"I feel to make a difference in a child's life truly; we need to love what we are teaching. It took a year of teaching art before I experienced the explosion of creativity. It's true! After consistently engaging in art for about a year, I found it pushed my ability to build things, and my critical thinking skills were to a whole new level. I would find myself overwhelmed with things I could make and how I could achieve my goal. It built my confidence, and creating in my own world continues to enhance my life in so many ways. This personal experience is what led me to LOVE sharing the creative process with my students. Engaging in art is so powerful! It helps students develop their personal voices and ways to talk about their art with their peers. I observe this in the classroom every day. I also love how art positively affects our mood, making us happier, calmer, or even inspired to do something else. I know kids love art because before they even make it to art, they ask me every where they see me, whether it's in the halls, cafeteria, at the grocery store, or when I am on duty, "What are we doing in art this week"? They simply can not wait until class. Teaching art has added purpose and meaning to my life, and I am so grateful that being Claremont's art teacher is part of my journey as an educator." #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 4 years ago, CPS Communications
"I feel to make a difference in a child's life truly; we need to love what we are teaching. It took a year of teaching art before I experienced the explosion of creativity. It's true! After consistently engaging in art for about a year, I found it pushed my ability to build things, and my critical thinking skills were to a whole new level. I would find myself overwhelmed with things I could make and how I could achieve my goal. It built my confidence, and creating in my own world continues to enhance my life in so many ways. This personal experience is what led me to LOVE sharing the creative process with my students. Engaging in art is so powerful! It helps students develop their personal voices and ways to talk about their art with their peers. I observe this in the classroom every day. I also love how art positively affects our mood, making us happier, calmer, or even inspired to do something else. I know kids love art because before they even make it to art, they ask me every where they see me, whether it's in the halls, cafeteria, at the grocery store, or when I am on duty, "What are we doing in art this week"? They simply can not wait until class. Teaching art has added purpose and meaning to my life, and I am so grateful that being Claremont's art teacher is part of my journey as an educator." #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Catalayah Pre-K is out of this world 🌎 and learning about space 🚀! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 4 years ago, CPS Communications
PreK at Catalaya are learning about 💫 space 🚀 this week 🌎
PreK at Catalaya are learning about 💫 space 🚀 this week 🌎
#WELLNESSWEDNESDAY brings us some information on self-care for our students from Mrs. Hopper, a counselor at Westside Elementary. ▶ https://youtu.be/8rYZQyIMmBU Watch the presentation here: https://bit.ly/3gdEc2E #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 4 years ago, CPS Communications
Wellness Wednesday
Wellness Wednesday Self Care
On this #TechTipTuesday, I will demonstrate how to turn off Google Drive’s Quick Access option. Quick Access is handy when working with the same file, over and over again, but at times can get confusing or clutter the drive’s workspace. We will discuss how to turn off this feature to let you focus on what matters most - the folders and files in your Google Drive. Watch here - https://youtu.be/80zLQOlcEG0 English/Spanish Instructions - https://5il.co/rqsk #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 4 years ago, CPS Communications
#TechTipTuesday, I will demonstrate how to turn off Google Drive’s Quick Access option.
It’s National Library Month and CPS wants you to get to know the names and faces of those who work with our students every day in our school libraries. A librarian or a more modern name is Library Media Specialist seems to have a book recommendation for everyone. With 20,000 titles in a library, there is always something for everyone. This week we will find out some of our CPS Library Media Specialist’s favorites. Sue Lamb, Westside 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻/𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀? My favorite books that I read to my own children were the Frog and Toad series. I have a lot of favorite books to read to my young students…..Jan Brett titles, Good Egg by Jory Johns, The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt. Older students…….. Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls and Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. Farmer George Plants a Nation, a nonfiction title, by Peggy Thomas. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸? My all-time favorite book as a young person was Little Women by Louisa May Allcott. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴? I am currently reading Nine Lives by Danielle Steel. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 4 years ago, CPS Communications
Sue Lamb, Westside
Mrs. Bowen's 5th grade class at Claremont showed their knowledge of Coordinate Planes through a Build Your Own City activity. Students had to plot points for several different locations in their city. They also had to identify what the ordered pair for the location was as well as the quadrant each location was located. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 4 years ago, CPS Communications
Mrs. Bowen's 5th grade class showed their knowledge of Coordinate Planes through a Build Your Own City activity. Students had to plot points for several different locations in their city. They also had to identify what the ordered pair for the location was as well as the quadrant each location was located in.
Mrs. Bowen's 5th grade class showed their knowledge of Coordinate Planes through a Build Your Own City activity. Students had to plot points for several different locations in their city. They also had to identify what the ordered pair for the location was as well as the quadrant each location was located in.
Mrs. Bowen's 5th grade class showed their knowledge of Coordinate Planes through a Build Your Own City activity. Students had to plot points for several different locations in their city. They also had to identify what the ordered pair for the location was as well as the quadrant each location was located in.
