Meet Ellyssa Walter, Ed.S.
Certified School Psychologist
Hello! My name is Ellyssa Walter, a school psychologist at Westside Elementary. I am happy to be part of the Zebra family! My family and I moved to Oklahoma this summer from Wisconsin. I am married with 3 wonderful daughters.
I graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelors in Psychology and my Masters in Education and Education Specialist Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
The best part of being a school psychologist is the unique opportunity to work with children, families, teachers, and administrators to support students' social, emotional, and academic learning in school and life. I absolutely love collaborating, problem-solving, and celebrating our students' successes!
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Meet Bethany Doerksen-Klopp, Ph.D.
Certified School Psychologist
Dr. DK here! I hold a doctorate from OSU in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in School Psychology.
My husband, Dustin, and I were high school sweethearts and have been married for 12 years. We have two human hooligans (8 months old and 3 years old) and two fur babies.
This is my 6th year working with the amazing staff and students at Roosa Elementary and Will Rogers Junior High School. Now that I've been here a few years, I love that I've gotten to see my students grow and develop as they graduate to junior high!
If you visit my office, you'll see the quote, "we can't control the winds, but we can adjust our sails," decorating my wall. For a Type A control freak like me, it's a great reminder that the only things we actually have control over in life are our own thoughts, words, and actions. There will always be some things we can control and some things we cannot. Staying focused on what we can control will help relieve stress and anxiety before it gets too overwhelming.
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To celebrate National School Psychology Week (last week), throughout the day today, we highlight our school psychologists and the critical work they do to help our students and staff thrive and discover “The Power of Possibility.”
Possibility, chance, likelihood, probability - all things that inspire hope, expectation, desire. With their training, tools, and techniques, these staff members empower and equip our Zebra family to not only aspire to succeed but take action steps to accomplish those dreams.
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Google Calendar is a great way to keep your appointments in line. Sometimes, meetings or events are accidentally deleted, or a member on a shared calendar deletes the event for the entire group. Today's #TechTipTuesday will show how to restore those deleted appointments on a personal and shared calendar and restore a sense of order to the day and ensure a deadline is never missed.
https://youtu.be/aFobmi6GMEE
Just a reminder Grab & Go Meals CPS offers FREE Meals to all students.
Virtual, Quarantined, and Distance Learning meal need to ordered by by Wednesday: https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/child-nutrition
ALL Meals are picked up at 101 W 11th St.
If you have questions please feel free to contact the CN Office at 923-4243 or jragland@claremore.k12.ok.us
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Round 2 Football Playoff game ticket info...
🏈 The stadium will be limited to 1200 seat capacity - 400 will be for Claremore.
🏈 Tickets are $7 and the maximum number to be purchased is 5.
🏈 𝐍𝐎 𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞.
Purchase tickets online at https://gofan.co/app/events/161546
Congratulations to two CHS softball student-athletes who have committed to playing on the college level. This accomplishment signifies your skill on the field and your confidence, discipline, persistence, competitiveness, and coachability.
🥎 Alyssa will play at Mid-America Christian University.
🥎 Terran will play at RSU.
Alyssa and Terran are pictured with their parents on signing day.
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ICYMI - CHS NJROTC will be conducting a blood drive on TODAY from 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM at the PAC.
Appointments and masks are REQUIRED.
Schedule at obi.org or contact Murry Estabrook directly at 918-519-4605.
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Our #MondayMotivation today celebrates the importance of lifelong learning and a growth mindset. This week is American Education Week, and CPS knows tomorrow’s leaders are today’s students. CPS is intentional and strategic in our effort to get them ready for jobs that tomorrow will bring.
Claremore Public Schools' goals are to:
➲ Raise student achievement for ALL students,
➲ Close the achievement gap and provide educational equity for ALL students, and
➲ Ensure a safe educational environment for ALL students.
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The Zebras move on to Round 2 of the playoffs with a 36-28 win over East Central tonight. They will play Coweta at Coweta next Friday night.
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Not at the game?
Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx93LRPPZx4
Coach King will be posting updates on the CPS Athletics Mobile App & website at https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/o/athletics or Twitter @Claremore_Athletics
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Claremore Parents Make Contributions to Science Classrooms
The Oklahoma GEAR UP Parent Leadership Academy (PLA) Team from Claremore presented science equipment and materials to WRJH science classes. Through their PLA project, “Let’s Have a Moment of Science,” PLA team members Jennifer Craig, Michelle McNelly, and Janie Sisovsky recently contributed 63 pairs of scissors, 15 lbs of glue sticks, and 14 full-size glue guns to our junior high science classes! Our hands-on science classes just got better!
It didn’t take long to put those resources into action as students began putting together their egg drop project. A project student looks forward to every year! A project that allows a student to demonstrate curiosity and show inventiveness, brainstorm in a team to generate ideas, and use problem-solving strategies to build simple structures.
“GEAR UP’s PLA program allowed us to use real-time data to evaluate where our students could use additional support as they prepare for college,” said team members. “After we decided to focus on science, we met with teachers in the science departments to collect information on challenges in the classroom and ways to eliminate student achievement
Barriers.”
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𝗖𝗛𝗦 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁/𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟵 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟰 - 𝟳:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠
Of all the factors that determine student outcomes, family engagement is at the top of the list. Partnerships between schools and families can improve students' grades, attendance, persistence, and motivation. Claremore High School teachers look forward to visiting with you about your child's progress at our upcoming Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are on Nov. 19 from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm. You may schedule a conference through the following link: http://www.myconferencetime.com/claremorehs/
If you would like to conference with more than one teacher, choose multiple conferences. If you would only want one teacher, then select the teacher on that page. You will then need to enter your student's information and choose the best time for you. You may email or call a teacher or the school for assistance at 918-923-4211.
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 as part of the great American military who now serve our country, our community, and our children on our campuses.
THANK YOU!
Due to the pandemic, many celebrations, parades, and events that honor our brave soldiers will not occur. So Friday night at our last home game, we thought it fitting review some of the rich Claremore History that honors our brave service people who sacrificed their lives for our freedoms.
If you have attended Claremore High School or ever been to any event at CHS you have probably seen our sports stadium. The original name of the field was Claremont, but in 1945 the name was changed to honor the Lantow family, specifically the brothers. This is their story...
https://www.facebook.com/ClaremorePublicSchools/
https://youtu.be/Xwdl9abDo6o
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Parent/Teacher Conferences are set for Nov. 19th at Claremore High School. Read more info here: https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/o/cps/article/345245
The recent Oklahoma ice storm and COVID issues have reduced Oklahoma's blood supplies to historically low levels creating a BLOOD DONATION EMERGENCY. CHS will be conducting a blood drive on Monday, Nov. 16th, from 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM.
They will be utilizing the Robson PAC and bloodmobiles to facilitate social distancing. Sign in at the Performing Arts Center.
Appointments and masks are REQUIRED.
To minimize appointment conflicts, please log on to obi.org and select the donor portal or contact Murry Estabrook directly at 918-519-4605.
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Everybody loves that Chick-Fil-A sweet tea and lemonade! Bring it to your holiday gathering, corporate party, or home for dinner.
This month Chick-fil-A will donate $1 to the Claremore Public School Foundation. CPSF funds class and teacher grants district-wide.
Go by and grab a gallon or two... or three this month.
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November is Native American Heritage Month so we checked in with the @Claremore Museum of History to share our rich Native American roots here in Claremore.
How Claremore came to be…
Claremore got its beginnings when Chief Glahmo led his tribe of Osage Indians from Missouri in 1802. He soon established a fur trading post along the Verdigris River. The trading post sat atop a 25 acre mound which came to be known as Clermont, a French word meaning “clear mountain.” Over time, traders and Indians alike began to refer to the Chief as “Chief Clermont.”When the area became part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, it was designated as Indian Territory. Before long, the Cherokee tribe was forced from their eastern homes along the infamous “Trail of Tears” and was given title to the land, including Clermont Mound.
The Osage Indians were removed to a reservation, which would later be called Osage County. A settlement made up primarily of Cherokee Indians was established on Clermont Mound beginning with a general store, a blacksmith shop and a school. In 1874 the post office was established with the intention of naming the town after Chief Clermont.
However, due to a clerical error, the name was listed as Claremore, and so it was. The Cherokees prospered, organized constitutional governments, published newspapers, and established an extensive educational system. In 1889, when the U.S. Government began to open up unassigned lands in Indian Territory to the white men, they flooded the territory and soon took control of Claremore.
By the turn of the century, Claremore was larger than Tulsa.In 1903, a test oil well was drilled in Claremore, but instead of finding oil, the drillers discovered a large flow of artesian mineral water. Before long radium bath houses became the rage in Claremore.
In 1907, Rogers County was created from the Cherokee Nation and was named for Clement V. Rogers, the father of Will Rogers, and a member of the Constitutional Convention.When Route 66 came through the city, it was already well established, and quickly built motor courts, service stations and restaurants along the highway to service the many travelers of the road.
Claremore is best known as the hometown of the Oklahoma’s favorite son, Will Rogers "The Cherokee Kid." Rogers was born nearby in a rough log cabin “halfway between Claremore and Oologah on November 4, 1879. He rose from a vaudeville career as a sideshow rope‑tricks artist to become one of the most popular humorists in America.
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CLAREMORE HIGH SCHOOL NJROTC CORPS OF CADETS
ANNUAL FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY
Claremore High School NJROTC will hold its annual Flag Retirement on November 11, 2020 at 1100 at the American Legion Post 141 located at 2141 OK-88, Claremore, OK.
This program is free to the public and we encourage all Claremore Veterans and patriotic citizens to come and join us to celebrate our Veterans and our Freedom.
What: Flag Retirement Ceremony
When: November 11, 2020, at 11:00 am.
Where: American Legion Post 1421
2141 Ok-88 Hwy
Claremore, OK
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