Claremore Public Schools

You know what day it is... ZEBRA FRIDAY!🦓💪🏽 Photos are courtesy of CPS Comms. Department. #cpszebrapride

Let’s welcome Meghan Ford to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Meghan Ford is a 5th-grade English teacher at Catalayah Elementary. She graduated from Cameron University with a Bachelor's in Science. This is her first year teaching, and she graduated as a Zebra in 2020! When asked what she likes best about Claremore Public Schools, she shared, “I love that it's a G.E. school and the atmosphere is always warm and welcoming..” Ms. Ford enjoys 📚: The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne 🍽: Jojo Rabbit/ Kill Bill Vol. 1 🥤: Water 🌈: Purple 📍 : Gore, Oklahoma;Cape Coral, Florida; NYC, New York 📝: “Moving Slowly with intention beats moving quickly without purpose.” Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Ms. Meghan Ford!❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Catalayah Elementary fourth graders in Mr. Elliott's class participated in a hands-on science experiment by creating salt dough fossils.🐱‍🐉🦴 Using a simple mixture of salt, flour, and water, students molded their dough and pressed in various objects like pencils and paper clips to mimic real fossils. This engaging activity helped them understand how fossils form and gave them a fun way to explore the past.🦓📚 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

ZEBRA NATION WHAT DAY IS IT... GAME DAY!🦓💪🏼🏈 Our Zebra Football team plays tonight at East Central Vs. Tulsa Hale! Show up LOUD & PROUD with your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE!📣 📍: East Central High School Vs. Tulsa Hale 📆: Friday, October 4th ⌚: Kickoff @ 7:00pm 💲 $7 Admission 👕: Red Army - Rock Star 🎥If you can't make it, ZTV has you covered. Watch online at: https://youtube.com/live/QO9yPkTNAwQ?feature=share 🚫Tulsa Public Schools requires all participants to have a school I.D. for admission into the game. A clear bag policy is enforced. NOTE: ZTV will never require you to pay to watch a live stream. Beware of random spammers trying to promote paid streaming.

At Roosa Elementary, Mrs. Gregg's first graders participated in classroom interviews! They shared facts about themselves to better get to know their peers and work on their public speaking skills.🦓📚 #cpszebrapride #roosarocks

At Claremont Elementary, Ms. Camber read the book Chrysanthemum, which talks about how friends feel when their feelings get hurt. They discussed the importance of showing kindness to avoid hurting others and 'wrinkling' their hearts. 🦓❤ The students colored a band-aid and promised to show kindness every day. Way to go, Zebras!❤ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our Zebras LOVE the library!🦓❤📚 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

At Catalayah Elementary, Mrs. T's GT class completed a Depth & Complexity frame based on students’ current knowledge of the Olympics and an introductory video; students were challenged to construct the Eiffel Tower from Keva planks. Great job, Zebras!📚🦓🗼 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Let’s welcome Robert Micheal to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Robert Michael is a 6th grade ELA teacher at Will Rogers Junior High. He graduated from Oklahoma Christian University with a Bachelors in Arts. This is Mr Micheals first year as a Zebra and his 5th year teaching! When asked what he likes best about Claremore Public Schools, he shared, “The thing I like most about CPS is the sense of community and cooperation.” Mr. Micheal enjoys 📚: Great Expectations 🍽: Dead Poets Society 🍬: Reese’s Big Cup Caramel 🥤: Mountain Dew Zero/Monster Sunrise 🌈: Black & gold 📍 : Anywhere with his wife 📝: “So we beat on, boats against the current., borne back ceaselessly into the past.” The Great Gatsby Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Mr. Robert Micheal!❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

What better way to welcome Fall than with all things apple?🍏🍎 Westside Elementary's first graders and PreK students have been celebrating with all the apple flavors! A lesson filled with fact finding, taste testing, apple mashing, apple sauce cooking & lots of yummy fun!🦓🍏 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

At Catalayah Elementary, Mrs. Douthitt‘s class has been writing letters and sight words in salt boxes, practicing their alphabet, and writing their names. They also read the book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and made their trees! 🌴📚🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Congratulations to CHS Senior, Emma Robinson won the Claremore Walnut Park Cross Country Meet! She ran a new personal record of 18:41, bringing her one second closer to the school record. Way to go, Emma and keep it up!💪🏽🏆🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

At the junior high, Mrs. Simmonds' WIN class made Oobleck, a non-Newtonian fluid inspired by a Dr. Seuss book! Students loved the hands-on learning and getting to see a story come to life!🔬 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Let’s welcome Anthony Etienne to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Anthony Eitenne is a 6th grade Science teacher at Will Rogers Junior High . He graduated from Colorado State University Pueblo with a Bachelor's in Science. This is his first year teaching as a Zebra, but has been teaching for 11 years! Mr. Etienne enjoys 📚: Hunger Games 🍽: Three Amigos 🍬: Reeses Cups 🌈: Purple 📍 : Spending time with Family 📝: “A man never stands so tall as when he stops to help a child.” Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Mr. Anthony Eitenne!❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

IT'S LADY ZEBRA VOLLEYBALL SENIOR NIGHT!🦓💪🏽🏐 Only a few games left to the season, show up this week and show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE in the comments for these athletes!🦓💪🏽 📣Senior Night 📅Tuesday, October 1st 📍@ Home Vs. East Central ⌚ Varsity @ 6:30pm 📅Thursday, October 3rd 📍@ Owasso ⌚ Varsity @ 6:30pm

LADY ZEBRA SOFTBALL GAME DAY!💪🏽🦓🥎 Our Lady Zebras play two more times this week! Show up and show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE!💪🏽🥎 📍 @ Home Vs. Keys 📆 Tuesday, October 1st ⏰ @ 5:00pm 📍 @ Southmoore 📆 Thursday, October 3rd ⏰ @ 5:00pm

Let’s welcome Angela James to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Angela James is a Special Education Coordinator at Westside Elementary. She graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelors in Communication Sciences and Disorders. This is her 25th year in education and working as a speech pathologist, and she graduated as a Zebra in 1993! When asked what she likes best about Claremore Public Schools, she shared, “Teachers, Administrators, and parents working together to build a strong foundation for students.” Mrs. James enjoys 🍽: Shawshank Redemption or Christmas Vacation 🍬: Tajin Peach Rings 🥤: Coffee 🌈: Black 📍 : Hawaii Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Mrs. Angela James!❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

At Catalayah Elementary, Mrs. Roller's 1st-grade class ended their lesson on labeling by learning all about apples. They read about Johnny Appleseed, discovered the parts of an apple, and then made and labeled their own! 🍎 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our Claremore FFA students wrapped up the Rogers County Fair with an impressive haul of ribbons!🥇🐑 Sheep, goats, swine, cattle, and rabbits were among the livestock showcased at the event. Congratulations to all the winners—your hard work and preparation paid off!! Now, the focus shifts to the current Tulsa State Fair, where more success awaits! Way to go, Zebras and good luck!🦓🏆🐖 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

IT'S VOLLEYBALL GAME DAY!🦓💪🏽🏐 Only a few games left to the season, show up this week and show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE in the comments for these athletes!🦓💪🏽 📅Monday, September 30th 📍@ Home Vs. Westville ⌚ Varsity @ 6:30pm 📅Tuesday, October 1st 📍@ Home Vs. East Central (Senior Night) ⌚ Varsity @ 6:30pm 📅Thursday, October 3rd 📍@ Owasso ⌚ Varsity @ 6:30pm