Catalayah Elementary

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

Menu Change for November 18 and 22 Nov 18 We will be having cheeseburgers/ham and cheese sandwiches. Nov 22 Chicken Alfredo w/ Garlic Knot sunbutter and jelly #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

No Running Club Monday!

Mr. Hartley (formerly known as Kaysen) stepped into the spotlight as 1st Grade Teacher for the Day after winning big at PTO Bingo Night! 🎉👨‍🏫 He jumped right into the role, taking lunch count and attendance, teaching reading, and even leading a lesson about Deer. (his special request). Mr. Hartley tackled grading, spent some quality time in the workroom, and enjoyed a well-deserved McDonald’s lunch—plus plenty of snacks throughout the day. It was an AWESOME experience from start to finish! Great job, Mr. Hartley!

Happy School Psychologist Day to Mrs. Kimblern! She plays such an important role in supporting the well-being of students and staff at Catalayah Elementary. Her dedication to creating a positive and supportive environment truly makes a difference every day. We’re so lucky to have her on our team! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Jax cashed in his PTO Bingo winnings and took on the role of Principal for the Day! He started his day strong by hosting Rise and Shine and quickly embraced one of the perks of the job—spoiling the staff! Mr. “Chip”man made special snack deliveries before diving into his duties. Jax picked the perfect day to be in charge, helping with preparations for the big fundraiser delivery. While on lunch duty with Mrs. Shuck, he even got to see his little sister! He enjoyed getting to have lunch in the workroom with the 1st grade teacher of the day, a fellow 5th grader Kaysen. After all the hard work, Mr. Chipman and Mrs. Shuck visited a few classrooms to observe the amazing learning happening at Catalayah. Fantastic job, Jax! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Thankful Thursday! Today, we’re giving a big shoutout to our incredible bus drivers! 🚍✨ They’re up early, working tirelessly to keep our kids safe and ensure they get to and from school without a hitch. These amazing people are often the first and last smile our students see each day, bringing positivity from sunrise to sunset. Our drivers do so much more than drive — they’re also there to support school experiences, like field trips and join in on our dress up day and even make appearances in some of our TikTok's!!! A special thanks to Brandon and Kevin, our transportation directors, for their dedication to keeping everything running smoothly. We’re so grateful to have the best transportation crew around! Thank you all for all you do! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our 5th graders have been hard at work preparing for JA BizTown for months, learning about financial literacy, teamwork, and business operations. Yesterday, they had job interviews with amazing community leaders—it was such a fun experience! Today, they heard mayoral speeches and held an election. Congratulations to Jett, our newly elected BizTown Mayor!!!

Mr. Winiecke’s music classes have been diving into the world of the xylophone! Did you know this percussion instrument has roots dating back to ancient Africa and Asia? Its name comes from the Greek words “xylon” (wood) and “phone” (sound), meaning “wood sound”. Xylophones are not just fun to play—they help develop rhythm, coordination, and even math skills as students explore patterns and pitches. Our little musicians are learning how to make this timeless instrument come to life! 🎵👏 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

If you picked up your fundraiser order yesterday, we will send home a copy of the order form. Thanks!

🚨 Fundraiser Update 🚨 We didn’t send fundraiser items home in backpacks today because we want to check with parents first. If your child only has a few non-frozen items that will fit in their backpack, we can send them home tomorrow. 📩 Please contact the office to let us know if you’re okay with this and would like the items sent home in your child’s backpack. Thank you for your support! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🌍💖 It’s World Kindness Day! 💖🌍 Today, our talented students are spreading joy in a creative way by decorating rocks, which will be hidden all around town for others to discover. The goal? To brighten someone’s day with a little unexpected kindness! 🌟 ✨ Because kindness ROCKS! 🪨💫 Keep your eyes peeled as you explore the community—you never know where one of these colorful creations might pop up! Let’s make the world a little brighter, one rock at a time. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Thanksgiving meal is next week. We need your orange RSVP and money by tomorrow. #5 per guest meal. If you have more then 1 child at Catalayah we can get them all together for 1 meal if you would like. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE