Clairmont Newsletter Week #13
November 8, 2026
Coffee with the Principal November 18th
Coffee with the Principal Update: This month’s Coffee with the Principal will be postponed until Wednesday, November 18th. We truly value your thoughts, ideas, and input as part of the Clairmont community! With our monitored lockdown drill scheduled for this Wednesday and the November 11th holiday, November 18th is the first opportunity for us to gather this month. We look forward to seeing you, hearing your thoughts, and enjoying some time together!
✨ ParentSquare Notifications
If you are interested in learning more about ParentSquare or need help setting up your account settings, please visit www.lodiusd.net/parentsquare or contact communications@lodiusd.net. We hope this helps!
Have You Reported Your Students' Absence?
If your student will be absent, please call the school office at (209) 953-8267, Option 3, to report the absence. Promptly reporting absences helps us ensure the safety of all students and maintain accurate attendance records.
If your child has a medical or dental appointment, please send them back to school with a note from the doctor's or dentist's office so the absence can be appropriately documented.
It is also important that students arrive at school on time and ready to learn. Students should be on the blacktop by 7:55 a.m. so they are prepared for the start of the school day. Instruction begins promptly at 8:00 a.m., and students are expected to be in their classrooms and ready to learn at that time.
Students arriving after 8:00 a.m. must report to the office to receive a tardy slip before going to class. Even a few minutes of lost instructional time can make a difference. Students who arrive late miss important morning routines, warm-up activities, and instruction that help set the tone for a successful day of learning.
Thank you for partnering with us to ensure every Clairmont student has the best opportunity to succeed!
Cell Phone Policy
BE PRESENT: Phones down, heads up. Lodi USD is committed to creating connections in the classroom. Starting this school year, students will be expected to keep their phones turned off during the school day - including lunches, breaks, and passing periods - as part of the district-wide initiative to Be Present. This initiative is designed to support a more focused learning environment while encouraging real, in-person connection outside of the digital world.
Please talk with your student(s) about this new initiative and the positive benefits associated with disconnecting during the school day. We believe that this initiative, over time, will support a more focused learning environment and encourage student connection outside of the digital world. You can find more information on the policy, the benefits, and frequently asked questions here.
Chromebooks
✨Special Education Community Advisory Committee Meeting
Upcoming Events
Special Education Community Advisory Committee Meeting - December 14, 2026
The Student Services/SELPA Department invites families, educators, and community members to attend the upcoming Special Education Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting.
Topic: VMRC, DOR, and Transition to Adult Services
Presenter: Lisa Chaves, Special Education Coordinator
Date: December 14, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Microsoft Teams
This meeting will provide an opportunity to learn more about Valley Mountain Regional Center (VMRC), the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), and the transition process from school-based services to adult services.
Join the meeting: Click the Join the meeting now link to participate from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
For questions or additional information, please contact the Student Services/SELPA Department at (209) 331-7061. We look forward to your participation!
