
Pre-K students are so creative! This student used wooden sticks to spell out her name during center rotations in class. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

** REMINDER **
All Claremore Public Schools offices and campuses will be closed for Presidents Day on Monday, February 21, 2022. The child nutrition team will move the distribution of meals from Monday to Tuesday the 22nd.
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One of our GE Expectations is “We will cheer each other to success…” and 4th and 5th grade excelled at that during their first ever Mathletics competition.
4th grade won the first competition and took the Traveling Trophy to their classroom! All the competitors did a fantastic job of showing off their skills!
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Fun was had across the building during our Valentine parties, but we think that Kindergarten might have had the most fun of all! Check out these smiling faces!
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"My name is Jennifer Rahe and I teach Kindergarten. I have been in education for 4 years. My husband and I were both raised in Tahlequah and both graduated from NSU. We spent the next 30 years traveling in the Marine Corps until his retirement. We came back to Oklahoma and he is now the Colonel of the JROTC at Claremore High School. That's how I came to Claremont! We have 3 daughters. Two are at NSU and one is at OSU. We are so happy to be back in Oklahoma and at Claremore Public Schools!"
"I teach because what's not to love about working with kids all day?! But also, I love all the teachers I'm around."
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Treat: Movie Popcorn
Favorite Snack: Yogurt, Almonds or Beef Jerky
Favorite Book: Cold Sassy Tree by Olive Ann Burns and Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter
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4th grade students created posters with their vocabulary groups to help with the story, The Last Great Race.
Posters are great visual references for students to be able to look back on when struggling to remember a concept that's been taught.
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Mrs. Ward's class got hands-on with their math lesson and worked together as a team to put together a number line with numbers from 1-120! They had a blast together and learned so much!
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Valentines Day fun was had by all in the building on Friday! It’s always so sweet to see our students “sharing the love” with one another and their teachers through cards and treats.
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We always love having our GE Coach in the building! Teachers had the chance to show off their growth in GE practices, and show how our students have grown as well!
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4th graders are LOVING Innovation Lab with Ms. Cardwell! During their time in the lab, students learn robotics, coding, circuit's and so much more! We love that they get the opportunity to participate in Innovation Lab!
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5th grade students were visited by members of the HS band as a recruitment effort for JR. High Band! Students enjoyed listening to the band demonstrate the different instruments played in JR. High band, and some students even got to try out the different mouthpieces!
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As a part of National School Counseling Week, we want you to get to know our school counselor, Mrs. McMillan a little better.
Q: What do you think is the most important characteristic of a school counselor?
"I would say compassion and patience are two important characteristics a counselor needs. A lot of the students have experienced some sort of trauma and we need to be compassionate and understanding of their situation. And oftentimes students who experience trauma struggle with maintaining in the classroom and act out, so we need to be patient with them as we help correct their behavior." - Kristy McMillan, School Counselor
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Kindergarten students are working on learning to recognize and count numbers 11-20! Number recgonition is such an important part of Kindergarten. It lays the foundation for everything else a student will learn in math - in their entire education!
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"My name is Araceli Evans and I am a paraprofessional for Pre-Kindergarten. I am new to Claremont this year, but worked as a director for a Mothers Day Out Program for 8 years. I have been married for 21 years and have a daughter. In my spare time, I enjoy camping, fishing, gardening and spending time with my family."
"I teach because I love having the opportunity to watch and help children grow. Seeing their personalities evolve and shine brings me joy every day."
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Treat: Strawberry Ice Cream
Favorite Snack: Chocolate Raisins
Favorite Book: A Walk to Remember
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All parents have different parenting styles, but the goal is the same: to raise happy, healthy, confident children.
On this #wellnesswednesday, we want to share strategies for increasing self-esteem in your children. It may not seem like it, but children as young as 8 years old can begin to doubt themselves which can lead to a crisis of self-esteem.
Here are a few ways to set your children up for success in the area of their self-esteem:
- Create a safe, supportive and accepting home environment
- Stop shielding your children from failure
- Praise EFFORT, not perfection
- Set boundaries and stay consistent
- Let your children feel their emotions.
Children with an understanding of their own self-esteem are resilient and prepared to go into the world without fear of failure.
Do you have anything you would add to this list? How do you help your children grow a healthy self-esteem?
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As a part of National School Counseling Week, we want you to get to know our school counselor, Mrs. McMillan a little better.
Q: How do you develop a positive relationship with students?
"Like any relationship it takes time. In order to have a positive relationship you need trust, and trust is built by spending time with the students and getting to know them as a person. " - Kristy McMillan, School Counselor
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1st grade students spent time learning about snowy owls and then got to paint them! Mrs. Ward's class said that painting owls was a "hoot!"
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Students in Mrs. Keener's Native American Club show off their original beadwork designs. These designs will be used to create their very own beadwork!
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As a part of National School Counseling Week, we want you to get to know our school counselor, Mrs. McMillan a little better.
Q: What influenced you to become a school counselor?
"As a senior in high school, I was part of HOPE (Helping Our Peers Excel) it was during this time I knew I wanted to go into education and help students who struggled with school." - Kristy McMillan, School Counselor
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"My name is Stephanie Bailey and I teach 5th grade reading and writing. I have been in education for 9 years, have three children and enjoy reading, hiking, and anything outdoors."
"I teach because I love helping students learn and being an encouraging influence in their lives."
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Treat: Chips and Salsa
Favorite Snack: Salty Snacks Like Chips
Favorite Book: Untamed by Glennon Doyle
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