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The Bulldog, November 12, 2026

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Banner header for "The Bulldog: Clairemont Elementary School News, November 12, 2026," set against a white background patterned with black line-art doodles of school supplies including books, rulers, beakers, and paintbrushes. On the left is the circular Clairemont Elementary School (Decatur, Georgia) emblem, which features a colorful, patchwork-style bulldog wearing red glasses over a red letter "C" and the year "1936".
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Principal's Message Principal's Message

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Note from Mrs. Lockwood:


November is off to a great start at Clairemont! We had a wonderful time at our annual Thanksgiving luncheon today, coming together as a Clairemont community for good food, great fellowship and fun!


Next week is our annual musical. Come out and see Clairemont's production of The Lion King. We have some amazing talent at Clairemont. The show starts at 6:00 on Wednesday, November 18. Doors will open at 5:30. I hope to see you there!

Three smiling elementary school boys sit closely together inside a school cafeteria, wearing handmade, crayon-colored paper turkey crowns that read "Happy Thanksgiving!"
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Events at a glance:

  • Friday, November 13: Walk & Roll

  • Monday, November 14; 5:30-7:00: PTA Meeting (Zoom link on school calendar)

  • Wednesday, November 18; 6:00: Fall Musical - Lion King Kids

  • Friday, November 20; 8:15: Community Crew

  • Friday, November 20; 1:30: Fall Musical - Lion King Kids

  • Monday, November 23 - Friday, November 27: Thanksgiving Break

  • Tuesday, December 1 - Thursday, December 3: Star Testing

  • Friday, December 4; 8:15: Community Crew

  • Friday, December 11; 8:15: Community Crew

  • Friday, December 11 - Saturday, December 12: Decatur Holiday Marketplace

View the school calendar here!

Walk & Roll - This Friday! Walk & Roll - This Friday!

Promotional graphic for "Walk & Roll" taking place on "Friday, November 13th," set against a wavy split light blue and magenta background with white decorative doodles. At the top is a pink graffiti-style "Walk & Roll" logo flanked by green high-top sneakers on the left and a bicycle wheel on the right. Illustrations around the text depict three children in helmets riding bicycles on the left, a girl riding a scooter on the right, and four smiling children walking with backpacks and a lunchbox in the foreground.
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Crossing Guard Appreciation Week Crossing Guard Appreciation Week

The upper graphic features an illustration of students with backpacks walking along a tree-lined path. An oval callout bubble on the right reads "DONATE TODAY!" and lists Venmo, Cash App, & PayPal handle @leahmanley with phone number 404-414-3007
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Let's Show Our Crossing Guards Some Love!

Every single day, rain or shine, 50 amazing crossing guards make sure all students in Decatur get to and from school safely. Next week is School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week. Our school is partnering with all other CSD schools to collect funds for an appreciation gift. If you are able to donate, you may send funds through Venmo, Cash App, or PayPal to @leahmanley with phone number 404-414-3007. Anything is appreciated! Our students will also be making posters and we will recognize our school crossing guards at school crew next week.

Lion King Kids Lion King Kids

Promotional flyer for "Disney The Lion King KIDS" featuring the show's logo and an illustration of a young lion cub on a yellow background. Below the logo, red stage curtains frame the announcement "IT'S ALMOST SHOW TIME!" with two spotlights shining upward from the bottom corners. Text lists showtimes for "Wednesday, November 18th - 6:00" and "Friday, November 20th - 1:30," noting that "Tickets will be a $5 suggested donation at the door for guests, and free for Clairemont students."
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Our Stars are Ready to Shine!

The Lion King cast has been working hard and is almost ready to show off their talents! About 40 students will take the stage next week to present Lion King Kids, in partnership with MTI International. The entire Clairemont community is invited to attend the shows, which will be Wednesday evening at 6:00 and Friday afternoon at 1:30. There is a $5 suggested donation at the door for guests. Clairemont students are free. This will be an amazing show you won't want to miss!

Highlights of the Week Highlights of the Week

Four-photo collage on a white background with centered black text reading "Thanksgiving Luncheon." The candid photos show parents, relatives, and elementary school students sitting together and smiling at round tables covered with black tablecloths and white floral centerpieces inside a school cafeteria. Several children wear colorful paper Thanksgiving crowns while sharing meals from lunchboxes and cafeteria trays with their families.
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A smiling woman in a black puffer jacket and blue jeans sits closely next to a smiling young boy in a layered grey shirt on a red school cafeteria bench.
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Hearts and Bellies are Full!

