Claremore Public Schools

Cherokee Heritage Days was a huge hit at Catalayah!! 3rd-5th graders got to enjoy hearing stories from Robert Lewis. He did some Native American storytelling, and also talked about some of the Native American traditions and cultures. There was even some Native American artwork hanging behind him, that the kids were asking him about. Robert Lewis is a Cherokee National Treasure and an award-winning storyteller, author, and artist of Cherokee, Navajo, and Apache descent. Robert has appeared on local television and radio programs to share the wisdom and beauty of Native stories. Robert became a storyteller in spring 2003 while he was working at the Cherokee Heritage Center in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, as a tour guide for the ancient village. Robert Lewis said, “I had the opportunity to tell this story to a group of schoolchildren and parents waiting for a tour to begin. During the course of the tale, Barbara Girty, who at the time was in charge of group tours for the museum, heard me and so began this unique journey I find myself on.” Have your kids had the pleasure of listening to Mr. Lewis tell stories??? He is amazing. Ask them when they get home about his storytelling! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. LaValley’s 2nd-grade class at Roosa worked together to solve math equations and create a circle from puzzle pieces. This activity helped them with their math facts, teamwork and developing high-level thinking. They stayed actively engaged in their learning and helped other teams when needed. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Veterans Day honors all of those who have served the country in war or peace. Claremore Public Schools is proud of the individuals that chose to serve our country and who now serve our country, our community, and our children on our campuses. Watch here ▶ https://youtu.be/9xKJNVN9uEU Video Credits: Hailey Pickup, CPS Communications Student Intern #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

When our country calls, the US Marines answer. Today, our NJROTC took time to recognize the Marines and their contribution to every branch of the military. Happy 246th Birthday. Watch here ▶ https://youtu.be/RL9Eyd2Q1bI #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

During their Library lesson, Pre-K students learn about the parts of a book: front cover, spine, and back cover! Then, they got to apply what they had learned and color their own book's front cover, back cover and spine! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

WIN groups are off to a great start! Our WIN groups offer each student just "What I Need," and right now some are focusing on building strong character. Mrs. Hendrickson has been talking about self-control with her groups. They took time to discuss how Jenga could fit well with building positive character habits, how important it is to have a good foundation, and just how much self-control it takes to pull a piece out without knocking down their tower! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Ms. Palmer at Westside reviewed possessive nouns last week by playing "Blooket" with her 4th-grade students. Blooket is a program that asks questions in a game format, and it is very interactive and engaging. As you can see, the students loved it and the best part is it can be used for any subject area! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Francis 's Brag Board, at Claremont. The Brag Board serves to encourage students to engage in art outside of the classroom. Anything they bring to Mrs. Francis goes on the wall, and as you can see, it's getting full fast! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

There are so many significant events going on at CHS, so check out t this week's ZTV! Our students are taking a professional approach to develop their broadcasting skills and telling the CHS story along the way. Each team is taking time to implement the three main steps in video production: pre-production, the planning stage for mapping out your strategy and script for the video; production is the phase in which the video is shot; and finally, post-production, which involves editing the video adding music and other effects. ▶ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1usu0D6RcO_8qPbtXLFi2x11DAb_nkOju/view?usp=sharing

Westside's Second Grade had some very special visitors! The Tulsa Zoo's animal ambassadors Peeper and Gracie, came to teach our students all about owls! Westside alum, Sarah Harren-Varnell, came back and taught in the room that was once her classroom! She made a big impression on our students and was a fabulous example of all they can achieve! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

1 + 1 + 1 = 3 new Lil Zebras this school year. Congratulations to one of our paraprofessionals, Mrs. Danielle Silverstone and her husband, Robert, on the birth of their daughter, Mia Raya. Mia joined our Zebra family on October 18th at 9:35 AM, weighing 6lbs and 15oz. She was 20 inches long. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

SPLAT!!! Mrs. Roller's 1st-grade class has been splatting out their sight words!! This is a powerful and highly interactive activity. As the caller reads each sight word aloud, players scan the cards in front of them. If a player has a matching word, they say "SPLAT!" and flip the card over. The first player to flip over all of their cards wins. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Devers' 2nd grade class at Roosa incorporated project-based learning during a Geography Unit. They memorized the names and locations of all the 🌎🌊Continents and Oceans 🌎🌊 and then they showed off their knowledge by creating their own world map! They are dedicated to setting high goals and reaching them! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

"Six and Six had a bag of tricks; inside the bag, was thirty-six!" 4th grade began their multiplication unit with factor practice and multiplication games during WIN time - because what is the best tool for math? "multi-pliers!" #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🍼 Westside Elementary is adding our 2nd Lil' Zebra to the District this school year. Congratulations Mrs. Kaitlynn Hink and her husband John. Theo was born November 3, 2021, weighing in at 7lbs 9oz and 20 in long! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Ms. Frost's students at Westside are digging into their STEM bins during science time! STEM education means educating students in four specific disciplines: science, technology, engineering, and Mathematics. These STEM bins help to encourage students to create, invent, and problem solve. In the pictures below, you will see a conveyor belt, an excellent tower, and a car; all made with the materials in the bins! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Ratcliff had all the Westside students brainstorm why they love Westside and what makes Westside such a special school? Students were then charged with designing a t-shirt for Westside, knowing that one of them would be chosen as the school shirt for this year. The designs were entirely up to the students' imagination. The students worked hard and were very creative in their Zebra-tastic t-shirt creations. Congratulations to Owen Lyons, who won the competition with his Westside Zebras - Changing the world one child at a time logo. "We are super proud of all of our creative artists at Westside and the designs they came up with. Owen, we are so very proud of you and that creative heart of yours. Keep on artist, superstar! !"- Mrs. Ratcliff #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Kindergarten at Roosa welcomed the season with their Fall Festival. The students enjoyed many activities, including pumpkin ring toss and holding rabbits and chickens. When the students heard the rooster crow, they broke out into bursts of excitement! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

They have been getting things in order in 2nd grade!! Mrs. Casey's class at Catalayah has been learning about number order, and putting numbers in order from least to greatest. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Congratulations to our very own COACH HURT for being selected, by his peers, as the Region 3 Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State Football Coach. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE Photo Credits: Claremore Progress and Means Photography