Oakhurst Weekly

Hello, Oakhurst Families -

One of the (many) things that make Oakhurst such an amazing school is our family participation at school events and on field experiences so I want you to know that City Schools of Decatur requires all volunteers and chaperones to have a current background check on file. This is especially important for anyone who will be with students without a staff member present, and it ensures the safety of all students. Click here to read more about the process.

Jennifer Triplett

jennifer.triplett@csdecatur.net

We have many families who have not yet completed CSD's Annual Data Update, and the deadline is September 30th. If we're the first school to reach 100% completion, the entire school will get extra recess (thank you, Principal Triplett!) - but we've got a ways to go!

Please make it a priority to complete this important update so we have all of your contact and student health information on hand.

Click the image below, and please reach out to Ms. Bragg with questions: jennifer.bragg@csdecatur.net.

Click image for more information and link to tickets!

Join us in celebrating CSD Reads Week when we return from Fall Break!

Check out the CSD Decatur Reads Week flyer HERE and see below for Oakhurst events!

The Oakhurst Birthday Book program gives you the opportunity to both honor your child on their birthday and help our library collection continue to grow. To honor your child with a birthday book donation, send $20 exact cash or check (made payable to Oakhurst Elementary School) by Friday, September 12. We welcome friends or other family members to participate in this program as well. Families are not limited to one book.

After receiving your donation, your child will choose a new library book during their birthday month during library time. We will affix a book dedication label to the inside of the book your child chooses, indicating that the book is donated in their honor to our library. We would like for you to write a special message that will be printed on the label.

Your child may keep the new book for two weeks before returning it to the library. This book checkout will be in addition to the regular library book(s). We’ll also send you a pic of your child with the book!

This form was sent home in your child's folder 2 weeks ago and will not be sent home again at any time this year. You may print one here. This form must be submitted, along with payment, by Friday, September 12th. August birthdays will be celebrated in September and June and July birthdays will be celebrated in May.

Each fall semester the Gifted review team looks at existing student data to discuss students’ needs and determine if further evaluation for gifted identification is needed. If you are interested in having the team discuss your child’s needs, you may complete a Recommendation for Review Form (found at the website below) and turn it in to the Gifted & Talented Specialist at your child’s school before Wednesday, October 1. No additional information is needed.

The Gifted & Talented Specialists for Oakhurst are Amanda Lockwood and Courtney Hartnett. For more detailed information about the review process and to obtain a copy of the Recommendation for Review Form, please contact the Gifted & Talented Specialist for your school at alockwood@csdecatur.net or visit the following website: https://www.csdecatur.net/our-district-5f/departments/teaching-and-learning/gifted-and-talented-services

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.

Read the September 11, 2025, issue of the district-wide newsletter, CSD Weekly here.

Please consider signing up for a shift or two at this year's fall Book Fair (with Little Shop of Stories!). We'll be OPEN during OAK's Fall Family Fest event. Thank you!

FALL FEST!

Bring the whole family for a great evening of food & fun!

Decatur High School students have created awesome new designs, and now it’s up to Oakhurst students to vote for their favorite!

The winning design will be available for limited-time pre-order. Don’t miss out!

Stay tuned for details on how to get yours!

In search of:

• Co-Treasurer (trainee under current Treasurer and eventual successor)

Open Positions in the following Committees:

Auction, Fall Festival, MLK Service Project, Passive Fundraising/Dine Outs, S’mores Night, Oakie (mascot appearances), Walk & Roll, & Yearbook

If you’re interested or want to volunteer in any capacity, CLICK HERE!

The PTA pays for each student to have the supplies they need on the first day of school and for every student to receive a yearbook at the end of the year.

The cost is $60 total (per student) to reimburse, due by September 12th.

CLICK HERE!

This donation goes toward class gifts for teachers, class parties, & other class needs.

The suggested donation is $75 (per student), due October 10th.

CLICK HERE!

** Student Bundle & Class Funds can also be paid via check (payable to Oakhurst Elementary PTA) or cash dropped off at the front office.

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

Calling all K-8th graders: Come spin with the Bulldogs in a special pregame performance before a DHS home varsity football game on September 19. Register here.

Practice: Thursday, September 18, 6-7:30 p.m.

Practice and performance: Friday, September 19, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Let’s show up and show out, Oakhurst!

In this battle, the bands aren’t judged on their tunes, but on the crowd they bring out from their respective school. The school with the highest percentage of attendance will win a $1,000 music grant.

Students get in FREE. Adult tickets are $10: bit.ly/defbands

Email: oakhurstelementaryschoolpta@gmail.com

Facebook Group: Oakhurst Elementary School PTA

Website: oakhurst.csdecatur.net