Claremore Public Schools

Friendship is one of the sweetest gifts of childhood. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

In today's edition of our #ZebraTravelDiaries, Mr. Frazier went on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Europe wearing his #CPSZEBRAPRIDE. He and his wife, Leslie, traveled to visit their son, an officer in the US Army stationed in Germany. They spent two weeks sightseeing with their son, daughter-in-law, and grandkids. Mr. and Mrs. Frazier celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in Paris. Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us.

Today's entry in our #ZebraTravelDiaries for the summer of 2022 is Keziah (WRJH incoming 6th), Elianna (4th Roosa), Gabriela (2nd Roosa) and Josiah (Roosa) camping in their trailer while attending a family church camp in OK. Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

CPS Art Classes team up with Community Teaching Garden. CPS teachers are always looking for ways to partner with the community and show off the talents of their students. The elementary art teachers were thrilled to contribute three of the 12 tiles for the hopscotch path. The game is in the children's portion of the Teaching Gardens. "We were all in," Ratcliff said. "Everybody was ready to contribute to this project. I think it's always a great opportunity when the community and the schools connect and work together." "Anytime you have a group project, that team aspect comes into play," Ratcliff said. "Not only did our kids teamwork it on an individual site, but they also worked together with [The Master Gardeners], we team worked as a district and as a community." The art teachers worked together to ensure each tile had its own personality. Mrs. Jen Coffey, a Cherokee Nation citizen and Catalayah's 21-22 Teacher of the Year, brought in a native influence. She taught her students to paint feathers and how to paint with a toothbrush. Ms. Tina Francis, the Claremont art teacher, turned to technology to inspire her students. They used YouTube to help them learn to paint sunflowers. Anyone can visit the art at the Teaching Gardens at 1564 Camden St. The Teaching Gardens are free and open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. #CPSZEBRARPRIDE

Maddox Thomas makes it official. After a stellar high school career, she will be moving up North to play softball at Nebraska Omaha. The Omaha Mavericks were 32-14 last year and will be adding some power to their line-up by adding Thomas to an already loaded lineup. Good luck Maddox, your Zebra family wishes you luck and cannot wait to see what your future holds. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

SCENES FROM SOCCER CAMP Coach Talbert shared, "One of the many benefits of attending a summer camp would be the exposure to different playing styles and level of play. Exposure to diversity is a key to becoming a well-rounded player. In order to be a truly great player, you must learn to adapt to the playing styles of the players on the pitch. The more diversity you see in training, the better you will be at playing with and against players from a different community, state or even country. At camp we had players from all different ability levels and ages, yet the kids came together and found a way to develop as individuals and as a team. I would like thank all the families that brought their athletes out to camp and for their contribution to the Lady Zebras soccer program." #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

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. All three teachers 1st-grade teachers received funding for a variety of items. Mrs. Darsea Sanders received funds for STEM and Literacy Skill group resources. Mrs. Nicole Thomason received flexible seating, including wiggle stools and soft floor cushions. Mrs. Bettie Sue McCaw received funding for wiggle seats, books, STEM activities, whiteboards with pens and erasers, headphones for iPads, markers, chart tablets, a ten drawer organizer cart, and a carpet for our reading corner. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

This Catalayah crew introduced our #CPSZEBRAPRIDE to all the characters at Disneyland in California for our #ZebraTravelDiaries. Zaron just graduated from 5th grade, Lucas and Ryker are going into 3rd grade, and Gabi will be in 1st grade. Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

If you must-ache know... we are enjoying our summer but we do miss our students! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

＄２，８７１，８２５．４０ That is the amount of scholarship money the Class of 2022 reported receiving this year. Over the next few weeks, we will celebrate those who received scholarships from our CPS partners who have invested in the future of our students. Congratulations to Alex Henning, who won the $2,000 Tulsa Engineering Foundation Scholarship. Alex will be attending the University of Arkansas this fall. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Today's entry in our #ZebraTravelDiaries is Mrs. Cori Meza, a Spanish teacher at CHS who spent two weeks in her husband's hometown of Puebla, Mexico, in the sierras. Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Today's entry in our #ZebraTravelDiaries is Mrs. Grace, 12th grade counselor at Claremore High School. She and her husband took their #CPSZEBRAPRIDE "across the pond." Mrs. Grade wore her Zebra gear while in Paris and Rome. Although this is the farthest our Zebra has traveled this summer, remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us.

Today's entry in our #ZebraTravelDiaries is Mrs. Shuck, principal at Catalayah, who visited her dad in Sutherlin, Oregon, this summer. Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Today's entry in our #ZebraTravelDiaries is the Armbristers who went to the island of Turks and Caicos in their #CPSZEBRAPRIDE. Mrs. Armbrister teaches 1st grade, Hannah in 5th grade, and Asa in 4th grade - all at Roosa Elementary. 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. Heather Lahmann, WRJH Algebra teacher, received funding for 16 digital scientific calculators, a pocket calculator, and a surge protector for her classes. In her "What I Need" (WIN) class, she serves students at their current level, providing both enrichment and remediation. WIN time is a school-wide remediation time; all teachers participate in individualized instruction for students. Extra calculators for all students and teachers to use during WIN time are extremely helpful. Calculators allow students to explore math as mathematicians themselves and solve problems more efficiently. These calculators will help close the gaps many students face due to the pandemic and economic restraints. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Kenslea Barnwell At 13, Cherokee Nation citizen Kenslea Barnwell is on her way to becoming an accomplished violinist was featured in the Cherokee Phoenix. Read more here: https://www.cherokeephoenix.org/education/student-spotlight-kenslea-barnwell/article_b7dc03e0-f61b-11ec-b245-cb70909ad0ce.html #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore TSA is taking their #CPSZEBRAPRIDE to the National Conference! They’ve prepared for this moment, all year!

Roosa Wax Museum - where historical characters come to life in more ways than one. 3rd-grade students at Roosa bring their biographical research projects to life. Students research, study, and imitate the person they choose; on the day of the event, students give presentations about the life and accomplishments they collected in their research. This is one of those projects students talk about throughout their educational careers. Any of our Roosa graduates out there remember who they were for this annual event? #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

You know Patrick Gotcher must not be in Claremore anymore when you see him wearing a nametag. In today's entry in our #ZebraTravelDiaries our Board of Education president is reppin' his beloved #CPSZEBRAPRIDE backpack at training in Dallas, TX. Everyone here knows he carries his Zebras on his back, literally and figuratively. Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us.

＄２，８７１，８２５．４０ That is the amount of scholarships the Class of 2022 reported receiving this year. Over the next few weeks, we will celebrate those who received scholarships from our CPS partners who have invested in the future of our students. New this year is the Smith Family Scholarship for students pursuing post-secondary education in engineering or music. Students will receive $5,000 per semester for up to 4 years ($40,000) for each of the five recipients. This is a $100,000 investment into our graduates. Recipients in engineering are Logan Kelly, Gillian Quellar and Abbeygayle Hagen. Recipients in music not pictured are Keith Wiginton and Faith Morrissey. If you are interested in starting an endowed scholarship for CPS students, contact the Claremore Public School Foundation. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE