Catalayah Elementary

The 100th Day of School is probably one of our favorite holidays!! 😂 We dress up, do projects with 100 items, sort, count, stack 100 cups, write about when we are 100, write about if we had 100 dollars and have special treats and snacks. It really should be a holiday. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We are 100 Days Smarter!!!!! These little old people are so precious! They have already learned so much this year! More pics to come! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our January Staff Member of the Month is the amazing Mrs. Colley! Mrs. Colley pours her heart into everything she does, always going the extra mile to help our students succeed. Whether she’s lending a hand, filling in where needed, or simply sharing her warm smile, she does it all with kindness and grace. We are beyond grateful to have her as part of our Catalayah family! Congratulations, Mrs. Colley! You are truly a ⭐! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🦓🎓IT'S TIME FOR STUDENT TAKEOVER!🎓🦓 Today, Savannah, an elementary student at Catalayah Elementary, will take over our social media on the 100th Day of School from her perspective. Keep watching our stories on Instagram and Facebook for updates. #cpszebrapride

Every Wednesday, 1st and 2nd grade WIN groups join Mrs. Griffin for Writing Wednesdays! Together, they practice forming complete sentences, building strong writing skills, and working on their best handwriting. These young writers are making big strides each week, and we love seeing their creativity and confidence grow! Keep up the great work, friends! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our sweet little 4th graders are hard at work!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Showing our Counselors some love the Oklahoma way...... with their favorite Sonic drink!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🎉✨ Happy National School Counselor’s Day! ✨🎉 Being a kid is tough sometimes—big feelings, big questions, and big decisions! 💭💖 Thankfully, we have some of the BEST counselors helping our students navigate it all. A HUGE shoutout to Mrs. McComb for being an incredible support system for our kiddos every single day! It's actually not just our kiddos, Mrs. McComb it also great support for our teachers and staff as well. And we can’t forget Ms. Rhonda, Ms. Amanda, and Ms. Zoey from Grand Lake—thank you for all the love, patience, and guidance you bring to our students! 💕 School counselors wear SO many hats—mentor, cheerleader, problem solver, and friend. 🎩💡📚 Today, we celebrate YOU and the difference you make in every child’s life! Drop a ❤️ in the comments to show some love for our amazing counselors! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

I sure hope you are able to get outside and enjoy this beautiful weather!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Valentines Grams are still on sale. $1 each or $20 for the class. Due date is February 12th. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Weather looks great Monday for Running Club!

Our 1st graders are becoming graphing experts! They’re learning how to collect data, organize information, and make fun graphs to show what they know! Graphing helps us spot patterns, compare favorites, and even solve real-world problems—like figuring out the most popular snack in class! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our after-school STEM Club is having a blast learning how to build roller coasters! Did you know roller coasters don’t have engines? They use gravity and energy to zoom up, down, and around loops! Engineers design every twist and turn to make sure the ride is fun and safe. Our students are using their creativity and problem-solving skills to build their own mini coasters—who knows, we might have some future theme park designers in the making! 🎡🎢 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies.” – George R.R. Martin It's Library Shelfie Day!!! What a perfect day to celebrate the magic of books! Tell us about your favorite Library books or favorite shelf at the Library!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Research mode: ON! Mrs. Roller's class dove into the world of research and discovered how fun it can be! 🐧✨ Students teamed up to explore fascinating facts about penguins using one of their favorite iPad apps, EPIC. They gathered their top three facts and jotted them down in their notes, getting ready to turn those into an amazing written page later this week. Learning + teamwork + penguins = a pretty epic day! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Donations needed for clothing closet. We are needing donations for our clothing closet. If your kiddos have outgrown their clothes we would love to have them. Special needs for boys pants size 10 and 12 and girl clothes! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Chef Ryan stopped by Catalayah Elementary, and this time he brought quinoa for everyone to try! Did you know quinoa is a superfood packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins? It’s a nutritious grain that’s as healthy as it is tasty! The students absolutely loved it—so much that Chef Ryan ran out of samples! We always look forward to Chef Ryan’s visits, where he inspires us to explore new foods and flavors. Thank you for keeping our taste buds excited! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Fox's class dove into an exciting story about students building go-carts, and then they got to bring the story to life! Using STEM kits, these creative problem-solvers built their own model go-carts and even got the axles spinning! But they didn’t stop there—paper airplanes took flight as they explored engineering and design. Learning + Fun = The perfect combo! 🛠️✂️ What a fantastic way to inspire young engineers! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🚨 Dot Relay Race Challenge! 🚨 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Teams race to move colorful dots (or mats) across the floor, hopping from one to the next! 🟠🟡 📝 How to Play:     1    Jump onto a dot 🎯     2    Teammates move the dots to the front 🔄     3    Keep hopping and passing until all dots are in place! 🏁 🏆 The first team to complete the relay wins! 🎉 👯‍♂️ Great for teamwork, agility, and fun! 💪 #CPSZebrapride

Our Sweetheart Dance is just around the corner, and we’ve got some details to share! The dress code is entirely up to you—feel free to dress fancy or keep it casual, as long as it’s school-appropriate. Please note that tennis shoes are required in the gym. This dance is exclusively for current Catalayah students, and concessions will be cash only. Our PTO will meet on Wednesday, January 29th, at 3:30 PM to finalize a few more details, so stay tuned for updates! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE