College Heights Connection

Dear Families,

Welcome to the New School Year!

I hope you are all enjoying these final days of summer! We are so excited for the school year to kick off on Monday, August 3.

Important Updates & Communication Reminders:

• District Communications (Thursdays): The district newsletter will go out every Thursday and will include links to all school-level newsletters.

• Classroom Newsletters (Fridays): College Heights teachers will share their weekly classroom updates every Friday.

• 0–3 Program Summer Wrap-Up: A huge thank you to our incredible 0–3 staff and families for a wonderful summer session! As a reminder, the last day for 0–3 students is Tuesday, July 28. These students will return to their new classrooms on August 3.

I am looking forward to seeing everyone at Meet and Greet next week! Have a fantastic weekend.

Sarah Garland,

Principal, College Heights Early Childhood Learning Center

July 29-31 - SCHOOL CLOSED FOR 0-3 STUDENTS (teacher planning days)

July 31 - Pre-K Meet & Greet, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

July 31 - 0-3 Meet & Greet, 1-3:00 p.m.

August 3 - First day of school for 0-3 and Pre-K

August 26 - Curriculum Night, 6:00 p.m.

August 28 - Child Find (click here for more information)

September 7 - Labor Day (school closed)

Links to 2026-27 CSD district calendars:

0-3

Pre-K

Click here for CSD back-to-school information for all ages.

The PTO is dedicated to supporting our school’s instructional programs and building a strong, connected community. Joining the PTO is a fantastic way to get involved and meet other College Heights families!

We are currently looking for a volunteer to fill the Board position of Assistant Treasurer.

If you're interested in learning more about the position, please reach out to our PTO President, Jackie Hatch.

• Stay Informed: Check out the PTO Website for information on upcoming events, membership, volunteer opportunities, and ways to connect with other parents.
  
• Show Your School Spirit: Grab your school gear through our Spirit Wear Store.
  
• Stop by and say hi at the upcoming school Meet and Greet on 7/31. Former PTO President and Child Passenger Safety Technician Amina Williams will be onsite offering free car seat installation checks in the parking lot 1-3 p.m.

All recent issues of the College Heights Connection are available here.

Older issues of CSD Weekly may be found on CSD's district newsletter webpage.

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.

City Schools of Decatur website

PTO membership and information

PTO/School Spirit wear

Pre-K Breakfast Registration