While technology seems to connect us more than ever, it has also created a generational divide. The art of a handwritten letter will always create a warm, charming, and personal connection between people.
This is Abri with her letter from her pen pal, Carmen, a 96 year old woman who resides at the Baptist Village in Owasso. She is also the aunt of one of our engineering teachers.
Mrs. Andrews' creative writing students write letters to pen pals in towns across the state, such as Collinsville, Elk City, and Owasso. "My students love this project - they are making connections with an older generation and learning things about what life was like many years ago," said Mrs. Andrews.
Connecting with others is more important than you might think. Social connection can lower anxiety and depression, help us regulate our emotions, lead to higher self-esteem and empathy, and improve our immune systems. The students love the fact that they are helping to bring joy to the lives of people who aren't able to get out and socialize with others as much as they used to, especially now that Covid-19 protocols have decreased the visitation at nursing homes.
The pen pal program brightens the days of both CHS students and senior residents of Oklahoma nursing homes, and it provides a vital connection between two generations. The students discover the many things they have in common with their pen pals - shared interests and hobbies and foods.
Thank you to the Claremore community members who contributed stationery for our students to use for their letters. Thanks to Amy Bethea, Courney Castle, Sandy Roberson, and Amy Wood for their generosity!
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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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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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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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Crystal Kimblern, Ed.S.
Certified School Psychologist
I received a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Union University, Jackson, TN, and an Educational Specialist degree and a Masters in Psychology from Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS.
This is my 14th year as a school psychologist and my 2nd year working for Claremore Public Schools. I moved to Oklahoma last year and previously worked in Missouri.
I enjoy what I do and love the students and teachers that I work with! I spend most of my time working with Claremore High School and Catalayah Elementary. I got married last year and have 3 great boys. I get to be a step-mom too! We are often spending our time going to sporting events or hanging out with family and friends!
One of my favorite quotes: '𝒴𝑜𝓊 𝒶𝓇𝑒 𝒷𝓇𝒶𝓋𝑒𝓇 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓃 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝒷𝑒𝓁𝒾𝑒𝓋𝑒, 𝓈𝓉𝓇𝑜𝓃𝑔𝑒𝓇 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓃 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝓈𝑒𝑒𝓂 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓈𝓂𝒶𝓇𝓉𝑒𝓇 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓃 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓃𝓀.'-A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh
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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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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
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
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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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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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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