Clarkston Elementary School

Cougar Connection-April 25, 2025

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

We are SO proud of how hard all of our 3rd-5th grade students have worked the past 2 weeks on the STAAR assessments. Student STAAR scores will not be released to families until June 17th from TEA. As soon as we have word that scores have been released, parents will receive notification from the district/campus.

We are quickly approaching the end of the school year and a month of several events on campus! We hope that families are able to join us at these events during this last month of school!

Tyler ISD's Arts Fest: TOMORROW, April 26th, 9am-2pm @ Legacy High School. Make plans to join us at our annual art festival for Tyler ISD. Students all around the district--including our very own Cougars--will have artwork on display. Come have fun with us at this free family event!

Free Family Game Night: Thursday, May 1st, 5:30pm-6:45pm in the Clarkston Cafe. Please join us for a fun, free night of fun! PTA will be on site with concessions to all families in attendance. Our student Spring Art Show will also be open for families to come and see their student's artwork! Hope to see everyone Thursday night! Families in attendance will be entered to win a family fun gift basket courtesy of Rose Heights.

Teacher & Staff Appreciation week: May 5th-9th is our teacher & staff appreciation week. To celebrate our amazing crew at Clarkston, we invite all of our students to participate in the dress up days and appreciation activities in the flyer below. Thank you for helping us to celebrate our staff!

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 have just a few spots left for pre-k!

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!

Please note the end of the year events below and mark your calendars to come out and enjoy these events with your student!

Have a great weekend!

-Sarah Cureton, Principal

family game night
Teacher Appreciation Week
pre-k flyer
pk promotion
5th grade promotion
Field Day
Academy Awards
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Staff Shout Outs

Looking for a free way to thank a teacher/staff member for all that they do your your kid(s) at Clarkston? Please help me in recognizing and appreciating our amazing staff with a shout out! Fill out this quick form below and I will deliver your note of appreciation to the teacher/staff member you designate on Monday! https://forms.gle/hsVAyXUdXa2e2MNv7

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!

May

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

2- Bump Day

9- Field 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