The Bulldog, February 26, 2026

Note from Mrs. Lockwood:

We're back in the building, and it is great to see and hear the hallways buzzing with activity!

Tomorrow is Community Crew, and we hope to see you there. I will host a Principal Coffee Chat immediately following Community Crew.

This week, our school-wide attendance for Friday, before break, through today is 94.5%. Let's finish the week strong with 100% attendance! I know we can do it!

Let's keep the momentum going! Currently, 37.06% (53 families) have completed the family survey. We're aiming for 75% family participation. Please take 5-10 minutes to complete the survey. Georgia School Climate Survey.

Events at a glance:

• Friday, February 27: Community Crew
• Friday, February 27: Principal's Coffee Chat following Community Crew
• Friday, March 6: Walk & Roll
• Tuesday, March 10; 4:00-9:00: Spirit Night at Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
• Friday, March 13: Community Crew
• Saturday, March 14: Tour deCatur
• Wednesday, March 18; 5:30: PTA Meeting
• Friday, March 20; 1:15: Talent Show

We are excited to announce that Stacey Labouchere has been named as the Teacher of the Year!

Ms. Labouchere is an exceptional collaborative team member who consistently goes above and beyond to support both students and staff. She motivates and inspires students by genuinely believing in their potential and making that belief visible every day. She creates a supportive, encouraging environment where students feel safe to take risks, ask questions, and grow.

All Clairemont students have started participating in iRUN during their physical education class. iRUN is a PE unit that specifically focuses on developing running etiquette, technique, and endurance. At the end of iRUN, the Clairemont community is encouraged to support the Decatur Education Foundation’s Tour Decatur’s 1-Mile Fun Run or The 5k (Saturday, March 14th). Registration fees from this event are used to support City Schools of Decatur teachers and students through the Decatur Education Foundation. For more information about Decatur Education Foundation and to register for Tour Decatur, visit https://raceroster.com/events/2026/114777/tour-decatur-2026 or Google Search: Tour Decatur 2026.

If paying the registration fee is a barrier for your family to participate, please fill out the scholarship application HERE or contact Coach Jolly at ajolly@csdecatur.net.

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

Presentations should be short, interactive, and be 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

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

If you missed the last Community Crew, you really missed out! We had a visit from the Manga African Dance company and they put on an amazing show! Students learned about the African diaspora, and were treated to demonstrations of dancing and rhythms from several different African countries. Some student volunteers even got to join them on stage and learn a new dance! Thank you to our PTA for sponsoring this experience.

Our new ELA curriculum, Wit & Wisdom allows students the opportunity to read and think deeply about big issues in our world. Second graders are learning about Ruby Bridges and imagining the sights, sounds, and feelings she would have experienced.

We have so many talented students here at Clairemont! Everyone who auditioned this week will be invited to perform in the talent show on Friday, March 20.

Talent show rehearsals will take place from 3-4 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, March 2-3 and 9-10. (With possible rehearsals as needed March 16-17.) You will receive an email letting you know which day your student should stay after school.

If you have any questions, please direct them to Ms. Nelson or Ms. DeRosa. We can't wait to see your talented students!

Read the February 26, 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

Come out Tuesday, March 10th for some delicious burgers and good times with the Clairemont Crew! 15% of sales that night will be donated to PTA!

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.