Catalayah Elementary

Fun April Fool’s day pranks! Mrs. Casey's class had a flood drill, learned about marshmallow harvesting, an impossible word search and brown E’s followed by real brownies! Mary in the cafeteria gave our students Easter Eggs filled with veggies 😳 Mrs. Haltom and Mrs. Hall both got called from the office to leave because their moms came to take them home for the rest of the day. 😂 It was all in fun and a great day!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Last week, Chef Ryan stopped by with a special treat—fresh mango! 🍴👨‍🍳 Our staff and students got the chance to taste this delicious fruit, and we LOVED seeing how excited the kids were to try something new! From first bites to big smiles, it was a fun (and tasty) experience for all! Who’s ready for the next food adventure? #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🌟 Happy Paraprofessional Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate 15 of the most incredible ladies who work tirelessly to support our students, teachers, and school community at Catalayah Elementary! Not only do they provide care and guidance in the classroom, but they also jump in wherever and whenever they’re needed—filling in for different roles, answering every call for help, and doing it all with a smile. They are the true MVPs of our school! "Paraprofessionals: The glue, the duct tape, and the magic that holds it all together!" We couldn’t do it without you! Thank you for your endless patience, quick thinking, and ability to handle just about anything that comes your way. ❤️🤍🖤 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Norris took storytime to the next level—she became the Big Bad Wolf! Dressed for the part and armed with a “huff and puff” (aka a hairdryer), she put our little pigs’ houses to the ultimate test. 🏠🐷 Did the straw and stick houses survive? Or did only the brick house stand strong? 🤔🔥 Either way, laughter filled the classroom as students got a hands-on (and wind-blown) lesson in fairy tale fun! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Ice Cream Day today!! Today, April 1st is Ice Cream Day in the cafeteria. Students can purchase Ice Cream after they finish their lunch for $1 each. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Ice Cream Day is BACK!!!!! Tuesday April 1st is Ice Cream Day in the cafeteria. Students can purchase Ice Cream after they finish their lunch for $1 each. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Yesterday, our students had the incredible opportunity to meet Jermaine Lyles (Jay Lyles), the talented author of Galaxy the Gigantic Gorilla, Jay the Jazz Playing Jaguar, Adore’s First Day of School, and The ABCs of What I Want to Be! Books can be purchased on Amazon if interested! He shared his amazing stories, inspired young minds, and left feeling just as special as he made our kiddos feel! 💙 In his words, “You have some very special kiddos who made me feel wonderful.” 🥰 A special tribute in his books goes to Miss Tama Breen for her kindness and generosity—what a beautiful way to honor someone! ❤️ We love that she was able to come with him to our school to read some of the books!!! Thank you, Mr. Lyles, for bringing the magic of storytelling to our school! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Ms. Lopez’s class lit up their learning—literally! 🔆💡 Students explored the basics of electricity by building a simple circuit, connecting wires from a battery to a light bulb to complete the flow of electric current. Through hands-on experimentation, they discovered how electricity moves through a closed circuit, why conductors like metal wires help transfer energy, and what happens when a circuit is broken. It was a shocking good time! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Rollers class enjoyed moving around the room to find compound words!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. T's GT students leveled up their math skills with a new game—Prime Climb! They kicked things off by watching a tutorial from one of the game’s creators, Dan Finkel, then dove into the action. This colorful, strategy-packed game challenges players to think critically while practicing key arithmetic skills. Since our 4th-grade class is bigger than the usual 2-4 player setup, students also put their strategic thinking to the test with another favorite—Blokus! It was a day full of fun, logic, and friendly competition! ♟️➕✖️ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Once upon a time, in a classroom not so far away, Mrs. Norris and her students dove into the world of fairy tales! They read The Three Little Pigs, practiced sequencing the story, and then put their building skills to the test! 🏠🏡🐺 Did their houses stand strong, or did the Big Bad Wolf (a.k.a. gravity) huff and puff them down? Let’s just say… we’ve got some future architects in the making! 🔨😄 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The JOM parent meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 27, at 5:45 p.m. has been rescheduled for April 3rd at 5:45 p.m.

📆Here is your calendar reminder for April 🔴Early Release Days (PLC): 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th Complete District Calendar: https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/events?start_date=2025-04-01&end_date=2025-04-30

Reminder!! Spring Dance is Friday, March 28th from 6-8. It's going to be so much fun. Can't wait to see you there. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs James' kindergarten class and Mrs. Casey's 2nd grade class both made leprechaun traps!!! They read the book How to catch and Leprechaun then made their own traps!!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The first graders laughed, ran, and played under the sunshine, turning recess into a magical adventure of tag, giggles, and endless energy! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. T took her GT students to Battle of the Brains in Inola, where they went head-to-head with other local schools in an epic academic showdown! 🔥💡 A huge CONGRATS to Avery Brown, who placed 6th overall and earned a spot on the podium! 🎉👏 How cool is that?! We are beyond proud of all our students who competed and represented our school with their hard work and brainpower! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our 5th graders had an unforgettable experience at Link Up, a one-of-a-kind interactive event hosted by our local symphony orchestra! 🎻🎺🥁 This amazing program, created by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute, gives students the chance to not just listen to a professional orchestra—but perform with them! 🎼👏 Leading up to the event, students learned songs, dances, and even how to play along on instruments like recorders. Then, at the concert, they got to join in live as the orchestra played! From clapping and singing to playing and moving with the music, our students were fully immersed in the magic of symphonic sound. 🌟🎶 What an incredible way to experience music in action! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

March Book Madness: First Grade Edition! Our first graders had a BLAST participating in March Book Madness! 🎉 They started with 16 incredible books, voting each day to decide their favorites. The competition was fierce, but it all came down to the CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND… 🔥 Dinosaurs Love Underpants vs. Something’s Wrong! 🔥 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Reminders Popcorn fundraiser forms and money are due today. Book Fair will be open until noon. No Pre-K classes today -Pre-K conferences K-5th grade normal Friday schedule (Early Release)