Westside Elementary

Superior Land Designs, based out of Georgia, wanted to give back to the communities of their employees through a matched donation pool. Westside received $2,500 to help give students a special holiday! This generous gift purchased 50 new pairs of shoes for many students. In addition to shoes, the company sponsored Christmas gifts for some students and Christmas meals for others. Another anonymous donor then sponsored 10 more meals for students and their families this season. Westside Counselor, Mrs. Lyons shared, "The smiles on their faces this week were heartwarming as I cut off the tags of these BRAND NEW SHOES. Every single one wore them proudly down the hallways back to their classrooms. Many stopped others in the hallways to show them off." The holiday spirit is alive at Westside! Huge thank you to Superior Land Designs and the anonymous donor for the inspiring generosity!

We are currently taking clothing donations. Our school closet is running very low. We appreciate any assistance with this need. Thank you!

Mrs. James and her students just completed computer science week! Students had a blast utilizing CODE org.This year’s Hour of Code program combined math, aerospace science, computer science, computational thinking, programming, and fine arts. Mrs. James shared that NASA's contribution and student engagement made this a top-notch experience. Excellent work to all involved! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Another amazing day in third grade! This class received a visit from Patsy’s. They sent over the hot chocolate jeep to deliver each student and the teacher a hot chocolate with the fixings! Huge thanks to the parents who helped make this fun surprise happen. What a great way to share time together before the new year. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Holiday preparations and celebrations continue as Westsiders push closer to Winter Break. Dress-up day participants have blown us all away with homemade sweaters, comfy pj's, and cool character costumes. We hope everyone is enjoying the season as much as we are! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Some of us have had individuals in our lives who look out for us or try to make our days brighter. For Westside's staff, one of our supporters is Mr. Don McGuire. This gentleman has brought donuts for teachers on multiple occasions and always has words of encouragement. He gives so selflessly and makes more of a difference in the lives around him than he knows. We are always so grateful for our community and want to recognize this kind soul for his continued support. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

First grade students received a visit from a couple of guest readers. Our wonderful principal, Mrs. Hinds, and rocking registrar, Mrs. Williams dropped in for a special visit. These growing readers were thrilled to hear wonderful stories from our Westside leaders! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore Public Schools will be closed for the holiday season from December 19th - January 3rd. Teachers will return (PD day) on 1/3/23 . Students return on 1/4/23.

Westside students are preparing for the last week of learning before the new year. Everyone is spreading the holiday spirit by participating in our dress-up days, spreading acts of kindness, and making our time together special. We think they deserve to be on the nice list. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our Westside office staff absolutely "sleigh" in their spirited hats! They have been spreading love and holiday cheer all around the building. We just adore our fearless leaders. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Take a peek at our Westside wonderland! The entire building is decorated for the upcoming holidays. We hope everyone is enjoying the festive scenes as much as much as our Westies! https://youtu.be/4jEA3nRRrAs

Westside students and staff love accidental twinning moments. These twins are ready for the holidays! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Check out this amazing first grade crew! All Westside Students practice recitations to assist with learning, procedures, and mindset. Here Mrs. Sanders' students practice a new seasonal recitation focusing on growth mindsets. Very impressive work! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Whitaker's Pre-K Class learned how to play giant Candyland. Students loved trying out a new game while following directions, taking turns, and counting spaces. Sounds like a sweet time! 🍬🍭🍫 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It's the holiday season, and Westside students of all ages are creating crafts to spread cheer. These students have put a lot of effort into decorating gingerbread people. They turned out so great! What is your favorite decoration for your winter holiday? #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Westside students and staff are getting caught modeling their best character. Both Mrs. T and Mrs. Lyons were recognized by members of Safety Patrol. Not to mention all the students filling up the Hero Wall. It has more photos than we've seen in a long time. Keep up the amazing work, Westies! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Fifth grade students recently participated in Biztown. Community volunteers deliver lessons, share experiences, and model community assistance in the process. Students experience how academic and social skills apply in everyday careers. These students took a lot of time and effort in preparing for this event. We are so proud of all the dedication these students have shown. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE https://youtu.be/IYA7_3Ns6Tg

As Westside wraps up National Native American Heritage Month, we have to share how our amazing third graders honored tribal heritage. Each student was assigned a Native American tribe to research. Students needed to write a paper, create a visual aid, and present the research to their class. Westies from other grades came to visit and learn about various cultures and traditions. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE https://youtu.be/Gr5gYV8aJBI

CPSF - Claremore Public Schools Foundation - $10 for Teachers Give the gift that keeps on giving... donate in honor or memory of a teacher. All funds will go toward classroom grants that will directly impact CPS students! $10 + $10 + $10 + $10... before you know it, individual donations will add up and we'll have $100, $1000, or $10,000 to give out in teacher grants. Grants Fund: Classrooms | Library Books | Field Trips | Supplies | Labs | STEM | Literacy | Graphic Design | Art | Music Donate online on our website or mail checks to PO Box 575 - Claremore, OK 74018 "Enriching the quality of Claremore Public Schools Foundation education in the Claremore Public Schools" Donate or more info at https://claremorepublicschoolsfoundation.org/ This is a great way to show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Please join us in our countdown to Winter, as we celebrate with fun dress up days!☃️