Claremore Public Schools

On today's #ZebraTravelDiaries, is Prudence Tubbs. She is a kindergartener at Claremont Elementary and her family went to Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Mannford, OK to celebrate Father’s Day. There were two big water slides as well as a fun splash pad. You can camp there or just play in the pool or in the lake, looks like a splash!❤️🦓🌊 Rep your Zebra logo no matter where you go and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Congratulations to T.J. Smith who received a Claremore Public Schools Foundation spring grant! This grant will support the Jazz band students by providing the district with quality instruments! 🦓🎷🍎 "Thank you for the grant to purchase an Upright Bass for our students to use for many generations to come! This grant will help our kids learn and perform on a quality instrument, so they can be the best version of themselves that they can possibly be. Your heart for kids and education is a true testament to the kind of people you are. Our band program thanks you very much." -T.J. Smith, Jazz Band Director. If you are interested in learning more about Claremore Public Schools Foundation, check out their website! https://claremorepublicschoolsfoundation.org/ #CPSF #GrantPatrol #TeacherGrants #ExcellenceinEducation #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

On this week's THIS OR THAT Thursday, do you prefer to stay in Oklahoma or venture out past state lines?🚗🗺✈ ▶Let us know down below and your favorite place to go!

Teachers are much like gardeners, tending to their students and creating the environment for them to thrive and grow! 🌱🌿❤️ This spring, we honored Mrs. Kari Forest, who has been with CPS for an incredible 22 years! 🎉 Her dedication and passion for teaching have left an everlasting impact on countless students. 📚✨ During her retirement party, we couldn't help but notice a special plant among the decorations—a plant with a long zebra history! 🦓 "The plant on the table was a table decoration when I first came here in the fall of 2001 and was attending Zip," Mrs. Forest shared. "I have had the plant for 22 years at CUE, the enrollment center, and the high school for the last 12 years. Once a zebra, always a zebra.😊" This beautiful story perfectly embodies the spirit of CPS staff. We nurture our students and see where those vines take them through all stages of life! 🌿🌍 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Congratulations to Jamie Brace, who received a Claremore Public Schools Foundation spring grant! The funds from this grant will be used to better share the stories of students and faculty through the purchase of media equipment and the utilization of marketing materials! 🦓📸🍎 "Thank you to CPSF for investing in video/photography equipment to improve Claremore Public Schools' ability to celebrate our district - one story at a time! Telling the authentic, compelling, and positive story of our district is no longer optional - it's imperative. Quality photo/videography equipment plays a crucial role in telling a visual story because it allows a photo/videographer to capture appealing, technically sound images and able to convey the intended message and connect with our community. In addition, as a department of one, we are working on multiplying our efforts by utilizing site communication cadres and college and high school interns. The need for the tools to create a robust educational experience in multi-media marketing has become essential. The right tools are increasingly important to accomplish real-life experiences and professional assets that will benefit both the students and the district. Telling our story with our new camera will be a snap!"-Jamie Brace, CPS Communications Director. If you are interested in learning more about Claremore Public Schools Foundation, check out their website! https://claremorepublicschoolsfoundation.org/ #CPSF #GrantPatrol #TeacherGrants #ExcellenceinEducation #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We have Emerson and Harper Rumsey in orange beach, AL for this week's #ZebraTravelDiaires! They are spending time with their family and spent the evening on a dolphin cruise!! 🐬🌊🏖☀ Near or Far, no matter where you are, just wear your Zebra Gear and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Why Wednesday ❓♥ We are starting a new series called "Why Wednesday" featuring our amazing teachers here at Claremore Public Schools and WHY they are passionate about teaching! Tracie Frost is a Fourth-grade teacher at Westside Elementary and Dance Booster Secretary. She has taught for 7 years, all at CPS. She started her teaching career as a paraprofessional for the first 4 years, and once she attained her degree, she began teaching. She found her passion for teaching at an early age but did not pursue it as a career until later in life. ❔ WHY Statement: "I have worked with kids my entire life. I started helping at VBS, AWANAS, as well as going on various different mission trips at a very young age. Working with children brought me so much joy. I went to college and ended up being a business major. I worked in corporate America for 10+ years, but something was missing. The passion wasn’t there anymore. It didn’t take long for me to figure out where I wanted to be, which was back working with kids. I went back to school and was lucky enough to work as a paraprofessional while getting my degree. The first opportunity I got to be a lead teacher, I took it and ran! My passion is teaching. Even more so, my passion is making a difference in a child’s life. " "My WHY is making a difference in a child’s life! There is so much more to teaching than helping a student learn how to divide or know the different types of rocks. I teach because I want to make an impact. I want every student that walks through my doors to know that they are loved, they are wanted, they can be successful, and I will always be there to cheer them on! Seeing the students grow throughout the year is a process that is beyond amazing. I get to see the struggles, and then I get to see those moments when they fully grasp a concept, and those moments are one of the reasons why I teach!" "Live every moment, Laugh every day, Love beyond words.” I came across this quote in college and have used it ever since. I tell my students every year once they are my kiddo, they will always be mine. I want nothing more for my students than to live a life they will love. " #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Zebra Baseball camp was a success and had a great turnout! Building Zebra Athletics, one stripe at a time!⚾🦓💪🏻 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #ZebraBaseball

