From the Oakhurst Owl:
City Schools of Decatur invites the community to review and comment on the math and learning resources being considered for the 2010 – 2011 school year.
Over the past few months a committee of CSD staff members have been involved in reviewing and considering a number of math learning resources. The committee has narrowed the choices down and would like to encourage the community to come consider and comment on the resources under review.
Learning resources will be on display for public review and comment from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, weekdays, March 10 through March 17, 2010 in the Oakhurst Media Center.
Oakhurst school is located at 175 Mead Road, Decatur, 30030.
Categories: Education in Decatur, GA
Tagged: CSD Schools
Half price sale today, 9am – 2pm at the Glenn Memorial Children’s Clothing Sale. More details below:
The sale has more than 54,000 items including:
- Seasonal clothes for girls & boys infant through size 12
- Children’s shoes and accessories
- Baby equipment such as strollers, cribs, car seats and carriers
- Toys, books, games and CDs
The average item costs only $3!
The sale is held at the Glenn Memorial Youth and Activities Building, located at 1669 N. Decatur Road, NE, near the Emory campus. Proceeds from the sale benefit the school’s enrichment fund, which provides scholarships, additional educational training for teachers, and playground enhancement. Many of the items that are not sold during the sale are donated to various charities around Georgia and the world.
The Glenn School for Young Children holds clothing sales annually in the Fall and Spring
Categories: Shopping in Decatur, GA
Tagged: Kids Consignment Sales
February 17, 2010 · 1 Comment
Leapin’ Lizards is hosting a Parent’s Night Out on Saturday Feb. 27th from 7 – 10pm. The cost is $25 per child and $20 for each sibling. Here are some more details from the Leapin’ Lizards newsletter:
“Want to go out to dinner? Sure. How about a movie? Why not!” With Leapin’ Lizards PNO the options are endless. Bring your child(ren) in their favorite PJs to Leapin’ Lizards where they will have a fun time in a safe environment. Your child will make new friends and play with old ones as they enjoy hours of leaps on our inflatables, create art projects to take home and dine with friends. Our trained staff will make sure your child has fun and is tired out 
The best part is you can take them straight to bed after picking them up.
Space is limited. Online Registration will be open until Friday Feb 26th at LeapinLizardPlay.com
Categories: Uncategorized
Decatur Active Living is hosting a Valentine’s Day Luncheon for all 1st – 3rd graders in the Decatur community.
When: Feb. 13th at 11:30
Where: Decatur Recreation Center
RSVP: Feb. 6th, Call 404-377-0494
What: Food, fun and a free 4×6 photo
Have a happy Valentine’s Day!
Categories: Events in Decatur, GA
Tagged: Decatur Active Living, Valentine's Day in Decatur
January 30, 2010 · 1 Comment
Catherine at The Decatur Minute asked for help with spreading the word about the Decatur for Haiti earthquake relief effort sponsored by a number of merchants and dining establishments in the Decatur community. Here is the latest update from her most recent post:
What: Decatur for Haiti. Local Decatur merchants and restaurants donating to the Haiti earthquake relief.
When: Monday, Feb. 1
Who: The following businesses have agreed to donate a portion of their proceeds from Feb. 1 to the American Red Cross.
We’ll continue to update this list as more shops and restaurants join the event.
What a great opportunity to support both your local community AND the devastated communities in Haiti at the same time.
Categories: Shopping in Decatur, GA
Tagged: Decatur for Haiti, Haiti Earthquake Relief
Today, Friday, January 8th, City Schools of Decatur are closed due to inclement weather. Many area private schools are closed as well. Please check your school’s web site or hotline for more details.
Enjoy your snow day!
Categories: Education in Decatur, GA
Tagged: School closings
Decatur Mom reader, Amy, wrote in looking for information on Moms groups for multiples. If anyone has information about Moms support groups for twins, triplets or more please leave a comment to this post. Or, if you are interested in starting a Moms support group for multiples please leave your information as well.
Congratulations, Amy! Let’s hope that other Decatur Mom readers can help us get the information you need.
