Catalayah Elementary

Our 2nd graders also learned about Martin Luther King Jr! Look at these cute projects they completed last week. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

MLK Jr Day!!! Our students have been learning about Martin Luther King Jr and working on some projects. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore Public School District school sites and offices will be CLOSED on Tuesday, January 16th. It’s an old-fashioned SNOW DAY! There will be no classes. Your only assignment is to MAKE A MEMORY. All athletics and competitive events scheduled for this evening are also canceled. Updates will be on all CPS platforms, so download the app on Android or iPhone. Make sure your contact information is up to date on the parent portal. Be safe, stay warm, have so much fun, make a memory, and remember, "It's Always A Great Day To Be A Zebra."

Since its to cold to go outside- it's a perfect time to practice your favorite recipes. Future Chef competition is around the corner!! Elementary Students - Submit your entry by January 31, 2024 for a chance to compete in this year's Future Chef Competition! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Cowboy Bart and Cowboy Brian stopped by last week. They talked about the Will Rogers Memorial and Cowboy Bart even showed us some rope tricks. They told us about a diorama contest for the Will Rogers Memorial that 3rd graders can participate in. This is a project that they will complete at home. The deadlines are posted below. They need to be student created, but parents are encouraged to help with difficult parts (like using a hot glue gun). They can choose any aspect of Will Rogers life that they would like to depict. They have learned a lot about him! It is absolutely NOT mandatory. It’s a really fun project, and the kids always enjoy doing it. They think it’s pretty cool to see their artwork displayed in a museum! Project pick up at School Monday, February 5th Voting is through Friday, March 1st Projects will be delivered back to the school Monday, March 4th Awards will be given the week of Spring Break. Friday, March 22nd Please remind the students to put their name and the school they attend on their project. Thanks!! 🤠

We are hiring individuals passionate about positively influencing children's lives by bringing a smile, a kind word, or a friendly high five. Our top priority is recruiting applicants dedicated to helping all students reach their full potential. These flexible career opportunities offer a schedule with nights, weekends, and holidays off. We believe that our employees and students are our most valuable resources, and we strive to build a community, a team, and a family. We encourage you to apply today if you want to join our team. We are looking for substitutes and bus drivers, and we also have openings in child nutrition. You can find the application links below. Substitutes & Bus Drivers ➡ https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/972944 Child Nutrition ➡ https://us.sodexo.com/careers #CPSZEBRAPRIDE APPLY TODAY #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mark your calendar. Tuesday January 16th, is Papa Johns night. Catalayah will receive 10% of the proceeds from 4-8. Delivery or carryout! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our pre-K students are embracing the world of coding through interactive robots. These pint-sized coders use their newfound skills to creatively navigate robots, transforming them into artistic tools that bring their colorful imaginations to life on paper. Mrs. Hall introduced these students to an app through her Sphero software using her Sphero robots to create these masterpieces! Their excitement was the cutest!! They did such a great job and Mrs. Hall can't wait for them to come visit her again in the Innovation Lab. Can you believe these 4 year old are programming robots?!? #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Cole's Pre-k classes went to see Mrs. James and Mrs. Couch in the Library!!! Officer Hagen even got to enjoy some story time this afternoon! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Ms. Toops' class celebrated the New Year with juice toasting and they talked about New Year resolutions. They had a 2024 paper to work on and they had a New Years word challenge to do. 2024 is going to be great!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Wednesday, Jan 10th is Ice Cream Day!!! Students can purchase Ice Cream after they finish their lunch. Ice Cream is $1.00 each. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Look who's here!!!! Mrs. James is back!!!! We are so glad to not only have Mrs. James back but Mrs. Couch is still here too!!!! We appreciate both of these ladies so much. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

CPS school sites and central office will be closed on Monday, January 15th, in honor of the Martin Luther King holiday. As we approach the Martin Luther King holiday, let us remember his words: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?' ” Volunteering your time, money, or energy to help others not only makes the world a better place, but it also enhances your own life. Here are some benefits of helping others: ✋🏾 Helping others can help you live longer. ✋🏽 Altruism is contagious. ✋🏼 Helping others makes us happy. ✋🏻 Helping others promotes positive behaviors. ✋ Helping others gives us a sense of purpose and satisfaction. How do you serve others? #cpszebrapride

Back from the winter break, teachers embark on a professional development day, armed with resolutions and caffeine, determined to transform educational visions into reality amid the lingering echoes of holiday jingles. Kimberly Diebel, Professional Learning Facilitator from Meridian, ID came to present 95 Percent Group. 95 Percent Group is a recognized leader in reading improvement at K- 12 schools. The professional development, resources and ongoing coaching and mentoring is tailored to specifically address the needs of our teachers and students. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Calling All Swifties...PreK - 6th Grade The Claremore dance team is in their Zebra Era and is hosting their winter Dancing With The Zebras clinic this week. 📅 January 9 & 11 👭 Prek - 6th Graders 🏫 CHS Mobra Gym 💲 $40 💃🏼 Performance - January 12th at halftime during the girls varsity basketball game. ❓ Contact CoachWarden at jwarden@claremore.k12.ok.us #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Have you purchased your 2023-2024 yearbook yet?? They are $20 each and will arrive sometime mid May!! https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/2096947/Catalayah-Elementary-School/2024-Yearbook/20230803042230453129/CATALOG_SHOP/ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

CLAREMORE ZEBRA LACROSSE K-4TH GRADE SEASON DATES FEB 24TH-MAY 19TH Early Registration closed on December 31st, but there is still time to register. For More Information: 📩ClaremoreLacrosse@gmail.com 📝Register at sportabase.com/Registration/Register/3980 💻facebook.com/claremore youthlacrosse.com THE FASTEST SPORT ON TWO FEET

It's not too early to start planning your summer! 🏐 Zebra Volleyball Camp, June 5th - 7th 🏐 3rd - 6th graders: 10a - 12p 7th - 9th graers: 1p - 3p $40/camper Hosted by CHS Coaches Contact: coachjackson16@gmail.com More Info: https://5il.co/tb7g #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Thomas and her Native American Club made Buffalo Hide stories!! Buffalo hide were used as blankets, saddles or as trade items by the Native Americans. Some were painted with pictographs or winter counts that depict important events. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

A few of our Pre-k students took the time to teach our teachers to dance!!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE