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🌱 Patch AM: How Clawson’s Paul A. Schalm School enrollment is changing this year
Spotted on the Clawson calendar: RedCross Blood Drive

Good morning Clawson! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Clawson's Paul A. Schalm School enrollment is changing this year
Also on today's calendar: RedCross Blood Drive and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Some sun with a shower, with a high of 73 and low of 55 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 77, low: 56.
- Tuesday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 27 Hispanic students enrolled at Paul A. Schalm School in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com) — Clawson families can see how Paul A. Schalm School's enrollment is changing, with 27 Hispanic students now making up 5% of its 543-student body for 2024-25. The school is part of Clawson Public Schools, where Clawson High School enrolls the most Hispanic students districtwide, against a backdrop of statewide post-pandemic academic challenges and persistent achievement gaps.
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📸 Around Clawson
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clawson
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- NORTH PLAY GROUND- Kindergarden playdate
Northwood Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
5:00 pm - Addams Kdg/DK Curriculum Night/Meet and Greet
Addams Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
5:30 pm - Upton - DK/DKG Meet & Greet and Curriculum Night (see notes)
Upton Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
5:30 pm - RedCross Blood Drive →
1730 W Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills
11:00 am
Tuesday August 25
Friday September 11
📣 Clawson Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Antiques & Collectibles Market →
City of Royal Oak - Community Events Royal Oak Farmers Market - 316 E 11 Mile Road Royal Oak MI 48067
8:00 am - Hotel Royal Oak - Sunday Summer Concert Series
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce 811 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067
4:00 pm - LEAP Day for Freshman
Troy High School Troy, MI 48098
8:00 am - Board of Trustee Work Session →
Waterford Township- Township Calendar Waterford Town Hall3rd Floor External Conference Room (3-1)5200 Civic Center Dr.Waterford, MI 48329 - 5200 CIVIC CENTER DR Waterford MI 48329
4:30 pm - Board of Trustees Meeting →
Waterford Township- Township Calendar - Township of Waterford - Auditorium 5200 Civic Center Dr Waterford MI 48329
6:00 pm - Regular City Council Meeting →
Madison Heights, MI Calendar, 300 West 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights
6:30 pm - Ambassador Committee Meeting
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Virtual
8:00 am - ENTIRE BUILDING - DK/DKG Meet & Greet and Curriculum Night (see not
Keller Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48067
5:00 pm
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Clawson. Apply here.
- Kelly Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Custodian 2nd Shift in Royal Oak. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clawson here.
🗞 Nearby News
Royal Oak
- Royal Oak restaurant's Vernors ice cream tastes just like a classic Boston Cooler (mlive.com)
- Todd Rundgren blends hits, deep cuts, Motown at Royal Oak Music Theatre (theoaklandpress.com)
- Holding an event when chronic illness is unpredictable requires being prepared (hypoparathyroidismnews.com)
Troy
- Ameli, Dzebo spearhead Troy Athens' 3-0 result over Northville in HC Kirk Hodges' debut at alma mater (theoaklandpress.com)
Ok Clawson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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