Oakhurst Weekly

Happy Holidays! As the world swirls with cheer and joy around this time of year, I want to acknowledge that there are also troubles that abound. What makes our little school so special is the way we continue to show love and support for each other no matter what. May this break be restorative and peaceful for all.

Jennifer Triplett

jennifer.triplett@csdecatur.net

All of the Universal screening Assessments (STAR Math, Early Literacy, and Reading) have been completed. These computerized adaptive tests help teachers, parents, and administrators improve learning for all students and make informed decisions to promote a child's academic growth.

You will receive a letter, along with the STAR reports, in your child’s Thursday Communication folder today, December 18, 2025. As a part of the Georgia Early Literacy legislation, we are sharing the Universal Screening results. You will receive a letter communicating whether an academic risk has been identified or not. This allows us to identify needs and plan for the appropriate interventions early. You may find the STAR Family Information helpful as well.

We may be heading into a break from school, but don't let it be a break from amazing reading adventures!

Each student is bringing home a personalized holiday break reading tracker this week. Students can color in one snowman for every day they read for the prescribed number of minutes (which varies by grade level). ⛄

No need to turn these in! They're just for fun, and they double as a giant-sized bookmark!

Check out events at some of our favorite local spots:

Decatur Library: Great family events on their calendar all year long.

Little Shop of Stories hosts Winter Solstice Story Time on Sunday, December 21.

Virginia Highland Books is hosting in-store story time on Tuesday, December 23 and Tuesday, December 30.

Please drop donation items in the bin at the front of the school. Thank you!

Oakhurst families, please complete and submit this food insecurity request form if your student is experiencing food insecurity within the home and is in need of some supplemental weekend snacks.

The Decatur Education Foundation supplies Oakhurst with snack bags for any student in need. This request form will go directly to our school counselor, Ms. King, and she will send home a snack bag with your student every Friday. Please go through each week's snack bag to remove any snack you may not want your child to have due to allergy concerns, etc.

FINDHELPGA.ORG
Whether it’s financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, child care, job training, and other free or reduced-cost services specific to your area, essential resources can be found here.

FOODFINDER.US
FoodFinder’s website and app serve as food pantry locators that show you when and where to get free food assistance in your area. The interactive map shows food pantries nearby – every red pin you see is a food assistance program nearby. Tap on one to see when they give away food!

HOPEMAPGEORGIA.ORG
Managed by the GaDOE, this is a map of family support resources with an interactive map that allows you to see what is available, what they provide, hours of operation, etc.

Read the December 18, 2025, issue of CSD Weekly, the district-wide newsletter

Please take a moment this week to make your voice heard and participate in the Georgia Department of Education climate survey for your school! Your participation and feedback are greatly appreciated. The data collected will help determine the School Climate Star Ratings for the 2026-27 school year, which will enable schools to improve or build upon their successes.

Purchase items directly from our Amazon Wish List and they’ll be shipped straight to the school! Click here!

If you wish to purchase supplies elsewhere, bags of chips, granola bars, pretzels and sparkling water are always appreciated and can be dropped off in the front office.

PTA has a new website this year! Keep up with all the Oakhurst PTA News Here!