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A header graphic on a white background with light green diagonal stripes.   The main text, rendered in large, bold mint green letters with a bright neon yellow-green border, reads "OAKHURST".   Overlaying the center of "OAKHURST" is a diagonal neon yellow-green banner with mint green text that reads "WEEKLY".   In the bottom right corner, a matching neon yellow-green rectangular box contains mint green text that reads "OCTOBER 29, 2026".
Oakhurst Weekly
An October calendar graphic featuring key school events and dates against a pastel green, purple, yellow, and gray background:  Header: Green banner listing the days of the week from Sunday through Saturday.  Oct 1–7: "Decatur Reads Week" banner spanning Oct 1–6. Oct 2 and 3 feature "Decatur Book Festival" logos. Oct 7 is labeled "Picture Day" with an icon of a smiling yellow face.  Oct 12: Purple box labeled "No School Teacher Work Day" with a smiling yellow character making a peace sign.  Oct 14: Labeled "Team PTA" with "PTA Meeting 6:30pm".  Oct 19–23: Yellow banner across the week labeled "Read-A-Thon".  Oct 28: Features a clock icon indicating a "CSD Early Dismissal (12:50)" recurring event.  Oct 29: Labeled "Picture Day Retakes" with a smiling face icon.  Oct 30: Labeled "Book Character Parade" with a smiling face icon and a community circle icon.  Legend (Bottom): Icons note "Community Circle (8:30am)" and "CSD Early Dismissal (12:50)".
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Monthly calendar graphic for November showing scheduled school events and key dates:   Tuesday, November 3: Remote Learning Day.   Thursday, November 5: Family Literacy Night (RSVP).   Wednesday, November 11: Holiday Luncheon during lunch times.   Friday, November 20: Community Circle at a new time (2:15 PM).   Monday, November 23 – Friday, November 27: CSD Thanksgiving Break.
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TOMORROW! TOMORROW!

We’re excited to celebrate our favorite book characters with a fun parade at tomorrow's Community Circle! Please help your student prepare by following these simple guidelines:


  • Book character costumes only (no non-book Halloween costumes)

  • No scary costumes

  • No masks


We can’t wait for this joyful celebration of reading! Thank you for helping us keep the focus on fun and learning by ensuring costumes are creative but not distracting.

A banner advertisement on a bright purple background for the "Oakhurst Book Character Parade".   The main text centered in white reads:Header: Oakhurst Book Character Parade   Date & Location: Friday, October 30th @ Community Circle   Description: "Students may dress up as a book character for brief parade in front of the school to close out community circle."   Note: "NO MASKS"
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REMINDER: NO IN-PERSON SCHOOL NEXT TUESDAY, 11/3 REMINDER: NO IN-PERSON SCHOOL NEXT TUESDAY, 11/3

"CSD 2026 Remote Digital Learning Day banner featuring a dark blue pointer graphic on the left with text reading 'Tuesday, November 3, 2026'. The center displays 'CSD 2026 REMOTE DIGITAL LEARNING DAY' in stylized lettering, and the bottom right includes text stating: 'All CSD schools and administrative offices will be closed, including the 0-3 and Pre-K programs at College Heights ECLC and the Frasier Center.'"
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NOVEMBER 11TH LUNCHEON: REGISTRATION/PAYMENT DUE 11/3 NOVEMBER 11TH LUNCHEON: REGISTRATION/PAYMENT DUE 11/3

Dear Parents and Guardians,


School Nutrition looks forward to welcoming families to our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon at Oakhurst on Wednesday, November 11th. Class lunch schedule is listed below.


Guest Meal Information

  • Cost: $6 per guest

  • Guest limit: Two guests per student

  • Payment deadline: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

  • All guest meals must be prepaid. No on-site purchases will be accepted.

  • Guest meals must be purchased in advance through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

  • Click HERE for Payment Instructions and FAQs


Your Receipt Is Your Ticket

Save the email receipt from your online purchase and bring it to the luncheon. School Nutrition staff will verify your receipt and issue a meal voucher to present to the cafeteria cashier.


Thanksgiving Menu

Roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, green beans, roast sweet potatoes, fruit selections, and milk. A vegetarian option and a vegetable plate will also be available. Students with documented medical dietary needs will be contacted individually about accommodations.


For questions, please contact Nekee Mathis in the School Nutrition Office. We look forward to celebrating with you!

An autumn-themed graphic titled "Oakhurst Class Lunch Times 11/11/26" set against a warm orange background decorated with fall leaves, flowers, and pumpkins. The image lists lunch schedules organized by grade level and teacher name:   Kindergarten:   Paden: 10:45 – 11:10   Henderson: 10:50 – 11:15   Kemp: 10:55 – 11:20   Lester: 11:00 – 11:25   1st Grade:   Aldridge: 11:45 – 12:10   Smith: 11:50 – 12:15   Zagotti: 11:55 – 12:20   Marwaha: 12:00 – 12:25   2nd Grade:   Katz/Estes: 11:15 – 11:40   Hill: 11:20 – 11:45   Albright: 11:25 – 11:50   Beasley: 11:30 – 11:55
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FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT: RSVP REQUIRED FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT: RSVP REQUIRED

Join us for Family Literacy Night on Thursday, November 5th, from 5:30 - 7:00.


Bring the whole family for an engaging evening featuring a group read-aloud along with fun interactive stations including:

  • Flashlight reading

  • Family literacy games

  • Conversation starters

  • Bookmark making

  • Hallway hopscotch

  • Giant word finds


We’ll also have giveaways, raffles, and helpful literacy resources available throughout the event. We can't wait to see you there!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT BY MONDAY, 11/2
A promotional flyer for "Family Literacy Night" at Oakhurst Elementary School, set on a white background with colorful decorative accents including yellow stars, purple doodle designs, and rows of colorful book spines.   The text on the flyer reads:Header: SAVE THE DATE — FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT   Date & Time: Thursday, November 5th, 5:30PM – 7:00PM   Location: Oakhurst Elementary School   Activities & Features:Whole Group Read Aloud   Stations: Flashlight Reading, Family Literacy Games, Conversation Starters, Bookmark Making   Highlights (at the bottom): GIVEAWAYS! RAFFLE! RESOURCES!
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WRITING COMPETITION! WRITING COMPETITION!

An informational flyer for the "Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition 25-26" featuring colorful striped blocks across the top banner alongside the "City Schools of Decatur - All In Decatur" logo.   The top section includes a large speech bubble reading "CALLING ALL OAKHURST WRITERS!" next to an illustration of a pencil and a bulleted list titled "We're looking for:":   poems   short stories   narratives   informational writing pieces   any other original student writing that highlights your amazing skills as a writer   Below this section, the flyer details submission instructions and guidelines:   TO ENTER: Email or give to your teacher by 11/13/26.   HELPFUL GUIDELINES: Only entries that meet these guidelines will be considered.   The writing piece can be no longer than 1,900 words.   The writing needs to be original student work, created without the help or support of others, including adults.   The writing piece must be handwritten or typed on 8 ½ x 11 paper and must be on only one side of the paper.   Submit only the writing - no staples, binding, cover, or lamination is allowed. Use a paperclip for multiple sheets, do NOT staple your writing.   The footer notes that one writing entry per grade level will advance to the district-level competition, participating students will be recognized at a Community Circle, and families will be contacted in January if selected. Contact information for questions is listed as Gail Hardwick at ghardwick@csdecatur.net.
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DISTRICT NEWS DISTRICT NEWS

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Read this week's CSD Weekly for district-wide news and information.

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Read-A-Thon: We Can’t Wait to Celebrate! 🎉 Read-A-Thon: We Can’t Wait to Celebrate! 🎉

A huge thank you to all of our families for encouraging your kiddos, counting those reading minutes, reading when called upon, and supporting our fundraising efforts. Your support helped make this year’s Read-A-Thon such a success!


We’re excited to share the final standings for both reading minutes and fundraising at Community Circle tomorrow. Most of all, we’re incredibly grateful for the many ways you showed up for our readers and our school.


Thank you, PTA Read-A-Thon Committee

A decorative banner titled "Oakhurst PTA Read-A-Thon Thank You!" on an off-white background. The text "Oakhurst PTA" appears in bold navy blue lettering, followed by "Read-A-Thon" in red, and "Thank You!" encircled in green and blue at the bottom. An illustration of a wise owl wearing a graduation cap and reading a book stands to the right of the title. The image is bordered by colorful fall leaves, pencils, books, four-pointed sparkles, and stars.
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Movie Night Is Coming: Popcorn, Fun & Memories! 🍿 Movie Night Is Coming: Popcorn, Fun & Memories! 🍿

Be sure to grab your tickets by November 3rd or before we sell out! And stay tuned: Principal Triplett is picking a great movie for the night!

An event poster titled "PARENTS NIGHT OUT: MOVIE NIGHT @ OAKHURST". On the left, a cartoon bucket of popcorn says "LET'S WATCH A MOVIE" in a speech bubble. On the right, a QR code sits next to the text "Sign up here!" above pricing details reading "$50 PER STUDENT / $65 FOR 2 STUDENTS" and a note that "Proceeds go to PTA".   The center section lists event details:   Plans for the evening include: Watching a movie, activities with CSD teachers/staff, and dinner (pizza, popcorn, and juice).   Space is limited: Prepay to register and reserve a spot.   Below, a green box displays an "FAQS" list:   May siblings attend? All attendees MUST be current Oakhurst Elementary students.   Can my child be dismissed directly from Animal Crackers? Yes, with permission.   Who will watch the children? CSD staff members.   What exactly will the kids do? Play games and watch a movie.   Can I bring my own food? Yes, if your child has dietary needs.   What should my child bring with them? Water bottle if desired.   How many adults will be watching the kids? Attendee-to-adult ratio will not exceed 1:20.   What if I registered, but my child can no longer attend? You may substitute another Oakhurst student or donate the fee to the PTA.
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CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR PARENT'S NIGHT OUT