Categories: Playing with Children in Decatur, GA
Tagged: Moms of Multiples
Winter Spanish classes for children taught by our favorite Spanish teacher start in just two weeks! Spring Into Spanish classes are for children ages two to seven, taught in downtown Decatur. Fun, immersion-style lessons include games, music, movement, and literature. The classes are taught by Miche Baskett, a former Spanish teacher in the City Schools of Decatur and Decatur Presbyterian Children’s Community. Señora Baskett, a Decatur resident, has over ten years experience writing curriculum and teaching Spanish to young children.
Here is a note from Sra. Baskett:
¡Hola!
It’s time to register for the Winter 2010 Session of Spring Into Spanish!
Classes begin January 12. ¡Vamos a la plaza!
This winter, we will take an imaginary trip to a vibrant downtown plaza, complete with a bookstore, a toy store, a bakery, a supermarket, restaurants, vehicles, and pedestrians. We will talk about community helpers, neighbors, and more.
Sign up now for the Winter Session (January 12 – March 25).
Classes meet for forty-five minutes once a week for ten weeks.
No class the week of February 15 – 19.
The session costs $140, with a $10 registration fee for new families; second sibling only $110.
Classes for two to five-year-olds with an accompanying adult:
This is a fun opportunity to learn together with your child! I recommend these classes to all students under four years old. Four and five-year-olds are also welcome in these classes. Optimum class size is from five to eight students. Choose one of five class times offered.
Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m., or 4:30 p.m.
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m., or 3:30 p.m.
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Class for students ages four to seven with an adult on-campus:
This class is for older students who are ready to be in class without an adult. You may wish to choose this class if you think it would benefit your very independent learner, or if it works better for your schedule.
Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m.
Classes are located in downtown Decatur, GA
at The First Christian Church of Decatur, 601 West Ponce de Leon Ave.
Call Miche Baskett at (404) 312-7075
Email SraBaskett@SpringIntoSpanish.com
www.SpringIntoSpanish.com
What a great way to start the New Year!
Categories: Education in Decatur, GA
Tagged: Spanish Classes in Decatur, Spring Into Spanish
December 23, 2009 · 1 Comment
As promised in my previous article, here is a handy map that you can use to view all of the winning houses in the 2009 Decorate Decatur contest.
Click the map to view it larger.
Disclaimer: The map was created as a parade-style route. Not intended to map the shortest possible distance between the winning houses. We hope you and your family enjoy it!
From our family to yours, have a very Merry Christmas!
Categories: Holiday Events in Atlanta
Tagged: Decorate Decatur, Holiday Traditions in Decatur
December 22, 2009 · 1 Comment
Cheryl at The Decatur Minute has posted the 2009 winners of the Decorate Decatur contest! According to the article, the winner of this year’s “Commissioner’s Cup” is Nancy Wilkinson & Susan Phillips at 205 Adair Street…Congratulations! My family knows 205 Adair as the “flamingo house” for the plentiful plastic flamingos that decorate the yard in the summer and fall. My kids LOVE the Christmas decorations but are also eagerly awaiting the return of the flamingos
The article goes on the announce the other winners which include homeowners, businesses and also a special mention to the City of Decatur for the beautiful street scape and lighted bandstand. View the article for the full list. And congratulations to all of the winners!
The Decorate Decatur contest has become a holiday tradition in my family. Every year on Christmas Eve my husband maps the ideal route to go and see every winning house. (This year I’ll try to post the map!) We get the kids in their PJs and take a late night drive to see the beautiful decorations. The plan is always to get the kids to fall asleep on the drive thereby making the Christmas Eve bedtime a lot easier.
So far, each year, I am the only person who falls asleep on our Decorate Decatur tour! I can honestly say that I’ve never been successful in seeing the whole tour. But this year, I’m more determined than ever to make it because the decorations are especially beautiful.
Categories: Events in Decatur, GA · Holiday Events in Atlanta
Tagged: Decorate Decatur, Holiday Traditions in Decatur
