Claremont Elementary

Mrs. Johnston's 2nd graders also learned all about plants! Activities included learning about pollination, sprouting, and chlorophyll rubbing! Students had a blast learning all about what plants do for each other and for us! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Check out our Students of the Month for April! The word of the month for April is perseverance! Students were chosen for exhibiting perseverance in and out of their classrooms. Congratulations! See the video here: https://youtu.be/UlqFqskWaLc

It's not too late! Purchase your 2023 yearbook now! Purchase here: https://bit.ly/CLMTYearbook2023 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The chicks are hatching! The chicks are hatching!! To celebrate this momentous occasion, Mrs. Shrum read Chicks and Salsa and served chips and salsa to her kindergarten students. What a fun way to celebrate!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Everyone is invited to log on and watch the District Teacher of the Year announcement and celebration tonight at 5pm. https://youtube.com/live/e2AOTXbPlrc?feature=share #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Testing 5th graders were greeted with locker posters and red carpets rolled out in their classroom entrances. Kindergarten students sure made these 5th graders feel loved and supported on their 1st day of testing! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to the ladies who hold us all together! We are so grateful to have Mrs. Howard and Mrs. Goodwin in the Claremont office! Give them a shout out in the comments for all the wonderful things they do for our school! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

3rd, 4th and 5th grade GT students studied Oil Derricks and created one of their own. With only tape, straws and paper clips, students were challenged to see who could build the tallest and most sturdy! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

3rd graders LOVE board games and puzzles! Thanks to a grant from our CPS Foundation, puzzles, board games and card games are a part of some of the things students get to enjoy while waiting to test, or once finished with testing! Thank you, Claremore Public Schools Foundation!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

IT'S TIME FOR ANOTHER TEACHER TAKEOVER On Wednesday, Mrs. Jessica Peck, a teacher at Claremont, will take over the CPS social media stories to give us a peek into the life of a 1st-grade teacher. Follow CPS on INSTAGRAM! Over the next few weeks, we will have several students/teachers "takeover" the stories and show you what it's like to be a part of the Zebra Family! Follow: https://www.instagram.com/claremore.zebras/ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Peck challenged her 1st grade students to complete a reading at home BINGO card! The reward: ice cream! These three students were the first to complete their cards. Great job, 1st graders! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year is now open! All families must complete enrollment every year. Enrollment may be completed entirely online, and we recommend using a desktop or laptop computer to enroll. If you do not have access to a computer, or if you need enrollment assistance, the CPS Enrollment Center has computers and scanners available and will be happy to help. They are open daily from 8a - 4p (arrive by 3:30p). You are now able to enroll your current students for the 2023-2024 school year by accessing the student records portal through this link https://ok.wengage.com/claremore. Please watch the video instructions or follow the written instructions to update the necessary information and complete the 2024 school year enrollment. This applies to current and new students. If you have not previously accessed your Parent Portal account, contact the CPS Wengage Administrator at lkibbe@claremore.k12.ok.us. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our students are exceptional!! Let's give these, who received a student shout out for going above and beyond exhibiting exceptional behavior and character traits, a round of applause in the comments!! 👏👏👏👏👏 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

4th grade students had a chance to "GLOW what they KNOW" in preparation for state testing this week! Teachers set up black lights, and students did work on neon paper, used highlighters, and neon sticky notes - and also some wore neon clothing! It was a fun day of review for all involved! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

When your principal and assistant principal take the time to create relationships with every student, you know you're in the right place. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We want to give a huge shout out to RCB Bank who donated snacks for all of our testing students! Because of their generosity, each testing student will receive a snack before they test! Thank you RCB! ##CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Taxation Without Representation!! 5th grade students in Ms. Bailey's class participated in a simulation that allowed them to experience the frustrations of the American colonists under British rule. They were taxed for things such as having siblings, wearing jeans, and eating lunch. Their reactions were the best! Afterward, they connected their experiences to our readings in social studies. They discussed how the tax laws affected the colonists, how they reacted, and how they led to the American Revolution. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

3rd grade student, Kenzi McMillan was awarded 1st place in the Red Ribbon Essay Contest for 2022! She was recognized, along with the other winners, in OKC for her essay. Congratulations, Kenzi!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Meet Mrs. Clark. Mrs. Clark is another of our amazing paraprofessionals on our Reading Team. Before becoming a paraprofessional, Mrs. Clark was a classroom teacher. She brings years of experience and dedication to each student she interacts with. In her time with her students, Mrs. Clark works together with the student to help him/her reach their reading goals. Every student who has been in her group loves their time with her. We are grateful to have Mrs. Clark at Claremont! Give her a shout out in the comments! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Kindergarten students had such a fun time creating flower canvases with one of our volunteers, Mrs. Clemons, and her granddaughters! We are so thankful for a community who comes along side us to make a difference in the lives of our students! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE