College Heights Connection

Dear Families,

I hope you are having a great week. Thank you to all of the parents who were able to attend our 0-3 art show. We have incredibly creative little ones. It was exciting to see all of their works of love.

Today, our Pre-K students got to visit their kindergarten home schools. The students were super excited and eager. They are ready! We are gearing up for Field Day. We are seeking donations for bottled water and student-friendly snacks. All donations can be dropped off at the front desk. Thank you for your support.

Have a great weekend,

Principal Garland

May 4-15 - Parent Conference Window

May 4-8 - Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week sponsored by PTO (see details below)

May 8 - Field Day (rain date May 12) click HERE to volunteer, 8:30 a.m.

May 19 - Pre-K parade, 9:00 a.m.

May 22 - Last day of school (Pre-K)

August 3 - First day of school for 0-3 and Pre-K (2026-2027 school year)

The Art Show was spectacular this year! Thank you to all the families who came to honor our young artists. They were so proud of their work and could not wait to show it off. Thank you to all the 0-3 teachers who worked so hard to put on such a beautiful show. See some photos below.

Families, please do not park in the fire lane (the red curb closest to the building) during morning drop off. Thank you for keeping our students, teachers, and families safe.

Pre-K students had an exciting morning. Buses picked up our students this morning and delivered them to Winnona Park, Oakhurst, Clairemont, Glennwood, and Westchester to tour the schools and visit Kindergarten classrooms.

It's a dance party! Ms. Lauren's last music class of the year was fun for all ages. Ms. Tori's class definitely got into the groove.

A special guest landed in the parking lot this morning.

UPDATE: We still need Field Day volunteers! Please click HERE to sign up!

This year's Field Day is scheduled for Friday, May 8 (rain date May 12) from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Get ready for one of the most exciting days of the school year—Field Day! Our annual Field Day will be held on May 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (rain date May 12). It's a wonderful day filled with fun, healthy competition, and teamwork, and we need your help to make it a huge success for all our students.

We rely heavily on parent volunteers to ensure the day runs smoothly and safely. Your participation makes a significant difference in the quality of this experience for every child.

Come and be a part of the fun!

Complete our parent climate survey* and provide College Heights with valuable feedback, and the class with the highest percentage of completed surveys wins a popsicle party! Click the link to start the survey.

*This survey is specific to College Heights; it is not a district survey.

Pre-K students finished Evergreen by Matthew Cordell this week. There were lots of surprises, and we brainstormed some ideas for how to continue the story with new adventures for our little squirrel, the main character. Pre-K will visit the library two more times this school year; our last class will be Monday, May 11.

Please remind your child to bring back their library book on Monday so they can check out a new one. Thanks for your support!

This week's books for one-, two-, and three-year-olds

Bloom Boom! by April Pulley Sayre

If We Were Dogs by Sophie Blackall

Too Many Carrots by Katy Hudson

I Made These Ants Some Underpants by Derick Wilder, illustrated by K-Fai Steele

The Wildest Thing by Emily Winfield Martin

Who Took the Cookies from the Cookie Jar? by Bonnie Lass & Philemon Sturges, illustrated by Ashley Wolff

Twelve Days of Spring by Sherri Maret and Thomas Hilley

Read the April 30, 2026, issue of CSD Weekly, the district-wide newsletter.

Decatur Soccer invites youth ages 5-13 (rising K-8th grade) to register for its 3v3 Soccer Tournament, powered by Decatur WatchFest 26, a fun, flexible, and community-focused event led by DHS soccer players and coaches. Join us Saturday, June 20, 8:30 a.m.-noon at the Decatur High School Stadium with plenty of parking and just a short walk from the Decatur MARTA Station and Decatur WatchFest.

Kids can form a team of up to five players and sign up at the link below for just $75 per team (payable separately via GoFan). With no uniforms required (pennies provided) and small-sided 3v3 match play run by our DHS players, this format keeps things simple while maximizing touches, engagement, and fun for every player.

The tournament is open to girls, boys, and co-ed teams (co-ed teams will play in the boys bracket), with divisions based on rising school year: K-1, 2-3, 4-5, and 6-8. This is a great way to celebrate Decatur WatchFest and FIFA World Cup 26™ while supporting the Decatur Soccer program, and giving your child a fun soccer experience without a big time commitment. Just gather a group, register here, and show up ready to play!

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College Heights Early Childhood Learning Center cultivates an atmosphere where children take their first steps in building an authentic love of learning through developmentally appropriate practices in an environment that fosters family and community involvement.