Catalayah Elementary

A huge thank you to the Claremore Public Schools Foundation for funding the amazing grants submitted by Mrs. Basks and Mr. Winiecke—we are so excited! Mr. Winiecke shared, “My grant, The Electronic Instrument Initiative, will introduce students to a synthesizer called the Blipblox and allow them to explore creating music in a fun, new way!” Mrs. Basks shared, “Organized for Literacy Success will provide organized, mobile storage for Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 materials so staff can deliver targeted, data-driven interventions more effectively. These carts will improve efficiency, reduce lost instructional time, and support teacher collaboration.” We are so grateful for your continued support of our students and staff—thank you, Claremore Public Schools Foundation! ❤️🖤 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mr. Hughes was able to award 2 students with 25-mile medals! Addabelle and Michael have put in the work at Running Club and reached 25 miles! Great job—keep running toward your goals! 🏃‍♀️✨ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Shuck and Mrs. Basks have been busy passing out more attendance treats! 🎉 Ms. Johnson’s 4th grade class and Mrs. Castle’s 3rd grade class have BOTH reached an incredible 44 days of perfect attendance! 🙌 To celebrate, they earned a special Breakfast with the Principal—what a fun and well-deserved reward! 👏 Way to go, students! Your commitment to being at school every day is something to be proud of. Keep it up! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Earth Day fun at Catalayah! 🌎💚 Yesterday we had a great time celebrating Earth Day across campus! Several classes worked on projects in the classroom, learning about the importance of taking care of our planet and simple ways they can make a difference. Mrs. Hall’s 1st grade class took their learning outside and helped clean up by picking up trash around the school—way to go, leaders! ♻️ Mrs. McCaw’s class had a special celebration of their own. They’ve been raising caterpillars and got to watch them transform into beautiful butterflies… and yesterday they released them! 🦋 What an unforgettable experience! Our precious lunch ladies joined in the fun too by making dirt cups with worms, and the kids absolutely loved them! 🍫🐛 It truly was the perfect day to celebrate our Earth! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

📚 Book Buddies in Action! 📚 Mrs. Desy’s 2nd grade class and Mr. Elliott’s 4th grade class got to spend some special time together in the library last week! Mrs. Meyers led them in some fun Book Buddy time, and it was such a great experience for everyone. The 4th graders did an amazing job reading with and spending time with the younger students—showing kindness, patience, and leadership! Moments like these make reading even more meaningful. 💛📖 What a wonderful time for all! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Popcorn fundraiser prizes are in.
We will start handing them out today. Some prizes must be picked up at school.
On Friday at Rise and Shine, we will draw the winner of the $50 gift card (all students who sold 10+ items are eligible) and present the top 3 sellers with their prizes.

We were blessed by the Donut Man this morning!!!! Roger delivered donuts from Paradise Donuts and Cedar Point Church. What a SWEET surprise. Thanks Roger, Paradise and Cedar Point!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

📚 Dear Time in Ms. Johnson’s 4th Grade 📚 DROP EVERYTHING AND READ! Pause the noise, open a book, and let your imagination soar. ✨From magical worlds to laugh-out-loud moments, every story is a new adventure waiting just for you! Because readers today… become leaders tomorrow. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Today is Administrative Professionals Day. We want to take a moment to shine a spotlight on the two individuals who truly keep our school pulse steady and our halls welcoming: Ms. Rachel and Ms. Donya.

They are the first voices you hear on the phone and the first smiles you see when you walk through our doors. While their titles might be administrative, their impact is foundational.  Please join us in offering a word of thanks to Ms. Rachel and Ms. Donya. Let’s make sure they know how much they are appreciated by the entire school community.

Tomorrow is ICE CREAM Day!!! Students either need to bring $1 or have $1 on their lunch account that they can use.

Ice Cream will be every other Wednesday for the rest of the school year.

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🏀 Attendance Madness Champion 🏀 Our March Madness Attendance Showdown has come to an exciting end, and the winner is… 🥁 🎉 Mrs. Cole’s Pre-K Morning Class! 🎉 They went head-to-head with Mrs. Castle’s class in the championship and came out on top! What a fun and spirited competition! 👏 Great job to ALL of our classes for participating and focusing on attendance. It truly makes a difference every single day! 💡 Remember—attendance matters all year long! Congratulations again to Mrs. Cole’s class! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Some of our fourth grade students were inspired by staff members creating supportive posters and treats, so they took it upon themselves to spread the encouragement too! They made their own motivational posters to brighten up the fourth grade hallway 🥰 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Now is a perfect time to enroll your child for next school year. Get them enrolled by May 8th and they get to come to the office and get a prize!!! Enroll on the campus parent app. You will need a proof of residency and it only takes a few mins!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Don’t miss out on the memories!

Our 2026 yearbooks are STILL on sale for just $25! 🎉
They’re expected to arrive at the end of May/early June—just in time to relive all the fun from this school year!

💥 Last year we SOLD OUT… so don’t wait!
Grab yours before they’re gone!

🛒 Order here:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/2096947/Catalayah-Elementary-School/2026-Yearbook/2025071804294915769/CATALOG_SHOP/

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Catalayah still needs help filling spots for test proctoring! If you are available and would like to volunteer during any of the following times, please email Ms. McComb at jmccomb@claremore.k12.ok.us

Thursday 4/16 at 8:10 (2 people needed!)
Thursday 4/16 at 9:10
Monday, 4/20 at 9:10, 10:10, and 11:10
Tuesday 4/21 at 9:10 and 11:10
Wednesday 4/22 at 11:10
Thursday 4/23 at 9:10

Thank you!!!

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Popcorn Fundraiser Update:
The prizes should arrive in a few weeks.

The weather looks good for Running Cub today!

In Mrs. Ratcliff’s art class, all grades are studying Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers and Starry Night! 🎨 Students are creating and designing their own versions using Sharpies, watercolors, and oil pastels. Let’s Gogh!!!! 🌻✨ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE