Catalayah Elementary

Yesterday was such a special day at Catalayah Elementary as our graduating seniors came back to visit us one last time before they walk across the stage on Sunday! ❤️🖤 Seeing these students back in the halls where so many of their memories began was something we will never forget. Each senior introduced themselves and shared their plans for after graduation, and we loved hearing about all the exciting futures ahead of them. Our seniors also led the school in one last Rise and Shine song, and hearing the entire school sing the school song together was such a full-circle moment. ❤️ There may have been a few tears in the building. Of course, no visit to Catalayah would be complete without making sure the playground still looked the same 😆 and watching them walk the halls again brought back so many memories for our staff. It was such a sweet and special time celebrating these amazing kids one more time before their next chapter begins. We are so proud of each and every one of them and cannot wait to see all the incredible things they accomplish. And here’s a fun fact… Catalayah has NINE staff members with graduating seniors this year! 😳🎓 What a special season for our school family. Once a Catalayah kid, always a Catalayah kid. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

❤️ Wanna be a part of the Catalayah family??? ❤️
We are looking to grow our team, and YOU might just be the perfect fit!
Current openings include:
🍎 School Counselor
🍎 Paraprofessionals
If you love kids, teamwork, and making a difference every day, we’d love to have you join us at Catalayah Elementary!
Apply online here:
Claremore Public Schools Employment Opportunities
https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/career-opportunities-at-cps
Come be part of something special!

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Such a sweet way to celebrate our kindergarten graduates! 💛 Mrs. Ritter’s 5th grade class made the cutest pictures for Mrs. James’ kindergarten class to help celebrate their graduation. The kindergarten students were so excited to receive special artwork from the “big kids,” and it definitely brought lots of smiles! What a wonderful example of kindness, encouragement, and the special friendships created at Catalayah. Great job, Mrs. Ritter’s class! 🎓✨ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Well we had an AMAZING lunch today, all because of a very generous donation from a friend! One of our Catalayah friends had his friends James and Sarah from Red House BBQ Food Truck come serve lunch to our staff today, and WOW… it was incredible! No matter what you ordered, it was absolutely delicious. A huge thank you to our sweet friend for treating us and to James and Sarah with Red House BBQ for the amazing food and kindness. We appreciate you all so much! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

2025/2026 Yearbooks are running a little behind. It's looking like they are going to be here the first week of June. You still have a chance to order!! They are $25 and you can order on the link!!

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/2096947/Catalayah-Elementary-School/2026-Yearbook/2025071804294915769/CATALOG_SHOP/?utm_campaign=NE%2B-%2BYBK%2B-%2BStandard%2BBook%2B-%2BSearch%2B-%2BBrand&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&jrid=1776348372033

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LAST ICE CREAM DAY.

Students can purchase Ice Cream for $1 after they finish their lunch.

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School will be out in 2 weeks, and you're about to get FULL CUSTODY of your kids. We've got you covered if you're looking for something to keep them busy. Some camps begin as early as the end of May, so check the webpage frequently. Check out our SUMMER CAMPS / PROGRAMS website for a complete school and community summer activities ➡ Go to > https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/camps for current listings. Currently listed: 🏋🏽Athletics Summer Pride Strength & Conditioning (7th - 12) ⚾Baseball Youth Camp (5 yrs - 7th) 🏈Football Camp (1st - 6th) 🏈Football Summer Pride (7th -12th) 🏐Volleyball Camp 🧑🏼‍🔬STEM Summer Academies 🏀Basketball Camp 🤠City of Claremore Youth Summer Guide (over 20 options) 🪶Camp Cherokee 🎭Theater Camp 👨‍👨‍👧‍👧Zebra Stripes ❓Others TBD Watch for: 🎨Art Camp 🍔Free Summer Meal Program ⚽Soccer Camp ❓Others TBD We will add more as they are submitted. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We have 1 more Ice Cream Day and we decided to mix it up a little....

TUESDAY May 12 will be our last Ice Cream Day!

Students can purchase Ice Cream for $1 after they finish their lunch.

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Finishing up our amazing week, our PTO spoiled us again with the cutest popcorn and dirty soda bar in the workroom today! 🍿🥤 There was popcorn with every add-in and seasoning topping you could imagine, plus a dirty soda bar where we could mix up all kinds of fun drinks. It was such a fun treat and the perfect way to wrap up an incredible Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you again to our amazing PTO for all the time, creativity, and love you poured into making this week so special for our staff. We appreciate you more than you know! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our PTO created these staff awards and it was SO much fun!!! 🏆✨

All of our staff stopped by the workroom and voted for who they thought deserved each award, and here are the winners!

⭐ Hallway Celebrity — Mrs. Ratcliff
🍫 Snack Stash Award — Mrs. Castle
👏 Behind the Scenes Hero — Ms. Donya & Ms. Rachel
🎤 Golden Microphone — Mrs. Desy
💛 Oscar for Best Patience — Mrs. Galvan
🏆 Lifetime Achievement — Ms. Toops
🎬 Premiere Performance — Ms. Johnson
☕ Caffeine Legend — Mr. Elliott
😅 Plot Twist Award — Mrs. McComb
🎶 Encore Award — Mrs. Ward
🤣 “That’s Not My Job Description” Award — Mrs. Spencer
❤️ Fan Favorite — Mrs. Ritter

We appreciate all the hard work our PTO has put into this week and how FUN they have made it for us! We are so thankful for all the love and appreciation they have shown our staff.

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Mrs. Haltmar’s 2nd grade class read A Little Calm Spot and learned all about yoga and belly breathing. 😌💚 They practiced slowing down, listening to their bodies, and finding their own “calm spot” when big feelings pop up. 🧘‍♀️✨ We love seeing our students build healthy habits for both their minds and hearts! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Coffee Bar, breakfast and more coffee on this thrilling Thursday!!! Thank you PTO for the delicious breakfast, and coffee from The French Quarter. 1st United Methodist and She Brews Coffee also brought some delicious coffee and muffins. It was an amazing breakfast spread and we enjoyed every bit of it. Thank you!!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our library turned old math workbooks into something brand new… paper! ♻️📚✨ To celebrate Earth Day (or Earth week), our PK–5 students became paper engineers and recycling artists, transforming used pages into fresh sheets they can write on again. Here’s how the magic happened: 🧩 Tear old paper into small pieces 💧 Add water 🌀 Blend it into pulp 🌊 Dissolve the pulp in a tub of water 🪟 Dip the deckle and mould to form a new sheet 🧽 Use a sponge to soak up extra water ☀️ Let it dry… and voilà—new paper! This hands-on project blended STEAM learning and library skills in the best way. Students explored: 🔬 Science – how materials break down and reform 🛠️ Engineering – using tools like moulds and screens 🎨 Art – creating unique, textured paper ➕ Math – measuring, timing, and process steps 📖 Literacy – connecting books, resources, and real-world applications Plus, we gave an old workbook a second life instead of sending it to the trash. Talk about a plot twist! Who knew the library could double as a paper factory? 🏭💡 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our PTO ladies have spent hours making this week extra special for us! 💐 They organized flower order forms so students could send bouquets to staff—and the sweetest part? Every single bouquet was hand-made by our amazing PTO! 🥹✨ They delivered them this morning, and they are absolutely beautiful!! We are so thankful for all the time, love, and effort they poured into this. ❤️ A big thank you to our students, too, for sending these thoughtful flowers—it truly brought smiles to our faces and brightened our whole school! 🌸😊 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our apologies for the late notice! Roll into the fun and celebrate an amazing school year with us! 🛼✨
Join us for Catalayah Elementary Skate Night on May 7th at 6 PM at Roller World $5 entry $3 Skate Mates🎉
Open to the public so, Grab your friends, lace up those skates, and let’s make it a night full of laughs, music, and memories!
💫 Let’s celebrate all the hard work, growth, and unforgettable moments from this year—see you on the rink!

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Today our PTO spoiled us with the BEST treat — a food truck day featuring Marshall Family Catering! Not only was the food absolutely delicious, but our PTO also brought in a spread of homemade desserts that had everyone going back for seconds (and maybe thirds 🤤). Marshall Family Catering has been a favorite at Catalayah for years. Their food is always amazing, and they are just the kindest people to work with. We truly love having them and highly recommend them for any event! Thank you to our incredible PTO and Marshall Family Catering for such a delicious and thoughtful lunch — we are so grateful! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

National Nurse Shea Day!!!

Nurse Shea is exactly what Catalayah needs. She is a wonderful nurse, and we appreciate everything she does for us! From caring for bumps and bruises to calming worried hearts, she is a safe place for our students every single day. Her kindness, patience, and compassion make such a difference in our school, and we are so lucky to have her taking care of our Catalayah family!

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Our precious Ms. Toops treated us to the cutest lunch last week, turning the workroom into a beautiful little snack paradise! Even as she gets ready to retire, she’s still the one spoiling all of us.

Thank you, Ms. Toops, for the adorable lunch—we appreciate you so much and will miss you more than you know!

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Teacher Appreciation Week started off AMAZING!!! 🎬✨ Our PTO came up this weekend to decorate, and wow… they truly outdid themselves! The workroom, lobby, and hallways looked incredible—we definitely felt like movie stars walking through! 🌟 A huge thank you to Red Crown for providing lunch and to HTeaO for the awesome tea bar! 🥤 And that’s not all… our PTO also surprised us with the cutest swag bags! It was such a fun and special day. We are so thankful for our amazing parents and PTO who go above and beyond to make us feel appreciated! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We’ve already had several students complete their enrollment—great job, and thank you! 🎉

We are officially starting to build class lists for next year. If your student is not enrolled, they will not be placed in a class—so be sure to get that completed as soon as possible!

Don’t forget… enroll by May 8th and your student will still receive a prize!

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