Catalayah Elementary

Today we celebrate the people who first called this land home. We remember the struggles and tragedies they endured. We honor their place in and contributions to the shared story of America. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We all started out with a range of technology skills when the school year began in August - teachers, parents, and students. Each week we all become more experienced in these skills that are necessary to be successful in today's world. However, it's not just about today's world but the world 5, 10, 20 years from now. 𝘎𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘢 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘙𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘢 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘞𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘪𝘗𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺. Remember, send in or post photos of your child using their devices for a chance to be featured in our weekly post (include first name and school). #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The Cherokee Nation will be providing drive-thru vaccine clinics around NE Oklahoma October-December. Cherokee Nation citizens and their families, including non-Native family members living in the household. Ages 6 months or older can get a flu vaccine for free from the convenience of their vehicles. For a complete Cherokee Nation flu vaccination schedule, also visit health.cherokee.org/community-flu-clinics. “The viruses that cause influenza and COVID-19 will both be spreading through our communities this fall and winter and you can potentially become infected with both,” said Roger Montgomery, executive medical director for Cherokee Nation Health Services. “Getting a flu shot won’t prevent COVID-19 infection but it will reduce your chance of getting influenza. Please take advantage of the proven protection that comes from getting a flu shot.”

Our students have been getting to use the Innovation lab and they are LOVING it!!! 3rd-5th grade students get to visit the lab monthly. Ask your kids about the cool stuff they have been doing in there. Mrs. Hall has some really cool stuff planned for them this year. I can't wait to see what all they do! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Today is DISTANCE LEARNING FRIDAY! The student-teacher relationship is at the heart of education. Be sure to keep in close contact with your child's teachers to ensure successful distance learning days. Take a picture of your child distance learning and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us or post it on our CPS FB page. They may be featured on our weekly graphic. Today we have Presley and Hannah from Catalayah. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Don't forget to get your updated shot records turned into the office by Thursday Oct 1st. Nurse Shea sent letters out to everyone that was needing to send in updated copies. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Lewis' 1st grade class is also learning about nouns. They used magazines to find people, places and things. Great job 1st grade!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Hutchins WIN group has been learning about nouns. Check out their Noun Town they made!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Today is DISTANCE LEARNING FRIDAY! Take a picture of your child distance learning and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us. They may be featured on our weekly graphic. Today we have Kenley from Claremont and Coach Wiens at CHS. Remember, teachers are in the buildings and willing to help our students navigate and learn new technology and skills. Not sure how to contact them? Use our staff directory on our website. CHS - https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/o/chs/staff WRJH - https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/o/wrjh/staff WESTSIDE - https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/o/westside/staff ROOSA - https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/o/roosa/staff CLAREMONT - https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/o/claremont/staff CATALAYAH - https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/o/catalayah/staff #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #StaySafetoStayinSchool

Here it is.... Mrs. Stoluskys class was making the blossoms for their apple tree. Kindergarten has been learning about apples this week. In the story The Apple Tree they learned about the different stages of apple growth and the blossoms that form before the apple grows. So check out our tree! After these bloom I hope apples come soon!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Have you been wondering what Rise and Shine is like this year??? Rise and Shine is done over the intercom while all students are in their classrooms. We still dance, pledge, and say our great expectations!! We have also added something new. Wellness Wednesday’s with Mrs. McComb gives the kids a few mindful moments to get calmed down, relaxed and ready to learn along with a little activity. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-weADPyjlP4&t=42s

Mrs. Stolusky's kindergarten class is working on a project. Can you guess what it will be??? Leave your guesses in the comments. Be sure and check back tomorrow to see if you're correct. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Country Meat Sticks Fundraiser is still going. Orders and money are due Monday Sept 28th. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Have your kids told you about Mr. Bones yet??? Mr. Bones is Mrs. Seidel's assistant in PE class. He is helping them learn the names of their bones. He is fragile so we don't touch him with our phalanges. He's ready to join us for a run, but he doesn't have any muscles. Ask your kiddos tonight about Mr. Bones!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Today Mr. Frazier covers our first Distance Learning, devices, managing COVID at CPS, and our COVID Dashboard. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClaremorePublicSchools/videos/732905140592683 Youtube: https://youtu.be/TUKWjWCop_U #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Exciting News- The devices have been handed out to all Catalayah students kdg-5th!!! Some students got a chance to use them a little today. Instructions went home with devices. We are so excited our students will get to use them tomorrow for our first distance learning day. Check out the video attached- Mrs Shuck has included some important information. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIWq1_mbogI

Distance Learning Fridays start this Friday, the 11th. Teachers will be in the school buildings during the school day to facilitate the remote learning process. We are excited to practice our new procedures and digital skills. If you have not yet received your device, contact your school of record, so they verify your paperwork, and you can pick up your device as soon as possible. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #Staysafetostayinschool

The 14-day Enrollment Options Trial Period Closes Wednesday, 9/9/20. Contact your school of record if any final adjustments need to be made from virtual to traditional or vice versa, by the end of the day. After this date, students will complete the semester in their current enrollment option. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #Staysafetostayinschool

ALL STUDENTS EAT FOR FREE The USDA – in an unprecedented move, due to the pandemic – is going to make school breakfast and lunch available FREE to all children through December 31, 2020, but is subject to end earlier due to available USDA funds. Lunch and breakfast will be available free every day to all students 18 and under; effective Thursday, September 3. This means that even students who are not ordinarily part of the free or reduced lunch programs will also be included in these free meal distributions. Read more here - https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/302417

Today marks Day 7, and the first Fridays With Frazier of the 20-21 school year at CPS. The excitement and energy this week has been inspiring. Watch for a breaking news announcement for all the students at CPS. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2548285615298126 Youtube: https://youtu.be/9ON_lfZlY1I #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #StaySafetoStayInSchool