Cougar Connection Newsletter

A note from Mrs. Cureton:

We were so excited to have kids back on campus today! I hope that all of you are warm and recovering from our ice days. We are ready to get back to our normal schedule next week as we approach our early release day (Thursday, 2/9/23) and holiday for students and staff (Friday, 2/10/23).

5th grade parents: Hubbard Middle School (our feeder middle school) is hosting a preview night for incoming 5th graders! Please join them on Monday, February 13th, from 5:00pm-6:30pm to tour the school, meet the teachers, and learn more about middle school.

Early Release: We will have an early release day on Thursday, February 9th @12:30pm. Boys and Girls Club(BGC) will not be open on February 9th--if you have a student that attends BGC, please make arrangements to have your student picked up at 12:30pm on this day. We also have a staff/student holiday on Friday, February 10th--no school for staff or students on this day!

PTA Valentine Dance: Our PTA is excited to host their annual Valentine Dance again for families this year on Friday, February 17th! Please see the flyer below for time, & additional details. All students in attendance must be accompanied by an adult. 

Have a great weekend!

-Sarah Cureton, Principal

Cougar Nation Reminders: 

--Please drop off by 7:50am. Our tardy bell rings at that time & we want our Cougars ready to learn with us! The cafeteria entrance is open from 7:00am-7:50am. Any students arriving after 7:50am must come to the front entrance and be checked in at the front office by an adult. 

--All visitors must check in at the front office and have a valid ID with them. 

--We cannot release students after 2:30pm due to dismissal procedures. If you have appointments, please make arrangements to pick up by this time or you will be asked to wait until dismissal at 3:10pm. 

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  https://my.cheddarup.com/c/pta-membership-88199 .  We love our amazing PTA and the support they provide for our Cougars!

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UPCOMING DATES....

February

9- Early Release (12:30pm)

10- NO SCHOOL

13- Hubbard MS Preview Night-5:00-6:30(5th grade only)

17- PTA Valentine Dance (6:00-8:00)

23- Living History Museum (5:30pm)

24- Kona Ice