Hola from Roatan Honduras! On today's #ZebraTravelDiaries, we have Addison and Avery Clyma, freshmen at CHS. Alayna Eberley is a 7th grader at WRJH, and Brecken Eberley is a 1st grader at Westside Elementary. They were reppin' the Zebras on the beach!🦓🏖🌊 No matter where you go, just wear your ZEBRA LOGO and send your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE picture into jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us!

With the recent storms, many families are without electricity and the ability to cook. All summer long, Claremore Zebras provides FREE Summer Meals for ANYONE 18 & UNDER. Please take advantage of this resource! ​ 📅June 5th - August 5th, 2023 🍽Breakfast & Lunch - Dine-In ONLY 📍Catalayah Elementary & Roosa Elementary Read more - https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/1117456. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Congratulations to Elise Tillis! Elise was awarded the Cherokee Nation Trail of Tears Award of Excellence! This award is given to a student for superior achievement in academics, art, and team sports! What an accomplishment, Elise! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Congratulations to Derek Jackson on receiving Claremore Public Schools Foundation Spring Grant! This grant will go to support the Female Fitness Program with new equipment such as yoga mats, jump ropes, TRX training systems, kettlebells, and storage racks!🦓🍎💪🏻 "Thank you very much for all you do for our community and schools. I am very blessed to be receiving this form of help and support. I look forward to all the ways this will help better the experience these young ladies have in our Female Fitness program each semester. Again, thank you for the support you provide us. It was an awesome surprise to get, which made my day all that more sweet." -Derek Jackson, High School Teacher/Coach, Claremore High School If you are interested in learning more about Claremore Public Schools Foundation, check out their website! https://claremorepublicschoolsfoundation.org/ #CPSF #GrantPatrol #TeacherGrants #ExcellenceinEducation #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Congratulations to Andria Daniel on receiving a Claremore Public Schools Foundation spring grant! This grant will help fund the application of BizTown to help introduce economic concepts, workplace skills, and personal and business finances to 5th graders! 🦓👩‍🏫🍎 "Receiving this grant is such a privilege and honor! Our 5th graders from all across the district will get to experience BizTown, and I owe a huge thanks to the Claremore Public Schools Foundation for helping to make that possible."-Andria Daniel, 5th Grade Teacher. If you are interested in learning more about Claremore Public Schools Foundation, check out their website! https://claremorepublicschoolsfoundation.org/ #CPSF #GrantPatrol #TeacherGrants #ExcellenceinEducation #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Today's #ZebraTravelDiaries is coming in from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina! Featuring a sibling dazzle, Patrick Crabtree (3rd-grade Cat), Parker & Teddy Crabtree (1st-grade Cat)! 🌊🏖 No matter where you travel, just rep' your Claremore Zebra Dazzle and send your photo to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore FFA President Chason Sisvosky is currently experiencing one of the best leadership opportunities an FFA member can experience, the Washington Leadership Conference (WLC). Chason and many other FFA members from across the state will spend a week in Washington DC honing their leadership skills, interacting with other FFA members from across the nation, participating in community service projects, meeting with members of Congress, and seeing the sights of our Nation's Capitol. It's truly an experience of a lifetime. 🌽💙 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

