**Thankful Thursday!**
This week, we’re shining the spotlight on our amazing Tech Department! These rockstars (and Cheri, who always manages to escape the camera!) keep everything running smoothly. From computers to phones, Promethean boards to WiFi, they’re always ready to lend a helping hand. Recently, they went above and beyond by installing brand-new computers in our lab! We couldn’t do it without them!
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Are you ready for a big announcement.............
Thanksgiving Meal WITH friends and family is back!!!!!!! You can join us November 21st for our Thanksgiving Meal. Lunch will be $5.00 per guest (cash only) , money and RSVP is due by November 14th.
Due to the amount of guests we have, lunch times will be altered a little for that day only.
Kindergarten 10:00-10:30
1st Grade 10:40-11:10
2nd Grade 11:20-11:50
3rd Grade 12:00-12:30
4th Grade 12:40- 1:10
5th Grade 1:20-1:50
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The weather has been cooling off and our lost and found has been stacking up!! Please have your kiddos check for any missing items!
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Plan to Join us on Monday for our special Veteran's Day Rise and Shine!!! It will begin at 7:40, wear your red, white and blue!!!!
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🌊 Catalayah’s 5th graders had an insightful visit from Mr. Vaughn with the City of Claremore’s Storm Water Department! He shared how stormwater—runoff from rain and snow that flows over surfaces like streets and parking lots—can pick up pollutants such as trash, oils, and chemicals, impacting our rivers, lakes, and water supply. By managing stormwater and reducing these pollutants, we can protect our environment and wildlife! 🌍🐟
Now, our students have a chance to creatively highlight these issues in an art contest. Posters showcasing the effects of pollutants on Claremore and our Earth are due to Mrs. Coffey by December 5th. The winning artwork will be displayed on a city trash truck, spreading the message far and wide!
Let’s work together for a cleaner, healthier future!
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We had some 1st graders that got to take part in Election Day also!!!
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It's Election Day!!!
Mrs. Meyers and Mrs. Chaney transformed their WIN groups into a mini polling station! Students registered with their own voter cards and cast votes on important topics like their favorite football team, top candy choice, and a school-wide debate — Question No. 838: Should we eliminate Ice Cream Day for the rest of the year? The students had a fantastic time learning about the voting process in a fun, hands-on way!
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Mrs. Castle's class had a fall themed coloring contest. They turned out so great that it was a hard one to judge! They are all so creative!
🥇 - Rae
🥈 - Brooklin
🥉- Grayson
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Mrs. Ward's 1st grade class listened to “If I Ran for President” and then wrote what they would do if they became president! 🇺🇸
They also used this super cute President filter to get the full effect!!!!
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Mrs. Bero's homeroom class filled their reward jar, by getting 25 compliments from other teachers! They made donut monsters for their class treat.
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Zebra Family, The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Please be assured that CPS is closely monitoring the weather forecast. All sites have reviewed our safety protocols.
We understand that parents/guardians may want to pick up their children through the proper channels. If you choose to do so, this will be an excused absence.
However, we do not want to send children home without supervision; therefore, our buses will not run early. If the weather changes and we must delay the buses, we will notify you as soon as possible through the CPS Mobile App and the Stopfinder App.
We hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween!!!
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Chef Ryan stopped by last week. He brought some dragon fruit for everyone to try!! I received mixed reviews about the dragon fruit but we enjoyed having him here!!
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Ms. Toops' 4th grade math class got to enjoy a hands on activity last week. The students are in groups to find their dog, Sparky from the haunted house. Lots of math and figuring out info!! Oh my!
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Due to the forecast of afternoon/evening storms:
NO Running Club,
NO Chorus, and
NO Native American Club
Thanks!
We had an exciting announcement this morning at Rise and Shine.....
Ms. Toops is Catalayah Teacher of the Year!!!!
She has been teaching for 21 years, 11 of those here at Catalayah!!
We are so proud of you Ms. Toops!!!!
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October Recap!!
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New at Catalayah:
🌟Staff Member of the Month! 🌟
We’re thrilled to introduce our Staff Member of the Month award! Each month, staff members nominate peers who go above and beyond, and we randomly select one deserving winner from the nominations.
For October, we’re excited to announce that Mrs. M is our winner! Her nomination reads: “She is simply amazing and does a wonderful job with our 4-year-olds. She’s consistent, caring, and a fantastic support to both students and staff!”
👏 Congratulations, Mrs. M! We’re so proud of you and grateful for all you do!
We had multiple nominations in October, highlighting the incredible dedication of our team. Keep up the amazing work, Catalayah staff—you make a difference every day! ❤️🖤
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Pouring Love into Education ❤️ This holiday season, add a little extra sweetness to your celebrations with Chick-fil-A sweet tea and lemonade. Chick-fil-A donates $2 to the Claremore Public School Foundation for every gallon you take home. Help us surpass last year's $3,000 donation for classroom and teacher grants district-wide. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Our students are having a blast in computers class! It’s fun to see them mastering the use of a mouse instead of a finger or stylus. Starting as early as kindergarten, they’re even learning how to type using the home row keys! After completing their typing lessons they get to play a game! A big shoutout to Mrs. Sargent for her hard work in teaching them proper typing skills!
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