The Bulldog, April 23, 2026

Note from Mrs. Lockwood:

What another great week of teaching and learning at Clairemont! Special thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of our Spring Carnival. We had a great time!

This week, our school-wide attendance for Friday through today is 96.6%. Let's close out this week 100% attendance!

The weather is warming up outside, and our kiddos enjoy their recess time. If you can, please send in a water bottle so that they remain hydrated during outdoor playtime.

Events at a glance:

• Friday, April 24: Community Crew
• Friday, April 24: Last day of the book fair!
• Saturday, April 25; 9:00-1:00: Spring Community Day
• Friday, May 1; 9:00-12:00: Field Day
• Monday, May 4: Author Visit for 1st and 2nd
• Tuesday, May 5 - Thursday, May 7: Star Testing for all grades
• Friday, May 8: Community Crew
• Friday, May 8: 2nd grade Day at the Park
• Wednesday, May 13; 9:30: Kindergarten field trip to Woodland Gardens
• Wednesday, May 13; 5:30: PTA Meeting (Zoom link in calendar)
• Thursday, May 14; 5:00: 2nd Grade Dining Experience
• 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!

Our Spring Community Day for Clariemont is scheduled for April 25, 2026 from 9 am - 1 pm. Join us for light gardening, grounds clean-up, and painting.

As always, kids are welcome, and we will have light refreshments for participants. Registration is here.

Thanks to all who help in the fall too! You may have noticed that many of the daffodils we planted bloomed in early March.

Field Day is Friday, May 1st, and we are so excited! This year's Field Day theme is "Decades" of Fun with activities & games that embody the true essence of generations before us. Students will be able to show off their groovy dance moves, explore what it means to be a Flower Power Relay Child, dodge & flee from totally tubular super soakers, and so much more!

It will be a fun-filled day. Your help is needed! Please consider volunteering your time &/or supplies! If you are interested in volunteering at a Field Day Game Station, or helping out with Field Day set-up or clean-up, please CLICK HERE.

If you are interested in providing supplies, email Coach Jolly at ajolly@csdecatur.net. We need the following:

• (8) 7lb. bags of ice

• (2) bubble machines

• Outdoor/Yard games, i.e., Twister, Mega Connect 4, large checkers game, etc…

• NOTE: The games will be used at one of our game stations. Please label with your family name for safe return after Field Day.

For the next two weeks, please monitor your email, the Bulldog Newsletter, and Thursday Folders for more upcoming Field Day announcements and info, including but not limited to: Event plans, the Student & Parent Field Day Readiness Guide: What to know & What to Bring, and any Field Day updates/changes that may occur.

Please email Coach Jolly at ajolly@csdecatur.net with any questions or concerns. We look forward to playing through the decades with you!

Thank you to everyone who has shopped at our book fair already! The book fair raises money for us to buy new books for the library! This Friday is the last day to shop, so stop by after Community Circle if you still want a book!

In addition to shopping in-person at the bookfair, families can shop online (www.littleshopofstories.com/shopbookfairs), and Clairemont will get credit for the sale. Use the coupon code CLAIREMONT at checkout. Families can browse by category at the link above or just search for specific books in a series or a book club selection!

We have an exciting author visit coming up for our 1st and 2nd grade students. Drew Brockington, author of the popular Catstronauts series, will be here Monday, May 4th for a book talk and signing. If you missed the book order deadline but still want a book, please email Ms. D at whitney.derosa@csdecatur.net. We have a few more copies available for purchase!

Students and teachers have all had fun showing off their reading spirit with themed days this week during the book fair! We've shown that reading can be magical, and we dressed as our favorite genres and settings. Tomorrow is vocabulary day! Dress up like your favorite word! Are you peculiar, sporty, elegant, crafty, festive...use your imagination!

Read the April 23, 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.

Decatur Robotics is hosting its annual showcase, featuring teams from Talley St., F.Ave, BHMS and DHS, Saturday, April 25, from 2-4 p.m. at the DHS Cafeteria. Drop in anytime to see the students' robots and projects.

Bring your unwanted, unused, or expired medications for safe and proper disposal — no questions asked.

📍 Location: City of Decatur Police Department, 420 West Trinity Place
🕙 Date & Time: Saturday, April 25 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Let’s work together to keep Decatur safe, prevent misuse, and protect our environment.
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Please note: Only solid medications in pill or patch form will be accepted.
No liquids, sharps, or battery-operated items will be collected.

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!