This Friday Funny was a passing conversation in the hall.
Student- "I like your cup!! IS THAT A METAL STRAW?"
Teacher- "Yes it is!"
Student- "So cool, thanks for supporting the pigs!!! hmmm.... that didn't sound right.....*pause for deep reflection*.... oh I know, it's turtles isn't it?"
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We recently received our School Pride® donation from TTCU Federal Credit Union for the second half of 2021. Thank you for showing your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE by swiping your TTCU School Pride® debit card and giving back to our district! If you don't have one, get yours today! #ttcuSchoolPride
It's the little things that WARM your heart! Our sweet 5th-grade friend, Kolby Hilburn, brought hot chocolate to our staff on outside duty this morning! This little act of kindness had the duty teachers in tears (of joy of course. 😊) The support we have from our families, community, and especially our students is what keeps us going! Thank you to all that have sent notes, encouragement, little gifts, or pick-me-ups to our teachers! It means more to us than you know. It's a great day to be a Zebra! ❤❤
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"Gatsby Brainiac Brawl 2022…A Roaring 1920's Good Time"
Mark your calendar for our largest fundraising event on Saturday, January 29th, 2022, at 6:00 PM - including dinner, drinks, live & silent auction, and trivia.
You know all those grants we posted about? This is one of the events that provides the funding for those programs. There are LIMITED tables available; register your team today!
To register: https://claremorepublicschoolsfoundation.org/events/
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We proudly reintroduce to you, our Teacher of the Year, Ms. Cynthia Nicks!!
"I attended college at Oklahoma State University. Go Pokes!
I have been at Westside for 10 wonderful years and have been teaching 3rd grade for nine of those years. I could not imagine my life without teaching. It is my passion and I am beyond lucky to do what I love each day. I have an amazing team I work with. We strive to give our kids the best education we can.
In my room, we have been working on responsibility and self-discipline. We have been working on setting goals and working toward those goals in the New Year. In addition, we have been working on staying focused and organized in order to help us reach our goals." -Cynthia Nicks!
Thank you for sharing with us, Ms. Nicks! Westside is incredibly thankful and proud to have you! ❤
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Great minds think alike and look at these powerful minds linking up! Students get so excited to match their friends or their teachers, so of course it MUST be documented! Check out all these totally twinning pairs! ❤
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Our teacher features are back! This time we get to know, Mrs. Jennifer Collins!
Mrs. Collins is married to Gary and they have two grown children. She has taught for 27 years and currently teaches 2nd grade. Her favorite thing about teaching is watching her students succeed and seeing them so excited about coming to school each day. During the month of December, Mrs. Collins' students worked on RAKS (Random Acts of Kindness) at school and home to reinforce the word of the month, compassion. Students also completed an Unlock the North Pole math challenge, which encourages higher-level math skills and cooperative learning. The class also worked very hard on authoring and publishing their very first-class book.
Mrs. Collins' favorite things are spending time with her family, reading, boating, and all things Oklahoma State. GO COWBOYS!
Mrs. Collins' fun fact is she also attended Westside during her elementary school years.
We loved getting to know about you and your class, Mrs. Collins! Thank you so much for sharing and being so loyal to Westside! ❤
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This Friday Funny came about as a teacher was putting some music on during work time. One student got excited and said, "Can we listen to wrecking ball?!?!?!?!?! It's not bad or anything!!!" The teacher replied, "No, we are listening to calming, focus music today." The student was almost frantic at this point and almost squealed, "THAT IS FOCUS MUSIC!! It's calming! Well, the beginning part is anyways!"
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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.
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Help keep our schools open!
Claremore Public Schools is seeking Super Substitutes!
Make a difference in the lives of children and your community.
Flexible schedule.
Certified Substitutes earn $85/day and Non-Certified Substitutes earn $80/day.
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Ms. Palmer’s 4th Grade English Language Arts class has been working on a biography research project. They went through each step of the writing process. The students also had to read their reports to their class to complete the project.
Many students lack experience with public speaking, so they were given some options to make them feel comfortable. They could sit or stand at the front of the room. They could also choose to be on “The Voice” and this means that everyone faces away from the speaker or if they chose “American Idol” everyone would face the speaker.
These options are important because it helps minimize the stress of public speaking for those that are not as comfortable. It helps students focus on being clear and concise instead of worrying about others. This will help them build the confidence they need to be able to stand in front of their peers and speak.
Great job, 4th grade! We love watching your confidence grow! ❤
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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
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This Friday funny was heard during a discussion about doing the right thing even when no one is watching. The teacher told the students that we need to do the right thing whenever possible and not just when we know we are being watched and one student excitedly raised his hand to say, "Well when you're in school you are always being watched. Teachers have eyes on the back of their heads, eyes on their chins, eyes on their knees, but not eyes on their toes because if they had shoes on they couldn't see."
Well, teachers might be good, but not 5 or more sets of eyes good! 😂
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BE A ZEBRA!
Tradition and Innovation leads to excellence in Academics, Athletics, Arts and Activities!
Find how how ▶ https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/student-transfers
Jaxson Smith represented Westside in the Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot Contest for the 8-9-year-old boys age group!! Jax walked away with a trophy and third place!! Nice job, Jax!
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Shortly before break Running club had its first two members reach the 25-mile medal! Congratulations to Finley Faulconer, 2nd grade, and Rivers Ratcliff, 3rd grade. We are proud of your hard work and dedication!
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Many things could be said about 2021, but one thing Westside teachers and staff can say is we had a great year with our students! Thank you to all who supported us through the year. We look forward to a new year with our students and all the exciting things 2022 might bring us! It's a new year and it's a great day to be a Zebra!
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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.
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Watch as Claremore staff and students countdown to 2022! ▶ https://youtu.be/RZkqb260HW8
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It may not be Wednesday but we wanted to brag about our heroes one more time before the year was over! We will also be continuing our hero posts throughout the year so stay tuned! 😉
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