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College Heights Connection
December 21, 2023
Principal's Message
Thank you for all you do to support our school family. We will see you on January 4th.
Have a great weekend,
Principal Garland
School News and Announcements
Thank You...
A special heartfelt thank you to Gary Ragland for his 30 years of service to the City Schools of Decatur. Mr. Gary is retiring at the end of the month. Mr. Gary has been an important part of our school family for many, many years. His work ethic and leadership among our custodial team will be missed. Mr. Gary has promised to come back to see his work family. Please be sure to thank Gary for his dedication and commitment to the Decatur community. He is loved and will be missed.
On Thursday morning, College Heights surprised Mr. Gary with a bountiful and delicious breakfast buffet to honor his many years of service. Classes made posters that lined the walls of the school. Many of Gary's colleagues at other CSD schools and the facilities department attended the celebration, as well as his daughters. Gary received retirement gifts from the College Heights PTA and from College Heights teachers and staff. Here are some photos from this morning's festivities.
Pre-K Winter Break Camp
Registration for our Pre-K winter break camp opens on January 8th at 8:00 am. Parents may secure registration forms at the front desk on January 8th. Registration is limited to the first 35 students enrolled. Deadline to register is February 2nd.
Camp details:
Camp dates- February 12th-16th
Camp hours- 7:30 am-5:00 pm
Camp tuition- $210/week (to be paid at the time of registration)
For additional details please contact Elecia Fulton.
Save the date for Family Night at College Heights
On Monday, February 5, families are invited to an evening event here at College Heights from 6:00-7:00 pm. Families will participate in fun and engaging activities in their child's classroom. These activities are designed to provide a glimpse of the learning that happens during the school day. This evening will also feature our winter book fair featuring diverse and inclusive books from Charis Books & More. Dinner will be provided by PTA. Look for more details in January!
Prospective parent tour - February 8
Do you have friends or neighbors who are considering College Heights for their children? We are hosting an in-person school tour for prospective parents. Thank you for sharing this information with them. Current families are the best ambassadors for our great little school!
Date: Thursday, February 8, 2024
Time: two 50 minute sessions (8:30-9:20 am and 9:30-10:20 am)
RSVP: Call Caretha Hall at 404-370-4480 or email cahall@csdecatur.net
No children please; this tour is for adults only.
Media Center news
It's been another fun week in the library. Preschool (three year olds) and Pre-K students enjoyed the hilarious rhyming tale Nanette's Baguette by beloved author/illustrator Mo Willems (of the Pigeon and Piggie and Gerald fame). One and two year old students also enjoyed The Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood, Little Blue Truck Leads the Way by Alice Schertle and Jill McElmurry, and Space Song Rocket Ride by Sunny Scribens and David Sim which got us all up and dancing! Preschool friends also heard the sweet tale, The Polar Bear in the Garden, by Richard Jones.
Pre-K families, look for more information about student checkout in January. We will be sending home a book contract for you to review. The book contract outlines student and family responsibility for caring for library books when they are home with you.
I hope you have a wonderful break full of love, laughter, relaxation, and reading! See you in January.
PTA News and Announcements
College Heights Annual Auction is February 24 - buy your tickets today!
Secure your tickets and preview our silent and live auction items on the 2024 Auction Site linked here. Auction event tickets are $65 each, and include food from local Decatur restaurants and adult beverages.
If you have any questions, want to donate or get involved, please email Laura Bollman, Auction Chair.
Save the Date
December 21-January 3 - Semester Break for Pre-K and special ed students (school resumes Thursday, January 4)
December 25-January 3 - Semester Break for 0-3 students (school resumes Thursday, January 4)
January 18 - School to Heart to Home virtual parent session
February 5 - Family Night
February 24 - PTA Auction