Claremore Public Schools

Michael C. Leipzig posted on his social media: "I had the privilege of volunteering at Biztown for the Westside 5th grade class. What an amazing experience! These two boys are too much fun! I also learned that this event is made possible for the Claremore 5th graders by CIEDA(Claremore Industrial and Economic Development Authority) so thank you John Feary, Kara Pettingill Lenard, and the entire CIEDA team!" We echo that thanks! The partnerships we have with parents and our community supports and enriches our students' educational experiences and opportunities. #StrongSchoolsStrongCommunityZebraStrong #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Ms. Carter and Ms. Blankenship's students at WRJH spent several weeks covering a Holocaust unit. The students read the novel Number the Stars by Lois Lowry and did independent research on different aspects of the Holocaust. The classes teamed up for their project presentations. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Ms. Mercer is new to Claremore High School this year. She did her student teaching with us last spring and became a full-time teacher with us this fall... and this is one of the reasons why! Our art department is overflowing with talent. Watch this charcoal demonstration she did in class this past week. https://youtu.be/02R_DMsUkbM #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

I heard first grade had some friends of mine I assumed coming in through the window was fine Unfortunately Mrs. Ward had her blinds shut I found her elf.. but now we were both in a rut I got out quick and headed next door Exhausted I took a nap on Mrs. Lewis's floor I woke up, climbed a tree to see all around perched on the easel my Elf friend was found Next, Mrs. Clifton's elf was in the reading nook So I quietly joined and enjoyed my own book See you tomorrow Catalayah land Touring your school so far has been grand! Looks like "Buddy" in Hutchens' class was feeling a little acrobatic and patriotic today. Follow #elfontheshelfcps to see what mischief our elves gets into this month. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Living in different regions affect the lives of the people who lived there. The climate, physical surroundings, and natural resources all changed the way they lived. These are significant factors that affected the Native Americans who lived by an ocean or in the Plains. Do the Southwestern tribes have the same climate as the Eastern Woodlands tribes? Would they have the same resources? Wear the same things? Eat the same foods? These are some of the topics 3rd-grade students explored when completing their Native American projects at Westside Elementary. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The CPD No-Shave November campaign votes are in! 'Best Beard' goes to Officer Rice 'Worst Beard' is earned by Officer Vang Our community and police department have joined together to make this time of year extra special for our kids. Our Claremont school family continues to be grateful for this great community in which we live. Thank you, officers! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #NOSHAVENOVEMBER #StrongSchoolStrongCommunityZebraStrong

Oklahoma GEAR UP's Parent Committee is a fantastic way for parents to get involved in helping Claremore High School teachers get the tool and resources needed to help ALL students learn at high levels. Thank you to the Claremore Gear Up parent partners. "See these boxes? They might not look like much, but they contain very expensive chemicals and lab equipment that I could not usually afford. However, this shipment was delivered to my lab today, paid for entirely by parent donations. Parents who want the best for their kids. Parents who understand that our schools are severely underfunded. Parents who make me grateful to teach in this district. And now the fun begins," -Joy Hatfield #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Attendance is critical to student learning and developing life long skills. Congratulations to Westside Elementary 4th grade team on winning the November attendance award with a 96% attendance rate. #attendancematters #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

State practice has the dance team like... Want to get a sneak peek of their routine? Come to the showing Monday, December 9th, at 6 PM in the gym at CHS. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Robotics competition going on now at Claremore. Championship begins at 3 PM at Will Rogers Junior High. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Maybe someone needs to tell Buddy it's "time" to stop playing with the masking tape - it's pretty sticky. Follow #elfontheshelfclaremore to see what mischief Buddy gets into this month.

I’m here!! Your elf on the shelf is finally here To sprinkle some fun and holiday cheer🎄 I can not wait to travel around And visit other elves that are hanging around Less than 3 weeks till the big guy will arrive🎅 I see you teachers just trying to survive When I get back I'll make sure he will know The NICE list is where ALL teachers should go!!!📃 I checked in and started to look around The office staff where no were to be found... So on through the school I will travel each day Look out, I'm coming, I'm headed your way!!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Ms. Lohmann's 6th grade Advanced Math class at WRJH took what they knew about combining like terms to solve a puzzle. When you make it fun, learning is easy! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The Literary Holiday tree is coming along nicely at CHS in Room 607 (Mrs. Andrews Senior Literature Classes). Where else can you see a tree covered in bloody daggers, pears ,horizons, hands, salamanders, and burning books? #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

TONIGHT Claremore Wrestling will make history as they host the FIRST Girls Wrestling Dual in the state of Oklahoma. Claremore Zebras vs Broken Arrow Tigers Claremore High School Mobra Gym 6PM #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Congratulations to the following students who made the All-State Choir. All state choir is the top 40 students in each in the state in each choir. All-State High School Choir: Teah Ellard Max Stadler Kaitlyn Pinkerton All-State High School Jazz Choir: Keith Wiginton All-State Jr High (7th - 9th) Chorus: Lacey Arthur Bryce Urban Austin Day Mattie Long #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Don't forget to place your order for a poinsettia TODAY! They will be available to be picked up after the Choir's Christmas concert on Dec. 10th. Please turn in the order form to Mr. Doonkeen or Mrs. Shilling by Dec. 6th or call/ text Chelle Stadler at 918-261-2322.

5th grade took a trip to RCB Bank in Claremore to prepare for Biztown; a town that is run by the students for a day! Among other things, the students will need to know how to balance a checkbook while working at Biztown. This trip helped the students see how a bank operates, and some of the students will be working at the Biztown bank too. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Buddy is trying to catch a fish with the pole he created out of classroom materials. Quite ingenious but doesn't look like the fish are not falling for it today. Follow #elfontheshelfclaremore to see what mischief Buddy gets into this month. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore band is always ready and willing to serve their community with their time and talents. This week the Jazz Quartet entertained the community that attended the Light the Tree event at Westbend Winterland. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE