It has been another great week at Spalding Drive! I know everyone was ready to get back to school after a crazy couple of days last week with the storms. Our 3rd graders are fine-tuning their multiplication skills while our 2nd graders are just starting learn about multiplication.

This week I had the privilege of celebrating our Teacher of the Year and our Professional of the Year at the district level. Rachel Wilkinson and Lisa Kiethly were recognized for this honor in the spring and it was a joy to see them celebrated one more time. Please make sure to congratulate them one more time if you see them in the hallways!

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

Parents , please remember to notify both your teachers and myself in the Clinic (grayc@fultonschools.org) if your child contracts a Communicable Illness. If we find a cluster of illnesses in your classroom, it generates a letter home so that you as parents can also look out for symptoms. (Examples : Pink Eye, Covid, Strep, Croup, Lice, Pneumonia, etc etc.)

Lost and Found Info: Please write your child’s name in all items they bring to school. We have a rack full of jackets with no names, as well as water bottles and lunch boxes.

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 one of our new staff members, Alia Shalabi. Alia is the new face of our front desk!!

College Attended: Georgia State University

Where Did You Grow Up: Sandy Springs

Favorite Part of the School Day: Greeting all the students in the morning

Years in Education: 2 years

October 7 - Art Showcase at Sandy Springs Library (5:00-8:00pm)

October 8 - Board Work Session (North Learning Center)

October 9 - Walk to School/Donuts with Grown Ups/General PTO Meeting/Principal's Coffee

October 9 - Katie Gregory Community Board Meeting (4:00 pm at Heards Ferry)

October 10 - Dr. Michelle Morancie Community Board Meeting (6:00 pm -Virtual)

October 11 - Tiger Trot (RESCHEDULED)

October 14-16 - No School For Students

October 17 - Board Meeting (South Learning Center)

October 21-October 25 - Book Fair

October 25 - Fall Festival (5:30-7:30)

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying Prevention Month is a nationwide call to action around educating communities to their roles in bullying prevention and to educate and raise awareness of bullying prevention. Everyone can share in the efforts to Stop Bullying and Stand Up for Kindness. Fulton County Schools will recognize Bullying Prevention Month by encouraging all staff and students to WEAR ROYAL BLUE and #FCSBeKind on Monday, October 7th.

Donuts with Grownups is coming up on Wednesday, October 9th from 7:10-7:40 in the cafeteria! Students can start their day enjoying a donut with a parent or special grownup. If you can, please stick around for a few minutes after your child goes to class for our first General PTO board meeting/Principal's Coffee Chat. I am excited to welcome back one of our very own parents, Alia El-Sawi to educate us on how to keep our children safe in a digital world. Here is a blurb about her session:

This session will aim to give parents/guardians a head start on how to have conversations with their children on navigating online and gaming safety. Additionally, parents and guardians will be given tools and resources on how to keep kids protected from online predators and engage in regular safety assessments with their kids.

And don't forget: October 9th is also National Walk and Roll to School Day so consider walking or riding bikes to school!

Tiger Trot is POSTPONED due to school being closed on Friday, September 27th. The new date is FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11th.

With this change due dates are as follows:

• Ms. Pope’s Fitness Calendar – due Monday, September 30
• Race-a-Teacher – due Thursday, October 10
• Tiger Trot Donations – due Friday, October 11

More details to follow! Everyone stay safe!

Get ready for fun, food and fall festivities!

Activities include a Trunk or Treat from Spalding sponsors + other community members, an inflatable corn maze, face painting, teacher experiences auction, and the beloved cake walk! Kids should bring their own bag/ bucket for the Trunk or Treat, and everyone is encouraged to wear their favorite costume (nothing scary and no weapons). 5th grade will sell concessions, Papa John's, and Chic Fil A. This will be the final time to make your 📚 Book Fair purchases 📚 inside the library from 5:30pm-7:30pm!

Ticket pre-sale closes Thursday Oct 24th 11:59pm:

Advance ticket price: $10 / child (2 under free)
Max ticket price: $30 / family (for families w/ 3+ kids)
Door ticket price: $12 / child (2 under free)

***Adults are free***

Food pre-order closes Friday Oct 18th 11:59pm:

Papa John's Whole Pizzas: $12 /pizza
Chick-Fil-A Sandwiches: $6 /sandwich

Chick-Fil-A Nuggets: $6 /nugget box (8 nuggets per box)

It will be a night of fun festivities for all ages! Mark your calendars for Friday October 25th 5:30pm-7:30pm. Purchase Tickets HERE.

SSEF does so much to support Spalding Drive and this is our time to give back and celebrate this incredible organization! Here is an updated code for $15 off - SSEFSCHOOLS24.

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