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The entries were sent to impartial voters and after much deliberation, the winners were selected: Coming in 3rd place, Mrs. Rippy!!! Thank you for reminding us that regardless what the internet says, Batman still does in fact smell! Rounding the bend in 2nd: Mrs. Feliciano, wishing everyone a very Merry Chrissy-mas from elfland! And crossing the finish line in first place: give me a drum roll please 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁 Nurse Bre hoping we all Have Ourselves a Crum-y Christmas!! Great job to all of our creative contestants and thank to our judges for your time and careful consideration! Until next year! #uglysweaterwinners #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

I said Brrrr!!! It's cold out there!! We welcomed back around 400 of our favorite people with a bit of a winter blast! Check out this crew for reminders on how to be prepared as Oklahoma gets ready to pretend we're part of the Arctic! Coat ✔️🧥 Hat ✔️ Earmuffs ✔️ Gloves ✔️🧤 Scarf ✔️🧣 Smiles ✔️✔️✔️😃😊😁 Stay warm out there! #ThereMustBeSome ❄️🤍🤎🤍🤎❄️ #ZebrasintheAtmosphere ❄️🤎🤍🤎🤍❄️ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

CPS school sites and central office will be closed on Monday, January 15th, in honor of the Martin Luther King holiday. As we approach the Martin Luther King holiday, let us remember his words: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?' ” Volunteering your time, money, or energy to help others not only makes the world a better place, but it also enhances your own life. Here are some benefits of helping others: ✋🏾 Helping others can help you live longer. ✋🏽 Altruism is contagious. ✋🏼 Helping others makes us happy. ✋🏻 Helping others promotes positive behaviors. ✋ Helping others gives us a sense of purpose and satisfaction. How do you serve others? #cpszebrapride

Calling All Swifties...PreK - 6th Grade The Claremore dance team is in their Zebra Era and is hosting their winter Dancing With The Zebras clinic this week. 📅 January 9 & 11 👭 Prek - 6th Graders 🏫 CHS Mobra Gym 💲 $40 💃🏼 Performance - January 12th at halftime during the girls varsity basketball game. ❓ Contact CoachWarden at jwarden@claremore.k12.ok.us #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

CLAREMORE ZEBRA LACROSSE K-4TH GRADE SEASON DATES FEB 24TH-MAY 19TH Early Registration closed on December 31st, but there is still time to register. For More Information: 📩ClaremoreLacrosse@gmail.com 📝Register at sportabase.com/Registration/Register/3980 💻facebook.com/claremore youthlacrosse.com THE FASTEST SPORT ON TWO FEET

It's not too early to start planning your summer! 🏐 Zebra Volleyball Camp, June 5th - 7th 🏐 3rd - 6th graders: 10a - 12p 7th - 9th graers: 1p - 3p $40/camper Hosted by CHS Coaches Contact: coachjackson16@gmail.com More Info: https://5il.co/tb7g #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

CHS Theater Department is hosting open auditions for the spring musical "The Music Man" in January. January 8, 9, & 10 - WRJH and CHS students January 15th - children 3rd-5th grade Questions? Contact Mr. Doonkeen or Mr. Gibson directly at rdoonkeen@claremore.k12.ok.us and joshua.gibson@claremore.k12.ok.us. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It's important to ensure that our families are prepared for winter weather as we prepare to return to school. To help with this, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions about winter weather and school. These include questions such as how and when we will be notified about any weather-related changes to school schedules. For more information, visit https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/643291.

CHS Theater Department is hosting open auditions for the spring musical "The Music Man" in January. January 8, 9, & 10 - WRJH and CHS students January 15th - children 3rd-5th grade Questions? Contact Mr. Doonkeen or Mr. Gibson directly at rdoonkeen@claremore.k12.ok.us and joshua.gibson@claremore.k12.ok.us. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Being in Oklahoma in the fall means getting starting our day in coats and hats, and realizing by lunch time that it's warmed up enough to not need then. That also means that our lost and found starts getting quite full! Roosa familes, take a look at this picture and see if you recognize any of these items as belonging to your kiddo! Thank you!

As the 12 days carried on, "ugly" sweaters reappeared Funny, festive, and the bestest kind of weird! Keep an eye out for the rest of the contestants through the afternoon and come back this evening to find out our winner! #12DaysofChristmas #UglySweatersforDays #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

"Ugly" sweaters, part 2:

Part 3: You've seen them all now! Who do you think the winner will be?!

G-DOUBLE O-D J-O-B Good job! 👏👏 Good job!!! That celebration was for each one of you! Our team of hard-working 5th graders happily gathered, diligently stacked, and meticulously counted all of the cans sent in by you, and are thrilled to share the outcome with you all: 1,859 cans!! You are all amazing! So many Rogers county families will have a brighter holiday because of your generosity! Rogers county commissioner, Mr. Dan DeLozier stopped by to accept this charitable donation for the Share the Spirit drive and to congratulate us for a job well done! As for our school wide competition: Mrs. Mann's class, and Mrs. Kropp's class, way to use your love of some healthy competition to support such a great cause! Your extra recess and ice cream sandwich party will be here before you know it! #SharetheSpirit #GoodJob #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

From the second a student enters the front doors of Stuart Roosa Elementary until always, they are part of our family. They work and play shoulder to shoulder for years and share so much of their lives! Encountering another person who had the Roosa experience - whether in the now or once upon a time - is always exciting! This weekend, a talented group of young actors and actresses from across the has been performing Frozen Jr. at the Robson PAC. With a wide range of ages, 3rd grade through 10th, on top of their stage, these students all have walked the halls of Roosa, and we are so proud of each and every one of them! You just never know where you're going to find a wild dazzle of Roosa zebras! 🦓 If you've not had a chance to see the show, Frozen Jr. is playing one more time! ✨️✨️✨️🎭🎭🎭✨️✨️✨️ Today, Sunday December 17th Robson PAC 2:00pm ✨️✨️✨️🎭🎭🎭✨️✨️✨️ #OnceARoosaKid #AlwaysARoosaKid #LocalYouthTheater #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The lights, the trees, and the increased events on the calendar may have given you some clues that the holiday season is in full swing. The following is our holiday schedule. ❄December 25, 2023 - January 7, 2024 - CPS Closed ❄January 8, 2024 - Staff Professional Development Day. ❄January 9, 2024 - Students Return May you and your loved ones make memories that will fill your hearts and homes with joy this holiday season.

It's not too early to start planning your summer! 🏐 Zebra Volleyball Camp, June 5th - 7th 🏐 3rd - 6th graders: 10a - 12p 7th - 9th graers: 1p - 3p $40/camper Hosted by CHS Coaches Contact: coachjackson16@gmail.com More Info: https://5il.co/tb7g #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

When it comes to becoming a 5th grader, one of the things we hear so many students excited about is becoming part of our Safety Patrol. Fifth graders are placed in very visible roles assisting younger students and demonstrating the pride we have for our school and even country. As you're dropping off your kiddos in the mornings, keep an eye out for our safety patrol flag crew. Even on the coldest of mornings, they proudly ensure that our flags are able to wave proudly above our building. Keep up the great work!!

Coming up this Saturday, December 16 is Roosa's first annual PJs & Pancakes! Brought to you by Roosa's amazing PTO, you're invited to come hang out with friends and family in your coziest jammies, sip on the tastiest cocoa in the county, and partake in some super fun Christmas activities! Bonus: all proceeds go to benefit Roosa directly for field trips, playground upgrades, and teacher grants! These awesome kiddos bought their PJ's & Pancake tickets early & received their prizes! You do NOT have to purchase your tickets online, we will accept cash, check, & PayPal at the door! See you THIS Saturday (12/16) from 9am-11am. p.s. I hear the big guy in red is going to show is face! Be sure to say "hey," and grab a picture with the whole family!

Take a good look at these pictures and see what you notice. At first glance, you can tell that a group of boys are enjoying a cool, sunny day on the playground. . . but look closer. . .right there, right in the heart of it all, stands Mr. Burke, coaching, connecting, and yes, playing right along with them! #TeacheroftheYear #IntheClassroom #OnthePlayground #ProveIt #CPSZEBRAPRIDE