Friday learners got a special treat today! Mr. Andy Hogan came as Will Rogers to teach them about the life of Will Rogers.
Introducing
Mrs. Nicole Thomason
First Grade Virtual Teacher
If you haven't heard yet...
Andrea Ratcliff was voted Teacher of the Year by her colleagues at Westside!
This honor was greatly deserved by this awesome, caring Art Teacher!
The EARTH without ART is just EH!
Fundraiser items are coming in! Please make sure to stop by Westside to pick up the fundraiser items your child sold! You can come by Tuesday, Nov. 10th from 3:30-7:00pm.
Introducing
Mrs. Sayre Whitaker
Kindergarten Teacher
Teaching Virtually this year
Thank you for your dedication to Westside
Introducing...
Ms. Angela Brown
2nd Grade Virtual Teacher
Thank you for your dedication to Westside!
Substitute teaching is a remarkably rewarding and worthwhile career path for people from many different walks of life. As a sub, you get to work with children, set your schedule, and experience many different educational opportunities.
Are you thinking of teaching? Substitutes can acquire experience, develop transferable skills, and improve your chances of landing a full-time job.
Of course, it’s is also a way to give back to your community and make a difference in the lives of children.
Join the ZEBRA family by applying to be a substitute teacher.
Contact 💻 www.kellyeducatinoalstaffing.us or call 📱 918.461.0357.
Minimum Requirements:
✅ Must be at least 18 years old
✅ Have a High School Diploma
✅ Must pass an OSBI background check
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The arrival of November means several things: Pumpkin spice season is in full swing, holiday menus are being planned, guzzling hot chocolate is more than socially acceptable, there's a pie (or two!) in the oven, and—perhaps most importantly—it's ELECTION DAY!
Exercise your right - your privilege - your duty - GO VOTE!
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🍽 Virtual/Quarantined/Distance Learning Meals Program
Virtual/Hybrid Meals we will provide meals for all seven (7) days in a week (excluding Federal Holidays).
Pick up schedules will change to 2 days a week to manage product quality and help relieve storage issues for our families with multiple students. Virtual/Hybrid Meals pick up schedule:
🍽 Mondays (receive meals for Mon/Tues/Wed)
🍽 Thursdays (receive meals for Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun)
Order here: https://forms.gle/T7CVurXBwmMGfAxG7
Distance Learning Families can pick up meals on Fridays (receive three (3) meals for Fri/Sat/Sun. Order here: https://forms.gle/MtQwr6Rm4ePAh13V6
Temporarily Quarantined - If you are quarantined unexpectedly after the order deadline, please contact the Child Nutrition office to make arrangements for meals. We will make sure to accommodate these situations.
🗹 ORDER DEADLINE: Wednesday
🗹 PICK UP LOCATION: up all meals at the Enrollment Center (101 W. 11th Street)
🗹 P/U TIME: 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM
REMINDER - these meals are available to ALL children 18 years of age and younger including siblings of school age children.
Read more on our website: https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/child-nutrition
Contact: jragland@claremore.k12.ok.us or 918-923-4243
The Westside Office staff knows how to have fun on a Friday!
November 1st is National Author Day! Who is your favorite children's author?
Not sure anyone wants to add an extra hour to 2020, but it is that time of year.
CHS ZTV reminds us to turn back our clock before you go to bed on October 31st. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WI7w7Wkk1JsDQnwXetyLjCjuW_-wx3Oa/view?usp=sharing
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𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐥𝐮 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬.
𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙮! No charge with your health insurance card including SoonerCare. Uninsured STUDENTS will also be at no cost.
11/02/20 - Westside Elementary from 3:30p - 6:30p (register by 5pm 10/30)
11/04/20 - Will Rogers Junior High from 4p - 7p (register by 5pm 11/02)
For more information:
🞧 Family Flu Clinic Flyer https://5il.co/metf
🞧 Insurance Accepted https://5il.co/metd
🞧 Consent for Treatment https://5il.co/mete
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There is nothing like homemade cinnamon rolls to give a person that feeling of soothing comfort - a big, warm, gooey, frosting dripping down, center of the cinnamon roll. None of the out-of-a-can or plain powdered sugar on top type but a fresh, warm, dough rolled by hand cinnamon roll to wrap you up and communicate appreciation from the sender to the receiver.
Well, that is just what the Claremore CCTA did for ALL the teachers and staff, district-wide. A small but warm gesture to say, "We see you and all you are doing. We support you. We appreciate you." Our teachers' tummies and hearts were fuller this week. Thank you!
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We want all students to learn, and the best way to make that happen is to protect their electronic devices. Here are some reminders on how to protect your device. If you have any issues with your device, contact your school of record immediately to begin the repair claim process.
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We need picture frames! They can be any type. We plan to paint them. They need to be 8x10 or larger please! Thank you!
October 25th was National Care Day! And we want you to know...Westside Cares about you!
Also, Check the News section on our school website! All of Westside cares about you!
Morgan and Gentry, Claremont Elementary students, have created a workspace on their kitchen table to complete their distance learning assignments.
Here are some additional tips for successful distance/virtual learning.
Let's start with a productive study environment.
𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 - make a plan and stick to it. Whether you start early in the morning or at noon - start on time and move through the day with purpose. Set a timer to stay focused, give yourself intermittent breaks, but don't stray too long. Remember to finish your assignments for the day. Don't put off to tomorrow what you can do today.
𝗙𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 - You want to be comfortable, but not so comfortable that you fall asleep (studying in bed is not always the best option). Choose a desk, table, or bar - creating a designated space, so children know it's school time.
𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 - A study space that is not appropriately lit may make you feel sleepy and put a strain on your eyes. Adjust the lighting to make sure your screen contrast is comfortable to look at while working. Natural light is sufficient, but make sure the temptation to look out of the window doesn't distract you from your studies.
𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 - Have all the study materials you need to hand and ONLY the study materials to remove distractions. Keep traditional school supplies in a designated area.
𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲 - A tidy and efficient desktop is a useful desktop, whether it's your real desk or on your computer.
𝗣𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 - In this day and age, it might seem like an unrealistic request, but detaching from your smartphone while studying (unless you are studying on your phone) will allow you to get down to some serious work.
𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 - You may be the kind of person who enjoys a little background noise when studying. However, keep it at a low volume and make sure it's something you don't have to turn your attention to and manage often.
𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 - Make sure that the study space you have created is only used for studying, if possible. This space physically represents your dedication and focus on achieving your goals for the day. If it's impossible to have a dedicated space, make sure you can transform an appropriate area to and from your dedicated study space as seamlessly and tidily as possible.
We understand that studying online takes dedication and discipline, but the advantages of getting your study method, space, and routine set up are totally worth it. Follow these tips to make sure you give yourself the best chance to succeed when distance or online learning and make your study space the place where learning happens.
Keep sending in those photos of your child participating in Distance Learning Fridays. Comment on our FB post or email them to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us.
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October is National Principal's Month! and boy do we have a GREAT one! Thank you Suzi Hinds for all you do!
Have you seen our website lately?! Take a look around! Click the Menu for Westside and take a look around! You might even see someone you know! ;)