Coming Soon: All-In for Our Community 🧡🤎 Coming Soon: All-In for Our Community 🧡🤎

A flyer titled "Oakhurst PTA All In Committee Thanksgiving Blessing Baskets" announcing a service project to collect shelf-stable items for food-insecure families in Dekalb County.   The top text explains that Oakhurst students will assemble the baskets as part of a service project and includes a dark brown call-to-action button reading "CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO DONATE ITEMS FROM THE LIST BELOW!"   Below, a bulleted section titled ITEMS WE'RE COLLECTING: includes:   Laundry basket to assemble items   $30 gift card for a turkey (Publix, Kroger, Walmart)   Cans of corn, green beans, cranberries, cream of mushroom soup   Boxes of stuffing and mashed potatoes   Can or packet of gravy   Box of muffin, biscuit, or cornbread mix   Non-perishable dessert items (e.g., can of pumpkin pie mix or cherries and crust)   To the right of the list is an illustration of a cardboard box labeled "Donations" filled with groceries like pasta, canned goods, and jarred foods. In the bottom left, bold text reads: "Drop off items at the school the week of Nov 9 - 13!"
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Give-A-Hoot and Save!🦉 Give-A-Hoot and Save!🦉

Early Bird tickets for Oakhurst’s Give-A-Hoot Happy Hour & Auction are just $60 through January 14! Grab yours early before tickets go up to $75. Come celebrate, connect, and support Oakhurst Elementary with a night of open bar, heavy apps, music, and more!

An event flyer with a sage green background advertising "Oakhurst Elementary PTA Presents GIVE-A-HOOT HAPPY HOUR & AUCTION".   On the left, the text reads, "Join us for a night of celebration, supporting Oakhurst Elementary School!" followed by event details: "FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 6:30–9:30 PM" alongside a QR code.   On the right is an arched graphic featuring a stylized owl emblem with "OAK HURST" emblazoned on its chest. Below the graphic, a label specifies the location: "Historic DeKalb Courthouse".   A banner along the bottom reads: "OPEN BAR + HEAVY APPS + MUSIC • GET YOUR EARLY BIRD TICKETS TODAY"
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CLICK HERE FOR EARLY BIRD AUCTION TICKETS

Game Center and the All-In Book Cart 🎲🌎🌈 Game Center and the All-In Book Cart 🎲🌎🌈

Stop by and see us out front of the school on November 6! Stop by and see us out front of the school on November 6!

A colorful graphic announcement reading "GAME CENTER AND THE ALL-IN BOOK CART ARE BACK!" The left side features a stack of board games—Catan, Qwirkle, Ticket to Ride, Blokus, and The Game of Life—next to game pieces and dice. The right side features an owl reading atop a stack of books labeled Adventure, Science, Fantasy, Mystery, History, Graphic Novels, and more. Colorful text boxes display slogans like "PLAY READ LEARN BELONG!", "NEW YEAR. MORE FUN. MORE BOOKS. A BRIGHTER BUNCH TOGETHER!", and "SAME GREAT PROGRAMS. SAME AMAZING COMMUNITY. LET’S MAKE THIS OUR BEST YEAR YET!"
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We’re working through a few technical hiccups with the QR code below. In the meantime, don’t let that stop you from getting started. Please reach out to Sean Pinto at seangpinto@gmail.com, and he’ll be happy to help you get set up. Sean is also working behind the scenes to get everything running smoothly so families can more easily access these amazing offerings. Thank you for your patience and flexibility while we get things sorted out!

A flyer titled "GAMECENTER + ALL IN BOOK CART" with the subtitle "FREE GAMES & BOOKS FOR YOUR FAMILY" set against a light background with a lined paper graphic on the right side.   The flyer details the following information:Large QR Code: Positioned on the left side, labeled with colorful outline text for "GAMES" pointing to the QR code, alongside illustrations of a cartoon brain and a stack of books labeled "BOOKS".   Description: "Oakhurst GameCenter and All In Book Cart offer games and books for your family to check out and enjoy at home for free."   How to Order: "You can use this QR code to create an account and order games and books online that will be delivered to your child at school on Fridays. Our volunteers will also be outside the school with a selection of games and books for you to check out as you come in!"   Return Policy: "After two weeks, simply return the games and books in your child's backpack, and you can get more games and books to
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CLICK HERE TO ORDER BOOKS AND GAMES ONLINE
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OAK Family Handbook

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Free & Reduced Lunch Application

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Who to Contact

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Math Challenge

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Flat Oakie

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