Clearspring Howl
Some thoughts for the starting school year

Husky Howl 12.21.25
This Week's Message
Thank you for making sure your students are ready for school each day in the appropriate clothing for outdoor recess, checking folders and communicating when needed. It's going to be another great week at Clearspring.
Change of Dismissal Plans? - Must be communicated BEFORE 3:00pm
We have had an increase in families calling to change student dismissal plans minutes before dismissal. This is very difficult for the office as the school is already in motion for dismissal before the official bell rings. Please make sure that all dismissal changes are communicated before 3pm so that we have time to communicate with all staff and students involved.
Important Dates
December to Remember
Students are invited to join staff in dressing up each day based on the holiday/ winter film.
What's for lunch?
- You can send in a check, cash or add money to your student's cafeteria account at myschoolbucks.com.
BOE Approves 2026–2027 School Calendar
Traditional Calendar Overview:
Includes a total of 181 instructional days, including four contingency days.
Student Transition Day, a non-instructional day: Monday, Aug. 24, 2026.
First day of school: Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.
Last day of school: Wednesday, June 16, 2027.
Winter break is Dec. 23, 2026–Jan. 3, 2027. Spring break is March 26, 2027–April 4, 2027.
Key holidays and breaks align with state requirements, including Labor Day, Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks, and other observances.
We Want to Celebrate YOU!
Share your WINTER Family Traditions, Hobbies & Events with us!
WINTER will be upon us shortly and and we'd love to highlight your family's traditions, hobbies and holidays during this season. Do you love winter sports? Snow Days? Matching Pajamas? Lighting Candles or putting up lights? Share a photo with us so we can celebrate all of our amazing families. Photos shared will be shown on morning announcements, slideshows within the building and in our Husky Howl. We can't wait to see your photos!
Notes from the PTA
A message from the PTA
We are looking for volunteers to support several upcoming initiatives, including our winter dance, talent show, and participating in Damascus cluster efforts to support the DHS rebuild. We especially need help with the Snow Ball in January! If you’re interested in helping with food/snack choices, decorations, creating flyers – please send us a message! Your involvement makes a big difference!
Upcoming Dates
- Jan. 6 - Damascus Cluster PTA Meeting
- Jan. 12 - Community Roundtable with Councilmember Dawn Luedtke
- Jan. 23 - PTA Snow BAll
- Feb. 5 - Clearspring PTA Meeting
Visit us at clearspringpta.givebacks.com
Meet the Clearspring ES PTA Board
- Vivian Bakal, President
- Marcie Raum, Vice President
- Maya Yovcheva, Secretary
- Candace Maynard, Treasurer
Want to volunteer? We LOVE volunteers!
Email us at Clearspring.PTA@gmail.com
Volunteers for student activities must take the MCPS Child Abuse and Neglect Training