Hispanic Heritage Month Spirit Week

September 29th - October 3rd

We’re excited to celebrate with fun themed days all week long. Each day will have its own special spirit theme—so get ready to join in and show your school spirit while we honor and celebrate Hispanic heritage together!

CLICK HERE to view the daily themes! 

National Walk to School Day

Wednesday, October 1st

Join us Tuesday, October 1st as we celebrate healthy habits, community, and a great start to the day. Routes are already mapped—just grab your coffee, cocoa, or water and get moving with friends and neighbors! 

CLICK HERE to view the routes

Fun Run Registration is Open - SIGN UP TODAY!

It’s time! Our annual SPARK Fun Run fundraiser event is coming up on October 10!  For those new to school, the Fun Run is an annual event.  Students will collect donations leading up to the event, and, on October 10, each grade will participate in a COLOR run around the track set up outside the Hirsch House. It’s a festive event for all, and parents are welcome to attend! Curious about the event? Find an overview of our fundraiser HERE!

You can now register your student(s) for our SPARK Fun Run!  Our goal is to raise $31,000 for Curriculum Enhancements, Technology and Operations Support, and Teacher Appreciation efforts at the school. Signing up is easy and comes with a fun prize for your student(s)!

Key Dates to Remember:

🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 10/02/2025

👟 Event Day – 10/10/2025

How to Start on MyBooster.com:

Choose “Sign Up”

Enter your School

Enter your Personal Information

Once you sign up, it’s time to share via Facebook, email and text!

Tips for Success:

Set a goal for how much to raise and make a plan with your student on how to reach it.

Share, share, share using our easy online tools!

Make sure to thank everyone who supported you after you reach your goal.

*Need help signing up? CLICK HERE to view video instructions.

One Fair Judges Needed — Come See Learning in Action!
Do you love seeing student projects come to life? Lend your expertise as a judge at SPARK’s One Fair. You will chat with students about their ideas in science, technology, engineering, and social studies and help us celebrate their hard work.

• When: Friday, December 5, 2025, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

• Fill out this form if interested.

Dismissal Changes

If your child has a permanent change, their permanent bag tag should be updated.  For example, now that clubs have started and they are in Art Club every Monday, their permanent bag tag needs to reflect this.  For dismissal changes, email your child’s teacher and Mrs. Taylor at Odette.Taylor@atlanta.k12.ga.us. All dismissal changes must be requested before 12:00 PM each day. 

Yearbook

The 2025-2026 Yearbook is here! 5th Grade Ads due November 1. Don’t miss out on the memories, laughs, and all the SPARK magic!

CLICK HERE to order

Volunteer Opportunities 

CLICK HERE to learn about volunteer opportunities at SPARK and how to obtain your volunteer clearance! From volunteering at SPARK Community Events to volunteering in the SPARK Media Center/Library - there’s an opportunity for everyone! 

Intown Cares and SPARK 

We are honored to be the Featured Partner! https://www.intowncares.org/feature-spark

Absent? If your child is absent, please send your written excuse to Mrs. Taylor and your child’s teacher so that it can be properly recorded.  

Dear SPARK Families,

It’s time! Our annual SPARK Fun Run fundraiser is coming up on October 10 and we can’t wait to celebrate together! For those new to the school, the Fun Run is a favorite tradition. Students collect donations leading up to the big day, then each grade participates in a COLOR run around the Hirsch House track. It’s a festive, joy-filled event, and parents and families are encouraged to come cheer on our runners!

👉 Register today at MyBooster.com!

Choose “Sign Up.”
Enter our school name.
Add your student’s information.
Then share with family and friends by text, email, or social media.

Every student who registers will receive a fun prize. This year, our goal is to raise $31,000 to support curriculum enhancements, technology and operations, and teacher appreciation at SPARK.

Key Dates to Remember

🎉 Kickoff in school: October 2
👟 Fun Run event day: October 10

Tips for Success

• Set a fundraising goal with your student and make a plan to reach it.

• Share your link widely, our online tools make it easy.

• Remember to thank your supporters afterward.

Need help signing up? [Click here for video instructions.]

This year’s Fun Run will take place right here on SPARK’s campus. Visitor times will be shared next week so you can plan to attend. Please sign in at the front office with a state-issued ID when you arrive.

On event day, Friday, October 10, students will receive a SPARK t-shirt to wear. Please send them in comfortable running shoes and pack a change of clothes. The colorful powder sometimes calls for an outfit swap afterward!

The Fun Run is about more than just running laps. It is about building community, celebrating school spirit, and raising funds for the incredible instructional and STEAM materials our PTO provides each year. Your support has already made a huge difference. Families will see campus improvements such as new turf, play equipment, and beautification initiatives that were funded by past efforts.

The Fun Run is just one of many ways to support SPARK throughout the year. Families can volunteer their time at school events, contribute directly to PTO, and encourage friends and family to sponsor students during the Fun Run, and contribute donations to our annual SPARK auction held in March, SPARK After Dark.  Each effort, big or small, helps strengthen our community and provides resources that enrich learning for all of our students. We hope every family can find meaningful ways to get involved, not only during the Fun Run but all year long. Together, we’ll continue to make SPARK shine!

With gratitude,

Dr. Jennifer Toney