Claremont Elementary

Mrs. Ramsey is at it again! She’s always looking for opportunities to shower our students with literacy enriching opportunities. Through a partnership with the RCLC - the Rogers County Literacy Council - 2nd and 3rd grade students each received books to add to their shelves at home! Edel Godwin, the Executive Director, was thrilled to be able to share these books with our students - which was all made possible through funding from the Sarkeys Foundation. Thank you, Rogers County Literacy Council! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

What is your favorite Martin Luther King, Jr. quote? Claremore Public Schools will be closed Monday, January 17th, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Schools will resume on Tuesday, January 18th, 2022. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

How many times have YOU walked through a human tunnel? 4th graders brightened our kindergarten students day on their way to specials. You can bet, this is something they won’t forget! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

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On this #wellnesswednesday, we want to stress the importance of keeping your children safe online. There are several ways to accomplish this, but here are a few of our favorites: 1. Discuss internet safety with your children. 2. When children are on their devices, make sure they’re in an open room where they can be easily supervised. 3. Review games, apps, and any mobile sites before allowing your child to download them - or browse them. 4. Adjust privacy settings and parental controls. You are the frontline in keeping your child safe! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Pre-K students love center time! Time in centers allows pre-k students to spend time working on different skills and trying new things! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

GT students did several experiments this week. In this one, they learned WHY water will defy gravity and climb up some materials (a paper towel), but not others (plastic or metal): absorption, adhere/ adhesion, water molecules, porous material, microscopic, & cohesion. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our students use their devices every day! 1st grade students work on their devices during small group rotations, and spend time on programs such as Prodigy for math, Reading Eggs for reading, or Epic for read to self. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Do you remember having a journal as an elementary student? 5th grade students take time to write in their journals every day - sometimes with a prompt and sometimes free writing, getting to put to paper whatever is on their mind. Writing is such an important, foundational skill for elementary students, as it becomes more complex and inherent in schooling as students grow and mature. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

As a part of their morning attendance routine, Pre-K students add their names to the "present" column, and then count together the number of students who are absent and the number who are present. These students are learning great number sense! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

With cold weather upon us, we remind our bus rider families to download our STOPFINDER APP to their mobile phones. The GPS option allows you to put a geofence around your stop and the app will notify you when the bus has entered that area. It also allows you to see where the bus is on the route in real-time, at your convenience. Download available for FREE from the App Store or Google Play. Find more info watch ▶ https://bit.ly/3HKxsUA or go to the CPS Transportation webpage ▶ bit.ly/3n4gVmt #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

2nd grade students were eager to get back to the library to exchange their books! Did you know, reading not only widens a child's vocabulary, but through reading, children develop empathy, build confidence, and expand their imagination. Reading impacts many facets of a child's development! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

For 3rd graders, "the cold never bothered them anyway!" Students are still enjoying outdoor recess - and will continue to do so until the weather no longer permits. Please remember to send your child to school in weather appropriate clothing, and don't forget to send a coat! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

"My name is Nicole Broccard and I teach 4th grade. I have been in education for 3 years, and this is my first year at Claremont. I have three children who keep me very busy with sports schedules and in my spare time, I love to craft, coach softball and learn new things. I also like to spend time with my family at the lake and camping during the summer." "I teach because I love working with children to help them learn and grow! I love to see children light up as they find the aha moments in learning!" Favorite Color: Pink & Purple Favorite Treat: Starbucks Iced Coffee Favorite Snack: Swedish Fish Favorite Book: The Divergent Series and Harry Potter, of course! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

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4th graders work on XtraMath. XtraMath is an online math fact fluency program that helps students develop quick recall and automaticity of their basic math facts. Math fact fluency is so important as students begin to learn more complex forms of math! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

School is back in session and that means small groups are too! 1st grade students move in small group rotations throughout the day to work on new skills and practice already acquired skills. Here, students are working on vocabulary matching puzzles. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mornings can be hard. That's why, for this #wellnesswednesday, we want to give you 4 tips for starting your school day mornings with success. #1. Organize school essentials the night before. Set everything your child needs out for the morning: school clothes, charged devices, etc. #2. Set an earlier bed-time. Early to sleep, early to rise! #3. Create a soothing down-time routine before bed. This might include a bath, a story, and snuggles before lights out. #4. Reduce screen - time. Screen time has been known to make falling asleep harder, shorten attention spans, etc. Allow less screen time sets your child up for school day success! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We are reminiscing on this cold Tuesday morning! Before we left for our Holiday Break, Kindergarten students celebrated Polar Express Day - with PJ's, hot cocoa, popcorn, and of course the movie: The Polar Express! As much fun as we had before our break, and as much fun as we know you had while we were out of school, we are so happy to be back in the building with our students! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Happy New Year from Claremore Public Schools. As we enter into a new year, we all seem to take time to reflect on our lives, habits, choices from the past and contemplate how they impact our future. This reflection can lead to new inspiration, goals, resolutions, or a new focus. Instead of adding to it, some consideration may lead to removing obstacles or habits from our lives. Either way, we are all looking for a positive change. Whether you choose a resolution, a goal, a word - we'd love for you to share it with us on our FB page and maybe inspire others. Remember: Our students return on Tuesday, January 4th. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE