Clarkston Elementary School

Cougar Connection-April 11, 2025

One Team, One Goal; Ensuring Success for All
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A Note from Mrs. Cureton...

We had a blast celebrating the hard work and positive attitudes our 3rd-5th graders have shown this year at our STAAR pep rally today! Check out our Facebook page for pictures of this fun celebration. Good luck to all of our 3rd-5th testers the next 2 weeks!

STAAR testing dates:

  • Tuesday, April 15th--3rd-5th Reading STAAR

  • Tuesday, April 22nd--3rd-5th Math STAAR

  • Thursday, April 24th--5th Science STAAR

Please note that on STAAR testing days, our campus will be closed to visitors for lunches, meetings, etc.

3rd-5th Parents: please help up in setting up our cougars for success on testing days!

  • Ensure your student gets a good night rest before testing days

  • Ensure your student is at school by 7:50am on testing days...testing begins right at 8:00am

  • Students may bring a jacket or coat if they are cold, but please no blankets or pillows

Thank you for your support!

NO SCHOOL: Friday, April 18th--All students & staff are off on this date for Good Friday.

2025-2026 Pre-Kindergarten: We are excited to announce that our campus is now able to accept tuition(paid) and tuition-free(no cost) students for pre-k! We have an amazing pre-k team and are ecstatic to expand this program on our campus. Do you have an incoming pre-k student or know someone that does? If so, please go online and complete enrollment for your student! https://www.tylerisd.org/page/how-to-enroll Our pre-k spots are limited and will fill up before the summer starts...please do not wait on this!

Campus Emergency Procedures: I wanted to make sure that all of our families were aware of our action plans in the event of an emergency on our campus. Please know that your student's safety is our #1 priority and we follow these procedures as directed by district administration. Please see the graphic below for detailed information on our safety procedures.

Have a great weekend!

-Sarah Cureton, Principal

emergency action procedures
pre-k flyer
closed campus
basketball camp
Field Day
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Staff Shout Outs

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Join Our Amazing PTA!

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April

15- Reading STAAR (3rd-5th), campus closed to visitors

18- Good Friday, No School!

22- Math STAAR (3rd-5th), campus closed to visitors

24- Science STAAR (5th), campus closed to visitors

May

1- Family Game Night (5:30-6:45)

2- Bump Day

9- Field Day; Kona Ice Day

14- 5th grade track meet

15- Pizza by the Slice

16- Career Day

19- Talent Show

20- 5th Grade Cookout

21- Academy Awards

22- Pre-K & 5th Grade Promotion Ceremonies

23- Class parties; Early release @12:30pm