The Bulldog, May 14, 2026

Note from Mrs. Lockwood:

We are in the home stretch of the school year! There are still tons of exciting events to celebrate our wonderful students.

Tomorrow is our final Walk & Roll of the school year. We have several more exciting end-of-year events. Please make sure your Clairemont kiddo is at school to enjoy every moment. Let’s finish the year with strong attendance!!

Events at a glance:

• Thursday, May 14; 5:00-6:30: 2nd Grade Clairemont Cafe
• Friday, May 15: Walk & Roll
• Friday, May 15: All library books due
• Tuesday, May 19: Whole-school field trip to Carlos Museum
• Thursday, May 21; 12:30: 2nd Grade Moving Up Ceremony
• Friday, May 22: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!

We are thrilled to invite our second-grade families to the inaugural Clairemont Cafe, a special celebration of our final Wit & Wisdom module of the year! Throughout this module, students have explored how food nourishes our bodies and how shared meals can unite entire communities. During this event, students will "conference" with their families to share their expert learning and reflections on making healthy choices. We are also excited to partner with DHS Culinary Arts students, who will prepare and serve a healthy meal based directly on our students' recommendations. So second-grade families, please join us on Thursday, May 14th, at 5:00 PM to celebrate a year of incredible growth and "nourish" our school community!

We are heartbroken to announce that Ms. Nelson will be setting off on a new adventure and saying goodbye to her Clairemont family at the end of this school year. Here is a note from Ms. Nelson:

When I came to Clairemont in August of 2013, it was a new beginning for me. I had never taught children so young before but as a mom of a toddler and with one on the way, I knew that Clairemont would be a special place for me and my growing family, and it was!

Over the past 12 years, I have truly loved working with our Clairemont Crew! Our students are the most creative, talented, intelligent, curious, humorous, and oh my, can they sing beautifully!

This is my last year teaching music in City Schools of Decatur and I will truly miss seeing music students in the classroom and on the stage. I am thrilled to announce that Mr. Perry, who was our music student teacher from January to May of this year, will be continuing the very important work of inspiring and teaching our young learners through the lens of music.

Thank you to all of the parents who have dedicated countless hours of support, and for the enthusiasm that came with each idea, no matter how far-fetched it was.

To my colleagues, you are my family. What an amazing time we have had collaborating together, sharing our lives, and teaching our crew each day! I will truly miss Clairemont and I am so grateful for this amazing experience! Have a wonderful summer!

As the year winds down, it's already time to order your school supplies for next year! Ordering from First Day School supplies makes it easy and cheap to get our teachers what they need to keep our bulldogs learning. Just click on the photo above to order, and they'll be sent directly to Clairemont before classes start next year. Three minutes is all it takes, and our teachers will thank you for it!

Skip the store lines and order your child’s pre-packed school supplies now for next year at Talley! Online ordering is open through 5/21 at http://www.EducationalProducts.com/shoppacks using school code TAL345.

Paper order forms (for cash/checks) are available to print here: [www.talleypto.org/key-events/its-time-to-order-school-supplies] and will also come home in folders next week. Supplies are delivered directly to your child’s classroom before the first day of school. Questions? President@talleypto.org”

Yearbook purchase deadline: 5/15

link: yearbookordercenter.com

Order number: 17410

All student medications (prescription and over-the-counter) must be picked up by the end of the school day on Friday, May 22. Medications are not allowed to remain in the school clinic over the summer.

Any medications not picked up by the last day of school will be properly disposed of according to local, state, and federal laws. Students are not permitted to transport medication home. If, for any reason, you are unable to pick up your student’s medication by the last day of school, you must make alternative arrangements by contacting Nurse Manjit in writing before the end of the school year. We appreciate your support and understanding of this important request.

Read the May 14, 2026, issue of CSD Weekly, the district-wide newsletter.

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.

Orchestra classes begin in the fall! Open to all rising 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. Please fill out this form. This is the interest form and not registration. Registration will begin in August. Have a great summer.

Decatur Soccer invites youth ages 5-13 (rising K-8th grade) to register for its 3v3 Soccer Tournament, powered by Decatur WatchFest 26, a fun, flexible, and community-focused event led by DHS soccer players and coaches. Join us Saturday, June 20, 8:30-noon at the Decatur High School Stadium with plenty of parking and just a short walk from the Decatur MARTA Station and Decatur WatchFest.

Kids can form a team of up to five players and sign up at the link below for just $75 per team (payable separately via GoFan). With no uniforms required (pennies provided) and small-sided 3v3 match play run by our DHS players, this format keeps things simple while maximizing touches, engagement, and fun for every player.

The tournament is open to girls, boys, and co-ed teams (co-ed teams will play in the boys bracket), with divisions based on rising school year: K-1, 2-3, 4-5, and 6-8. This is a great way to celebrate Decatur WatchFest and FIFA World Cup 26™ while supporting the Decatur Soccer program, and giving your child a fun soccer experience without a big time commitment. Just gather a group, register here, and show up ready to play!