The Bulldog, May 7, 2026

Note from Mrs. Lockwood:

It’s hard to believe the school year is almost over and summer is just around the corner! This was another exciting week of teaching and learning at Clairemont! Our students did an awesome job on the Spring STAR assessment! STAR reports are forthcoming in the next few weeks.

On behalf of the dynamic Clairemont educators, thank you all for the appreciation shown throughout this week. Our teachers and staff are the heart and soul of Clairemont.

Tomorrow we will host Community Crew. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Events at a glance:

• Friday, May 8: Community Crew
• Friday, May 8: 2nd-Grade Pizza Picnic
• Wednesday, May 13; 9:30: Kindergarten field trip to Woodland Gardens
• Wednesday, May 13; 5:30: PTA General Meeting (Zoom link in calendar)
• Thursday, May 14; 5:00: 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!

You’re invited to our upcoming Coffee Chat, where we will share resources and ideas for keeping your student engaged in learning this summer. We’ll also be seeking your input on our Title I program to help us plan for the upcoming school year—we’d love to hear your thoughts!

Friday, May 8th

8:45 a.m.

In person: Clairemont Elementary, Room 114

Or join virtually:

Join with Google Meet: meet.google.com/rwu-hmvo-vfh

Join by phone : (US) +1 478-292-3905 PIN: 648 659 196#

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!

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.

Let's give a huge shout-out to Coach Jolly and all the parent volunteers who made field day an enormous success!! Even with gloomy weather, the kids created their own sunshine with the joy and excitement at each station. We danced through the decades, hopped, raced, relayed, sprayed, got sprayed, ate snow cones, and just generally had the best day ever. Thank you again to everyone who made it possible!

This Monday, we were treated to a very special author visit for all 1st and 2nd grade students. Drew Brockington, author and illustrator of the CatStronauts graphic novel series, spoke to our students about his job. We learned that it takes almost a whole year to make a graphic novel because each page goes through six versions before it is ready to print! He even showed us how to draw one of his characters, we heard from Waffle the cat, and students asked him some fantastic questions. We are so grateful Drew was able to visit!

Read the May 7, 2026, issue of CSD Weekly, the district-wide newsletter.

Join us for the General PTA Meeting on Wednesday, May 13, at 5:30 on Zoom. This will be our final PTA Meeting of the year, and we will vote on officers for the 2026-2027 school year. Hope to see you there! The Zoom link is on the school calendar.

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 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!