Catalayah Elementary

Tuesday Reading Tips with Mrs. Basks.

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Ms. Toops’ 4th grade class rang in the New Year together with sparkling juice and meaningful conversations! ✨🥂 Students shared their goals and New Year’s resolutions while celebrating fresh starts and bright possibilities. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

When your name becomes the masterpiece ✨🎨 5th graders in Mrs. Ritter’s class are designing bold name art with oil pastels and watercolor, learning how oil resist works along the way. So much creativity happening in the art room! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Castle’s 3rd graders are busy creating fall scene collages in Art Class—cutting, gluing, layering, and designing their way to colorful masterpieces. They even added extra details by printing with paint. So much creativity packed into one project! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Ms. Brewster’s 5th grade class is building more than just skills — they’re building connections! 💛 Each day, students work with a new partner, learning the value of teamwork, kindness, and collaboration. It’s been wonderful watching them strengthen friendships and make new ones along the way! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our 5th graders had the best time at JA BizTown! JA BizTown brings learning to life by giving students the chance to run a simulated town. Our students loved working at their jobs, participating in town meetings, managing money, and even purchasing items at local businesses. What an unforgettable hands-on learning experience! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It's Mrs Hartley's Birthday!!!!! All my Bus 17 friends make sure you show her some love!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🎉 EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎉 We had a special visitor this morning! Scott from the City of Claremore, Stormwater Manager and Pretreatment Coordinator, stopped by to help us celebrate an incredible achievement. 🏆 Congratulations to our very own Addi Ennis! Addi is the winner of the City of Claremore’s Trash Truck Art Contest! Each year, the city hosts a district-wide contest for 5th graders focused on pollution prevention, and Addi’s artwork stood out among them all. 🚛✨ Her beautiful design will be displayed on a City of Claremore trash truck for the next several years, traveling all around town! Be on the lookout for her amazing masterpiece as you’re out and about in Claremore. 👏 Great job, Addi! Catalayah Elementary is so proud of you! ❤️🖤🤍 it was extra special that Addi's family were able to come and celebrate with us!! This is the second year in a row that a Catalayah student has won this contest. We are so proud!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our 4th graders are creating beautiful winter scenes using Sharpies, oil pastels, and tempera paint. So much creativity, detail, and snowy imagination on display! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Please help us celebrate Mrs. Eidson and Ms. Rachel, our December Employees of the Month!
These amazing ladies go above and beyond every single day and make such a positive impact on our school family. We are so grateful for all they do! 💖
Great job, ladies—you are truly appreciated!

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Reading Tip Tuesday with Mrs. Basks.

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🎶 Rise & Shine with our Chorus Kids! 🎶 Our amazing chorus students performed a couple of songs at Rise & Shine, and they did such a great job! Their hard work, confidence, and joyful voices truly brightened our morning. We are so proud of them! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

✨ Echoes of Mrs. Coffey live on at Catalayah! ✨ After finishing their projects in Art Class, students were given creative choice—and they chose to carry on one of Mrs. Coffey’s signature favorites: God’s Eyes 🧶💛 The best part? Students became the teachers, sharing steps and encouraging one another while creating beautiful, meaningful pieces. A true legacy of creativity, collaboration, and heart! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

With winter weather upon us, here are some frequently asked questions.

How do you decide to close school?

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🎄✨ Happy Holidays from Claremore Public Schools! 🦓❤️

As we wrap up another memorable semester, we want to take a moment to thank our students, staff, families, and community for the support, spirit, and Zebra Pride you show all year long.

May your holiday season be filled with laughter, rest, and time with loved ones. Whether you’re enjoying twinkling lights, warm meals, or cozy traditions, we hope this break brings joy and renewal for the new year ahead.

From our CPS family to yours, Happy Holidays and a Joyful New Year!

🎁 It’s a Great Day to Be a Zebra!
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🎄✨ ELVES ALL OVER CATALAYAH! ✨🎄 We’ve spotted sweet little elves popping up all around our school! 👀🧝‍♀️🧝‍♂️ From hallways to classrooms, these tiny helpers are spreading Christmas cheer, smiles, and just a touch of magic wherever they go (until they need a nap 😂) #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our young scientists in Mr. Elliott's 4th Grade Science class have been digging deep into their fossils unit! After learning about the four different types of fossils—mold, cast, trace, and true form—students rolled up their sleeves and created their very own salt-dough fossils. But the adventure didn’t stop there… Once they were made, the fossils were carefully buried in sand, and our little paleontologists got to work! 🪣🔍 They excavated, brushed, and worked to preserve their discoveries—just like real fossil hunters! What an exciting, hands-on science experience! 🦕❤️ Catalayah kids learn best when they’re having FUN! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our 3rd graders have officially joined the world of musicians—they’ve been learning how to play the recorder! From learning finger positions to mastering their very first notes, these students are sounding better every day. 🎵👏 🌟 Cool Recorder Facts the Kids Loved: • The recorder has been around for over 700 years and was popular during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. • It’s one of the best beginner instruments because it helps students learn breath control, rhythm, and reading music. • Recorders come in different sizes—from tiny sopraninos to big bass recorders—but the soprano recorder is the one most kids start with. • It’s one of the easiest instruments to carry… and one of the hardest for parents to ignore at home. 😉🎶 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE