The Bulldog, October 9, 2025
10.9.25
Note from Mrs. Lockwood:
Clairemont is "Fall" ing for Learning!
Thank you so much to families who've met with teachers over the past week. Conferences are such a meaningful time to connect, celebrate your child's progress and make plans for continued growth. If you haven't had your conference yet, there's still time. Please reach out to your child's teacher to schedule a meeting that works best for your schedule.
Community Crew is this Friday. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. We will announce last week's Walk & Roll class winner! Today, in red folders, I've included a letter explaining the adjustment to Community Crew, along with dates for the school year.
Family Literacy Night is next Tuesday, October 14, 5:30-7:00. Come join us for literacy fun. The book fair will be here, along with crafts and character read-alouds. It's going to be a great time! Please also mark your calendars for picture makeup day next Wednesday, October 16th.
Mark your calendars for our second annual Family Movie Night on Friday, October 24!!! Purchase your tickets now. Flyers are in red folders today.
Families, progress reports will be available for review in the Parent Portal on Thursday, October 16. This is a great opportunity to review academic progress and stay informed about achievements and areas for growth. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's teacher.
Anxiety Management for 1st & 2nd grade students
Clairemont is committed to supporting the emotional and mental well-being of all our students. We are offering a small counseling group for students who may be experiencing high levels of anxiety or stress. This group will provide a safe, supportive space where students can learn coping skills, build emotional resilience, and connect with their peers in a structured environment led by Ms. Pratt, school counselor.
Details of the Anxiety Management Small Group:
- Who: 1st & 2nd grade students who could benefit from learning more about managing anxiety.
- When: Sessions will be held once a week for 30 minutes during Specials or WIN time for 6 weeks. The group will start in October.
- How to Join: If you believe your child may benefit from this group, please use the following link to complete the group sign up form: https://forms.gle/4rPKXaFxppjNJVv49
If you would like more information, or if you have any questions, please contact Ms. Pratt at cpratt@csdecatur.net or 404-370-4450 ext. 4181.
Room Parent Funds
To avoid constantly asking parents to send in money throughout the year to cover various classroom costs (e.g., learning celebrations and classroom celebrations), we would like to collect classroom funds at one time.
We are suggesting a one-time donation of $10–20 per child but appreciate any amount you are comfortable giving. This is not an official request from the school, and contributions are totally voluntary and optional.
This year, to make the funds equitable, the Clairemont Room Parent Coordinator is collecting one Class Fund Pool that they will divide equally among all classes. These funds go directly to supporting teachers by providing equal funds for teacher birthday, holiday, teacher appreciation, and end of year gifts. If you would like to contribute, please donate via Venmo to @cgensler (confirmation code 2277) by October 27th, 2025. Please put “Clairemont Room Fund” as a note when sending in your donation, so that we will know what it’s for.
Carrie Gensler is the room parent coordinator and will confirm receipt of contributions. Please contact her if you have any questions or concerns. Please also contact her if you need another method of payment besides Venmo.
Carrie Gensler
4047712277
Support for Windows 10 Ending
Our technology specialist wants everyone to be prepared next week when Microsoft's free support for Windows 10 is ending on October 14, 2025, after which it will no longer receive security updates, feature updates, or technical assistance, though the operating system will still function. Devices will no longer receive critical security fixes, making them more vulnerable to malware and cyberattacks.
If you want to take action, the recommended path is upgrading to Windows 11. If you cannot upgrade to Windows 11, you can enroll in the paid Extended Security Updates program to receive security updates for a limited time. This notice is for informational purposes for your home computers.
