Claremore Public Schools

Mrs. Ward's class is learning about Compassion, sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it. Kindness is one way to show compassion. This time of year, the stockings are hung by the chimney with care, but in Mrs. Ward's class, Santa hangs in her students' cubbies with care. These Santas have acts of kindnesses listed on them. Each day the class focuses on one kind action and then trims Santa's beard as they complete their kind gestures. What a creative way to instill and reinforce compassion in our students. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

5th grade took a trip to RCB Bank in Claremore to prepare for Biztown; a town that is run by the students for a day! Among other things, the students will need to know how to balance a checkbook while working at Biztown. This trip helped the students see how a bank operates, and some of the students will be working at the Biztown bank too. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

TONIGHT Claremore Wrestling will make history as they host the FIRST Girls Wrestling Dual in the state of Oklahoma. Claremore Zebras vs Broken Arrow Tigers Claremore High School Mobra Gym 6PM #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore band is always ready and willing to serve their community with their time and talents. This week the Jazz Quartet entertained the community that attended the Light the Tree event at Westbend Winterland. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Don't forget to place your order for a poinsettia TODAY! They will be available to be picked up after the Choir's Christmas concert on Dec. 10th. Please turn in the order form to Mr. Doonkeen or Mrs. Shilling by Dec. 6th or call/ text Chelle Stadler at 918-261-2322.

Buddy is trying to catch a fish with the pole he created out of classroom materials. Quite ingenious but doesn't look like the fish are not falling for it today. Follow #elfontheshelfclaremore to see what mischief Buddy gets into this month. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Congratulations to the following students who made the All-State Choir. All state choir is the top 40 students in each in the state in each choir. All-State High School Choir: Teah Ellard Max Stadler Kaitlyn Pinkerton All-State High School Jazz Choir: Keith Wiginton All-State Jr High (7th - 9th) Chorus: Lacey Arthur Bryce Urban Austin Day Mattie Long #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Coach Short's Zoology class, at CHS, dissected a Dogfish Shark. Dissection can be useful because it allows people to discover and learn about how systems in a body work together. The real experience of this lab, enable a student to be engaged in the learning process and understand the internal organs, identify the tissue organs, and have an appreciation of the complexity of living organisms. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

JROTC is offering a drawing for over $225 in local dining plus various other items. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. Purchase tickets in the front office or you can catch JROTC in the commons during both lunches. All proceeds will go toward the CHS Zebras United Against Cancer program. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #zebrasunitedagainstcancer

Mr. Isenbart's TSA (Technology Student Association) members came to show Roosa 4th and 5th grade about their science filled association. They constructed catapults and towers using everyday items; while exposing them to the basic concepts of TSA, including but not limited to problem solving, applications and teamwork using various STEM projects. Students teaching students - what a great idea! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Looks like Buddy found his way above the smart board today so he could make sure all the students were paying attention whey the teacher was in front of the class. Follow #elfontheshelfclaremore to see what mischief Buddy gets into this month. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them." -John F Kennedy We depend on partnerships with our parents and are very appreciative of their contributions to supplement our classroom activities. Like most of our classrooms during the holiday, Mrs. Stolusky's had several visitors help during their Thanksgiving celebration. One of the favorite activities was making Friendship Soup! A simple symbolic lesson in working together, community contributions, and friendship. Listen in to hear what the students & Mrs. Stolusky are most thankful for. https://youtu.be/m7Vi16DQ2hI #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Got a recipe that needs cut in half or doubled? Mrs. Naegele's 7th grade class is applying what they have learned about equivalent proportions to modify holiday recipes for specific serving sizes. Connecting math to the real world! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

CHS took 300 10th graders to the Sophomore Showcase this fall to explore the career programs NTC offers in preparation for their junior year. Students were able to pick three programs to tour at the Pryor Campus, allowing more 1:1 time and the opportunity for some hands-on experience with the tools, projects, and equipment. At the Claremore campus, students toured all six of their full-time programs. This event is a strategic opportunity in the ICAP process, creating more evident benefits for both students and schools. CPS is approaching and delivering career development in our schools to help students and their families become more informed consumers of the education and training required to meet their personal goals. Students will continue this process throughout high school. However, the exposure to these programs allows these students an intimate look into several career options made possible through career-tech training while in high school &/or after high school. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremont Elementary 3rd graders created a Native American Museum complete with artifacts from the five civilized tribes! Do you still remember your Native American unit from elementary school? What tribe did you do your report, living museum, or project over? #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Buddy was very tired from a full day of school after the long Thanksgiving break. Students found him sleeping in the tissue box this morning. Follow #elfontheshelfclaremore to see what mischief Buddy gets into this month. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The holiday may be over but we are not ready to stop celebrating last week's Thanksgiving festivities. Roosa 4th grade hosted a meal and made costumes. A tradition most of us remember from elementary school. We should certainly count our blessings, but we should also make our blessings count. -Neal A. Maxwell

Roosa 3rd grade read the book Balloons over Broadway by Melissa Sweet, the true story of Tony Sarg, the creator of the balloons in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The students learned how a gas makes a balloon float. They went on to created and design their own floats. The students made the balloons big by using vinegar and baking soda, which caused a gas to inflate the balloon. Here are some pictures of the students making these gases and capturing them in the balloon. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Simpson's class at WRJH created turkeys from recycled materials to practice one of the three Rs- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

An Elf appeared in Mrs. Hutchins' classroom Monday at Catalayah. The students agreed on the name "Buddy"🎄 Apparently "orange" is the new "green". Looks like Buddy used her expo marker to color the Christmas tree. Follow #elfontheshelfclaremore to see what mischief Buddy gets into this month. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE