Claremore Public Schools

Kade and Melinda Steelmon traveled to Iceland for Kade's senior trip in today's #ZebraTravelDiary. They are showing off their #CPSZEBRAPRIDE inside a volcano and at Diamond Beach. Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Colton Haddock, 1st grader at Roosa, is enjoying a weekend at Silver Dollar City for today's #ZebraTravelDiaries. He made the most of the trip, playing in the rainstorm between rides in his #CPSZEBRAPRIDE.

Cybersecurity is the newest, but it joins the ranks of many STEM career pathways that we prepare our students for, including Digital Video Editing, Graphic Design, Robotics, Engineering, BioMedical Sciences and more. It is an incredible privilege to be an educator in the CPS District. Looking forward to a full building in just a week! Go Zebras!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE https://www.fox23.com/news/local/claremore-high-school-students-earn-cybersecurity-certificates-partnership-with-rsu/L5IFEXR6Q5EZTHZQEERSUMUD4U/

The first two rounds of JOM school supply distribution was a success. What is JOM? Johnson O’Malley (JOM) is a federally-funded program that provides supplemental education programs for Native American students attending public schools. Schools receive funds based on the number of Native American students attending Claremore Public Schools. Johnson O’Malley is for any student who can prove Indian blood by submitting a copy of the student’s tribal membership and Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) cards to the Claremore Schools Enrollment Center. Once eligibility is determined through the JOM database, students will be eligible to receive services. Funds must be used to supplement the education of Native American students not supplant. Services offered may include but are not limited to school supplies, graduation caps & gowns, ACT test fees ($30) per student, AP fees ($30) per student, culturally themed events, as well as educational incentives and awards (book fair voucher). Our next JOM school supply distribution will be September 13th from 4p-6p for those who did not pick their packets or any new JOM verified students. More info about JOM and our Indian Ed programs: https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/title-vi-indian-education

ATHLETIC PASSES ON SALE I ATHLETIC DIRECTOR'S OFFICE (HIGH SCHOOL GYM) Mon. – Fri. / 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM - Closed for Lunch 12:00 – 1:00 PM and MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT 8/16/22 Family passes $200.00 up to five in the immediate family ($10 for each add on) Individual or Student Pass $100.00 These passes are for general admission to all home sporting events including Jr. High and High School Exceptions: tournaments, festivals, &/or play-offs RESERVE FOOTBALL SEATS $50.00 for all home games. If you purchase a family pass you may purchase reserve football seats at half price. Contact: breavis@claremore.k12.ok.us #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Another senior trip entry in our #ZebraTravelDiaries. Kelly in Paris... a family trip. Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We have some family fun in today's #ZebraTravelDiaries. Ellyson (Roosa, 2nd grade) & Emery Prock ( Roosa, 5th grade) traveled to Dauphin Island, AL, for summer vacation! They saw dolphins as they kayaked in the Gulf of Mexico and rode bikes across the island. Their cousin Braden Golden (5th grade Westside) was there, too! Braden will be a 6th grader at WRJH in August. Thanks for being on the #CPSZEBRAPRIDE team!

The future looks bright at Claremore Public Schools. Today we welcome over 50 new teachers and instructional paraprofessionals to the Zebra family. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Michell Rahn, STEM teacher at WRJH, spent some time at the Hazy Air/Space museum, where she participated in the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum's Teacher Innovator Institute in our #ZebraTravelDiaries. There she spent quality time collaborating with museum experts and teachers from around the US & Puerto Rico to learn and share innovative teaching practices! If you know Mrs. Rahn, you know when she isn't sporting her NASA logo, she is reppin her #CPSZEBRAPRIDE.

Mrs. Deidre Beasley and her family took their #CPSZEBRAPRIDE on a 6-day cruise. Their #ZebraTravelDiary entry takes us to Costa Maya, Cozumel, and Roatan Honduras. Mrs. Beasley is a high school math teacher, and her son, Hank, is in 4th grade at Roosa. Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us.

CPS teachers took part in the OK Donors Choose Grant process earlier this year. Thirty-four teachers at CPS received funding for their proposals, equaling almost $34K in grants. Stephanie Greenland, CHS English teacher, received funding for whiteboards, dry erase markers, pens, three-ring binders, and post-it notes. She will use the whiteboards to practice our grammar skills, sentence structure skills, diagraming, etc., allowing her to receive real-time feedback from her students. This immediate understanding assessment gives her the information she needs to review or move on during instruction. The Post-it notes will be used to take notes during their novel unit, mark quotations, etc. Post-it notes may seem menial, but with 180 students a year, they go through a lot, resulting in a significant financial investment. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Lauri Titsworth (Mrs. T), GT instructor for Westside and Catalayah, traveled to North Pole, Alaska for our #ZebraTravelDiaries. Her oldest daughter and family recently moved there with the U.S. Army. North Pole is a small town near Fairbanks. Pictured with Mrs. T is her granddaughter, Lynleigh. The youngest grandchild, Levi, turned one during the trip. Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Some Westside teachers worked on their addition skills this week. When it was over it ADDED UP to be a Great Day To Be A Zebra! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Dawson Coppinger, a senior at CHS, traveled to Philadelphia, PA for another lacrosse tournament for our #ZebraTravelDiaries. During our downtime, we visited Valley Forge. Here he is in his #CPSZEBRAPRIDE with the original banister of George Washington's Headquarters, National Memorial Arch and General Anthony Wayne Monument.

Thank you to the Claremore community for supporting the CHS Varsity Cheer team car wash. these girls raised over $1,300 for the upcoming season! Lots of hard work on and off the mats! Go Zebras 🤍🦓♥️

In our #ZebraTravelDiaries today, Asher, a second grader at Catalayah Elementary, is showing off his #CPSZEBRAPRIDE in Virginia Beach, VA. He enjoyed seeing the US Navy ships and the beach.

💙 This little boy is the first little Zebra born to the CPS family this school year. He was born to two fellow CHS alums - so that Zebra DNA runs deep. Congratulation to Mrs. Karissa LaValley (Roosa 2nd grade teacher) and her husband JD on the birth of their son, Trace Wade LaValley! He was born Sunday, August 7th at 1:07 PM weighing 8lb 1.5oz. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

You know school is about to start when you hear the Claremore Zebra Band practicing in the heat of the day. Band members cooled off with a snow cone treat from Patsy’s during summer band. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Full house, full hearts…FULL TUMMIES! The Claremore Zebra Pigskin Pig out was a success. Zebra football appreciates our community’s support today & throughout the year. Sept.2nd - 1st Game Day vs Bville on Lantow Field.

ANT you glad school is starting soon? Last year Mrs. Stolusky's used an ant farm to help to instill a sense of responsibility in children. They have to feed and water their ant pets every day. In return, kids can watch the fascinating way ants interact with their environment. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE