Clarkston Elementary School

Cougar Connection-March 28, 2025

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

We've had a great week back from Spring Break! Several events coming up over the next few weeks on campus--we hope you join us!

Good luck to our students participating in UIL at Legacy High School & Hoop Shoot at Tyler High School this weekend!

Join us for our Leader in Me Dream Night! Thursday, April 3rd--5:30-6:30. Come participate in craft activities, make smores, read great books, plan for the future, and have fun with us! Families in attendance will be entered to win a family fun gift basket courtesy of Rose Heights Church.

Kindergarten Round Up: Do you have an incoming kindergartener for the 25-26 school year? If so, please join us for kindergarten round up--Thursday, April 3rd--5:30-6:30, during our Leader in Me Dream Night. Meet the kindergarten team, tour the classrooms, meet our PTA members, and get a glimpse into life as a kindergartener at Clarkston! You can also bring all of your enrollment documents to this event to save you time with the enrollment process!

Kona Ice Day: Kona Ice Day is coming--Friday, April 4th! Please use this link to order: https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/user/details Online order code: K924951870Online orders must be submitted by 8:45am on April 4th.

Have a great weekend!

-Sarah Cureton, Principal

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Pre-K & Head Start Registration:

Do you have an incoming Pre-K student? If so, make sure they are registered online! Our Pre-K spots fill up quickly!

Complete your registration online. Please contact the Pre-K office at 903-262-1208 if you have any questions.

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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!

April

3- LIM Dream Night (5:30-6:30); Kinder Round Up

4- Kona Day, College Colors Day

10- PK & 5th cap and gown pics

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- Field Day

9- Bump 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