One of my favorite things we do at Catalayah is book buddies!! Mrs. Townsend's Kindergarten class and Ms. Brown's 3rd grade class got to enjoy spending time together last week.
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We have soccer and softball signup flyers in the office. Have your child grab one if they are interested!!!
We had the pleasure of having Master Beavens in PE today. The kids always have so much fun having him here. We enjoy having him at Catalayah!!
I spy with my little eye- a friend helping a friend!!! I love seeing this!! Keep up the good work Catalayah!
Before Winter Break the students that sold the most raffle tickets enjoyed a pizza lunch with Michelle Linn from Fox 23 News. They were in a special VIP room and enjoyed pizza, lemonade and cookies. Thank you Michelle Linn from coming to spend time with these kids. They loved it!
Mrs. Hutchins 3rd grade class also used this week back to school to work on some team building!! "Unity is strength.... when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved."---Mattie Stepanek
Mrs. Ritters 5th grade class did some team building as they returned from the break. They had a contest to see which group could build the tallest toothpick and marshmallow tower. The winning group came in at 13inches!
Mrs. Seidel give us a challenge to Roll in the New Year!! Roll the dice 10 times per day and complete the workout that goes with each number. Parent's must sign each day the challenge is completed. Student that reach Gold Status will be recognized at Rise & Shine. Have fun!
Claremore Public School Foundation is now taking registrations for the Annual BRAINIAC BRAWL scheduled for February 1st. It's the most FUN of any FUNdraiser in Claremore.
Register online at: www.claremorepublicschoolsfoundation.org
Contact: Amy Evans, Executive Director
918.923.4308 (o) or 918.638.1112 (c)
Look whats new in the Catalayah Cafeteria!!!! We have a share cart!! Students are able to share items that are unopened. We love this idea!!
Tomorrow brings the beginning of a new year at CPS and our teachers and staff are ready to have all our students back in our classrooms. Remember #AttendenceMatters in 2020. Resolve to make sure your child is present for the beginning of new chapters, new concepts, new practices, new techniques, new experiences, etc. EVERY DAY in 2020.
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As you prepare to go back to school remember it is a good time to wash coats, hats, gloves, and book bags, etc. to help limit the spread of germs. You can also use disinfectant wipes on items like book covers, binders, folders, and other items that can’t be washed. Thanks for helping keep our students and staff healthy.
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Welcome to our very first Fridays With Frazier, a new series to help keep our community informed about what gives our district and city its #CPSZEBRAPRIDE. Our goals are to keep an open line of communication, to reach all our community, and help disseminate accurate and up-to-date information utilizing all modern mediums.
You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/eqlRqUBUJS4
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Behind the scenes of the launch of our new VLOG "Fridays with Frazier". A series we will run to keep you up-to-date on the progress of the #ZEBRABOND2019 projects, interview teachers, spotlight, and celebrate those that fill us with #CPSZEBRAPRIDE! Launch January 4th.
T.S. Eliot, "Little Gidding"
"Last year's words belong to last year's language. And next year's words await another voice."
What word(s) will give your 2020 direction?
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Our friend Luke talked to Blake about her favorite books. Check out the video on our Facebook page!
Running club update!!! As of Dec 13 we have logged 3,528 miles!!! Check out the video on Facebook!
Last week in Mrs. Seidels PE class the students got to decorate a "Christmas Tree" with PE equipment. Didn't these "Trees" turn out great!!
Twas the Night Before Christmas
For Teachers - By Joyce Luke
'Twas the week before Christmas and all through the school
Not a pupil was silent, no matter what rule.
The children were busy with paper and paste;
The mess that they made with it couldn't be faced.
The teacher half frantic and almost in tears,
Had just settled down to work with her dears,
When out in the hall there arose such a clatter
up sprang the kids to see what was the matter!
Away to the door they all flew like a flash;
The one who was leading went down with a crash.
Then what to their wondering eyes did appear
But a green Christmas tree! (To decorate I fear!)
When the teacher saw this, she almost grew sick.
She knew in a moment it must be Old Nick!
She ran to the door (all her efforts were vain)
But she shouted, and stamped, and she called them by name;
"Now Tommy! Now Sandy, Now Judy and Harry!
Stop Billy! Stop Robert! Stop Donny and Sherry!
Now get to your places get away from the hall
Now get away! Get away! Get away all!
As leaves that before the wild hurricane fly
The pupils, pell mell, started scurrying by.
They ran to the blackboard and skipped down the aisle;
Their faces were shining and each had a smile.
First came a basket of popcorn to string
Then came the Christmas tree (menacing thing).
As the tree was brought in there arose a great shout;
The pupils were merrily romping about.
The state they were in could lead to a riot;
The teacher was sure, if allowed, they would try it.
Her nerves how they jangled! Her temples were throbbing!
The rush of her breath sounded almost like sobbing!
The lines of her face were as fixed as a mask;
It was plain that she didn't feel up to her task.
The look in her eye would have tamed a wild steer,
But the children ignored it; they did every year.
A tear from her eye and a shake of her head
Soon led me to think that she wished she were dead.
She spoke not a word but went straight to her work,
Strung all the popcorn which broke with a jerk.
But at last it was finished and placed on the tree;
Then came the bell and the children were free.
Their shrill little voices soon faded away
And peace was restored at the end of the day.
As she looked at the Christmas tree glistening and tall,
She smiled as she whispered,
"Merry Christmas to All"!!
Some of our students shared ways they plan on being kind. We would love for your students to share their ideas of how they are being kind during the Holiday Break!!!
