Claremore Public Schools

Shane Huey was appointed to fill the Ward 5 seat in 2020 and then ran unopposed in 2021 and will complete a five-year term. After graduating from Barnsdall High School in 1991, he attended Northeastern State University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. He is a CI Engineer at Reading Truck Body. He and his wife, Amanda, have two daughters. Samantha attends Claremore High School and is a member of the State Championship dance team. Shaylee attends Claremont Elementary and plays softball. Q Why did you choose to serve? A "To better understand what happens in our school and help support our fabulous teachers, staff, and students." Q What does being a Zebra mean to you? A "To be respectful of others, take pride in yourself, and represent your school and community at all times." Q What do you think is the biggest strength of our district? A "The small-town feel and family atmosphere of the school." Q What is your role as a BOE member? A "To help support the needs of the district." Q What are you most proud of during your service as a BOE member? A "The fact that we have been able to continue in-person learning throughout this pandemic." #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore Public School Celebrates School Board Recognition Month The Claremore Public School (CPS) District joins school districts throughout Oklahoma to celebrate School Board Recognition Month, Superintendent Bryan Frazier announced. "Our school board members are volunteers who shoulder critical responsibilities and often make difficult choices for our District, all without pay. Their goal focuses on the future success of the children in our District," Superintendent Frazier said. "Celebrating School Board Recognition Month is one way to say thanks for all they do." Rea more here: https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/o/cps/article/382373

Our #MondayMotivation today is inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr., “Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?' ” Volunteering your time, money, or energy to help others doesn’t just make the world better—it also makes you better. ✋🏾 CAN HELP YOU LIVE LONGER. ✋🏽 ALTRUISM IS CONTAGIOUS. ✋🏼 MAKES US HAPPY. ✋🏻 PROMOTES POSITIVE BEHAVIORS. ✋ GIVES US A SENSE OF PURPOSE AND SATISFACTION. Share with us how you serve others? #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Meet Chelsea Mize, the newest member of the CPS Board of Education (BOE). Mize began her service to her alma mater last Thursday, where she was sworn into the office and will serve a five-year term. Chelsea, born and raised a Zebra, graduated from CHS in 2003. She is the third generation to graduate from CHS, preceded by her father and grandfather; she looks forward to her children being the fourth generation of Zebras. She continued her post-secondary education at NSU, earning a degree in Early Childhood Education from NSU. Mize is the owner of The Cranberry Merchant and Cranberry Estate Sales. Her volunteer efforts have been with the Green Country Chrysalis Board of Directors and currently on the Claremore Main Street Board. She is married to Matt Mize and has two children: Titus (10) and Rosie (7). They are both currently CVS students. Q Why did you choose to serve? A “When the chance arose to serve on the BOE, I saw it as an opportunity to offer my experience as a previous educator, parent, businesswoman, and community member. I hope that during my time on the board, I will become an asset, continually bettering the educational futures of our students and district as a whole.” Q What does being a Zebra mean to you? A “Legacy. I look forward to seeing my children grow and live out the traditions and experiences that their mother, grandfather, and great grandfather experienced.” Q What do you think is the biggest strength of our district? A “Our district’s biggest strength is the community of people that comprise it. It doesn’t take much to look throughout our district and see administrators, teachers, staff, and students that constantly give of themselves sacrificially and work daily to assure the growth and success of our students.” Q What are you most proud of during your service as a BOE member? A “Since I’m the newbie on the board, I’m hopeful for the good things ahead.” Q An interesting fact about you? A “I love the history of our town, especially related to our historic downtown. I own an old commercial building where I sell old stuff (vintage and antique mall), but I also own an old home. The stories of what has come before, and the active mindset and ideas of what will come next, are what keeps my wheels turning in my professional and personal life.” #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

All CPS school sites and offices will be closed on Monday, January 18th, for Martin Luther King Day. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We recently received our School Pride® donation from TTCU Federal Credit Union for the second half of 2020. Thank you for swiping your TTCU School Pride® debit card and giving back to our district! If you don't have one, get yours today! #ttcuSchoolPride #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We're taking a minute for a #ThrowbackThursday post. Anyone recognize yourself or a friend in this 1990-91 class photo of Mrs. Marshall's class at @Roosa Elementary. Tag a friend and share a memory with us on the CPS District Facebook page. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mark your calendars... February 4th is our District-wide Parent/Teacher Conference Night from 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM. We will begin scheduling appointments soon. Links will be posted on all our communication platforms to schedule your conference next week. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It's #WellnessWednesday! At Catalayah, we start our morning by taking a few minutes to practice mindfulness in the classroom. Mindfulness means paying attention, with kindness and patience, to what's going on inside and outside of you right NOW. You can become mindful by noticing your breathing, focusing your attention, expanding your awareness, and being patient - even when things are hard. We pay attention to our thoughts and feelings without judging them, without believing that there's a "right" or "wrong" way to think or feel in a given moment. When we practice, our thoughts tune into what we're sensing in the present moment rather than rehashing the past or imagining the future. One goal of mindfulness practice is to help calm the constant chatter in our minds throughout the day. Students and teachers enjoy the early morning mindful moment and are encouraged to revisit this practice whenever they need a reset. Thank you Mrs. McCombs for helping us be more mindful! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E70D-K5ZOfc #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

NTC has 3 upcoming ACT Prep classes at the Claremore campus. Classes starting in January, March, and May Cost $88 More info here: https://netech.axstudent.com/crs/14902

Trying to make a paperless classroom, office, or desk a New Year’s resolution in 2021? Need to upload a completed worksheet to Google Classroom? This #TechTip will save time, money, and help accomplish your goal. This #TechTipTuesday will show individuals how to use the built-in document scanner feature on Apple’s iOS Notes App to scan and save paper documents for reference, mark up, convert to PDF, and email to someone else or upload it to your Google Classroom. https://youtu.be/JTh-tEvPRTk

"This should be the spirit every Monday. Know that something good will always happen." - GABRIEL GARCIA MARQUEZ 🐾 Thanks to Mrs. Book (Westside) for the puppy paws-itivity. We'd love to see your kiddos with their paws-itive pets. Post a photo in the comments on the CPS FB page. 🐾 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

@Claremore Public School Foundation's biggest fundraiser of the year will look a little different this year due to Covid-19 BUT it will still be fun and competitive with all the #CPSZEBRAPRIDE bragging rights! Please go to their website to register for this virtual competition! https://claremorepublicschoolsfoundation.org/events/

Today we take a minute to recognize 👮 National Law Enforcement Day 👮 and especially two familiar faces in the halls of Claremore Public Schools. We appreciate our School Resources Officers, and all they do to help keep our students safe. Thank you, Officer Hershberger and Officer Sutton. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Congratulations to the CPS District Teacher of the Year Finalists... 🥇 Mrs. Andrea Ratcliff teaches Art at Westside Elementary. 🥇 Mrs. Karin Howell teaches 2nd grade at Claremont Elementary. These teachers truly radiate what it means to have #CPSZEBRAPRIDE!

Kids and teens have big life goals, and the New Year is a perfect time to plan for the coming year. Broad resolutions often don’t work out because they can be overwhelming! This year, try to focus your personal goals by including smaller action steps that will lead you to your goal. Having a written plan can help you refocus throughout the year if you get stuck on your journey to achieving your goals. This #WellnessWednesday tip can help reduce stress, build confidence, and clarify decision making. Sit down with your kids and work out one goal to work towards. Download the free printable to give it a shot! 🎯 Goal Setting Worksheet - Elementary https://5il.co/ob9h 🎯 Goal Setting Worksheet - Secondary https://5il.co/ob9i Good luck and Happy New Year! Thank you Dr. DK for this tip. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

A picture is worth a thousand words. We hear it all the time. It can be especially helpful when communicating in our digital world to show a picture of something rather than typing it out. Or, maybe there is a certain point to be made by saving a portion of what is on the computer screen. Using the Windows Snip & Sketch application will help accomplish that. This #TechTipTuesday will demonstrate the many ways Microsoft’s Snip & Sketch can be used to capture images of what is on a computer screen and shared, posted, or saved for later reference. https://youtu.be/PZ_F60PbNPw

NEW YEAR - NEW CAREER Substitute teaching is a remarkably rewarding and worthwhile career path for people from many different walks of life. As a sub, you get to work with children, set your schedule, and experience many different educational opportunities. Are you thinking of teaching? Substitutes can acquire experience, develop transferable skills, and improve your chances of landing a full-time job. Of course, it’s is also a way to give back to your community and make a difference in the lives of children. Join the ZEBRA family by applying to be a substitute teacher. Contact 💻 www.kellyeducatinoalstaffing.us or call 📱 918.461.0357. Minimum Requirements: ✅ Must be at least 18 years old ✅ Have a High School Diploma ✅ Must pass the OSBI background check #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Welcome back!!! Our #MondayMotivation reminds us that a journey is made up of many steps. Today take one step at a time on your journey towards your dreams. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Good afternoon, these past few weeks have been an excellent respite for our Zebra families, but we are now ready to embrace the educational opportunities 2021 will bring. Tomorrow, Jan. 4th, classes will resume at their regularly scheduled time at all our sites. We will continue to implement our COVID protocols: wear a mask, watch our social distancing, and frequently wash hands . Please come prepared with the mask that was provided at the beginning of the year or a personal one. As we continue to mitigate the COVID-19 virus, we ask you, please stay home and contact your principal immediately if you have any of the following within the last week: 1. have been in direct contact with a COVID case, 2. had a positive test within the 10 days 3. are waiting on the results of a COVID test, or 4. are showing any symptoms. We look forward to the lightbulb moments, personal growth, and all our Zebras filling up the halls with the laughter, chatter, and smiles they bring with them.