🌱 School Board Strategic Plan + Crossing Guard Appreciation

Hello all. It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Decatur-Avondale Estates Daily. Follow along for everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 72 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories in Decatur-Avondale Estates today:

1. On Oct. 25, the City Schools of Decatur School Board proposed an update on the strategic planning process. Working in conjunction with the Georgia School Boards Association, board members hope to develop a clearer picture of the goals, priorities, and strategies of the school system going forward. Additionally, the district is reaching out to the community to engage them in the discussion and receive any input residents might have. (Decaturish.com )
2. Crossing Guard Appreciate Week starts Nov. 7, and schools across the area are thanking these hard workers. These crossing guards have helped protect Glenwood Elementary students for years - and now the students have a great chance to thank them! Glenwood is encouraging children to create notes, cards, drawings, and baked goods to let their crossing guards know how appreciated they are. Gift cards are also welcome. For more information, visit the link. (Glennwood PTA via Facebook)
3. A popular Halloween-themed parade is returning to Decatur this weekend. Placita Latina and Haints and Saints are teaming up to resurrect the parade while adding a fun new twist. As a special way to celebrate the return of the parade, this year there will be a thrilling Dias de los Muertos theme! The parade is scheduled for Oct. 30. To learn more, visit the link. (City of Decatur GA- Government via Facebook)

Today in Decatur-Avondale Estates:

• Halloween Scavenger Hunt At Northlake-Barbara Loar Library (All Day)
• Resistance Bands Exercise Class At Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library (11:00 AM)
• StartSmart DeKalb At DeKalb Chamber of Commerce (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to the 10U Blue Devils! They won the Pennant Fever Tournament on Sunday with a score of 3-0! (Druid Hills Youth Sports via Facebook)
• Help make Christmas wishes come true for children in foster care! Wellroot Family Services is looking for donations to provide foster children with gifts from their Christmas wishlists! Click the link to learn more. (Wellroot Family Services via Facebook)
• Winnona Park PTA is having a silent auction that will help you crush those holiday wishlists! Visit the link to learn more about how you can win some amazing gifts for the children in your life. (Winnona Park PTA via Facebook)
• VOX Teen Communications is holding a special dinner for teens on Nov. 7 that they won't want to miss! During the dinner, students will be encouraged to share their thoughts on a number of important topics. (The Decatur Education Foundation via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.