Claremore Public Schools

"It's a beautiful mess in the art room today! My students are working on clay coil pots! They have to incorporate three different types of coils (braids, twists, swirls) or sculptural elements into their vessels. They're doing awesome for their first clay project," explained our art teacher, Mrs. Hoffer-Williams. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Thank you to Elizabeth Jean Salon for joining us on our quest to raise money for Zebras United Against Cancer. They did a drawing for a basket from community stores and raised $260 for the cause. "Instead of sending it to a national organization they choose to support ZUAC because it stayed in Claremore and directly benefited individuals in our Zebra Family." - Kristin Sanders Roseberry #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #StrongSchoolsStrongCommunityZebraStrong #ZebrasUnitedAgainstCancer

Can you design a system that will protect an egg from a fall? That's an Egg Drop Project! Our 8th grade Science classes are trying this experiment. Students try to build a structure that will prevent a raw egg from breaking when dropped from a certain height. When creating this, they must attempt a design that would reduce the amount of energy transferred from potential to kinetic energy on the eggshell, keeping the shell from breaking. Mrs. Dixon's class had two successful egg drops and lots that weren't so successful! How many of you remember if your egg cracked or stayed safe? #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

CHS Zebras and Lady Zebras will be playing in the Bishop Kelly Tournament this week. Girls' first game against Ada is at 4PM, and the boys play Webster at 5:30PM - Thursday, 12.11.19, in the BK gym. Brackets are posted below. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Congratulations to our November Students of the Month at CHS. These students are chosen by teachers because they are good "students." They are recognized for working hard, helping others, asking thoughtful questions, persevering, all those work ethics that will help them succeed in life after high school. These students have been selected that represent our motto, Excellence For All - Excellence From All. 9th Maddie McMorris is a part of our regional championship cheerleading team. Cole Merriman is on the tennis team. 10th Jarreka Hurt spends a lot of time on the sidelines, as one of our student athletic trainers for three sports. As a member of the National Honor Society, focusing on scholarship, leadership, service, and character. As a StuCo Member at Large, she is constantly involved in building student morale and school spirit. She is also part of the FCA, Christian Club, and Native American Club. Noah Smallwood is a three-sport athlete playing football basketball & baseball 11th Zoe Ward is in our Engineering program and a part of SkillsUSA, as well as the Chemistry Club. This is her first year in the National Honor Society and FUZE - A mentoring program for freshmen students. She attends SADD, FCA, and Christian Club. In the fall, she ran cross country and was a part of our state-qualifying team. Scott Arkie is musically inclined and an active part of our Marching Band, Concert Band, and the competitive Indoor percussion band. He plays the bass and the tenor drums. 12th Reese Merriman is Captain of our nationally recognized Dance team, serves as the NHS Vice President and Psychology Club Treasurer. She is also active in the math club, SADD, and a mentor in our FUZE program. She also helps with the Zebras United Against Cancer program and help raise money for teacher grants through the HOPE RACE. Ethan Shires plays football, runs track, and is a mentor in our FUZE program. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore High School Band competed in All-State Tryouts. The following students were selected: Zachary Hughes, French Horn 7th Chair Sam Philpot, Trumpet, 5th Chair Alyson Harvey, Clarinet, 3rd Chair Hayden Rhoades, Clarinet, 9th Chair and Jazz Band 2nd Alto Sax Dylan Ward, Tuba, 6th Chair; Trombone, 3rd Chair Orchestra and Jazz Band 2nd Trombone Faith Wallace, Piccolo 1st Chair and 2nd Chair Flute These students will participate in the Oklahoma Music Educators Association All-State Music Festival January 16th-18th 2020 in Tulsa. Hayden and Dylan will perform with the All-State Jazz Band February 18th at the Tulsa Jazz Hall of Fame at 10:30am Zach and Sam will perform with the All-State Symphonic Band February 18th in the Chapman Music Hall at the Tulsa PAC at 2:30 PM Alyson and Faith will perform with the All-State Wind Symphony February 18th in the Chapman Music Hall at the Tulsa PAC at 4:15 PM Claremore had more all-staters than every other 5A school in the state and more than many 6A schools #CPSZEBRAPRIDE. Claremore High School Band All State Band members

Holiday on the hill has officially begun! Claremont Elementary choir students joined RSU with their annual "Holiday on the Hill" lighting ceremony. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Michael C. Leipzig posted on his social media: "I had the privilege of volunteering at Biztown for the Westside 5th grade class. What an amazing experience! These two boys are too much fun! I also learned that this event is made possible for the Claremore 5th graders by CIEDA(Claremore Industrial and Economic Development Authority) so thank you John Feary, Kara Pettingill Lenard, and the entire CIEDA team!" We echo that thanks! The partnerships we have with parents and our community supports and enriches our students' educational experiences and opportunities. #StrongSchoolsStrongCommunityZebraStrong #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Ms. Carter and Ms. Blankenship's students at WRJH spent several weeks covering a Holocaust unit. The students read the novel Number the Stars by Lois Lowry and did independent research on different aspects of the Holocaust. The classes teamed up for their project presentations. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

I heard first grade had some friends of mine I assumed coming in through the window was fine Unfortunately Mrs. Ward had her blinds shut I found her elf.. but now we were both in a rut I got out quick and headed next door Exhausted I took a nap on Mrs. Lewis's floor I woke up, climbed a tree to see all around perched on the easel my Elf friend was found Next, Mrs. Clifton's elf was in the reading nook So I quietly joined and enjoyed my own book See you tomorrow Catalayah land Touring your school so far has been grand! Looks like "Buddy" in Hutchens' class was feeling a little acrobatic and patriotic today. Follow #elfontheshelfcps to see what mischief our elves gets into this month. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Living in different regions affect the lives of the people who lived there. The climate, physical surroundings, and natural resources all changed the way they lived. These are significant factors that affected the Native Americans who lived by an ocean or in the Plains. Do the Southwestern tribes have the same climate as the Eastern Woodlands tribes? Would they have the same resources? Wear the same things? Eat the same foods? These are some of the topics 3rd-grade students explored when completing their Native American projects at Westside Elementary. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Ms. Mercer is new to Claremore High School this year. She did her student teaching with us last spring and became a full-time teacher with us this fall... and this is one of the reasons why! Our art department is overflowing with talent. Watch this charcoal demonstration she did in class this past week. https://youtu.be/02R_DMsUkbM #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Oklahoma GEAR UP's Parent Committee is a fantastic way for parents to get involved in helping Claremore High School teachers get the tool and resources needed to help ALL students learn at high levels. Thank you to the Claremore Gear Up parent partners. "See these boxes? They might not look like much, but they contain very expensive chemicals and lab equipment that I could not usually afford. However, this shipment was delivered to my lab today, paid for entirely by parent donations. Parents who want the best for their kids. Parents who understand that our schools are severely underfunded. Parents who make me grateful to teach in this district. And now the fun begins," -Joy Hatfield #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The CPD No-Shave November campaign votes are in! 'Best Beard' goes to Officer Rice 'Worst Beard' is earned by Officer Vang Our community and police department have joined together to make this time of year extra special for our kids. Our Claremont school family continues to be grateful for this great community in which we live. Thank you, officers! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #NOSHAVENOVEMBER #StrongSchoolStrongCommunityZebraStrong

Attendance is critical to student learning and developing life long skills. Congratulations to Westside Elementary 4th grade team on winning the November attendance award with a 96% attendance rate. #attendancematters #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

State practice has the dance team like... Want to get a sneak peek of their routine? Come to the showing Monday, December 9th, at 6 PM in the gym at CHS. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Ms. Lohmann's 6th grade Advanced Math class at WRJH took what they knew about combining like terms to solve a puzzle. When you make it fun, learning is easy! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Robotics competition going on now at Claremore. Championship begins at 3 PM at Will Rogers Junior High. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The Literary Holiday tree is coming along nicely at CHS in Room 607 (Mrs. Andrews Senior Literature Classes). Where else can you see a tree covered in bloody daggers, pears ,horizons, hands, salamanders, and burning books? #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Maybe someone needs to tell Buddy it's "time" to stop playing with the masking tape - it's pretty sticky. Follow #elfontheshelfclaremore to see what mischief Buddy gets into this month.