Catalayah Elementary

To celebrate World Kindness Day, Catalayah students brightened our halls with a special Kindness Tree! Each student decorated a colorful leaf and wrote down a kind act they’ve shared with someone else. With every thoughtful leaf added, our Kindness Tree continues to bloom beautifully—one small act at a time. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

⚙️🧠 STEM creativity in action! In Ms. Henry’s STEM class, students let their imagination and problem-solving skills take over! Using a brand-new kit called Engino, students had the choice to explore structures or mechanics — and they did an amazing job! 👷‍♀️ The girls focused on structures and engineered an impressive bridge, while 👷‍♂️ the boys explored mechanics and built a working hand drill. With the help of Engino KidCad software, they followed 3D digital guides to bring their creations to life. What an incredible way to blend creativity, technology, and teamwork! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The Fine Arts Dept from the Jr High came over to show off what all is available to our 5th graders. They were able to demonstrate a little of each class that is offered. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Viet Nam veteran Don McGuire spoke to 3rd-5th GT Monday. He explained a bit about his service in the Army military police and Air Force service police in the early 1970’s. Mr. McGuire focused on choosing the military as a means of attending and graduating university after his duty tours. He also encouraged students to think wisely when choosing friend groups and look for ways to give back to their community. Eight of Mr. McGuire’s classmates from McLain High, Tulsa including two close friends, perished in Viet Nam. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🎨✏️ Creative minds at work in Mrs. Ratcliff’s art class! Our 3rd grade WIN students designed their own self-driven lesson by choosing an illustration they wanted to create. After completing their artwork, they wrote and presented their original stories and information to their classmates — showing off both their artistic and author skills! We even had a special guest join the fun — Mrs. Shuck stopped by to enjoy the presentations and cheer on our talented students. 👏 Fantastic job, 3rd grade authors and illustrators! Your creativity and confidence truly shined! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Kindergarten Field Trip Success! Our kindergarten students had a rockin’ good time at the Stephen Fite concert! The interactive, high-energy show had students singing, moving, and learning through music. After the concert, we headed to the park for some fresh air, laughter, and lunch together—what a perfect outing! Did you know? Stephen Fite has recorded 17 albums and entertained over 850,000 children with his interactive shows. His motto: kids learn best when they’re moving and having fun! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We had a wonderful Rise and Shine this morning honoring our veterans! 🇺🇸 Thank you to everyone who joined us, and a heartfelt Happy Veterans Day to all our Catalayah friends and families who have served. We appreciate you today and always! ❤️🤍💙 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

November 13th is picture retakes!! Please make sure the office knows if you are wanting your child to have retakes.

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Book Buddies!!!!! Ms. Johnson's 4th grade class and Mrs. Douthitt's kindergarten class are classroom besties!!! They enjoyed some book buddy time together last week! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🍹A Gallon of Goodness!

Make your gatherings unforgettable with Chick-fil-A sweet tea and lemonade, and make a difference in education at the same time. For every gallon you buy, Chick-fil-A donates $2 to the Claremore Public School Foundation. Let's rally together to achieve our $3,000 goal for class and teacher grants district-wide. Raise your glasses and let's sip for a cause! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Don't forget to join us Tuesday morning for a special Veteran's Day Rise and Shine at 7:45am.

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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