Principal's Message...
It has been another great week at Spalding Drive! We loved having so many of our families here to celebrate our Thanksgiving Feast. Special shout out to our cafeteria staff for preparing our delicious meal, our custodial staff for keeping everything clean and ready for the next group, and Ms. Porter for providing some wonderful décor. This has been a crazy year thus far, but I am thankful this season for our amazing school community that is always willing to show up for each other.
This month we have submitted a request to the board for approval to explore the idea of STEM certification as a school. Please take a minute to review our request and provide any feedback here: https://forms.gle/GfmA7bjTkqrxLrir9 . I will keep the community abreast of any updates on this request after the board reviews.
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
Spelling Bee Update.....
Congratulations to our amazing spellers who took part in our school Spelling Bee on Tuesday morning. This is the first year that our 3rd grade students were also able to take part. All of the students were amazing and held themselves with such poise and confidence on the stage.
Congratulations to our winners (drumroll please).....
1st Place: Noa R from 3rd Grade
Runner Up: Cameron C from 5th Grade
We are excited to have Noa represent us in the district Spelling Bee in January.
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
Our Students Are Stars...
Our students are going to be on the news!!!
I will share out in the Tiger Connection next week, but so you know:
Borrelli/Christenson - November 20th
Hubbard/Reynolds/Walker - December 12th
Hubbard/Reynolds/Walker - January 8th
The pledge will air around the following times on weekdays:
6:15 AM
8:15 AM
9:15 AM
Snowman Gram Fundraiser:
The Run to Live: Live to Give club is so excited to announce the first ever Snowman Gram Fundraiser! Show your friends and teachers some love and kindness with a delicious Snowman Gram. Purchase your Snowman gram December 3rd-5th. Each snowman gram is $1 and includes a piece of candy and a note that will be delivered the following week. All proceeds go to local a women’s shelter and Spalding Drive Elementary!
Last redistricting meeting is Monday, December 9
The last community meeting about the potential closure and consolidation of Spalding Drive Elementary School, including its redistricting impact on neighboring schools will be held Monday, December 9, at Riverwood High School from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.fultonschools.org/redistricting.
La tercera reunión comunitaria se llevará a cabo la próxima semana sobre el posible cierre y consolidación de la Escuela Primaria Spalding Drive, incluido su impacto en la redistribución de distritos en las escuelas vecinas. La reunión se llevará a cabo el lunes 9 de diciembre en Riverwood High School de 6:00 a 8:00 p. m. Para obtener más información, visite www.fultonschools.org/redistricting.
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 Alex Miranda. Dr. Miranda is our amazing Occupational Therapist.
College Attended: Auburn University
Where Did You Grow Up: McCalla, Alabama
Favorite Part of the School Day: Preschool Motor Group
Years in Education: 10 years
Looking Ahead...
November 21 - FCS Board Meeting (SLC)
November 21 & 22 - Thanksgiving Feast
November 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break
December 10 - - Prospective Parent Open House (9:30)
December 12 - Winter Concert (6:00-7:00)
December 12 - Gregory Community Board Meeting at Ridgeview (5:30-6:30)
December 20 - Last Day of Semester
***THERE WILL BE NO PARENT LUNCHES FOR THE LAST 2 WEEKS OF THE SEMESTER DUE TO MUSICAL PERFORMANCES - NO PARENT LUNCHES DECEMBER 9TH - DECEMBER 20TH***
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
Aurora Cineplex’s Thanksgiving Break—Movies/ Extended Hours
Aurora Cineplex welcomes you to our house for the Thanksgiving Break!
Open Extended Hours for Movies and Mini Golf—
10am-10pm Fri Nov 22nd—Sat Nov 30th and 10am-8pm Sun Dec 1st
& OPEN Thanksgiving Day—10am-10pm
Playing: Red One, Wicked, Disney’s MOANA 2, and Gladiator
Movies and Showtimes at: https://www.fandango.com/aurora-cineplex-aawea/theater-page
Located at -Area 51: Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf
5100 Commerce Parkway, Roswell, GA 30076
Ph-770-518-0977
Follow us at: https://linktr.ee/auroracineplex
Spalding Drive Elementary School
