Catalayah Elementary

Mrs. Brassfield is teaching her students coding in Computer Class. They are teaching their Elfs to dance while learning to code!!! Coding is the a method of communicating with a computer. It is using a language that a computer understands to give a computer instructions in order to perform specific functions. Coding allows us to create things such as computer software, websites, apps and video games. Understanding computers and learning the basics of coding helps children to develop an appreciation of how things work. From problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and creativity, there are so many reasons to learn programming. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Roller's class has been working hard on their 10 days of Kindness Challenge. They have been offering help to others, smiling to everyone they see, writing kind notes, inviting someone new to play, and even help someone tidy up their workspace. I think its safe to say that everyone around here has been enjoying these kindness challenges. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

JA Biztown!!! Our 5th graders got to enjoy a field trip to Biztown yesterday. They all had so much fun! JA BizTown combines in-class learning with a day-long visit to a simulated town. This program allows elementary school students to operate banks, manage restaurants, write checks, and vote for mayor. The program helps students connect the dots between what they learn in school and the real world. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Coffey is at it again. She has been teaching her classes how to weave with yarn and make a God's eye. Kids love making these. A God's eye (in Spanish, Ojo de Dios) is a spiritual and votive object made by weaving a design out of yarn upon a wooden cross. Often several colors are used. They are commonly found in Mexican and Mexican American communities. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. James has the library all ready for Christmas!! Her Christmas tree could keep you busy for days! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Catalayah Character Counts!!!! These students are just some of our kiddos that have been earning Character Counts Certificates!!! Students can earn these certificates by showing expectational behavior! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our 1st grade friends hung up their Kindness Santas!!! What a cute idea! At the end of each day if they complete their kindness challenge for the day then they get to trim his beard. I know our 1st graders will do amazing at this challenge!!! #makesantabald #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Its a jean jacket kinda day!!! What a fun surprise to show up at school and be matching some of your friends! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

I just thought I was done with the Thanksgiving posts, but I just couldn't pass up these cute pictures. Mrs. Douthitt's class enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving feast together, Charlie Brown style!!! Charlie Brown served his friends two slices of buttered toast, some pretzel sticks, a handful of popcorn and a few jelly beans. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Did your kids tell you all about the Turkey Trot that Mrs. Branco held during specials before we left for Thanksgiving Break?? It was so fun!! I will be posting the winners throughout the day, stay tuned!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Turkey Trot Winners!! 2nd grade- Ryleigh Schnegelsiepen & Axel Wilson 1st grade- Addabelle Kendall & Dominic Fox Kdg winners- Dillion Holt & Kimber Livingston Congrats!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Turkey Trot Winners!!! 5th grade- Carson Young & Seleny Ruiz 4th grade- Hudson Weaver & Clara Bennett 3rd grade- Drake Patton & Paisley Drake Congrats!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

I think every school needs a Mrs. M!!! She loves teaching our students Spanish every chance she gets. Has your child learned Spanish from our wonderful Mrs. M??? Let us know what they have learned!! Gracias, Te queremos mucho Mrs. M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcRMlDyuMmI #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Have you ever heard of this Thanksgiving Story?? Our friends in Mrs. Ward's class read the story and made these cute bracelets that go along with it!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our wonderful Cafeteria ladies (along with some great PTO Volunteers) served 330 lunches today with a smile!!! We are so fortunate to have such wonderful cafeteria ladies at Catalayah. We hope everyone enjoys their time off with their families. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Shuck and Mrs. Branco are ready for the Turkey Trot tomorrow!!!!! Please don't forget to have your kiddos wear tennis shoes and bundle up!! Don't forget to check back tomorrow for pictures and videos of our First Annual Turkey Trot!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It's JA Biztown time for our 5th graders!! Our students running for Mayor gave their speeches the other day. They all did such a great job!! Biztown is so much fun. Ask your 5th graders about it. They are learning to write checks and do several different jobs. They will be finding out what jobs they have soon! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

I VOTED!!! 5th graders got the chance to vote for their Mayor today!! They even have the stickers to prove!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our sweet little kindergartners are learning how to type!!!! This is usually such a for foreign skill for the little ones. They are pros at their ipad and soon will be pros at the computers too!! Look at how proud they are! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Roller's 1st grade class enjoyed their fun hands on activity. They got to move around the classroom and hunt for adjectives to add to their list. They also had to decide if the math facts they found on their hunt were true or false. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE