Catalayah Elementary

We are bursting with pride for two of our Catalayah alumni who have signed their letters of intent to become college athletes! 🎉 Grace will be continuing her softball journey, and Marcos will take his talents on the baseball field at the next level. Congratulations to both of you—Catalayah is so proud and can’t wait to cheer you on in this exciting new chapter. Once a Zebra, always a Zebra! 🦓🤍❤️⚾🥎 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Alex (aka Miss Weaver) went from being a first grader to a first grade teacher for the day thanks to her big win at the PTO Bingo Night!!! She had her own desk where she took attendance and lunch count! She also graded papers and was generous with passing out stickers! She taught phonics and math and gave the students extra free time! She enjoyed McDonald’s for lunch and had lots of snacks throughout the day! She loved recess duty and hanging out with the other teachers! And of course made tiktoks with Mrs. Ward! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Rome got the exciting opportunity to step into the role of PE Teacher for the Day after his big win at PTO Bingo Night! 🎉 He took charge by organizing equipment, demonstrating games, and keeping his classmates motivated. Rome also created his own warm-up routine and spent some time planning future activities with Coach Hughes. I think Rome's favorite party was the microphone and the whistle!! It was a fun-filled day of leadership and teamwork—great job, Rome. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🦃 Thankful Thursday 🦃 This week, our hearts are full of gratitude for the incredible staff here at Catalayah Elementary! ❤️🖤 We are truly blessed to have such an amazing team. Your hard work, dedication, and genuine care for one another create a supportive and inspiring environment for our students and each other. You go above and beyond every day, and we’re so thankful for each and every one of you. Together, we make Catalayah a special place! Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and joyful Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

I found these cute projects hanging in the hallway before we left for break. I think disgusting the Turkey so it doesn't get eaten on Thanksgiving is one of my favorite projects. They are so creative. And the Thankful project- always a classic!!! It's so fun to see what the kids are thankful for! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

One more post about our Holiday Meal!!! We had several PTO and parent volunteers to help make the day wonderful!! We loved having all the friends and family come and eat with our students. It was a great day!! Our cafeterias ladies are amazing. It was fun being able to celebrate them at Rise and Shine!! We hope they get to enjoy their break! #CPSZEBRAPIDE

Our kindergarten classes enjoyed celebrating Thanksgiving fun. They made turkey hats, Thanksgiving bracelets & turkey donuts. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Brenden had an unforgettable day as our PE Teacher for the Day, thanks to his big win at PTO Bingo Night! 🏆 He joined Coach Hughes in handling the daily duties of PE, complete with his very own whistle and name badge. Brenden helped lead activities, assisted with instruction, and even got to enjoy lunch in the coaches’ office. What an awesome experience for an amazing student! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Congratulations to our Staff Member of the Month, Mrs. Dunham! 🎉 Mrs. Dunham truly deserves this recognition for her dedication and hard work. She goes above and beyond every day to support our students and make Catalayah an amazing place to learn! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Castle's class worked so hard on their Thanksgiving projects. They had fun explaining what they are thankful for as they practiced their typing skills! They used their watercolor pieces for the turkey feathers. Mrs. Castle is thankful for them! Mrs. Castle also surprised her class with a sweet surprise before the Holiday Break!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Last week at Catalayah, our staff secretly participated in an underground dress-up week! It was such a fun way to surprise the students, and we loved hearing the few who noticed! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

When we return from Holiday Break we will be starting our food drive. Here is a copy of the list incase you would like to grab a few things while you are on break. The 2 classes that bring the most items will get lunch provided by the Principals!! PreK- 2nd, 1 winner 3rd-5th, 1 winner #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Have we told you lately how awesome our PTO is?!? The woot woot wagon came by today! It was wonderful!!! Thanks PTO!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Sip, Share, and Support! 🍋 This November, enjoy the refreshing taste of Chick-fil-A sweet tea and lemonade at your gatherings while contributing to a great cause. Chick-fil-A donates $2 to the Claremore Public School Foundation for every gallon you grab! Let's top last year's $3,000 donation for class and teacher grants district-wide. Cheers to #CPSZEBRAPRIDE!

🌟 Thankful Thursday 🌟 Today, we want to shine a BIG spotlight on our incredible cafeteria team here at Catalayah Elementary! Mary, Naeyma, Phyllis and Cathy are honestly the BEST!!! These amazing ladies worked tirelessly to serve nearly 1,000 lunches for our students, staff, and guests during our special holiday meal. And they did it all with the warmest smiles and hearts full of kindness. ❤️ Their dedication goes far beyond just preparing food—they create a welcoming and loving environment where every child is nourished, cared for, and uplifted. From the early morning hours to the last tray served, these heroes ensure our students have the fuel they need to learn and grow. We are SO grateful for their hard work, positivity, and the joy they bring to our school each day. Thank you for going above and beyond—you are the heart of our school, and we love and appreciate you more than words can say! 🥰 Let’s give a HUGE round of applause to our cafeteria team! Drop a comment below to share your gratitude and let them know how much they mean to us. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Reminders for our guests today!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Tomorrow is our Holiday Meal!!!! We are excited to be able to share this time with family and friends again. Here are a few tips to make the day even better!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

I LOVE this!!! Mrs. Hall made this adorable Turkey to show her class how she is Thankful for each of them!! How cute!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🦃 Just a reminder that CPS will be closed next week, November 25-29, 2024, for Thanksgiving Break 🦃 "We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives." - John F. Kennedy. 💖 CPS is thankful for the opportunity to serve you, your family, and our community. We look forward to seeing students again on Monday, December 2, 2024. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🎉 Big shoutout to our latest Bingo Night winner, Ms. Spencer, who took on the role of Assistant Principal for the Day! 🏫✨ She had a packed schedule, and she nailed it! Her responsibilities included: ✅ Hosting Rise and Shine ✅ Treating every teacher to a sweet note and snack ✅ Rolling through the halls with mobile desks ✅ Observing Kindergarten & 1st grade classes ✅ Making a TikTok with Ward 🎥 ✅ Handling 2nd grade lunch duty like a pro ✅ Enjoying Chick-fil-A in the teacher’s lounge 🍗 ✅ Supervising 4th grade recess 🛝 ✅ Planning Thanksgiving dinner with Shuck 🦃 ✅ Hanging out with Ms. Butcher ✅ Managing car rider duty 🚗 We loved having her on the admin team, even if it was just for a day. Thanks for all your hard work, Ms. Spencer—you crushed it! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE