Clarkston Elementary School

Cougar Connection-February 21, 2025

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

We had a great turnout for our Living Wax Museum last night! Thank you to all of our families who came out to support our students!

Next week, our 3rd-5th students gear up for district benchmark testing. Tuesday, 2/25, Reading benchmark. Tuesday, 3/4, Math benchmark. Thursday, 3/6, (5th only) Science benchmark. Please help set your student up for success on these assessments by having them at school no later than 7:50am, ensuring they get a good night's rest, and ensuring they eat breakfast(either at school or home). Thank you for helping us support your student! 

Transfer applications are due NEXT WEEK--The transfer window is now open. If your student is currently a transfer student at Clarkston and you would like them to attend school at Clarkston for the 25-26 school year, please fill out the Tyler ISD transfer application (we have paper copies in the front office). Students currently on transfers  will be sent home this application and should return the application no later than March 3, 2025. If you have any questions about the transfer process or application window, please contact our front office. 

Spring pictures are coming--DATE CHANGE! Due to schedule conflicts with Lifetouch, class pictures have been rescheduled for Monday, March 10th. Spring individual pictures are scheduled for Monday, March 24th. Be on the lookout for flyers coming home as the picture dates approach.

Have a great weekend!

-Sarah Cureton, Principal

benchmark testing

Benchmark testing starts next week! Please help us make sure your student is ready!

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!

February

25- Spring Benchmark Testing—Reading (3rd-5th grade)

March

4- Spring Benchmark Testing—Math (3rd-5th grade)

6- Spring Benchmark Testing—Science (5th grade only)

7- Kona day; College Colors Day

10- Class pictures

11- TELPAS Speaking & Listening 4th/5th

14- Data & Donuts; end of 3rd 9 weeks

17-21- SPRING BREAK!

24- Spring pictures; Begin 4th 9 weeks

28- Pizza by the Slice

29- Hoop Shoot-Tyler High