Clear Spring Elementary Updates

State Testing in May

As we prepare for state testing in May, we appreciate your partnership in helping students feel confident and ready to do their best. Attendance is very important. Please make every effort to have your child at school each day and on time, especially during testing. Consistent attendance ensures students receive the instruction and practice they need. A good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast each morning also make a big difference. Well-rested students who eat a balanced meal are better able to focus and stay calm during testing. Most importantly, offer positive encouragement. Remind your child that testing is simply an opportunity to show what they have learned. If your child is feeling anxious or has concerns, please let us know so we can provide support. Thank you for your continued partnership.

PreK Enrollment

PreK enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year will begin on March 17. Applications will be available beginning March 17 on the Early Learning page of the Washington County Public Schools website. The direct link is attached below for your convenience. If you have a child who will be eligible for PreK, we encourage you to review the information and complete the application process once enrollment opens.

STEAM Night and Girls On the Run

Please see the attachments below for important information about our upcoming Girls on the Run and STEAM Night events taking place this year. We are excited to offer these opportunities for our students and families. A special thank you to Mrs. Myers for taking the lead in organizing these awesome events. We appreciate the time, energy, and care she puts into creating meaningful experiences for our school community. We hope to see many of you participating.

EARLY PICKUP/LATE DROP OFF REMINDERS

• LATE ARRIVAL

• If you arrive after the 7:45am late bell, please bring your child into the building. For safety reasons, please do not drop your child off and leave the campus without checking in at the office.

• Please scan your child’s student ID tag with the scanner in the lobby to check-in.

• EARLY PICK-UP

• Students must be picked up no later than 2pm to avoid dismissal and bus congestion. We appreciate your cooperation with this important matter.

NOTES FROM HOME/DR. NOTES

• Please continue to use the yellow note pads when sending communication to school for your child’s teacher.

• Please contact the office if you need more.

• Please remember to send notes for any absences as well. Most doctor and dental offices will provide a note for visits if you request it. Notes are required for absences to be coded as lawful.

ABSENCES

• Attendance calls will continue to be sent out every day for students that are not in school. Please remember to communicate with your child’s teacher regarding the absence.

• Attendance letters will be sent out monthly after absences have reached six or more.

• After a student has missed 12 days of school a doctor’s note is required for any future absences.

• March 13th - 2 hr. early dismissal