Catalayah Elementary

Registration is open for our biggest fundraiser of the year! The CPSF Luxe Luau Brainiac Brawl is slated for February 1, 2025. Register your team of 8 here: claremorepublicschoolsfoundation.org The funds will support teacher and classroom grants. Thank you for partnering with us to enrich the quality of education in Claremore Public Schools. *Must be 21 to attend & participate in this event*

🎅 Santa’s(or Mr. Hughes) Sleigh Ride Relay 🦌 The holiday spirit is alive and racing! In this festive relay game, teams compete to deliver presents back to the North Pole. Each duo takes turns as Santa (or Mrs. Claus) and Rudolph. Together, they dash to collect one “present” (a beanbag) at a time and bring it back to their team. After switching roles, the fun continues! The first team to return all their presents earns a point—and major holiday cheer! 🎁🎄 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Chef Ryan was here earlier this month serving yelllow Beets to the children!! You'll have to ask them if they enjoyed them! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🏀Claremore Hoop Shoot🏀 Mr. Hughes was able to present some awards before we left for Holiday Break. Levi, Axel and Ethan all received awards for having the best free throw percentage for their grade. Mrs. Shuck was even given an award for her outstanding shooting!!! Ethan represented Catalayah at Hoop Shoot for all of Claremore. He won 2nd place!!!! This is the second year that our Ethan has won 2nd place. Great job Ethan!!!! We are so proud of you!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

These cuties might be going to work at the North Pole. They described what their job would be #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🎄The Elves Around Catalayah! 🎄 It’s that magical time of year when the classroom elves have made their appearance around Catalayah, and they caused some mischief and magic wherever they went! From hiding in the most unexpected spots to leaving behind tiny notes of cheer, these little elves are spreading holiday joy to every corner of our school. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🌟 Big News Alert! 🌟 A few friends from the Oklahoma Floodplain Managers Association stopped by to honor a very special student! Each year, they host a poster contest to spread the life-saving messages: Last year was TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN. We are thrilled to share that Addabelle Kendall won SECOND PLACE in the entire state… that’s right, IN THE STATE! Addabelle was presented with a beautiful certificate and some amazing calendars featuring her winning artwork. Her poster is showcased alongside the top 13 entries in this year’s calendar! Congratulations, Addabelle! We are SO proud of you and your incredible achievement! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Here we are...... our 12th Day of Christmas!!! We have enjoyed all the dress up days and all the Holiday fun!!! Great job to our students and staff for making these dress up days so fun!

Mrs. Shuck has taken all Lost and Found items and spread them out on the gym floor. They will be there during Rise and Shine on Friday the 20th. If your child is missing anything please stop by and look or have them look!! Items will be on the gym floor until about 8:30, after that they will be bagged up and sent out for donation by 11. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🍁✨ Thankful Thursday Spotlight! ✨🍁 This week, we’re giving a HUGE shoutout to our incredible PTO! They are nothing short of AMAZING. From the countless volunteer hours they dedicate to supporting our students and staff, to the creative and impactful ways they raise money, we are so grateful for all they do! I'm sure you have seen them around the building this month. They have spent HOURS at the school working the Santa Shop. Here are just a few of the incredible things our PTO makes possible: 🎉 Bingo Night 🍪 Staff Treats 🎅 Santa Shop 🍽️ Conference Day Meals ... and so much more, including field trips, playground equipment, and helping meet teacher needs. They’re always coming up with new and exciting ways to spoil our staff and make a difference for our kids. Want to get involved? There’s always room for more in our amazing PTO family! Let’s work together to make a difference! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

✨ What an incredible surprise! ✨ Our amazing Partner in Education, Red Crown Federal Credit Union, along with a very special guest (The Grinch), visited us today and surprised EVERY single student with a gift! 🎁 Can you believe it?! Over 500 students received this generous gesture! We are beyond grateful for their kindness and unwavering support. ❤️ Red Crown truly cares about our students, staff, and entire school community. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

As winter approaches and before it is an issue, we want to ensure that you are informed about how decisions regarding school closures or delays are made, especially during inclement weather. Please know that these decisions are never taken lightly and are always made with the safety of our students and staff as our top priority. Read more: https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/643291

Mrs. Hall's 1st grade class read How to Catch a Gingerbread Man! After that they brainstormed ways they could catch a gingerbread man and illustrated their ideas! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We have 1 more week of Santa Shop!!!! Big shout out to our PTO for making this happen. The kids have really enjoyed shopping for their friends and family!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Squishy orders are due tomorrow! $1, send a squishy to your friends. They will be delivered the 16-20 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Thankful Thursday 💛 Today, we want to shine a spotlight on our amazing maintenance crew! These incredible individuals keep our school running smoothly every single day. Whether it’s fixing things in record time, keeping the air perfect or ensuring our building stays safe and welcoming, they always go above and beyond with a smile. We’re so grateful for their hard work, kindness, and the pride they take in making our school the best it can be for our students and staff. Thank you for everything you do—our school wouldn’t be the same without you! ❤️

During these 12 Days of Christmas we have enjoyed surprising our staff with 12 Days of fun!!!! We have had goodies in their mailboxes, games and prizes!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our food drive items are due Friday. Here is a copy of the list incase you would like to grab a few things while you are out. The 2 classes that bring the most items will get lunch provided by the Principals!! PreK- 2nd, 1 winner 3rd-5th, 1 winner #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our 12 Day so Christmas is going strong!!!! The staff and students have been doing such a great job with these dress up days!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our STEM Club is taking off—literally! Students are exploring flight simulators, diving into 3D printing to create their own designs, and learning about the forces of flight with model helicopters. Ms. Henry has some incredible activities planned to keep the excitement soaring! ✈️ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE