Principal's Message...
It has been another great week at Spalding Drive! Our 1st graders are working on comparing numbers while our 3rd graders are starting learn about division. And how much fun was today? We loved seeing our students embrace their favorite book character or teach us a new vocabulary word. Thank you for making today a great one!
We will be hosting 2 prospective parent events in the upcoming weeks in anticipation of the open enrollment process. Please reach out to any families that might be interested in exploring Spalding Drive as an educational home for their students to let them know. There will be more details to come about how the process will work through the district, but we want to take the opportunity to show our community how special Spalding truly is! Please see below for the flyer and more information.
I do encourage questions, suggestions, and any feedback you have throughout the school year. Please always feel free to reach out to me by email (rosenthall@fultonschools.org).
In Partnership,
Jennifer
District Perception Survey
Don't forget to please take a moment to complete our yearly perception survey. This is a great way for the district to see what an incredible community we have at SDE and any areas for us to grow.
We want to hear from you! Take the Annual Parent Perception Survey between October 16 and November 22 and tell us what you think about Fulton County Schools. https://www.fultonschools.org/AnnualParentSurvey
Staff Spotlight...
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 one of our amazing kindergarten paraprofessionals, Julie Franklin. Julie is not only an employee here, but also a former parent!
College Attended: Georgia Tech
Where Did You Grow Up: Atlanta, GA
Favorite Part of the School Day: Small Group
Years in Education: 9 years
Looking Ahead...
November 5 - Election Day/No School for Students
November 12 - Prospective Parent Open House (9:30)
November 12 - FCS Board Work Session (NLC)
November 14 - Gregory Community Meeting (Paul D. West MS at 5:30)
November 18 - Morancie Community Meeting (Hillside Elementary at 10:00)
November 21 - FCS Board Meeting (SLC)
November 21 & 22 - Thanksgiving Feast
November 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break
December 10 - - Prospective Parent Open House (9:30)
Yearbook Updates...
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:
- Attach your photos to an email.
- In the email body, include the following details:
- Your child’s name and grade
- The event or activity featured in the photo (if applicable)
- 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
Tiger Trot Recap
This year’s Tiger Trot was a huge SUCCESS, and we want to THANK all of you for your support not only through your generous donations but by showing up day of and cheering our Tigers on! This year we raised over $24,000 which will be used towards STEAM programming for our students, including an in-house field trip with Challenge Island and a STEAM Day in April – THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!! Another very special thank you to the North Spring High School cheerleaders for starting us off on a spirited foot and cheering our students on, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for providing the snacks and waters for our runners and to both our board members, Dr. Michelle Morancie and Katie Gregory, for joining in on the fun! And of course, many thanks to the teachers, staff, and students for making the day truly AMAZING! A big CONGRATS to the winners below! All individual prizes will be distributed in November. Thank you again for the support!!
- Top Fundraising Individual (Winner - Principal for a Day, Tiger LEGO and SDE Yeti Rambler Water bottle): Daniel Friedman (Erb – K)
- Top Fundraising Family (Each will receive a Tiger LEGO): Freddie (Goodsell – 4) and Ben (Wilkinson – 2) Heckcrote
Top 2 Earning Classrooms ($50 Amazon Giftcard for Teacher and Popsicle Party for class) – Ms. Erb (Kindergarten) and Ms. Ramirez (Kindergarten
Spalding Drive Elementary School
