Claremore Public Schools

4th grade students recently utilized a computer program in the STEM lab to develop their own designs. These designs were then sent to the 3D printer and brought to life!! 💻 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The Roosa Share the Spirit Canned Food Drive started with a goal of 1,000 cans of green beans or corn. In 2 weeks, that goal was squashed when students brought in OVER 5,000 cans!!! 😱 When Share the Spirit came to collect the cans, Roosa students were there to help load the truck! 🚚Thank you to everyone who donated cans for this food drive. 💖 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremont had such a great time hosting the WRJH Choir before break! The choir led students in a sing-along and challenged some of our teachers to a competition where Mrs. Ward came out victorious!! We also got to hear from some of our very talented staff members. 🎤🎶 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Students at Catalayah recently had some very special visitors for Rise and Shine, Mr. Frazier and Senator Seifried!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. James and her students recently completed computer science week! 💻Students had a blast utilizing CODE org. This year’s Hour of Code program combined math, aerospace science, computer science, computational thinking, programming and fine arts. Mrs. James said that NASA's contribution and student engagement made this a top-notch experience. Excellent work to all involved! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore students are learning about sorting compounds and mixtures and the difference between them! Compounds are formed by chemically combining two or more elements. Mixtures are formed by physically mixing two or more substances. 🧪🥼🧫 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Dever's 2nd grade class did a science experiment called “Exploding Hot Chocolate!” 💥☕ This was a fun way to end their “how-to” writing unit over making the perfect cup of hot chocolate. Students spent time reviewing how matter can change states and how chemical reactions can be caused using only simple ingredients. What is it about making a mess that makes learning so much fun?? #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Students always love when Officer Hagen stops in for story time!! 👮‍♂️📚 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

3rd grade students in Mrs. Millsap's class took to the library to learn more about why books are categorized by genre and how it makes finding books easier! 🔎📕 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Kindergarten students ❣️LOVE❣️ their light table! This is one of the many different centers students get to take part in during center time, and it's easily one of the favorites! 💡 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

These students have their game faces on as they work hard to learn about multi-digit numbers by two-digit number multiplication. 😳✖ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Hammack's class is learning all about DNA and how it's made of two linked strands that wind around each other to resemble a twisted ladder — a shape known as a double helix. These students created beautiful and tasty DNA models out of Twizzlers and gummy bears! 🧬 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. T's groups are studying American artist, Dale Chihuly (best known for the blown glass installations created by his team). These students used permanent marker on plastic plates and cups, then used a heat gun to replicate his “macchias.” The pieces turned out great! 🎨🖌 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Next level Zebras! Today’s Sugar Bowl pits the University of Alabama against Kansas State University. Two of our Zebra graduates play integral roles at these major universities! Ryan Bradley is the Vice President of Strategic Communications at Alabama and Brian Lepak is the Fullbacks/Tight Ends Coach for Kansas State! Who are your rooting for today? Zebras doing great things and following dreams! #nextlevelzebras #onceazebraalwaysazebra #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Parents are a huge part of the success of CPS! Our Parent Teacher Organizations play an instrumental role in the culture and climate of our buildings. Our elementary sites have benefited from this type of parental support for years; this year, WRJH decided it did not have to stop there and formed its own PTO. Before the break, the WRJH PTO hosted a Winter Dance. It was a HUGE success; we look forward to more shared experiences and moments that turn into memories for our junior high students...and their parents. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🎄MERRY CHRISTMAS 📃Jingles isn't just giving Santa the deets on the students and staff at Claremore Public Schools before he returns to the North Pole. He stopped by the Superintendent's office; Mr. Frazier was not surprised that our students and staff made the nice list! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #ZebsandJingles

❄It may get colder in Claremore but Jingles is used to North Pole temps. Zebs took him over to Claremore High School's corporate partner, AXH, to see if they had any resources to reacclimate him before he heads home. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #ZebsandJingles

👋 Let's welcome Ashley Ramsey to the Zebra family in today's New Teacher Feature! 👩‍🏫Ms. Ramsey is a new drama teacher at Claremore High School, teaching drama, theater production, and speech and debate. In addition to teaching, she sponsors the Speech and Debate Club, Dead Poets Society, and Improve Club. She received her Bachelor of Science from MIT. 👍When asked what she likes most about CPS, Ms. Ramsey exclaimed, "The amazing students!" Ms. Ramsey wants to provide a safe space for students to be themselves and to build confidence. 👨‍🎓Teaching at CHS brought her back to her roots, reciting a familiar motto, "Once a Zebra, Always a Zebra." Although she received her high school diploma from the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics, she walked with the CHS Class of 2000. ♥ Her hobbies include acting, dancing, karaoke, weightlifting, sewing, baking, golf, volunteering, reading, bobbin lace making, carpentry, and so much more! ‼An interesting fact about Ms. Ramsey is that she is an ovo-lacto vegetarian. Next time you see her, ask her what that is. She is also the Rogers Country Cherokee Association Vice President. Favorites: 📕: Brave New World 🎥: Gattaca 🍴: Chips 🍭: Peanut Butter M&Ms 🥤: Diet Soda <3 🌈: Purple 📍: Florida beaches - gulf side 🚩: Zebras 💭: Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right. ~Henry Ford #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Christmas is only 2 DAYS AWAY!! Which means it's almost time for Jingles to head home. 😢 He decided to stop by Smalygo Auto and get a checkup on the sleigh to make sure everything was working good before he heads back to the North Pole! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #ZebsandJingles

Superior Land Designs, based out of Georgia, wanted to give back to the communities of their employees through a matched donation pool. Westside received $2,500 to help provide students a memorable holiday! 👟🎁🍴This generous gift purchased 50 new pairs of shoes for many students. In addition to shoes, the company sponsored Christmas gifts for some students and Christmas meals for others. Another anonymous donor funded ten more meals for students and their families this season. 😁Westside Counselor, Mrs. Lyons shared, "The smiles on their faces this week were heartwarming as I cut off the tags of these BRAND NEW SHOES. Every single one wore them proudly down the hallways back to their classrooms. Many stopped others in the hallways to show them off." The holiday spirit is alive at Westside! Thank you to Superior Land Designs and the anonymous donor for the inspiring generosity! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE