The Bulldog, January 22, 2026

Note from Mrs. Lockwood:

We're all about teaching and learning at Clairemont! We are having a great week. We will continue to monitor weather trends through the weekend and keep everyone updated.

Second-grade families, Clairemont & Talley have begun preparing for the third-grade transition! Please save the following date, March 31, 6–7:30 p.m., rising third-grade parent night.

This week, our school-wide attendance for last Friday through today is 94%. Today marks our lowest attendance percentage of the week. Let's finish the week strong with 100% attendance. I know we can do it!

I see the progress, let's keep going! Currently, 31% (44 families) have completed the family survey. This year's goal is 75%; we’re getting closer. Clairemont's family perspective is important. Please take 5-10 minutes to complete the survey. Georgia School Climate Survey.

Events at a glance:

• Thursday, January 22; 5:30: PTA Meeting *New Date*
• Friday, January 23: School Crew (students and staff only)
• Wednesday, January 28: CSD Early Release Day
• Friday, January 30: Community Crew
• Monday, February 16 - Friday, February 20: Winter Break - No School

Our students have been hitting the books lately! Almost 50 students turned in their winter reading bingo sheets and are invited to a popsicle party in the library tomorrow. Whether in class, in the library, or even in the hallways(!) we're seeing students find the love of reading every day.

A21

We all share a common goal for our children to be safe and protected from all things harmful. Related to that goal, Georgia Rule 160-4-2-.12 Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Program (HB 287) and Erin's Law (SB401) require annual age-appropriate sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention in kindergarten through grade nine and human trafficking prevention in grades six through 12. The A21 K-12 Human Trafficking Education Curriculum is a research-based, evidence-informed program that City Schools of Decatur (CSD) uses to teach the importance of healthy relationships and their connection to personal safety. Click the link below to find additional information about the A21 program.

This school year CSD launched Naviance for Elementary. This program is designed to cultivate College, Career, and Life Readiness (CCLR) skills in our youngest learners, fostering confidence and sparking curiosity about their futures. CL students will have the opportunity to explore this exciting new program. Click the link below to find additional information about Naviance for Elementary.

Read the January 22, 2026, issue of CSD Weekly, the district-wide newsletter.

Please take a moment this week to make your voice heard and participate in the Georgia Department of Education climate survey for your school! Your participation and feedback are greatly appreciated. The data collected will help determine the School Climate Star Ratings for the 2026-27 school year, which will enable schools to improve or build upon their successes.

Clairemont Elementary School Family Survey

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.

An ongoing speaker series from DEF, Decatur Prevention Initiative and the Decatur Parents Network returns Thursday, January 22, with a documentary viewing and panel discussion on "Navigating the Changing Drug Landscape: Talking to our Kids About Dangerous Substances." This event is free and open to any adult. Find more information and register in advance here.

Thursday, January 22, 6:30-8 p.m., DHS Learning Commons (Library/Media Center). Enter the bus drop-off area off of Commerce Drive.