Catalayah Elementary

🏫 Six weeks from today, we will welcome all our students back into our halls!

Although we are enjoying the opportunity to recharge, we have not stopped planning. In the spirit of planning, we have created a BACK-TO-SCHOOL page on our website where you can find "all the things" in one place.

We still need to work out a few details, but we will update the webpage weekly as those decisions are made.

👀 From Athletic passes to Zebra Stripes, find out what we know at this time - https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/o/cps/page/back-to-school

Our amazing Catalayah students helped create this summer’s game by drawing our staff members. Now it’s your turn to put your detective skills to the test! 🦓✏️ Can you guess which staff member the student was drawing? 🤔 Drop your guesses in the comments below, then check back later today to see if you were right when we reveal the answer! Good luck! 🎉 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Another Student Spotting!!!! Mrs. Meyers and her daughter Talon found Alessandra a the Bin store!!! It really is so fun to find our students outside of school! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🎉 Exciting news! We went through all of the student drawings and discovered we have enough to play our Wednesday “Who Am I?” game TWICE a week all through July! ❤️🖤🤍 Our amazing Catalayah students helped create this summer’s game by drawing our staff members. Now it’s your turn to put your detective skills to the test! 🦓✏️ Can you guess which staff member the student was drawing? 🤔 Drop your guesses in the comments below, then check back later today to see if you were right when we reveal the answer! Good luck! 🎉 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Student Spotting!!!! Mrs. Silversmith found Addy at Walmart!! #CPSZEBRARPIDE

Art Camp starts July 13th

Who:
3rd–6th grades
7th–12th Advanced Arts students

Dates: July 13–16

Times:
3rd–6th grades: 9:00–11:00 a.m.
7th–12th Advanced Arts: 12:30–3:00 p.m.

Location: Claremore High School

Cost: $80

Activities: Drawing, painting, printmaking, tie dye, and more

Contact:
taylor.hoffer@claremore.k12.ok.us
callie.mercer@claremore.k12.ok.us

🇺🇸❤️ Happy 4th of July from all of us at Catalayah Elementary! ❤️🇺🇸 We hope everyone has a fun, safe, and memorable Independence Day filled with family, friends, laughter, and celebration. Enjoy the holiday, make lots of wonderful memories, and stay safe! ❤️🤍🖤 Happy 4th of July, Zebras! 🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Take a moment to reflect on the courage, sacrifices, and dedication of those who fought for our freedom. 🙌

🌟 Enjoy this time with your loved ones, cherish the spirit of unity, and make lasting memories.

Our staff enjoyed a Summer Social earlier this week! ☀️❤️ Summer socials are such a fun way to stay connected, catch up with one another, and spend time with some of our retired staff who will always be part of the Catalayah family. Even when school is out, it’s important to make time to laugh, visit, and enjoy each other’s company. Catalayah truly is a wonderful place to work, and we’re so thankful for the friendships that make our school feel like family! ❤️🖤🤍 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Look Mrs. Meyers!!!!! Some of our Catalayah kiddos have been caught reading!!! Luke was caught reading while camping! Addi and Aaron were caught reading at the dentist office! Paxson was caught reading in his snuggly bed!!! We love the summer reading. Keep it up kiddos. If you catch your kids reading send us a picture!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our students helped create this summer’s Wednesday “Who Am I?” game and we are obsessed with how cute it turned out! ❤️🖤🤍 Our students drew a Catalayah staff member… now it’s YOUR turn to guess who it is!! 👀✏️ Drop your guesses in the comments below ⬇️ We’ll reveal the answer later today in the comments! 🦓☀️ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Student Spotting!! Mrs. Chaney found Michael at the Zoo!!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Due to Road closures at Claremore Lake Park, we will not have meal service at the Lake Splash Pad Thursday 6/25 or Friday 6/25. Please join us at our other locations: Claremore High School 11:30-1:00 Claremore City Park Splash Pad 11:45-12:30 Westside Elementary 11:30-1:00

Our students helped create this summer’s Wednesday “Who Am I?” game and we are obsessed with how cute it turned out! ❤️🖤🤍 Our students drew a Catalayah staff member… now it’s YOUR turn to guess who it is!! 👀✏️ Drop your guesses in the comments below ⬇️ We’ll reveal the answer later today in the comments! 🦓☀️ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Student Spotting!! Our office staff was out and about shopping at Hobby Lobby and saw Catalayah Alumni Ian!!!! It melted our hearts when he came over for a hug. Good seeing you Ian!!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

📚🎨 Bookmark Masterpieces in Art Class! 🎨📚 Our 3rd-5th grade students put their creativity to work in art class with Mrs. Ratcliff as they designed and created beautiful personalized bookmarks! Students began by sketching and planning their ideas before bringing them to life using Sharpies, alcohol markers, and acrylic paint markers. Once their artwork was complete, they added a protective covering to keep their creations looking great and even chose their own colorful tassels for the finishing touch. These bookmarks turned out absolutely amazing, and each one reflects the creativity and hard work of our talented students. A huge shoutout to Mrs. Ratcliff for doing such an incredible job leading students through this project and helping them create something they can enjoy for years to come. 🌟 Great job, students! We love seeing your creativity shine! 🌟 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our students helped create this summer’s Wednesday “Who Am I?” game and we are obsessed with how cute it turned out! ❤️🖤🤍 Our students drew a Catalayah staff member… now it’s YOUR turn to guess who it is!! 👀✏️ Drop your guesses in the comments below ⬇️ We’ll reveal the answer later today in the comments! 🦓☀️ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🏀🎉 Attendance March Madness Champions! 🎉🏀 Mrs. Cole's morning Pre-K class cashed in on their March Madness Attendance Competition win, and what a celebration it was! Thanks to Mrs. McComb, these little champions enjoyed the cutest fun day filled with an obstacle course, outdoor games, and popsicles. There were smiles, laughter, and lots of fun as they celebrated their amazing attendance achievement! 👏 Great job, Pre-K! Your commitment to showing up every day paid off in a big way. We loved watching this fun competition and seeing our students work toward a goal together. 📚⏰ This is also a great reminder that regular attendance and arriving on time are so important. Every school day gives students valuable opportunities to learn, grow, and connect with their classmates. Way to go, Mrs. Cole's class! We hope you enjoyed every minute of your well-earned reward! ❤️🖤 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Election Day is here!

The decisions made today will help shape the future of our communities, our schools, and the opportunities available to future generations. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to learn about the issues, research the candidates, and participate in the democratic process.

If you haven't voted yet, polls remain open until 7 p.m. Check the Oklahoma Voter Portal at https://okvoterportal.okelections.us/ for your polling location and sample ballot before you head out.

If you requested a mail-in ballot but did not return it, you can still vote in person after signing an affidavit.

Every vote is an opportunity to have a voice in the future. Thank you for being an informed and engaged citizen.