Catalayah Elementary

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

We have 30 open slots for test proctors. Take a loot at the schedule and let me know if you would be able to help out any of those times. If you have questions please call the office or your can email Mrs. McComb. jmccomb@claremore.k12.ok.us

April 13
9:10-1
10:10-1

April 14
8:10-1
9:10-2
10:10-1

April 15
8:10-1
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April 16
8:10-2
9:10-1

April 20
9:10-2
10:10-1

April 21
8:10-1
9:10-2

April 22
9:10-1

April 23
8:10-2
9:10-2

April 27
9:10-1

April 28
9:10-1
11:10-1

April 29
9:10-2

April 30
9:10-2
11:10-1

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Paxson got to ride to school in a fire truck last week 🚒—how cool is that?! When he arrived, some of his classmates were already outside waiting to cheer him on…talk about a grand entrance! 👏 Paxson won this awesome experience at our PTO Bingo Night as one of the auction prizes. You never know what fun surprises are up for grabs—so make sure to join us next year for your chance to win something just as exciting! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Assistant Principal Day!!!! We appreciate Mrs. Basks and all she does for us. Be sure and tell her how much you appreciate her also!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

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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Ms. Loyd’s 5th grade science classes have been digging into all things plants! 🌱 They’ve been learning how plants grow and make food for us, and how that energy helps fuel our bodies. To bring their learning to life, students planted their very own radish, lettuce, beans, and sunflowers! 🌻 They’re excited to watch them grow and compare which plants sprout the fastest. We love seeing hands-on learning in action—way to grow, 5th grade! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We are still looking for test proctors!!! Would you be able to come and help with testing?!?! I have attached the signup genius!!

cute picture for attention!

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Enrollment Prizes!! Ms. Donya ordered some new prizes for enrollment! Enroll your kids for next year and they get a prize!!! You can enroll online. It's quick and easy, just need proof of residency. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The weather looks great for Running Club on Monday!!! See ya there!

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Ms. Toops’ 4th grade class had a cracking good time learning today! 🐣🥚 They hopped into a fun fraction and decimal game using eggs and Easter bunny ears 😜—what a creative way to make math come alive! Way to go, Ms. Toops, for making learning so engaging and fun for your students! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Desy’s class just made school history!!! 🎉🍕 64 days of PERFECT attendance… wow!! That kind of dedication, commitment, and teamwork is something to celebrate BIG! Because of their incredible streak, they’ve officially earned the very first Perfect Attendance Pizza Party! 🍕👏 Way to go, Mrs. Desy’s class! You’ve set the bar high and shown everyone just how important being at school every day really is. We are so proud of you! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Earlier this week, two of our talented students competed in the Jr. Master Chef Competition! 👩‍🍳

Melina and Ava wowed the judges with their delicious recipes and showed off their amazing cooking skills. Not only did they do a fantastic job, but they also had so much fun in the kitchen!

We are so proud of both of them for their hard work, creativity, and confidence… and a big shoutout to Ava for earning 2nd place!

The future is definitely cooking up something bright at Catalayah!

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Happy Librarian Day to the absolute best, Mrs. Meyers! Our library is more than just books—it’s a place of imagination, discovery, and joy, all because of you. Thank you for inspiring a love of reading in our students and always going above and beyond to make learning fun. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Tomorrow is Popcorn Day!!! Students can purchase Popcorn on their way to Rise and Shine for $1 each!!!

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Do you remember back in February when Red Crown hosted the blood drive contest?!

Oklahoma Blood Institute and Red Crown Federal Credit Union teamed up and challenged our schools to a fun competition to see who could bring in the most participants…

Well……… Catalayah took FIRST PLACE!!! 🏆❤️

Thanks to our amazing community, we had the most people show up and donate blood—and because of that, our school received a $750 donation!

This morning, Jade from Oklahoma Blood Institute, along with Jeremy and Nich from Red Crown, stopped by to present us with the BIG check!

We are so thankful for everyone who took the time to donate and support our school. Your generosity truly made a difference, and we couldn’t have done it without you!

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Enroll your kids and they get a prize!!! 🙌 Enrollment is quick, easy, and can be completed entirely online! Be sure to enroll your child before May 8th so they can come pick out a fun prize! Simply log into your parent portal to get started. Need help? We’ve got you! 📧 Email dstory@claremore.k12.ok.us Don’t wait—get enrolled today! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Today our 5th graders “participated” in a very unique flood drill! 🌊😄 They received a call from the office announcing the drill, and teachers quickly instructed everyone to climb on top of their desks to stay safe from the “rising waters.” Good news… no actual flooding occurred! 😉 It turned out to be a fun little April Fools’ Day surprise. Our students were such great sports and went right along with it—showing teamwork, quick thinking, and lots of laughter along the way! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🏀🔥 March Madness: Attendance Edition – FINAL FOUR! 🔥🏀

We’re down to the Final Four, and these classes are showing up strong!! These four have had the highest attendance percentages and are leading the way:

👏 Mrs. Douthitt
👏 Mrs. Castle
👏 Mrs. Cole AM
👏 Mrs. Galvan

This is where it really counts—every single day matters! Consistent attendance is what keeps our students learning, growing, and succeeding.

Let’s finish strong and keep the momentum going! Help your child’s class stay in the game by being here, on time, and ready to learn each day.

We can’t wait to see who makes it to the championship!

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✨ Employee of the Month ✨

A big congratulations to Mrs. Ward and Ms. Meloy for being voted Employee of the Month by their peers!

Mrs. Ward is a wonderful leader who leads with heart, positivity, and a true dedication to our school. She sets the tone for those around her and is such an encouragement to both staff and students.

Ms. Meloy is always ready to jump in and help—no matter when or where she’s needed. Her willingness to support others and her positive attitude do not go unnoticed!

We are so lucky to have both of these amazing women on our team. They truly make our school a better place every single day!

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Happy Paraprofessional Day!!! We can honestly say we have the very best around! 💛 Our 18 incredible ladies show up every single day ready to support our students and teachers—and they do it all with smiles on their faces. Their days are full and busy, but their hearts are even fuller. Because of these amazing women, we are able to serve 123 WIN groups, cover 14 lunch duties, 17 morning duties, and give countless heartfelt talks and hugs when they’re needed most. Thank you to our wonderful paraprofessionals. We truly appreciate each and every one of you—you make a difference every single day! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE