The Bulldog, July 23, 2026

Note from Mrs. Lockwood:

We welcomed our teachers back into the building today to begin pre-planning for the 26-27 school year. Teachers are setting up classrooms and preparing for the exciting learning that will take place over the next ten months. In case you missed it, here is my Welcome Back Family Letter that highlights several events leading up to the first day of school, as well as essential preparation details.

I look forward to seeing everyone really soon!

With Bulldog Pride,

Mrs. Lockwood

Important Information & Action Items:

School Hours: School begins at 8:00 and ends at 2:45.

Annual Data Update: Please complete the Annual Data in your Infinite Campus portal

Nutrition: Please complete the Free & Reduced Lunch application linked here

Transportation: Please complete the bus registration linked here

Events at a glance:

• Thursday, July 30: 9:00-11:00 Meet & Greet, Clairemont Elementary

• Monday, August 3: First day of school!

• Friday, August 14; 8:15: Community Crew

• Friday, August 14; 5:30: Back to School Pizza Picnic

Thursday, July 30, 2026, 9:00-11:00 am. We recommend that families follow the schedule below. Both sessions will begin on the hour inside the school auditorium with staff introductions, a brief message from Mrs. Lockwood, and classroom visits.

9 a.m.-10 a.m.: Families of students whose last names begin with A-L

10 a.m.-11 a.m.: Families of students whose last names begin with M-Z

Students will not be allowed to use personal electronic devices during school, such as cell phones and smart watches, starting this school year. Devices brought to school must be kept in backpacks.

Homeroom assignments are a high priority for our staff, and we are very intentional about this process each year. Starting Wednesday, July 29, 2026, you can log in to the Parent Portal to view your child's teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This information will also be available at the Meet & Greet. Please note: changes after the first day of school typically occur only under extenuating circumstances.

Access the Infinite Campus Portal to Ensure Readiness
The CSD Parent Portal provides important information to assist families in supporting students. For assistance with the Portal, visit this webpage or contact your school's front office.

At the beginning of every school year, it is critical for families to use the Parent Portal for back-to-school readiness. Please take a moment to:

• Complete the Annual Data Update before each school year starts, providing current contact, medical, and other information. From the Portal home screen, select More ⇒ Annual Data Update. Find more details on the annual data update here.
• Register for 2026-2027 bus transportation by indicating your intent for your student (s) to ride the bus while completing the Annual Data Update. After completing the ADU, route information will be available under the Transportation tab in Infinite Campus within 24-48 hours. The student's primary contact listed in Infinite Campus will receive an invitation on July 15 from the Transportation Department to log into the Stopfinder Bus Tracking App.

• Infinite Campus is now using Stripe for all online payment functions in the Campus Portal. Banking and card information must be set up again in the new Stripe portal. Stored payment methods and recurring payments were not transferred between vendors.

  • Processing fees remain at 2.5% for credit cards and $0.35 for e-checks.

  • Please log in to Infinite Campus and click "Fees" to check for any balances.

• Apply for free/reduced-price meal benefits: We encourage all families to apply. Families that previously received benefits must reapply every year. Select More ⇒ Meal Benefits.
• Add money to meal accounts, and set up balance alerts and auto-payments. In the Portal, select Food Service.
• Look up teacher contact information. Select More ⇒ Contact List.
• Review CSD's student handbook and Code of Conduct. Additional information is available on the website.
• Submit updated health forms found on the health forms webpage. Please note any medical needs of which school nurses need to be made aware.

Following CSD technology guidelines, teachers pre-plan technology use that prioritizes in-person instructional experiences for students. Technology is used intentionally to enhance student interaction, creativity, and learning aligned with state standards. Please refer to our district's technology guidelines. Final CSD Technology Guidelines.pdf

Summer time is reading time!! Ms. D is challenging students to complete this Summer Reading Bingo sheet by doing EVERY activity! Think you can do it? Hopefully this will be a fun way to keep reading and learning this summer. Turn in your completed bingo sheet by the second week of school to be invited to the popsicle party and be allowed to check out extra books! Click the link below if you need to download another copy.

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

Signing up as a member allows you to fully access our website and add your bulldog to the directory, along with classes and groups/clubs. This membership supports our school and the National and State PTA by paying annual dues that help us operate. We use PTA funds to support teacher grants and school events. A portion of the $10 serves as dues paid to the National and State Parent Teacher Association, which is our governing organization.