Tiger Connection

It has been a great week of learning! Our first grade students have been mastering their 2D shapes while our 5th graders have been determining the volume of 3D shapes.

I am excited to celebrate the start of the new school year tomorrow night with our Back to School Picnic. I hope to see all of our families there. Please remember that these events are not possible without the amazing support of our PTO. Please make sure to scroll down below to sign up to join the PTO if you have not done so already. We are only 29 families shy of meeting our goal for the school year!

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).

Jennifer

All parents must acknowledge our Student Code of Conduct. After viewing it and discussing it with our child, please acknowledge that you have read it through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Directions are attached.

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 SatyaGrace Kaskade who is our newest member of the PK team.

College Attended: Washington State University

Where Did You Grow Up: Olympia, Washington

Favorite Part of the School Day: Literacy

Years in Education: 7 Years

PARENT LUNCHES:

There will be no parent lunches until after the Labor Day Weekend.

August 23 - Back to School Picnic (6:00-8:00)

August 27- Curriculum Night (Session 1: 5:00-5:45 and Session 2: 6:00-6:45)

September 2-4 - No School for Students

September 10 - New Family Principal Coffee (7:45-9:15) (NEW DATE)

The new school year is almost here and that mean’s it’s time to… Join the PTO!

The PTO, comprised of families, staff and faculty, funds and executes programs to enrich and support the quality of the school experience for all students and teachers at Spalding Drive.

By joining our PTO, you become a part of the fabric that makes our school strong. We could not do what we do without parent and teacher membership and support. Please join today!’

https://spaldingdrive.membershiptoolkit.com/membership

Our PTO has opened their store for purchasing spirit wear for the upcoming school year. There are some great options available! Please remember that students are able to wear spirit wear on Fridays.

A few reminders:

• Prepare your kids to get wet! There will be waterslides and a SS fire truck spraying water. Swimsuits / towels / change of clothes are encouraged! You are welcome to bring chairs + blankets to spread out in the parking lot.
• Each slide will have a coordinating wristband color: preK-1st grade (yellow wristband) and 2nd-5th grade (green wrist band). We will have volunteers giving out the appropriate color wristbands when you arrive - please be sure to check in and get a wristband before allowing your child to slide. **Please help keep an eye on your child and make sure they're on the appropriate slide so no one gets hurt.**
• Please park on the street and walk up to enter through the main entrance to the parking lot by the marquee. NO PARKING IN THE PARKING LOT.
• This is a FREE event but Kona Ice, concessions and a limited amount of pizza by the slice will be available for purchase. Concessions and pizza are sold by the 5th grade as a fundraiser to support their trip to Rock Eagle!!
• Should be 86 and sunny!

Calling all creatives and artists! We NEED your HELP! Tiger Trot-a-Thon, or “Tiger Trot”, is one of Spalding Drive's biggest annual PTO fundraiser taking place on Friday, September 27! Tiger Trot is a healthy alternative to traditional product sales fundraisers, challenging students to raise pledges and donations from friends and family for completing the Tiger Trot challenge - 30 laps around our Tiger Trot course (each lap is 1/16th of a mile)! More details about Tiger Trot will be shared next week but NOW we are asking students to design this year’s Tiger Trot T-shirt! The chosen design will be featured on the official t-shirt that every student will receive! WIN_20240819_14_30_58_Pro 1.mp4

to view a video from Ms. Porter about this t-shirt contest and details! Please submit your entry to Ms. Porter by next Friday, August 30th!

Recycle your old electronics and have the data securely wiped with a donation to Sandy Springs Education Force (SSEF). Recycle your items for a good cause!

When: Saturday, September 7th, 10am-1pm

Where: North Springs High School Parking Lot: 7447 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs

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