One of many Claremore Public School's flourishing programs is the Art Program at the High School. Each week we will be featuring an artist from CHS to showcase the talent we have here at CPS! This is Adele Wilson, a National award-winning artist and Senior at CHS. We met with her to gain insight into the inspiration behind her pieces. 🎨 What was the artistic journey that brought you into art? "Seeing pieces from other artists was what first inspired me to start creating art. When I took Art 1 in ninth grade, I was in awe at the pieces hung up in Mrs. Hoffer’s classroom, which gave me the spark to improve my skills. " 🎨 When did you first discover your interest in art? "I first discovered my interest in art when I was in the seventh grade. It started with simple doodles on assignments, which soon turned into a passion. I took an art class in my eighth-grade year, which solidified my love for art and caused me to continue taking art classes in high school." 🎨 What have you learned about yourself through this experience/art? "Through my art journey, I have learned that I tend to get caught up in the small details rather than the piece as a whole. I struggle with perfectionism which causes me to easily get frustrated with my work. However, my amazing art teachers and friends give me the encouragement I need to persevere." 🎨 How did it feel getting to see people admire your work/talent? "Seeing the reactions of people viewing my art made me really happy, and it gave me more motivation to continue making art." 🎨 What was the inspiration behind your pieces? (In order of artwork attached) Her favorite piece, “Not for Sale,” was inspired by the holiday Juneteenth and what it stands for in the history and culture of African Americans. “Embroidered Cultural Roots” is another piece that she likes. The embroidered headwrap on the lady’s head signifies the intricacy and beauty of African culture. “From Dust” was inspired by her art teacher Mrs. Hoffer. Who showed different reference photos to choose from for a project, and the movement she felt from seeing the hands on the pottery wheel inspired her to create this piece. The final piece is a self-portrait.

Congratulations to Jenny Gaylord on receiving a Claremore Public Schools Foundation Spring Grant! This grant will allow them to not only march to the beat of their own drum but play one as well!🥁🦓❤ "I cannot thank you enough for awarding me this grant for steel drums for my elementary students. I fully believe this will be a blessing not only for my music room but for the community of Claremore. I cannot wait to get our steel band started! " -Jenny Gaylord, Music Teacher, Westside Elementary School - Claremore Public Schools If you are interested in supporting grants like this one, reach out to Shanna O'Shields at Foundation@claremore.k12.ok.us! #CPSF #GrantPatrol #TeacherGrants #ExcellenceinEducation #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

To kick this week off, #ZebraTravelDiaries is taking us to Michigan! Breanna Yates at the Michigan state line while visiting family in Muskegon, MI. 🌊🤍 If you are on state lines, wear your Zebra Gear, and look just fine! Send in your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE photos to Jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us!

🥅Soccer camp starts June 19th... CPS has compiled a webpage for summer camps and resources. We will add them to the list as they are made available. 🎨Art 🏀Basketball ⚾Baseball 🏈Football 🏐Volleyball 👨‍👨‍👧‍👧Zebra Stripes 🏅RSU Sports Camps 🍔Free Summer Meals ➕ the City of Claremore Summer Guide AND MORE... Go to > https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/camps Going to a camp? Remember to wear your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE!

Share with us a photo of the father figure in your life. Happy Father's Day to all our "DADS." To our birth dads, adoptive dads, step-dads, and bonus dads. To our work dads, cheer/dance dads, coach dads, tech dads, PTO dads, homeroom dads, teacher dads, and school dads, we appreciate you! Happy Fathers to whoever makes up your village; all of them play an essential role in nurturing, raising, and supporting the children in our community. We appreciate your commitment to the welfare and personal growth of your children - our students. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE