Claremore Public Schools

In our #ZebraTravelDiaries, Mrs. Sara Lahr, a teacher at CHS, is spending time in Canada with her husband, an '06 alum, and his mom, an alum from '80. That's a lot of #CPSZEBRAPRIDE. Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us.

$150 IN CLOTHING ASSISTANCE FOR CHEROKEE KIDS Application Deadline: July 29, 2022 5pm CT. $150 in clothing assistance for every qualifying Cherokee child regardless of age, residency or income. Signup at https://gadugiportal.cherokee.org/s/clothes-for-kids Eligibility Requirements - Citizenship: Children must be a current Cherokee Nation citizen as of July 7, 2022. - Income: No income restrictions. - Age: Children must be under 19 years old, or under the age of 22 and currently enrolled in high school, as of the date of the application. - School: Children over the age of 18 must be enrolled in high school as of the date of application submission. - Children can be in public, private, virtual, or home care/school programs. - Residency: No residency restrictions. - If you have any questions regarding eligibility or submission, please call 918-453-5058 to be directed to Cherokee Nation staff assisting with questions.

In our #ZebraTravelDiaries, Jett Mitchell made the trip to Omaha to watch the Sooners defeat Texas A&M, and advance to the MCWS Finals wearing his #CPSZEBRAPRIDE. Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us.

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

In today's edition of our #ZebraTravelDiaries, Gavin Owens (9th) and Jenna Owens (8th) visit Willemstad, Curaçao, on Explorer of the Seas. Check out that #CPSZEBRAPRIDE! Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us. #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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

＄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

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

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