
2022 JOM INDIAN EDUCATION ELECTION
One of the most important components of the JOM program is parent involvement. This October, parents of JOM eligible children will have an opportunity to get involved in developing the JOM program at Claremore Public Schools.
Elections for JOM Indian Education Committee members will be held on October 4, 2022, at the CPS Enrollment Center (102 West 11th) at 6pm.
To serve on the JOM IEC, a person must be the parent or guardian of a JOM verified child. School board members of spouses and school employees or spouses can not serve on the committee.
For more information, contact Jackie at 918-857-0498.


The Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon! It will also be open during parent teacher conferences so feel free to drop by.


Small group learning is a big hit as these groups focus on the human body. These students spent lots of time identifying bones, nerves, organs, and their functions. Student bodies were then traced and transformed. What a fantastic and informative project!





Head to the Claremore Public School Facebook page to see all the memories captured from all the homecoming events!
photos from https://www.facebook.com/ClaremorePublicSchools
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Westside students showed up to support and represent the Zebras during the annual Homecoming Parade. What was your favorite part of the parade?
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Science Saturday! Fifth grade students in Mrs. Hink’s Class have been working on fascinating science experiments. They were focusing on changing states of matter with chemical reactions. They used baking soda, salt, lemon juice and vinegar. Fantastic work, fifth grade!
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Westside Honor Choir had their first performance during the Homecoming pep rally today. These talented students led the school, guests, and high school Homecoming representatives in singing the Westside Spirit Song. Way to go, Honor Choir!
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Today was our annual Homecoming pep rally! Westside students have prepared all week for the arrival of the high school Homecoming representatives. One of our GE Life Principles is, "we will cheer each other to success". Zebras of all sizes and age groups cheered one another on while showing amazing school spirit. They really know how to rally together! (More photos to come)
https://youtu.be/UbuaZWL_2jM

Today the Tulsa Zoo came to visit second graders to teach about birds. These students learned so much new information and even got to meet Gracie! Gracie is an Eastern Screech Owl who showed off her neck turning abilities to fascinated students. What's your favorite creature at the Tulsa Zoo?





RSU Student Athletes have been helping Westside students in the gym. Students were able to join their fun volunteers by rotating in exercise stations. They were also able to climb the amazing rock wall! Thanks to our volunteers for all their help and support.





A typical custodian cleans a building. At Westside, we have a family of heroes! This amazing crew includes husband and wife duo, Thomas and Michelle, and their incredible daughter, Summer. They are often the first faces our students see each morning. They will always greet you with a smile all while sweeping and having a small Westie hugging them tightly. They mop up messes that no one dares to touch, listen to our stories, encourage all that come their way, and make our school SHINE! We are so grateful for our amazing custodial staff. If you happen to see them, please say hello and thank them.
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Don't forget to show your Zebra Pride by dressing up next week for our Homecoming celebrations!


Congratulations to our incredible Pre-K teacher, Sayre Whitaker, on receiving funding of a Fast Track Grant through the Claremore Public Schools Foundation.
"I am so excited that Pre-K received this grant! This grant is for a trip to the Pumpkin Patch in Adair, Oklahoma. Our Pre-K students will be participating in some Fall themed activities while socializing with their peers and parents. There is a hayride, a corn maze, and each student will get to take home their very own pumpkin! Our students are SO excited to participate in this and we are all so grateful to the CPSF for providing $168 in scholarships and transportation for this trip! Thank you for enriching the quality of education in our Claremore Public Schools!"
-Sayre Whitaker
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🛑 NO SCHOOL
🗓 Monday, September 26, 2022
All CPS sites will be closed while teachers participate in district-wide professional development. Central office will be open from 8A to 4P.
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Attention Zebras!
Please help us show our Zebra pride as we celebrate Homecoming events.
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Westside students received a visit from RSU students and Hunter the Hillcat! These hillcats volunteered their time by reading cool books and answering questions. We are truly thankful for the support we receive from RSU.
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Our school fundraiser is still in full force! Please help support Westside Elementary by purchasing from one of our students. Keep selling, Westies! Check out this video for more information.
https://youtu.be/ZFxyluwlpQo

Attention parents and guardians!
We will have sign-ups at the HS gym next to the CHS tennis courts, THIS Friday, September 16th (CYFA Night for Claremore Football) from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm and on Monday, September 19th, 6:00 pm-7:00 pm. Your wrestler needs to be 5 years old before the sign-up date. The cost is $100 and $75 for multiple wrestlers. If that is a problem please ask at sign-ups about our scholarship program.
Practice will begin on October 3rd. Practice will be held M, W, and TH with beginner wrestlers 6 pm-7 pm and Open wrestlers 7:15-8:30.
If you can not make these dates you can sign-up when practice starts in October.
If you have any other questions, please email Coach Weber at zweber@claremore.k12.ok.us


Good news! JostensPIX was recently at Westside to photograph for picture day. You can now view and purchase student photos by going to the JostensPIX website. You can personalize your photos with a variety of backgrounds and text. Photos are shipped directly to your home. Also, high-res digital downloads are available. If you have more than one child, you can order together and pay once.
To order photos you will need Westside's event code and your child's student ID number.
WESTSIDE EVENT CODE:
FE222522
https://click.e.jostens.com/?qs=1d91b8852403bd13990d97d8868c5f784e85fdacca501427acf953c03bf0750f369f43edcbc4691e2e120998265adb036212908ff42889fb


Parent Orientation Meetings are coming soon!! Look for more information in your inbox.
9/6: K, 2nd, 4th
9/8: 1st, 3rd, 5th
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