Tomorrow brings the beginning of a new year at CPS and our teachers and staff are ready to have all our students back in our classrooms. Remember #AttendenceMatters in 2020. Resolve to make sure your child is present for the beginning of new chapters, new concepts, new practices, new techniques, new experiences, etc. EVERY DAY in 2020.
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As you prepare to go back to school remember it is a good time to wash coats, hats, gloves, and book bags, etc. to help limit the spread of germs. You can also use disinfectant wipes on items like book covers, binders, folders, and other items that can’t be washed. Thanks for helping keep our students and staff healthy.
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MANY mini TEACHERS!
Choir students in Mrs. Shilling's class at WRJH gave Music Theory Presentations this past term.
These presentations are student led projects where the students gave the history of the music theory topic, discussed why it's essential, taught the music theory topic, then created and facilitated an activity to reinforce learning.
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The Cherokee Nation has always been a supporter of Claremore Public Schools and our students. The projects they partner with us on don't just benefit our Native American students but all our students. Here, Keith Austin sits and talks to our NHS President and Representative about Native American culture, heritage, and the Hope Race NHS coordinated this fall.
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Welcome to our very first Fridays With Frazier, a new series to help keep our community informed about what gives our district and city its #CPSZEBRAPRIDE. Our goals are to keep an open line of communication, to reach all our community, and help disseminate accurate and up-to-date information utilizing all modern mediums.
You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/eqlRqUBUJS4
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Gear Up Parent Leadership Academy is a great way to be a part of helping CPS accomplish its mission and vision to increase student learning and achievement. Our vision is that ALL students will have the option to provide evidence of their learning in numerous ways. Gaining necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to achieve their dreams and become successful members of the community in which they live.
Check out how they contributed to making this happen in our science department this year.
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Check out the article here in our news section: https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/173831?org=cps
Before break, Mrs. Bacon's EL class at WRJH spent some time learning American Christmas traditions and used one of those traditions to explain measurements and ingredients.
This was the first time for them to ever decorate Christmas cookies! And they tasted pretty good, too!
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CHS Volleyball Team takes time to BLOCK OUT CANCER. Raising $1000 to contribute to the ZUAC (Zebras United Against Cancer) fund; it's the most significant contribution from any of our sports teams currently. They have set the bar and challenge the other sports teams and clubs to show their #CPSZEBRAPRIDE and match their donation.
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T.S. Eliot, "Little Gidding"
"Last year's words belong to last year's language. And next year's words await another voice."
What word(s) will give your 2020 direction?
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Behind the scenes of the launch of our new VLOG "Fridays with Frazier". A series we will run to keep you up-to-date on the progress of the #ZEBRABOND2019 projects, interview teachers, spotlight, and celebrate those that fill us with #CPSZEBRAPRIDE! Launch January 4th.
When a student needs help, a teacher is there. One of our office aides was having trouble with his Algebra 1, and Mrs. Province was on her plan. She stopped when she saw him having trouble, sat with him, and helped him with his work. Mrs. Province is one of our 7th grade teachers. The student is an 8th grader, and not in her class.
"Teachers do more than teach, and their impact extends far beyond the classroom. As a teacher, you are more than just an educator: you are a mentor, a confidant and a friend. One of the most common reasons to become a teacher is to make a difference in the lives of as many students as you can." - Taylor Mali, a renowned poet, education advocate and former teacher.
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Last week at Catalayah, in Mrs. Seidel's PE class the students got to decorate a "Christmas Tree" with PE equipment.
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Character + Education= Magic!
3rd grade students at Claremont got to see what the magic of the holidays are all about as they left encouraging notes to classmates after drawing their names in the class "Secret Santa" project.
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Congratulations to the WRJH students of the month for December
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Brieanna Padilla, 6th grade (tie)
Madalynn Spencer, 6th grade (tie)
Nicole Gray, 7th grade
Meredith Andrews, 8th grade
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The Spirit of Christmas was seen on the faces of every student at Claremont Elementary as Santa made a surprise visit before the students left for break. This special event was made possible by the proceeds raised by the Claremore Police Department's "No Shave November."
Photo credits: Claremore Progress
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The Kindergarten through 5th grade students worked for 3 days together as a team to create this winter collage out of 1" construction paper squares in Mrs. Ratcliff's art class at Westside.
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Reindeer Reading 2019, a time of reading fun at Roosa Elementary! The entire school lines up and down the hallways reading books while the 1st graders pass out candy canes to be enjoyed with their books.
Reading can be fun, especially during the holidays! What are you reading during the holiday break?
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Will Rogers Junior High had six teams compete at the Catoosa VEX Robotic Tournament. Five of our teams placed in the top eleven. Team 8634B won the Judges award and Team 2634A won the Design award. Teams 8634F and 8634E paired up to win the tournament! What a great representation of #CPSZEBRAPRIDE!
Mrs. Banks' 2nd Grade Class at Westside Elementary got to have some fun visitors from Western Sun in December.
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On the last day of before Christmas break Mr. Boyer's true love gave to him... one baby girl! Congratulations to Mr. Matt Boyer, CHS Ag teacher, and his wife Erica on the birth of their newest arrival. Perry Elizabeth was born December 20th weighing 6 lbs and measuring 18" long.
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