorrow?! Lace up those sneakers, and don’t forget your (labeled) water bottle.

• READING RALLY: Kicks off tomorrow, the 11th! Have you registered your student(s)’ fundraising pages? Get all the details and the registration link here: bit.ly/readingrally24
  Bingo cards are coming home in Thursday folders TODAY! Make sure to take a look and plan out your weekend bingo activities and fundraising. Let’s make this a week of stellar reading! (And don’t forget to turn in your bingo cards next Friday, October 18)

• The first annual Talley Trunk-or-Treat brought to you by Communities in Schools Atlanta is coming up on October 29. Save the date, but also register to host a trunk (there’s a contest with prizes!) and register to attend (it’s free!): bit.ly/talleytrunkortreat24

• Thank you, thank you, thank you! to all of you who donated to the Teacher Fund. You generously gave over $19,000 that will go directly to our teachers this year for birthdays, holidays, and end-of-year gifts.

• Wear Pink next Thursday, October 17 with the Diversity Activities Committee in a show of support for Breast Cancer Awareness month.

• Instagram @TalleyPTO

• Facebook page

• Facebook Parent & Community Group

A Season of Giving is a neighbor-led organization that brings joy to local children and seniors through gift-giving.

• For Assistance: To apply for gift assistance, please complete our online application at Apply by October 31st. We are excited to support children through 12th grade again this year.
• Sponsor a Gift: Donors can purchase gifts based on individual wish lists for children or seniors. If you would like to be a sponsor, please fill out the form at Sponsor.
• Donate Directly: If you prefer, you can make a donation, and we will do the shopping for you. Simply Donate at our website!
• Volunteer: We would greatly appreciate your help! If you're interested in volunteering, please go to Volunteer and sign up.
• Need Help or Have Questions? If you encounter any issues with the forms or have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at aseasonofgivingdecatur@gmail.com.

Thank you for your support and generosity of the Season of Giving!

You can find more information on the following Facebook pages:

Talley Street Principal

Talley Street Upper Elementary School PTO

Talley Street Upper Elementary School Parents

Talley Street Artists

Talley Street PE

And these Instagrams:

@talleytigergram

@talleystemstagram

@talleystreetgarden

@TalleyPTO

For news from our counselors, check out their website:

Counseling Website

For more about the Talley Street PTO, visit their website here: https://talleypto.org/.