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The Bulldog, November 13, 2025

11.13.25

The Bulldog, November 13, 2025 11.13.25
The Bulldog,November 13, 202511.13.25

Principal's Message Principal's Message

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Note from Mrs. Lockwood:


November is off to a great start! We had a wonderful time at our annual Thanksgiving luncheon. Strengthening our bond as a Clairemont community through food and fellowship.


Next week is our annual musical. Come out and see Clairemont's production of Willy Wonka Kids. We have some amazing talent at Clairemont. The show starts at 6:00 on Wednesday, November 19. I hope to see you there!

Events at a glance:

  • Friday, November 14: Walk & Roll
  • Friday, November 14: School Crew (students and staff only)
  • Tuesday, November 18: Willy Wonka KIDS musical; 1:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, November 18: PTA Meeting; 5:30-7:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, November 19: Willy Wonka KIDS musical; 6:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 20: CSD All in Dinner; 5:00-6:30
  • Friday, November 21: Community Crew
  • Monday, November 24 - Friday, November 28: Thanksgiving Break NO SCHOOL
  • Tuesday, December 2 - Thursday, December 4: Star Testing for all grades
  • Friday, December 5: Walk & Roll
  • Friday, December 5: School Crew (students and staff only)
View the school calendar here!

November Walk & Roll - TOMORROW! November Walk & Roll - TOMORROW!

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ESOL and Federal Program All in Dinner ESOL and Federal Program All in Dinner

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All in Dinner

You're invited to the annual CSD ESOL and Federal Program All in Dinner Thursday, November 20th at 5:30 at the Wilson Center. Please RSVP by CLICKING THIS LINK or the photo above.

Counseling Corner Counseling Corner

Help for the Holidays

If your family is in need of assistance during this holiday season, you can submit an application to a Season of Giving.

Submit an application here: https://aseasonofgiving.org/child-application/

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Season of Giving

Click the image to start an application.

Highlights of the Week Highlights of the Week

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Three more photos of other students petting ducks and pigs when the petting zoo visited our school
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Petting Zoo Visit

Our students had some feathered and furry visitors this week! Cricket's Mobile Petting Zoo was onsite to meet and greet the students. This on-campus field experience aligns with kindergarten's unit on farm animals and first grade's study of animal characteristics. Students in all three grades got a chance to interact with and pet sheep, chickens, rabbits, ducks, and miniature pot-bellied pigs.
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Clairemont Spotlight at the CSD Board Meeting

Clairemont students stepped into the spotlight at the most recent CSD Board Meeting. They were recognized for their outstanding work on our new morning broadcast show that we produce and show on "School Crew" Fridays. The four students who were honored are four of the student anchors who have appeared on the news show. Many other students will get a chance to be on the news before the end of the year!

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Thanksgiving Luncheon

Thank you to all of the families who were able to come out to our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon this week! The students were overjoyed to share a meal with friends and family to celebrate this season of thanks.

Musical Performances Next Week! Musical Performances Next Week!

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Decatur Holiday Marketplace Decatur Holiday Marketplace

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We need YOU to make the Marketplace a success!

VOLUNTEER HERE: https://decaturholidaymarketplace.com/volunteer/


BAKE SALE SIGN UP HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F49A8AB23A2F58-59137213-bake

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Click the image above to sign up for the bake sale!

Hey Clairemont Crew!


We invite you and your family to join us here at the school for this wonderful community tradition. All proceeds from the event support learning initiatives for Clairemont students & teachers. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for the latest updates. This year's Marketplace will be held at Clairemont Elementary School on Friday, December 12th from 5:30pm-9pm and Saturday, December 13th, from 10am-5pm.


VOLUNTEER HERE


Want to help with the Marketplace? We rely on all of our Clairemont parent volunteers and our Clairemont Bulldogs to put this fundraiser on its feet. It takes the whole CREW to pull off this wonderful tradition! Please email Marketplace Chairperson Melissa Godbee at decaturholidaymarketplace@gmail.com for more information or if you would like to be more involved with any of the preparations such as decorating transformation, soup service, booking live music, social media or sponsorships.

District News District News

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Read the November 13, 2025, issue of CSD Weekly, the district-wide newsletter.

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During the Board of Education meeting held on November 11, 2025, the board decided to reassess and revise the K-2 School Consolidation and Redistricting Process. The process has been renamed the K-2 Utilization Process, and the timeline will be modified to allow for more public feedback.


BOE consultant Education Planners will host a public forum on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Beacon Hill Middle School. The community is invited to provide input and offer considerations to Education Planners regarding the K-2 School Utilization Process. The meeting will replace the previously advertised second public hearing on the K-2 School Consolidation and Redistricting Process.


The meeting format will be as follows:

  • General Information Session: Information Presented

  • Committee Work Sessions: Public Input


Education Planners recommended the creation of four committees to guide the next phase of planning. The proposed committees are:

  • Facilities & Finance Committee: enrollment, costs, and capital planning

  • Student Experience Committee: instructional programs, transitions, and early-learning access

  • Safety & Operations Committee: traffic, walkability, and daily operations

  • Culture & Communication Committee: transparency and ongoing engagement


Community members are invited to sign up for one of the committees here. More information about the K-2 School Utilization Process is available on the CSD website.

PTA News PTA News

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PTA Meeting Next Week

Join us for our next PTA meeting! All parents and caretakers are welcome at our monthly meetings to learn about the PTA's work to support Clairemont students and teachers. The next PTA meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 5:30 p.m., via Zoom. Click the image above to enter the meeting, or find the link on the calendar on the school website. (Note the day change due to the musical on Wednesday.)
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Shop with Minted and Save while Giving Back!

The PTA is partnering with Minted this holiday season. Support Clairemont Elementary by using our unique promo code FUNDRAISECLAIREMONT to purchase holiday cards and gifts from Minted.com. You’ll receive 20% off your order and 10% of each purchase will be donated back to us at the end of the year. Happy Holidays!

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.

Decatur Education Foundation News Decatur Education Foundation News

Graphic of hands holding a can with text about Lighten the Load, an initiative from Decatur Education Foundation.
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Help DEF Lighten the Load for Decatur Families

Decatur Education Foundation provides food assistance to families in Decatur. We have a bin in front of the school to collect items listed on the flyer above. Other ways you can help: click on the image above to order directly from their Amazon wish list, or click THIS LINK to donate funds they will use to purchase grocery gift cards. If you have any questions, please email info@decatureducationfoundation.org.

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