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Important Events & Dates from F.AVE
Red Ribbon Week 10/28
This week is Red Ribbon Week, and this year's theme is "Life is a Movie. Film Drug Free!" In observance of Red Ribbon Week, our school counselors will provide activities to support healthy, drug-free lifestyles.
Some of the activities will include:
10/29: I Pledge to Stay Drug Free (sign the drug free pledge)
10/30: Put a Cap on Drugs Day (wear favorite cap)
10/31: My Future is Bright Day (wear sunglasses)
11/1: Red is the Color of Being Drug Free (wear red)
11/2: Sock it to Drugs Day (wear colorful socks)
Drug abuse prevention starts with parents learning how to talk with their children about difficult topics. Therefore, as a part of Red Ribbon Week, on Wednesday, October 30, the Student Support Services Division is supporting the community by increasing awareness of drug and alcohol use among children and young adults. Representatives from the Decatur Parent Network (DPI) and the DeKalb Juvenile Justice Youth Substance Use Prevention Program will provide information regarding current trends and ways to help children make healthy choices. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer period. In addition, attendees will receive resources to help initiate, facilitate, and maintain healthy relationships with their children.
We invite you to attend. The workshop is scheduled to occur in the Professional Learning Center (PLC) Room of the Wilson Center on Wednesday, October 30, from 5:30-7 p.m.
Spotlight on Specials: Music
Fourth graders are reviewing the proper technique of playing mallet instruments, which include xylophones, metallophones, and glockenspiels. They are working to play melodies with clear tones and a steady tempo in the ensemble setting. Soon they will learn to connect the bars on the instruments to the notes on the musical staff.
Fifth graders are reviewing the proper technique of playing mallet instruments, which include xylophones, metallophones, and glockenspiels. They are currently working on playing melodies with multiple parts which creates harmony. Soon, they will be composing their own melodies that they will play on the mallet instruments.
F.AVE Yearbook: Candid Photos
The F.AVE Yearbook Committee wants to see all you've been doing in school this year! Please email your photos of F.AVE 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.
PTO SEEKING BUSINESS AND FAMILY SPONSORSHIPS!
We’re seeking to partner with businesses, organizations or brands that would like to support our school through sponsorship, while also benefiting by connecting with the local Decatur community! Don’t have a business but want to sponsor as a family or individual? Check out ALL PTO SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES HERE.
If you have questions, please contact us at sponsorship@favepto.org.
SPONSOR'S CORNER
The PTO would like to give a huge shout out to Neighborhood Ballet for being a Nest Sponsor of the PTO. They wish to spread the love for dance to the FAVE community in whatever capacity that is possible! Check out their website HERE.
Decatur Education Foundation
Supper & Sips Returns!
Grab your friends and neighbors and help us celebrate the return of Decatur Education Foundation's highly-anticipated fall FUNdraiser - Supper & Sips! Join us on Thursday, Nov. 14th, from 6-10 pm at The Chapel on Sycamore for an evening of food, fun, and fellowship - all for a good cause. The Supper provides crucial support for DEF, allowing us to continue our work addressing unmet needs, providing enriching opportunities, and supporting our educators.
Get your tickets today! Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Email Meagan@DecaturEducationFoundation.org.
STEP UP for Decatur Youth!
DEF was founded more than 20 years ago by a group of residents who wanted to ensure that EVERY student in CSD had what they needed to learn and thrive. Today, DEF's mission remains focused on Decatur's kids and educators, and we are still 100% reliant on the support of the Decatur community. DEF puts the community's contributions where they will have the biggest impact on our students, and DEF's Step Up Circle is a special group of supporters that allows us to operate programs like Lighten the Load, Teacher Innovation Grants, behavioral health support, arts programming, and so much more. There are also benefits - for both businesses and individuals - to joining DEF's Step Up Circle (beyond the warm and fuzzy feeling you get from supporting Decatur's kids!). Visit https://decatureducationfoundation.org/step-up-circle/ to learn more about the different giving levels.
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