Today, we welcomed family and friends for a delicious Thanksgiving Feast prepared by our wonderful cafeteria crew. Students were overjoyed to see their guests and excited to share a bit of the school day together. This is one of our favorite traditions. Thank you to everyone who came out for good food and community!

A group of smiling adults and children gather around a round table covered with a black tablecloth inside a busy school cafeteria.
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A group of four adults and four children gather around a round table covered with a black tablecloth inside a busy school cafeteria, sharing a meal from white cafeteria trays.
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All Paws on Deck for Marketplace! All Paws on Deck for Marketplace!

Group photo of smiling adults and children standing together inside a school hallway, set against a blurred bokeh background decorated with black paw prints. Large red text across the top reads "We are the Crew!"
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ALL PAWS ON DECK! THIS IS YOUR CALL TO THE CREW!

https://decaturholidaymarketplace.com/volunteer/


We are officially in the home stretch, and our Decatur Holiday Marketplace + Cafe crew needs YOU!

You know what they say: many paws make light work! Whether you can give us an hour, a morning, an afternoon, or a whole shift, we need extra hands (and paws!) to help pull off the magic that is Marketplace.


This event doesn't happen because of one person. It happens because of a CREW. A crew of parents, teachers, friends, alumni, and community members who show up, pitch in, roll up their sleeves, and make something pretty spectacular happen. We need help with setup, the cafe, vendor support, and all the little (and not-so-little) jobs that make Marketplace run.


Consider this your official call to the crew. No experience necessary. No special talents required. Just a willingness to jump in and help.

Be part of the crew.
 Lend a paw.
 Help make the magic happen.

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Click the photo above to sign up!

District News District News

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Read this week's CSD Weekly for district-wide news and information.

PTA News PTA News

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Click HERE to join PTA!

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.

Community News Community News

Promotional flyer for "Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta: Enchanted Forest Adventure!" on a light yellow-green background, featuring large green serif text reading "Discover what's within" in the top left and a green-and-yellow trefoil-framed photo of an adult leader and two girls smiling while holding a rope in the top right. In the bottom right, a green circle displays white text stating, "As a Girl Scout, she’ll explore new adventures, build skills, and grow with friends cheering her on gaining confidence that lasts a lifetime." Text on the left invites families to "Join us to learn how your girl can embark on her own Girl Scouts adventure!" at Mason Mill Recreation Center (1340 McConnell Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30033; dekalbcountyga.gov; 404-679-1349) on Sunday, November 15 at 12:00 p.m., and lists contact details for Parks Naturalist Tasha L. J. Messer (tlmesser@dekalbcountyga.gov, 404-927-4227) and Membership & Engagement Executive Amber Ritchie (aritchie@gsgatl.org, 470-390-6318).
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Enchanted Forest Adventure

Sunday, November 15

12:00 p.m.

Mason Mill Recreation Center
1340 McConnell Drive
Decatur, GA 30033

Join us for an outdoor adventure in partnership with DeKalb County Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs! Girls and families can enjoy an opportunity to connect with nature, explore, and learn more about Girl Scouts.

Questions about this event? Contact:


Tasha L. J. Messer

Parks Naturalist, DeKalb County Government

tlmesser@dekalbcountyga.gov

(404) 927-4227

Promotional flyer for "Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta" on a white background, featuring large orange serif text reading "Discover what’s within." and green text reading "Join Girl Scouts today and unlock her potential." in the top left. On the right are two framed photos—a circle showing a girl and a woman using a purple microscope, and a green, orange, and yellow trefoil showing older Girl Scouts in vests raising their hands in the Girl Scout sign—alongside an orange circle stating, "Girl Scouts is where every girl can explore, create, and become more of who she’s meant to be." Text on the left lists four benefits under "At Girl Scouts, she'll:" ("Make long-lasting friendships," "Try activities that make her smile," "Build real-world skills through fun, hands-on experiences," and "Lead in her own way and connect with causes she cares about") and announces a "Virtual Family Information Meeting" on "Tues, November 17, 2026" at "6:00 p.m." Below the event details are contact information for Amber Ritchie (aritchie@gsgatl.org), green text reading "The adventure awaits. Sign up today.", and a QR code to join the meeting, with the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta logo in the bottom right.
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Interested in joining the Girl Scouts?

VIRTUAL Family Information Meeting

Tuesday, November 17

6:00 p.m.


Microsoft Teams Meeting:

Click here to join

Meeting ID: 298 441 333 496 422 7

Passcode: KF3oK9hS


Families may also scan the QR code on the attached flyer to join the meeting.

Families can learn about Girl Scouts, ask questions, and explore local troop opportunities.

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Whitney DeRosa
Media Specialist
Clairemont website: https://clairemont.csdecatur.net/
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