Westside Elementary

With 15 school days until Winter Break, Santa and CPS staff want to welcome you back from Thanksgiving break and remind you it's essential to FINISH STRONG. That is 105 hours of instructional time, which is 6,300 seconds of learning. Remember ATTENDANCE MATTERS! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

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Today is no different from every day we for teachers. We are thankful for our students and their families, connections with our colleagues, for the leaders that encourage our growth, and the caring support from our own families. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore Public School teacher Brooke Lee, you're Oklahoma's Milken Educator Award Winner! Mrs. Lee is an English teacher at Will Rogers Junior High and received $25,000 award. https://www.milkeneducatorawards.org/newsroom/videos/view/brooke-lee-claremore-oklahoma #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #oklaed #milkenaward

We know that being present is important for your child’s learning progress. What can you do to help them be at school every day? • Set a regular bedtime and morning routine. • Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before. • Don’t let your child stay home unless she is truly sick. Keep in mind complaints of a stomach ache or headache can be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home. • If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make her feel comfortable and excited about learning. • Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent. • Avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Attendance at school is critical to student learning. 1st grade won the October attendance award with 97% attendance rate

Chick-fil-A is thrilled to partner with the Claremore Public Schools Foundation. $1 of every gallon sold this month will go to benefit this worthy organization. Make plans to enjoy Sweet Tea, Unsweet Tea, or Lemonade. Our Lemonade is hand squeezed and mixed fresh daily made with either cane sugar (regular) or Splenda (diet). Stock up for your holiday parties! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

3rd Grade Veterans Program

With the 14-7 win against Tahlequah this past weekend, the Claremore Zebras have earned a spot in the first round of the playoff games. They will make a road trip to McAlester on Friday night. Get out your cold-weather #ZEBRARED and plan on showing your #ZEBRAPRIDE as we take on the Buffalo.

“Veterans know better than anyone else the price of freedom, for they’ve suffered the scars of war. We can offer them no better tribute than to protect what they have won for us.” - President Ronald Reagan, 1983 We honor our final three staff members who have served: Bruce Riggs, Ben Russell, and Jake Steven. Let's show them some #CPSZEBRAPRIDE and admiration of their service in the comments below.

As people march in parades, wave their flags, salute their soldiers, and speak of the sacrifices the men and women of our armed forces today, we are taking the time to honor the staff of Claremore Public Schools that have served our great nation. We also acknowledge their calling and continued service the future of this nation as teachers and influencers here where we are shaping the next generation. Here's to the four service women at CPS: Darla Meisinger, Karen Olari, Lisa Puglsey and Brandy Albert. Give them a #CPSZEBRAPRIDE shout-out below for their service.

We will never be able to repay the debt we owe the brave men and women who have served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. But today on Veterans Day, we set aside some time to commemorate those that have served and those that continue to serve so we can sit in this school and learn about the freedoms their sacrifices have bestowed on us. Let us learn from their courage, sacrifice, faithfulness, reliability, self-discipline, and motivation. THANK YOU to Claremore Public Schools Staff, who have served and continue to serve our great nation. Our first three are: Commander Murry Estabrook, Steve Janke, and Chief Skip Jasper. Show them a little #CPSZEBRAPRIDE and appreciation in the comments below.

To all the proud MEN AND WOMEN who have served or are currently serving our Armed Services we say THANK YOU and Happy VETERANS DAY. Your sacrifices and duty of service have given us the freedoms we so freely exercise every single day. The price of freedom is not free. Thank you! Thank a veteran today and show your appreciation. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #USPRIDE -Bryan Frazier Supt CPS

We are pleased to invite you to join your community in raising money for Claremore Public School District at an event that is sure to cause some excitement – Drive 4 UR Community! For every person who takes a test-drive in a Ford vehicle during our event, Ford Motor Company will donate $20 to Claremore Public Schools. In total, as much as $6,000 could be raised! This fundraising event is a unique way to fill some of those financial gaps to achieving their goals. By taking a simple test-drive and filling out a survey, you can support this cause and help CPS in a meaningful way! Please mark your calendars and invite family, friends and neighbors to join Jack Kissee Ford in supporting CPS and your local community! Registration is not required but if you want to speed up the process you can pre-register here: https://d4ur.com/KM7W4 Thursday – NOVEMBER 7, 2019 from 4PM – 8PM Claremore High School 201 E Stuart Roosa – Claremore # Strong SchoolsStrongCommunityZebra Strong #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Happy Birthday to Will Rogers a "legendary American cowboy, vaudeville performer, humorist, newspaper columnist, social commentator, and stage and motion picture actor. He was born in Oklahoma in 1879 as the son of a prominent Cherokee Nation family, and maintained close ties with the native American population throughout his life." - Will Rogers Museum FB page. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

"Education has always been a priority for the Cherokee people, and events like these allow us to expand the boundaries of the classroom," said Dr. Charles Gourd, executive director of the Cherokee Heritage Center. "It is vitally important that we support our educators and take an active role in teaching an authentic and accurate account of our history from our perspective." - Cherokee Nation Newsroom Westside Elementary welcomed guest speakers for Cherokee Heritage Day. Mrs. Stone trying the art of blow darts as her class cheers her on! Mrs. McGill's 5th-grade class is learning about the heritage at Cherokee Heritage Day. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country. Dress up days are fun, but they are also a way to stand up and make a commitment to be drug-free. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Wv8b2RFlxs&feature=youtu.be #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Sanders class won for most participation in Hawaiian day

I got a lot of the greatest values in life from playing sports, from playing football - teamwork, sportsmanship, my work ethic, resiliency, dedication - I got it all by being on a team. Jon Gruden Last night the 3rd-grade CYFA football team and cheerleaders persevered through the rain and cold for their post-season tournament. They got the WIN and will play again, Saturday! With dedication like this future of CPS looks bright! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Collins class had the highest percentage of students participating in the dress up day yesterday for Red Ribbon Week