April is National Library Month, so our #MondayMotivation inspiration from author J.M. Barrie from 𝒫𝑒𝓉𝑒𝓇 𝒫𝒶𝓃, which reminds us to believe in ourselves, not let doubt sneak in, and limit our dreams. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 4 years ago, CPS Communications
April is National Library Month, so our #MondayMotivation inspiration from author J.M. Barrie from 𝒫𝑒𝓉𝑒𝓇 𝒫𝒶𝓃, which reminds us to believe in ourselves, not let doubt sneak in, and limit our dreams.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “The time is always right to do what is right.” A first grade reading group is reading "Doing the Right Thing" and discussing what they should do in different scenarios. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 4 years ago, CPS Communications
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “The time is always right to do what is right.” A first grade reading group is reading "Doing the Right Thing" and discussing what they should do in different scenarios. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “The time is always right to do what is right.” A first grade reading group is reading "Doing the Right Thing" and discussing what they should do in different scenarios. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “The time is always right to do what is right.” A first grade reading group is reading "Doing the Right Thing" and discussing what they should do in different scenarios. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “The time is always right to do what is right.” A first grade reading group is reading "Doing the Right Thing" and discussing what they should do in different scenarios. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
ANNUAL CHS HOPE RACE for Education - hosted by NHS is May 1st!! EARLY registration closes today! ALL proceeds go to classroom teacher grants. Hope Race registration will continue until the day of the race and will be $30. After April 20th T-shirts are not guaranteed and will only be available while supplies last. Since this is a fundraiser, sponsors and donations will be accepted on the day of the race as well. Online registration can be found at https://runsignup.com/claremorehoperace Print the registration here https://5il.co/rq3m #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 4 years ago, CPS Communications
Hope Race for Education May 1st
It’s National Library Month and CPS wants you to get to know the names and faces of those who work with our students every day in our school libraries. A librarian or a more modern name is Library Media Specialist seems to have a book recommendation for everyone. With 20,000 titles in a library, there is always something for everyone. This week we will find out some of our CPS Library Media Specialist’s favorites. Vanessa Mudd, Roosa Elementary 📕 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻/𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀? My favorite book to read to students and my own kids is It's Not Easy Being a Bunny by Marilyn Sadler. This book is so fun to read because it teaches a lesson while being funny. 📕 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸? My favorite all time book is The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats - the pictures are AMAZING in that book and I remember my first-grade teacher reading that book to me. 📕 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴? The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers by Maxwell King is the current book I am reading. I received this book as a Christmas gift from my kids. I love it because Mr. Rogers has always been an inspiration to me. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 4 years ago, CPS Communications
Vanessa Mudd, Roosa
It’s National Library Month and CPS wants you to get to know the names and faces of those who work with our students every day in our school libraries. A librarian or a more modern name is Library Media Specialist seems to have a book recommendation for everyone. With 20,000 titles in a library, there is always something for everyone. This week we will find out some of our CPS Library Media Specialist’s favorites. Donna Eddings, WRJH 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻/𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀? My children are grown now, but whenever they were small, we read Dr. Seuss books each night at bedtime. We had a subscription to the Dr. Seuss book club and we really enjoyed reading all of those books. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸? Picking an all-time favorite book is a very difficult thing to do. Most often, my favorite book is whichever one I am currently reading. I do, however, have a favorite genre, which is historical fiction. I recently read "The Light in Hidden Places", by Sharon Cameron. Though it is fiction, it is based on real events and is set during the Holocaust. I highly recommend it. I read a lot as a child, and some of my favorite books included, The "Ramona" collection, by Beverly Cleary, "Charlotte's Web", by E. B. White, "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls, and "The Wizard of Oz'', by Frank L. Baum. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴? I am currently reading "Class Act" by Jerry Craft. It is the sequel to his book "The New Kid", which won the 2020 Newbery Award. "The New Kid" is the first graphic novel to win that award and I enjoyed it so much that I'm excited to read the next book. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 4 years ago, CPS Communications
Donna Eddings, WRJH
Was machst du für den Sommer 2022? Translation: What are your doing Summer of 2020? You could join CHS for a travel abroad experience to Germany. There will be an informational meeting for our Germany 2022 trip on April 22nd at 6:00 PM at CHS in room 306. Discussion will include: What we’ll see and do, travel logistics, how to earn high school/college credit, affordable payment options, and more. Use the 300 hall door to enter. Contact jhernandez@claremore.k12.ok.us
about 4 years ago, CPS Communications
There will be an informational meeting for our Germany 2022 trip on April 22nd at 6:00 PM at the HS in room 306.
It’s National Library Month and CPS wants you to get to know the names and faces of those who work with our students every day in our school libraries. A librarian or a more modern name is Library Media Specialist seems to have a book recommendation for everyone. With 20,000 titles in a library, there is always something for everyone. This week we will find out some of our CPS Library Media Specialist’s favorites. Casey Moss, Claremore High School 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻/𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀? Llama Llama books, Touching Spirit Bear, and Not a Drop to Drink. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸? The Help, Before We Were Yours, and anything by Annie F. Downs. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴? I just started All The Forgivenesses by Elizabeth Hardinger. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 4 years ago, CPS Communications
Casey Moss, Claremore High School
The past few weeks have been tough on my art II kids; they are "SO TIRED OF MAKING DOTS," but I snapped pictures of their projects and showed them, their eyes lit up, and then said, "THAT'S SO COOL," and they're proud of themselves. I have the privilege of being their educator; that lightbulb moment when they see their hard work pay off is my "why." - Ms. Mercer, CHS Art Teacher. ..................................................................................................................................................... All of their work is done with a .5mm black ink pen. You are looking at hours of work and THOUSANDS of dots. Oh, and one proud teacher! It's Always a Great Day to be a Zebra. ***No teenagers were harmed in the making of this artwork - even though they acted like it was painful *** #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 4 years ago, CPS Communications
All of their work is done with a .5mm black ink pen. You are looking at hours of work and THOUSANDS of dots.
All of their work is done with a .5mm black ink pen. You are looking at hours of work and THOUSANDS of dots.
All of their work is done with a .5mm black ink pen. You are looking at hours of work and THOUSANDS of dots.
Zebra Wrestling Coaches named 5A Coach of the Year It is one thing to be a COACH Another thing to be a MENTOR But a completely different thing to be a LEADER CPS is proud to have our teams led by these men who are COACHES, MENTORS & LEADERS! 🏆 Chad Willard, Head Coach of the Year 🏆Ryan Jahn, Asst. Coach of the Year Here's to they why we have so much #CPSZEBRAPRIDE!
about 4 years ago, CPS Communications
Zebra Wrestling Coaches named 5A Coach of the Year
Having access to technology in the classroom has been a game changer for our students. We are able to bring skills into the classroom that will grow our students into 21st century learners! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 4 years ago, CPS Communications
5th graders working hard during class time. Having access to technology in the classroom has been a game changer for our students. We are able to bring skills into the classroom that will really grow our students into 21st century learners! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
5th graders working hard during class time. Having access to technology in the classroom has been a game changer for our students. We are able to bring skills into the classroom that will really grow our students into 21st century learners! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
"Creativity takes courage" - Henri Matisse Opening night for the CHS Art show featuring our courageous students' pieces will be Monday, April 26th, in the Robson PAC lobby from 6 PM - 8 PM. Come meet these young artists; they will inspire you. The PAC will be open during the day through April 30th for viewing. Here's a sneak peek of the quality of work you will see at the show! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 4 years ago, CPS Communications
"Creativity takes courage" - Henri Matisse Opening night for the CHS Art show featuring our courageous students' pieces will be Monday, April 26th, in the Robson PAC lobby from 6 PM - 8 PM. Come meet these young artists; they will inspire you. The PAC will be open during the day through April 30th for viewing. Here's a sneak peek ..
It’s National Library Month and CPS wants you to get to know the names and faces of those who work with our students every day in our school libraries. A librarian or a more modern term is Library Media Specialist seems to have a book recommendation for everyone. With 20,000 titles in a library, there is always something for everyone. This week we will find out some of our CPS Library Media Specialist’s favorites. CATALAYAH - Mrs. Andrea James 📕𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻/𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀? That is an especially difficult question. I have so many favorites. My favorites to read aloud are those that try to engage the students during the story. Books that make them want to check that book out immediately after I've read it. I have come across many like that over the years. a couple of the more recent ones would be Stuck by Oliver Jeffers, and a story with a wonderful message about feeling included, called The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig. 📕 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸? To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee 📕 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴? Things Seen from Above by Shelley Pearsall YOUR TURN - Tell us what your favorite childhood book was in the comments. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 4 years ago, CPS Communications
It’s National Library Month and CPS wants you to get to know the names and faces of those who work with our students every day in our school libraries.
The Future Depends on Teachers As a teacher, you’ll put your energy and creativity to work preparing students to tackle the world’s most difficult challenges, from pandemics to climate change and social justice. Great teachers are innovative and always in demand. Explore a career that leaves a legacy you can be proud of. Shape the future. Teach. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoxeGozzu2w CPS Positions - https://www.applitrack.com/claremore/onlineapp/ More info on certification - https://www.teach.org/oklahoma #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 4 years ago, CPS Communications
CHOOSE TO TEACH
CHOOSE TO TEACH
CHOOSE TO TEACH
Virtual Kindergarten students come in 1 at a time to do their Claremore Assessment Portfolio. The portfolio is a collection of skills Kindergarteners need to master by the end of Kindergarten. We use these assessments to evaluate the student on their report cards. We work on writing the alphabet in uppercase and lowercase, identifying sounds, writing sentences, and counting to 100 by 1's and 10's! Jaylee is working on her assessment book and doing a great job! #ClaremoreVirtualSchool #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 4 years ago, CPS Communications
Virtual Kindergarten students come in 1 at a time to do their Claremore Assessment Portfolio. The portfolio is a collection of skills Kindergarteners need to master by the end of Kindergarten.