Clairmont Bulldog Families:

May the Fourth Be With You!

As we approach the final stretch of the school year, we want to emphasize the importance of your child attending school every day and arriving on time for the next 19 school days. Each day is filled with valuable instruction, activities, and assessments that support your child’s learning and growth — every minute counts!

Please remind your student to come to school well-rested, fully charged (Chromebooks included!), and ready to do their absolute best on their end of year assessments. These tests are a great opportunity to show all they’ve learned this year — let’s finish strong!

Take a moment to read through the entire newsletter as it contains important updates and information you won’t want to miss.

In addition, we are now actively registering students for Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, and Kindergarten for the upcoming school year. If you have children ages 3 and up, we encourage you to register them as soon as possible to secure their spot.

We also have volunteer opportunities for parents in the coming weeks. If you are interested in helping out, please check the calendar section of our school newsletter for more information.

Lastly, arrival and dismissal times have become increasingly concerning due to unsafe driving and parking behaviors. For everyone’s safety, please remember to slow down in the school zone, do not park on the curb in the parking lot, and avoid double parking both in the lot and on the street. These rules are in place to keep our students, staff, and community members safe.

Thank you for your continued support — together, we’re setting our students up for a strong finish and a successful start to the next school year!

Warm regards,

Ms. Shorter 😃

• Summer Meals: Lodi USD Nutrition Services is proud to offer free meals to all children ages 2–18 this summer at multiple locations across the district. The Summer Meals Program will run during June and July, providing nutritious breakfasts and lunches to help keep kids healthy and fueled all summer long. Please help spread the word to families in your school community. You can find a full list of participating meal sites linked here: Click on the link below for the flyer - English:

  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v-0zI_7EbZIHJ2PT2TltFDR4bm8kb_KT/view?usp=sharing

  
  

  Click on the link below for the flyer - Spanish:

  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qTCqH1hpkbzfWzJo6-EX6SjwKttewZXG/view?usp=sharing

• Student Smartphone Use: This important update is being shared regarding smartphone use during school in 2025-2026.

  Beginning next school year, students will be required to keep their smartphones turned off and stored in their backpacks during the regular school day. This practice, already in place at many of our elementary and middle schools, aligns with Lodi Unified School District’s Board Policy 5131: Student Conduct.

  This Board of Education approved change is designed to reduce distractions, support student mental health, minimize instances of cyberbullying and support student academic discourse throughout the school day. Research strongly supports limiting phone use during the school day, and similar policies are being adopted in schools across the state. In fact, California’s Assembly Bill 3216 will require school districts to adopt such policies by July 1, 2026. Please note that exceptions will be made for students with medical needs or accommodations outlined in their IEPs.

  We understand that this may change how you communicate with your child during the day, even though they will be able to retrieve messages or return calls at the end of the regular school day. Our school offices are always available to relay important messages, and students can use office phones if needed. In the event of an emergency, it's essential that students stay focused on staff instructions. First responders recommend limiting phone use to ensure safety and clear communication.

  We’ll share more information as the school year approaches, but we appreciate your support in preparing your student for this shift. Please take a moment to discuss these expectations with your child.

  Thank you for partnering with us to create a safe and focused learning environment

• Summer Programs: REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 19, 2025

  For more information, see program flyer below:

  English Flyer: Elementary Summer School 2025

  Spanish Flyer: Escuela de Verano - 2025

• Summer STEAM Program: Student Registration Link: Summer STEAM Program

  For more information on the Summer 2025 STEAM Program, see program flyer below:

  REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 19, 2025

• Middle School Summer Program: Student Registration Link: M.S. Student Registration 2025

  REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 19, 2025

  For more information, see program flyer below:

  English Flyer: M.S. Summer School 2025

  Spanish Flyer: Escuela de Verano - 2025

• San Joaquin County Public Service Announcement: Review the attached letter below regarding immunizations. If you have any questions, call Erin Genevieve Dizon, SJC Public Health Services at

  209-468-8400 Ext. 28030.

You have 10 days to call in the reason for your students absence.

Please make sure to call the attendance line when your student is absent at 209.953.8267 option 3.

Please do your best to schedule appointments outside of the school day.

Aeries Online Data Confirmation- Parent Directions

We encourage all parents to complete the online data confirmation process by following the instructions in the flyer below.

• Volleyball Club~ Monday's 2:15-3:15 [LAST WEEK]
• Running Club~ Tuesday's 2:15-3:30
• Photography Club~ Thursday's 2:10-3:10 [LAST WEEK]
• Maker Space/STEAM Club~ Thursday's 2:10-3:10

LINQ Connect is a secure, online portal that allows families to view breakfast and lunch menus online. Download the App to access printable menus and nutrition information.

LINQ Connect

Miss Grace's TK Newsletter

• School Site Council: The schedule of meeting dates/times for the school year are linked below for review.

• English Language Advisory Committee: See schedule below.