Clarkston Elementary School

Cougar Connection-April 17, 2025

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

We had a successful first week of testing this week! We are gearing up for a second week of testing next week. We are excited to see our 3rd-5th graders shine again next week!

STAAR testing dates:

  • 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!

PTA Family Game Night: Thursday, May 1st, 5:30pm-6:45pm. Please join us in the cafe for a night of free, family fun! Families in attendance will be entered to win a family fun gift basket courtesy of Rose Heights.

Pre-K & 5th Grade Promotion Ceremonies: Pre-k & 5th grade parents--please join us Thursday, May 22nd @9:00am (5th grade) or @10:00am (Pre-K) for our promotion ceremonies! The ceremonies will take place in the cafe. Balloons, streamers, and noise makers are not allowed at the ceremonies, but you are welcome to bring other items to celebrate your student(s). All visitors at the ceremonies must have a valid ID to enter the school. Please contact your student's teachers for more details.

Field Day: Friday, May 9th! Grade level schedule posted in the flyer below. Families are welcome to attend, but must check in at the front office and receive a visitor badge first.

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!

Have a great, 3-day, weekend!

-Sarah Cureton, Principal

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Staff Shout Outs

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Join Our Amazing PTA!

Our Clarkston PTA provides resources and opportunities for learning experiences, volunteering, and just plain fun! Please consider joining by going to JOIN PTA-Horace. H. Clarkston. We love our amazing PTA and the support they provide for our Cougars!

April

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