The Bulldog, March 19, 2026

Note from Mrs. Lockwood:

The weather is warming up, flowers are in bloom, and Spring is on the way! We have one more full week in March.

This week, our school-wide attendance for Friday through today is 92.7%. Let's aim for 100% of Clairemont students at tomorrow's Talent Show!

The school climate survey is still open until March 31. Please take a moment to complete the survey. So far, we have 54 completed family surveys. Let's work together to showcase Clairemont's perspective! It only takes 5-10 minutes. Your input is valuable and greatly appreciated! Georgia School Climate Survey

Tomorrow is our annual Talent Show. Our Clairemont kiddos have some amazing talent. We hope to see you there!

Events at a glance:

• Friday, March 20; 1:15: Talent Show
• Wednesday, March 25: CSD Early Release Day
• Thursday, March 26: Career Day - see below to volunteer!
• Friday, March 27: Community Crew
• Monday, March 30: 2nd Grade visits Talley
• Tuesday, March 31: Class Picture Day
• Tuesday, March 31; 6:00-7:30: Rising 3rd grade parent meeting at Talley
• Friday, April 3: Community Crew
• Monday, April 6 - Friday, April 10: Spring Break

We are excited to host our annual Clairemont Career Day on 3/26/26 from 8:00-11:30! We are looking for family and community members to share their careers, talents, and experiences with our students!

Presentations should be short, interactive, and age-appropriate. This is a wonderful opportunity to inspire our students and help them learn about the many possibilities for their future.

If you would like to volunteer, please sign up using the link below. If you have questions, email Ms. Pratt at cpratt@csdecatur.net. We can’t wait to showcase the amazing careers in our community!

Sign up: https://forms.gle/WEY7H27NXQNDyKhs6

Mark your calendars! The book fair and spring carnival are coming back soon! The book fair will be April 20-24th during the school day. The Spring Carnival will be Tuesday, April 21st from 5:30-7:00. The book fair will be open that evening, and we'll have games, prizes, tattoos, and Kona Ice! New this year: order ahead dinner from Moe's to be delivered that evening during the carnival. Enjoy a picnic dinner while you shop and play, with proceeds from dinner benefitting PTA!

PTA is partnering with Moe's for an on-site spirit night! Order ahead and Moe's will deliver a taco box to the school on Tuesday, April 21st during Spring Carnival. Each taco box is $39.99 and feeds 4-6 people. You can bring a blanket and have a picnic on the playground, or take your box home to the whole family.

CLICK HERE to place your order or click on the image above.

For the past couple of months, our music student teacher, Mr. Perry, has been leading a group after school teaching students to play African drums. The students have learned about different types of drums and beats, and learned some traditional songs. They will be performing the finale of our talent show tomorrow, so don't miss it!

Tomorrow is the big day! Families are welcome to come watch the talent show tomorrow at 1:15 in the auditorium. Our students have been working hard and are ready to show off their talents!

Yearbook pre-orders are now open! Pre-order to guarantee that your student receives a yearbook in May. Families are also invited to place an 1/8 or 1/4 page ad to celebrate their student for all their hard work this year. It is a tradition for second-grade parents to recognize their students who are finishing their time at Clairemont and moving up to third grade!

Yearbooks: $15 each

1/8 page ad: $15

1/4 page ad: $25

Yearbook purchase deadline: 5/15

Ad purchase deadline: 3/30

link: yearbookordercenter.com

Order number: 17410

Read the March 19, 2026, issue of CSD Weekly, the district-wide newsletter.

Please take a moment this week to make your voice heard and participate in the Georgia Department of Education climate survey for your school! Your participation and feedback are greatly appreciated. The data collected will help determine the School Climate Star Ratings for the 2026-27 school year, which will enable schools to improve or build upon their successes.

Clairemont Elementary School Family Survey

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.

A spring-time festival for families and fun is coming to the Winnona Park pavilion this Sunday! With live music from DHS bands, snacks and drinks to purchase, and the opportunity to support future Decatur artistic endeavors, this is the place to be! Entry is free, and all support is appreciated. This is a student-led event designed to connect the broader Decatur community. Show up at 2 pm Sunday the 22nd, ready for a day in the park, rain or shine!

Want to help make game days fun, exciting, and memorable while supporting our student-athletes? Join the Decatur Bulldog Boosters (DBB)! From mascot races, toy tosses, and concessions to Friday night lights, alumni relations, and community events, DBB helps bring the Bulldog community together while raising funds and providing support for student-athletes and athletic programs at BHMS and DHS.
Come to our next meeting to learn more about DBB!
📅 Upcoming Meetings:
April 13 at 6:30 PM
May 11 at 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Hospitality Suite, DHS PAC
Help us continue building Bulldog traditions and supporting our athletes—no experience needed, just Bulldog spirit! 🐾