Oakhurst Weekly

Due to a growing number of car riders, our car line is busier than usual this year. To keep traffic moving smoothly, keep our dismissal and drop-off on schedule, and protect student safety, we're implementing a traffic change.

The exit from the school car rider line onto Mead Road is right turn only during arrival (8:00-8:15) and dismissal (2:50-3:05).

Please plan alternate routes to College Avenue during these peak times to avoid delays.

Please also remember that you may only turn right into the school driveway from Feld for arrival and dismissal.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe and our line moving! A big thank you as well to everyone sharing kind words and waves with Mr. Morgan and Mr. Baer while they direct traffic - your patience and community spirit make a huge difference.

To practice creative thinking and problem-solving, Ms. Lockwood and Ms. Hartnett's 2nd grade students collaborated on a scarecrow for the Atlanta Botanical Garden's annual Scarecrows in the Garden event.

Check out Dr. McPumpkin Oakie, along with other scarecrow friends from the metro Atlanta area, at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens through the month of October.

Thank you to all of our families for volunteering time, expertise, and materials to make this happen!

In honor of DHS Homecoming Week (October 19-23rd), we're super excited to have a

Spirit Week/Read-a-Thon mashup!

It will be a tremendous week of fun, spirit, and celebration of READING!

More details on all things Read-a-Thon coming soon!

Thanks so much to everyone who popped in for our very first Coffee Chat of the year! We loved chatting with you all about what tech looks like at Oakhurst and walking through the CSD Technology Guidelines. We're grateful for your thoughtful questions and your partnership as we navigate all things tech together.

Here’s a quick recap of what we covered:

At Oakhurst, we take an analog-first approach to learning. Guided by research from experts like Jonathan Haidt and Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, our framework keeps devices strictly supplemental to direct teacher instruction. That means core reading and math instruction focuses heavily on physical books, paper, and handwriting to build deep focus, engagement, and comprehension.

Screens stay out of the picture during lunch, recess, and free time so kids can recharge and connect face-to-face. Across the rest of the school day, screen time is intentionally reserved for required assessments (like Star and CogAT), targeted skill practice (Freckle, Lalilo), and guided research (Epic!, PebbleGo).

Missed the chat or want to revisit the information? Click the image below!

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

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 OCTOBER 5TH.

The suggested donation is $75 (per student), due October 5TH.

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

Please keep an eye on this space, the PTA website, and student folders for updates, announcements, and additional details in the days and weeks ahead.

We’re looking forward to sharing more soon!

Starting Friday, October 9, the All-In Committee Book Cart will feature a rotating collection of books celebrating diversity, inclusion, cultures, identities, and the many different families and experiences represented in our community.

This month, students can explore books celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and diverse families in recognition of LGBTQ+ History Month/Pride.

We look forward to sharing new books and celebrations with students throughout the year!