Catalayah Elementary

During our PE class, students played “Steal the Candy,” a fast-paced game that combined movement, strategy, and math skills! Players raced to grab candy pieces from the center, but if they got tagged, they had to return the candy and try again. Successful steals were placed in their team’s hula hoop, with each candy piece worth a different point value. Students practiced teamwork, quick thinking, and counting skills—all while having tons of fun and staying active! # CPSZEBRAPRIDE

❄️ Cool Weather Reminder! ❄️
As the temperatures start to drop, here are a few quick reminders:

🧥 If the wind chill is above 32°F, students will still go outside for recess — so please make sure your child brings a warm coat each day.

👟 Running Club will meet after school on Mondays as long as the temperature is 40°F or above.

✏️ Now’s the perfect time to check that your child’s name is written inside their coat — our lost and found fills up fast this time of year!

Stay warm, Catalayah Zebras! ❤️🤍🖤

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It's POPCORN DAY!!!!
Students can purchase popcorn on their way to Rise and Shine for $1 each.

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Tomorrow is popcorn day!!

Students can purchase popcorn for $1 on their way to Rise and Shine.

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🌟 Employees of the Month! 🌟
Congratulations to Mrs. Castle and Mrs. Hooks — two incredible Catalayah team members who make a big difference every day!

🍎 Mrs. Castle, one of our amazing 3rd-grade teacher, brings learning to life with her creativity, patience, and love for her students. Her classroom is always full of energy, smiles, and meaningful learning moments.

❤️ Mrs. Hooks, one of our wonderful paraprofessionals, goes above and beyond to support students and staff with a positive attitude and a heart of gold. She’s always ready to lend a hand and brighten someone’s day.

We’re so thankful for both of these outstanding ladies — Catalayah is a better place because of you! ❤️

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November 12th is our Simple Simon fundraiser!!! That school special they are offering is AMAZING!!!
From 3-9pm, 20% of sales will be donated back to Catalayah.

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🌽✨ Ms. Thomas and her after-school Native American Club got crafty last week making corn husk dolls! These traditional dolls have been made by Native American tribes for generations — often using leftover corn husks after the harvest to create simple, meaningful toys that told stories and celebrated culture. 💛 Students loved learning about the history behind them and creating their very own corn husk dolls to take home. What a beautiful way to honor tradition and creativity! 🪶🌾 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It’s School Psychologist Day, and we can’t let it go by without celebrating Mrs. Kimblern!
She’s a listening ear, a problem solver, and one of the biggest cheerleaders for our students and staff. Her calm presence and caring heart make such a difference at Catalayah every single day. We appreciate you, Mrs. Kimblern — thank you for all you do! ❤️

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Popcorn Day this Friday!!!

Students can purchase popcorn on their way to Rise and Shine on Friday for $1.00 each.

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Plan on joining us for Rise and Shine next Tuesday November 11th for a Veterans performance.
7:45am

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📚💕 Our Kindergarten & 1st graders have been doing such a wonderful job in the library — following procedures, participating in lessons, and remembering to bring their books back each week! Their special reward? Book Buddy Time! 🌟 This week, they spent time reading to Mrs. Meyers’s cherished beanie baby collection from her childhood. Each little beanie baby made the perfect reading friend — soft, patient, and full of memories. 🧸💖 What a sweet way to share the love of reading! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Menu Change for Tuesday November 4th.

Chicken Quesadilla
Ribque Sandwich

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Picture retakes will be on November 13th. If your child is needing retakes please make sure the office knows so we can get them added to the list.
If your child was absent that day there is no need to call the office, they are already on the list.

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The weather looks good for Running Club on Monday!

What better way to start our Halloween morning then with an iced coffee bar!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore Public Schools Coat & Hoodie Give-Away

📅Wednesday, November 19, 2025
🕐8:00AM–10:00AM and 4:00PM–6:00PM
📍CPS Enrollment Center – Gym (101 W. 11th Street, Claremore)

First-come, first-served, while supplies last.
Students must be enrolled in Claremore Public Schools.

Register ➡️ https://forms.gle/aaDPTNYgChUxEgt4A

This event is brought to you by CPS School-Based Social Workers.
There will be a box for anyone who wants to drop by and donate clean, gently used clothing or coats for future use.

Our friends Tim and John from the Claremore Rotary Club stopped by today to bring each of our 3rd graders their very own dictionary! 📚✨ The Rotary Club is dedicated to serving the community and supporting education, and this annual dictionary donation is one of the many ways they make a positive impact. Thank you, Claremore Rotary Club, for encouraging our students to keep learning, reading, and growing! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We love it when the High School Baseball boys come to visit. They were here bright and early to greet our students and staff this morning!!! Thanks Claremore Baseball! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🥤Raise Your Glass to Education!

Join Chick-fil-A in supporting the Claremore Public School Foundation this month. When you grab a gallon (or three) of Chick-fil-A sweet tea or lemonade, you're also helping raise funds for Claremore Public School Foundation, which awards class and teacher grants district-wide. Let's make this fundraiser even sweeter!

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