Claremont Elementary

Mrs. Millsap’s 3rd-grade class recently presented our weekly Rise and Shine. The students led us in the Great Expectations, taught us about the state of Oklahoma—including our state rock, state animal, and state drink—and reminded us of a quote from Martin Luther King Jr.: “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #GEModelSchool

It looks like the meteorologists were right on the mark this time. Claremore Public Schools will be closed again on Wednesday, February 19th, due to the continued winter weather. While we always strive to keep schools open, safety remains our top priority. After-school activities, athletics, and competitive events are canceled. Coaches and program directors will provide updates on specific activities through Rooms on your CPS mobile app. This will be an official “snow day,” so your assignment includes being safe, staying warm, and making a memory! Make it “A Great Day To Be A Zebra.” District leaders will continue to monitor the forecast and evaluate conditions, and decisions will be made on a day-by-day basis. Updates will be on all CPS platforms (Website, Mobile App, Facebook, & Email) and local TV stations. Download the app on Android or iPhone. Make sure your contact information is up to date on your parent portal. Winter weather frequently asked questions: https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/643291

As we wrap up the last of our class party pictures, we want to say thank you to everyone who helped make Kindness Week and our class Valentine's parties a success! This past week was a great reminder to be kind, but we hope it will serve as a reminder to always be kind and caring toward others. A little bit of kindness can go a long way! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 18th, due to the winter weather advisory, dropping temperatures, and road conditions. While we always strive to keep schools open, safety remains our top priority. After-school activities, athletics, and competitive events are canceled. Coaches and program directors will provide updates on specific activities through Rooms on your CPS mobile app. This will be an official “snow day,” so your assignment includes being safe, staying warm, and making a memory! Make it “A Great Day To Be A Zebra.” District leaders will continue to monitor the forecast and evaluate conditions, and decisions will be made on a day-by-day basis. Updates will be on all CPS platforms (Website, Mobile App, Facebook, & Email) and local TV stations. Download the app on Android or iPhone. Make sure your contact information is up to date on your parent portal. Winter weather frequently asked questions: https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/643291

These adorable third graders played games and had some delicious snacks at their Valentine's Day party! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Fourth grade had a wonderful Valentine's Day party. Here are a few snapshots of their fun! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Second grade's turn! Check out the fun they had for Valentine's Day! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We had fun wearing our bright colors on Thursday, and the students were all smiles! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The PTO Skate Night at Roller World was a blast! Students and teachers skated the night away. A big thank you to our amazing PTO for organizing this event. Our PTO is the best! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Thank you, Claremore First Baptist Church, for showing some love to our teachers and staff today! We are grateful for your continued support of Claremont! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Howell’s 2nd grade class did some brainstorming this morning… What is love? They decided it is helpful, loyal, empathetic, honest, and generous, just to name a few. Happy Valentine’s Day from Claremont! We hope you feel loved today and every day! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Kindness Week has been a blast so far! Students proudly wore their favorite sports team gear, while others dressed in their best green outfits. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #KindnessWeek

📅 Monday, February 17th, Claremore Public Schools will be CLOSED in observance of Presidents Day! Here are a few quotes to ponder as you rest, relax, and ready yourself to finish the school year strong. 🤝"We must dare to be great; and we must realize that greatness is the fruit of toil and sacrifice and high courage." – Teddy Roosevelt 🤝"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader." – John Quincy Adams 🤝"Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction." – John F. Kennedy Enjoy your long weekend, and make it A Great Day to Be a Zebra!

Here’s a small glimpse of the first day of Kindness Week! Up next: Wear green or represent your favorite sports team! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #KindnessWeek

Grab your Valentine and join us for the Claremont PTO Skate Night at Roller World! ❤️ When: Thursday, February 13 ❤️ Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m. ❤️ Where: Roller World 📍 950 W. 4th Street, Claremore, OK 74017 🎟 Cost: $5 for entry and skates 🔹 +$2 to upgrade to rollerblades BONUS! CANDYGRAMS will be available for purchase at Skate Night! Don’t miss out on the fun! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

❤️🦓 Attention, Claremont! 🦓❤️ If you plan to send a Valentine’s bouquet or gift for your student on Friday, February 14th, please keep the following guidelines in mind: ❤️ Glass items and balloons are not allowed on the bus. ❤️ All deliveries must arrive by 1:00 p.m. Thank you, and Happy Valentine’s Day! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Tomorrow marks the start of Random Acts of Kindness Week! Check out our dress-up days and join in on the fun! 2/10- Wear mismatched clothes or Blue 2/11- Wear your favorite sports team shirt or Green 2/12-Favorite decade dress up or Yellow 2/13- Wear bright colorful clothes or Pink 2/14-Zebra gear or Red #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Last week, our 4th graders explored how weight and force affect movement. In the spirit of the Super Bowl, they conducted experiments using paper footballs! They tested three different flicking methods and then added a paper clip to see if that small change affected the distance the football traveled. They also took a poll to predict the Super Bowl winner! Are you cheering for the Chiefs or the Eagles today? Let us know in the comments! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our 4th-graders have been learning about LEDs and circuits. They created cards using batteries and LEDs and discussed the importance of storing them safely, as batteries can be hazardous. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

How Sick Is Too Sick For School? Tis the season in Oklahoma - sniffling, sneezing, coughing, headache, fever, tummy aches, nausea, etc. We miss our students when absent, but sometimes they need to recover at home; how do you make that decision? CPS encourages following the Oklahoma State Department of Health guidelines. These guidelines will help the child recover and protect against the spread of illnesses to other students and staff. Remember, students/staff should only return to school after being fever-free, vomiting or diarrhea-free for 24 hours without medication. Read more here: https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/951336