Claremore Public Schools

Do you remember writing your first paper? What was it about? Steph Curry, Hurricane Katrina, The US Flag...are a few of the topics 5th grade students at Claremont are finishing up. It has been quite the journey for 5th grade...choosing a topic, learning about the research process, and summarizing it into their own words for their paper, but they've done it and laid the foundation for their future education. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Devers’ 2nd grade class completed a how-to writing unit about hot chocolate! It included graphing and writing about their favorite way to drink hot chocolate. They used adjectives to describe hot chocolate and wrote how to make the perfect cup of hot chocolate. They ended the unit with an exploding hot chocolate science experiment to review the states of matter and chemical reactions, hot chocolate, and buddy reading outside on a beautiful day. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

How early can you begin teaching students about STEM? At CPS we start as early as Pre-K in our STEM labs. Our STEM Lab Facilitators use Sphero robots to introduce students to coding systematically. Here Pre-k students start to use the Sphero tilt option. Students are assigned an individual Sphero that they program/control with a tilt, touch, or swing of their tablet. Each group used their tablet to control their robots and spread the paint to create a painting. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Two essential questions CPS teachers ask during and after each lesson. 🏫 What will we do when a student does not learn the material? 🏫 What will we do when a student does learn the material? WIN time is an opportunity for teachers to respond to intervention based on a student's individual needs. In addition to face-to-face time with students, technology is a great way to individualize instruction during WIN time to make sure all students achieve at a high level and are given various ways to show their knowledge. Pre-K - 8th graders participate in structured WIN time every day. CHS students, 9th-12th, have Encore built into their daily schedule to address these questions and an assigned academic advisor to walk them through their high school experience. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

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Building a community takes time to get to know each other. CPS understands the importance of creating that sense of community. On the first day back to school, Mrs. Newman's class shared one thing they received for Christmas. They passed the yarn between them to make sure everyone had a chance to talk and show how they were all connected. When everyone had taken a turn not only had they shared but the also realized they built a giant spiderweb!! Next up, celebrate the New Year with a countdown and party horns at "midnight." #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Francis uses technology to lead Claremont 4th grade students in a directed drawing. You can see how intense the students are focused on this lesson. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Running is good for your body, mind, and mental health. CPS is blessed to have PE teachers who sponsor running clubs for our elementary students. Running clubs meeting during and after school for those who want to go the "extra mile." Westside running club had its first two members reach the 25-mile medal this year! Congratulations to Finley and Rivers. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Brasher’s 3rd grade class at Westside made a track for Botley in the STEM lab. Botley is a robot and remote control combo that teaches kids beginner coding. Students program Botley by entering a code on the remote, and then Botley runs the code. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our teachers are back and ready for the 2nd semester! CPS spent our Professional Day learning, discussing, and developing new strategies to keep our students engaged! Staff members also received training in trauma disorders and behavior management, participated in team-building and wellness activities, in addition to meeting with their collaborative teams. We think it’s safe to say we were ready for our kids to come back today!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Taylor Hoffer at Claremore High School was awarded a 2021 Fall Grant for "Picasso Needs a Table (Phase 2)"! "This fall CPSF completed a grant started in the spring of 2021 to replace the 30+ year old desks in classroom 210. Our art students now have access to state-of-the-art drafting tables. Art students spend 80% of the semester drawing or painting; these new smooth surfaces lift to alleviate neck and back strain as students work on their art for 70 minutes at a time. They will use these tables to create highly competitive artwork that will be submitted to the Philbrook Museum, the Scholastic art and writing competition, Young Talent, the Oklahoma state fair and more! "-Taylor Hoffer, CHS Art Teacher To support CPSF efforts to provide more grants, register to attend our Jan. 29th, Brainiac Brawl https://claremorepublicschoolsfoundation.org/events/ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Sometimes a game is just a game, and other times it is a tool to help students learn or reinforce an educational competency. Here, a teacher uses Boggle to find as many words as possible in a jumbled grid of 16 letters. This activity is a fun way to help students improve their vocabulary and awareness of word spelling. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Students are learning to use technology to make someone's life a little brighter. "Hey guys, let's make a birthday video for my mom! I'll record you singing on my iPad!." - Asher The kids in his class naturally and enthusiastically went along with it! 😂 If you were this child's parent, we bet your heart was a little softer, your smile a little brighter, and your birthday filled with a great memory. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

What did you read over winter break? Developing a love of reading creates lifelong learning. Graphic novels, chapter books, news articles - they all fill us with new experiences, new knowledge, new vocabulary, and expand our imagination. CPS schools have certified Library Media Specialists, several with advanced degrees, to help students discover their love for reading and research. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Ruby Quinn at Robson Performing Arts Center was awarded a 2021 Fall Grant for "Embroidery Machine for Costume Shop"! "We are so thankful for the Claremore Public School Foundation and all they do for the students. We appreciate this grant for a sewing/embroidery machine to replace the old and broken one in our costume shop. We have the CPSF to thank for all the wonderful tools/machines/equipment that they have provided to keep the Robson PAC at it's best technically and artistically. Thank you will never be enough."-Ruby Quinn, Robson PAC If you'd like to support the CPSF they have their annual Brainiac Brawl scheduled for Saturday, January 29th, 2022 at 6:00 PM for dinner, drinks, live & silent auction, and trivia. LIMITED tables available, register your team today ▶ https://claremorepublicschoolsfoundation.org/events/ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

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. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Watch as Claremore staff and students countdown to 2022! ▶ https://youtu.be/RZkqb260HW8 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Even our Kindergarten classes have WIN time!!! During WIN (What I Need), kindergarten students get individualized time to practice letters, work on motor and social skills. If they have mastered the skill may also get enrichment time. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Hope Vinson at Westside Elementary School-Claremore Public Schools was awarded a 2021 Fall Grant for "Do You See What I See? Do You Hear What I Hear?" "The RTI Department at Westside Elementary is so excited to have received the grant, "Do You See What I See? Do You Hear What I Hear?" The phoneme/grapheme cards will benefit RTI students in the reading process. Thank you so much Claremore Public Schools Foundation!" -Hope Vinson, Westside Reading Specialist #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The elves have gone back the North Pole now that Christmas is over but the Elf magic got real around at Catalayah before break began! Students have been received sweet messages, treats, and sentiments from their magical friends. One Elf was even spotted working on some spelling! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE