Claremore Public Schools

Grant Patrol is one of our favorite days! We love providing educators with grants! Enriching the quality of education in the Claremore Public Schools is our mission and we do just that by providing grants. During this grant cycle, 12 grant applications totaling more than $31,000 were received and considered. Over the next couple of weeks we will be highlighting each grant recipient. Susan McGill at @Westside Elementary School - Claremore was awarded a 2021 Fall Grant for It's A "WIN"! "5th grade is so excited to enhance our WIN groups with the awesome hands-on activities from our Grant! It's a WIN for all of our students! Thank you!" - Susan McGill, Westside 5th Grade Teacher #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

3rd grade students in Mrs. Proctor's class at Claremont participate in an Exemplar Challenge! An Exemplar Challenge is a practice that aids in a student's writing process by helping them to become more aware of what and how they write. For an Exemplar Challenge, students are given a pre-written essay and challenged to find and fix the errors within. This challenge develops writers who think more critically about their writing. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Change is the law of nature. Some changes are planned, while some changes are thrust upon us. The fact of the matter is that these changes are here to stay and as for mastering the technology, the sooner the better. As we all know, children are exposed to tech gadgets like mobile phones, video game consoles, etc., and start interacting with them at an early age, but systematic learning is something different. We begin that systematic learning in our elementary classes at CPS in our new STEM labs. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

How do you teach students about DNA structures? You use TWIZZLERS! Students built DNA models out of Twizzlers candy to help them practice matching the organic bases together to make pairs. This activity also helped them visualize the double helix structure of DNA. And they tasted pretty good, too! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🌎 What an out-of-this-world experience in Mrs. Rahn’s class at WRJH. 🚀 Students had an incredible opportunity to Zoom live with NASA’s SpaceX Crew 1 Astronauts! Before the Zoom call, the students researched the Crew 1 Mission and formulated questions to submit to the crew. They were very surprised when two of their questions were answered during the event. 🔭 Thanks to the Smithsonian’s STEM in 30 and Smithsonian’s Teacher Innovator Institute for this unique and one-of-a-kind learning experience. Let’s not forget our Claremore community (#ZebraBOND2019) for funding the classrooms’ technology, making this stimulating experience possible. 👩🏽‍🚀 Who knows, CPS may have another Claremore astronaut in our midsts. Learn more about Crew 1 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKVcDu7vv4w #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

What is fluency? Reading fluency is a child's ability to read a book or other text accurately, at a reasonable speed, and with appropriate expression. Fluency comes when a student does not have to stop and decode each word but can focus on what the story or text means. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

To sing is to feel! CHS/WRJH choir program gave you all the feels at their annual Christmas concert. Led by our passionate and talented Directors, these students poured their heart and soul into this powerful performance. Special shout out to the Room 701 Jazz choir, who brought the house down with their version of “Hallelujah.” Share your favorite Christmas song in the comments. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The 4th grade students became familiar with the difference between a singular and a possessive noun. If the noun is singular, add an apostrophe S. Example: The school’s playground was freshly mowed. If the noun is plural and ends in S, add an apostrophe. Example: The students’ desks were cleaned this morning. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

These ladies stopped at the after-school open art lab at CHS to learn how to throw a simple bowl on our ancient, heavy, massive, difficult-to-use kick wheel! Kick wheels are physically labor-intensive and require a lot of coordination, but it still brings a smile to their faces. So the fact that these girls learned to center and throw bowls within 50 minutes says a lot about their skill...and determination! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We've spotted the arrival of several Christmas Elves this week at CPS. If you have an Elf on the Shelf at home or school, post a photo of them in the comments of our FB page. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Students learn standing, sitting, in groups, and by themselves. Here Roosa 1st graders have been working on their sight words list in various ways. Sight words are common words that students need to recognize instantly, words like as, any, because, and long. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

CHS AP art students will host an art show the week of December 13th - the 17th at the PAC. They have been working all semester on an 8 piece portfolio made of artwork that expresses their experiences, worldviews, and personal interests. Many of these portfolios will be submitted to the college board and scholastic for judging/competition. There will be a public reception Wednesday, December 15th, from 6-8PM. Our students would appreciate it if you would come out and celebrate their hard work! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

"Teamwork makes the dream work." Claremont 5th graders put their hands in for a team cheer before a friendly competition of dodgeball during gym class. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Thank you for supporting Claremore FFA! 17 Claremore FFA members attend the Made For Excellence & Advance Leadership Development conference this weekend in Tulsa. We look forward to these members utilizing the skills learned for personal & chapter growth for years to come. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Its a jean jacket kinda day!!! What a fun surprise to show up at school and be matching some of your friends! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Recess makes students smarter, helps them learn social skills, practice getting along with others, burns off some energy, helps kids focus, and is just fun! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Catalayah 1st grade friends hung up their Kindness Santas!!! At the end of each day, if they complete their kindness challenge, they get to trim his beard. Join them on the challenge. 🎅 Smile at as many people as you can. 🎅 Give as many compliments as you can. 🎅 Ask someone if you can do something to make their day better. 🎅 Thank someone for being kind to you. 🎅 Write a happy note or draw a picture for someone. 🎅 Share a joke to make someone smile. 🎅 Tell someone about a happy memory you have with them. 🎅 Complete a chore or task without being asked. 🎅 Share a story with someone. 🎅 Hold the door for others. 🎅 Tell someone why you like being around them. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Do you remember playing with parachutes as a kid? The BEST gym day was when the teacher brought out the parachute! Claremont Kindergarten students are enjoying parachute day! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Pre-K stopped by the library and heard some great stories. Afterward, they chose a book and found this week's letter. The letter "R." What word can you share with them that starts with the letter "R?" #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It's National Read A New Book Month. What are you reading? Claremont 2nd graders spent a LOT of time practicing finding "a new book to read," and as a reward, they got to... Drop Everything And Read During their library visit. Because, sometimes, you need to read! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE