Oakhurst Weekly
September 15, 2022
Hello Oakies!!
What a joy it is to share this week’s message as your Principal! I am grateful for all of your support so far this year and can’t wait to see where we will go as an Oakhurst Crew! There’s a quote I’ve been keeping close to my heart, “The start of something new brings the hope of something great. Anything is possible!”
I can’t wait to see you at Community Circle in the morning!
Jennifer Young
Greetings from the Oakhurst Health Team,
As a reminder, all medications must be checked in with the proper documentation to the school nurse. Students are not to have any over the counter or prescription medications in their bookbag or on their person without following this step. The form can be found on our Oakhurst website on the school nurse page.
Thank you!
AUTHOR VISIT FORM DUE ON TUESDAY!
We're super excited to host best-selling author Mac Barnett and Caldecott winner Jon Klassen on October 19th as they share their new book, Three Billy Goats Gruff with us!
Mac and Jon are offering for any of their co-written books to be purchased and signed for this visit so please submit the attached order form by Tuesday, October 4th to get a personalized copy of Three Billy Goats Gruff, Sam & Dave Dig a Hole, The Wolf, the Duck, & the Mouse, Square, Circle, or Triangle.
The order form has been sent home in your child's folder and is also attached to this newsletter. It can also be found on our website.
We know from experience that Mac Barnett is super fun so this is sure to be an excellent visit from two amazing humans! Thank you for supporting our library in this way. If you have any questions, please email eguerrieri@csdecatur.net.
Lost & Found
It's the end of the month, which means we're clearing out our Lost & Found!
Anything not claimed by next Thursday will be donated to the Afghan American Alliance of Georgia.
Please do not email school staff to request that they retrieve an item you recognize from the photo. Families are welcome to come into the school to look for missing items in the Lost & Found rack located near the back door/media center.
One way to prevent your child's items from becoming lost and ultimately donated is to LABEL EVERYTHING: hoodies, masks, lunch boxes, hats, water bottles, etc. Oakhurst has a passive fundraising partnership with Mabel's Labels, which work really well, but you can also use a good old fashioned Sharpie!
READ-A-THON STARTS TOMORROW!
The Read-a-Thon starts this Friday! Be sure to pick up a few books at the book fair, set reading goals with your child, and ask friends and family to donate.
All the funds raised will go to the PTA for programming for our wonderful school community. You should receive your Read-a-Thon packets in your child's folder with all the information you need to participate. Be sure to create a profile for your child on the PTA website (information in your packet) before Friday to get ready. Then all you need to do is support your kids as they read, read, read!
GARDEN & GROUNDS CLEAN UP VOLUNTEERS - FRIDAY & SATURDAY!
We are looking forward to some exciting things this year in the garden and around the Oakhurst campus. Join us for an initial clean up:
Friday, Sept. 30, 3p-5p
Saturday, October 1st, 9a-11a
*In the event of inclement weather/rain, the volunteer sessions will be canceled*
This first work day, we will do some light weeding, pruning, and general clean up. No experience necessary, just a "watering"-can-do attitude. Garden gloves are recommended. If you can spare an hour or two, we hope to see you Friday after school on Sept. 30th or Saturday morning on October 1st. You can sign up here or if you are unsure of your availability, please feel free to just drop in.
We will also help assemble five new picnic tables/benches - please bring power tools and tools to assist!
FINAL CALL FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES REIMBURSEMENT
Thank you to everyone who has donated to help cover school supplies! We’re 70% of the way to our reimbursement goal - if you have not yet paid and are able to do so or are able to help cover costs, we appreciate your support!
The Oakhurst PTA purchased school supplies for all students to ensure that every student has a full school supply kit. If you are able to pay for your child’s supplies, please contribute $35 per student to the PTA via the information below.
How to Pay - $35 per Oakhurst student:
-Cash/Check (made out to Oakhurst PTA): leave at the front desk
-PayPal: Pay to oakhurstelementaryschoolpta@gmail.com or go to paypal.me/OakhurstPTA.
DIWALI CELEBRATION - OCTOBER 22nd
Come celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights! Food, fun, festivities!
RSVP by 10/8 at http://evite.me/5Z7ytX4TmX to join us on Saturday, October 22 from 5:00pm-7:00pm!
More details to follow, but please contact priti.bandi@gmail.com with event ideas or if you'd like to volunteer!
September 29: Dine Out Thursday @ The Imperial
September 30: Community Circle @ 8:30am
September 30: PTA Grounds: Fall Clean Up 3pm - 5pm
October 1: PTA Grounds: Fall Clean Up 9am - 11am
September 30 - October 1: City of Decatur Book Festival
October 1 - 7: Read-A-Thon
October 7: Coffee Chat - Fostering Mathematical Practices at Home (8:30am - 9:15am)
October 22: Diwali celebration (RSVP by 10/8)
November 4: Coffee Chat - STEAM Skills at Home (8:30am - 9:15am)
December 16: Coffee Chat - Enrichment Over a School Break (8:30am - 9:15am)
ESOL Parent Meeting and Title I Annual Parent Meeting
Attention all ESOL & Federal Programs Parents and Families!!!
Please Save the Date for our ESOL Parent Meeting and Title I Annual Parent Meeting hosted on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. at the Wilson Center Central Office,125 Electric Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030.
Come learn about our ESOL & Title I Programs in CSD and the support your student will receive this year. We will have treats, music, games, and Vegan S'mores for the whole family to enjoy.
Additional Information about the meeting can be found on the flyer linked here.
This meeting will be recorded.
If you have questions about the ESOL Parent Meeting and Title I Annual Parent Meeting, please contact Paris Hardnett at phardnett@csdecatur.net or Willie Washington at wwashington@csdecatur.net.
Decatur Parents Network
The first live Decatur Parents Network event in over two years is happening on Sunday, October 2 at 2:00 pm at the Decatur Recreation Center. This is a great opportunity to connect and learn, whether your kids are in grade school, middle school or high school (or older).
Check out the picture below for more information. Registration and more details can be found here.
Attention!! All teachers and instructors who are Artists, Actors, Chefs, Scientists, Engineers, and Designers! If you are looking for a Summer opportunity that engages kids and aids in the exploration of kids' interests, look no further. E Camps Summer program will offer a variety of interest each week. Camps are presented in four categories: Cooking, Theatre, STEAM, and Explorations.
If you would like to share your expertise and talents with our participants by facilitating an enrichment camp please use the link below to apply.
Here is the link for the 2022-2023 E-Camp Summer Application: https://decaturga.seamlessdocs.com/f/ECamp2023.
Unwind Sundays:
Our friends at Gathered & Grounded still have some spots available for a group session just for teens called Unwind Sundays during the month of October. Sessions are from 8-9pm on October 2, 9, 30 and November 6th and are designed to provide a safe place for teens to prepare for their week. To sign up go to www.GatheredAndGrounded.com. DEF is providing scholarships for families for which the attendance cost is prohibitive.
Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade and Party:
Calling all School PTAs: It may seem a long time away, but it’s really not: Mark your calendars (and start planning) for Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade and Party on February 4, 2023. This homegrown event raises important funds for music grants for City Schools of Decatur, and we want every school represented at this year’s parade! Business sponsorships are now available and complete details are here: www.meadrdmardigras.org
MADISON AVE DERBY - REGISTRATION OPEN
Don't miss your chance to be a part of one of Decatur's most iconic neighborhood events! Driver registration is now open for the 11th Annual Madison Avenue Derby, the non-motorized racing event where amateur racers of all ages design and build human-powered soapbox cars to compete against the clock in a downhill race!
Join the excitement as a racer or spectator on October 15, 2022, for a day of family-friendly fun - proceeds from the event this year go to support the Friends of Refugees! REGISTER TO RACE NOW
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