From the City of Decatur…

Decatur’s Lifelong Community Advisory Board invites the community to complete a survey to help plan the direction for Decatur’s future as a place where people of all ages and resources can live throughout their lifetimes. The board welcomes the community’s input to reach these goals. All Decatur residents, not only senior citizens, may complete the survey at:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/lifelongdecatur

The Decatur City Commission created the board to fulfill the goals of the 2010 Strategic Plan, including assuring our city is a safe, healthy and inviting community for all ages. If you prefer to complete a hard copy of the survey or would like more information, contact staff liaison Lee Ann Harvey at [email protected] or call . The deadline to complete the survey isFriday, November 21, 2014.

• CSD Flu Clinic Tomorrow for Students, Faculty, Staff [CSD]
• Halloween House: Attack of the Mutant Toy Army [Next Stop…Decatur]
• Fernbank Elementary construction schedule [East Lake]
• Avondale’s Carl’s Corner getting makeover [AJC]
• Daytime Streetcar driver training has begun [Atlanta Intown]
• Election Day: Will Clayton County join MARTA? [Transportation for America]
• The Bourbon that Beat Pappy Van Winkle [Thirsty South]

Photo courtesy of Avondale Estates website

Decatur Halloween Parade, Church Street, Decatur GA (photo courtesy of Albert)

CSD sent out this note from Superintendent Phyllis Edwards yesterday…

Fall is certainly a beautiful time of year. I am sure you are enjoying the cooler weather and changing leaves, football games, dances and school fall festivals. Many of our Decatur families celebrate Halloween. While Halloween can be a memorable and fun event, it can also pose concerns for the safety of your children, regardless of their age.

This year, Halloween falls on a Friday night. I urge you escort your children while they trick or treat, and to be especially aware of moving vehicles as your children travel from house to house. The CDC issued a very helpful list of safety tips for Halloween- read it by following this link.

If your children are older, I ask that each neighborhood keep a watch on playground areas, parks and school property, which in past years have become areas for students to gather. Alcohol use and illegal substances or inappropriate activities are never allowed to take place on school property. I am contacting the Chief of Police this week to ask that our school grounds be patrolled.

As you trick or treat through your neighborhood, please be aware and alert. If you should see or hear anything in your neighborhood that is not normal, please contact the police. If you are a school SLT member or PTA member, perhaps you can talk with your Principal about forming a patrol. Please become involved so we can help avert any unfortunate results.

While we are proud of our accomplishments, one of the most important priorities of the school system is to ensure that our students are safe. We wish our families a safe and fun Halloween.

Sincerely,

Dr. Phyllis Edwards, Superintendent