Catalayah Elementary

Don't forget to check back with us tomorrow about Running Club on Monday afternoon!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Monday morning we will make a decision about Running Club for Monday afternoon. Please check back Monday Morning!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Roller’s students have welcomed some tiny new classmates—caterpillars! 🐛❤️ The students have carefully chosen names for each one and are giving them lots of love and care as they grow. Soon, these little crawlers will transform into beautiful butterflies, and the class can’t wait to release them onto our playground! 🦋🌿 Stay tuned for updates on their incredible journey! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

A big THANK YOU to our friends from The Brace Place! Yesterday, our Kindergarten through 2nd grade students had a special visit from The Brace Place team, who shared all about tooth and mouth health! They taught us the importance of brushing, flossing, and keeping our smiles strong and healthy! The presentation was not only informative, but super fun—with hands-on learning that kept our kiddos engaged and excited. We’re so grateful they spent the day with us at Catalayah! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Shhh... don’t tell anyone, but we have the BEST librarian ever! (Just kidding—go ahead and tell everyone! 📢) Mrs. Ritter is the heart of our library, the keeper of the best book recommendations, and the only person who can find that one book with the blue cover that we saw once but don’t remember the title of. She’s as sweet as a storybook ending and as magical as a library card with no overdue fines. 🪄📖 Help us show Mrs. Ritter some love tomorrow—she deserves a standing ovation (as long as it’s a quiet one! ). #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Now that you know the exciting new plan to join us for the celebration!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We have an exciting announcement- can you guess what it is?!? #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🔥🍽️ Junior Master Chef Challenge is Back! 🍽️🔥 We’re excited to bring back our Spring cooking competition—now rebranded as the Junior Master Chef Challenge! This fun and flavorful event is open to all elementary students who love to cook. 📅 Event Date: Tuesday, May 6th 🕒 Time: 3:00-6:00 PM 📍 Location: Catalayah Elementary Cafeteria 👩‍🍳 How to Enter: 🍴 Pick up a flyer and blank recipe form from your kitchen manager. (or in the office) 🍴 Submit your recipe by Friday, April 18th to be considered. 🍴 Selected contestants will be notified on Monday, April 28th. Get ready to showcase your culinary creativity in true Zebra Nutrition fashion! 🦓🍎 We can’t wait to see what our young chefs whip up! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

📢 Attention Catalayah Parents! 📢 It's time to enroll your student for the 2025-2026 school year! ✅ To secure your child's spot and ensure they are placed in a class, please complete enrollment by May 9th. 🔹 How to Enroll: 1️⃣ Log into your Campus Parent app. 2️⃣ Click the three lines in the top left corner. 3️⃣ Select "More" → "Zebra Online Registrations Update." 4️⃣ Choose "Existing Student 2025-2026." 5️⃣ Follow the steps to complete enrollment. 📌 You will need a current proof of residency (such as a utility bill or mortgage statement). 🚨 Enrollment MUST be completed before we can place your child in a class! Don't wait—get it done today! 💻 Need login help? Email dstory@claremore.k12.ok.us for assistance. Thank you for helping us prepare for another great school year at Catalayah! ❤️🖤 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

** Menu Change for Friday April 4th** Instead of Chicken Alfredo we will be having Chicken Spaghetti #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Fun April Fool’s day pranks! Mrs. Casey's class had a flood drill, learned about marshmallow harvesting, an impossible word search and brown E’s followed by real brownies! Mary in the cafeteria gave our students Easter Eggs filled with veggies 😳 Mrs. Haltom and Mrs. Hall both got called from the office to leave because their moms came to take them home for the rest of the day. 😂 It was all in fun and a great day!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Last week, Chef Ryan stopped by with a special treat—fresh mango! 🍴👨‍🍳 Our staff and students got the chance to taste this delicious fruit, and we LOVED seeing how excited the kids were to try something new! From first bites to big smiles, it was a fun (and tasty) experience for all! Who’s ready for the next food adventure? #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🌟 Happy Paraprofessional Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate 15 of the most incredible ladies who work tirelessly to support our students, teachers, and school community at Catalayah Elementary! Not only do they provide care and guidance in the classroom, but they also jump in wherever and whenever they’re needed—filling in for different roles, answering every call for help, and doing it all with a smile. They are the true MVPs of our school! "Paraprofessionals: The glue, the duct tape, and the magic that holds it all together!" We couldn’t do it without you! Thank you for your endless patience, quick thinking, and ability to handle just about anything that comes your way. ❤️🤍🖤 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Norris took storytime to the next level—she became the Big Bad Wolf! Dressed for the part and armed with a “huff and puff” (aka a hairdryer), she put our little pigs’ houses to the ultimate test. 🏠🐷 Did the straw and stick houses survive? Or did only the brick house stand strong? 🤔🔥 Either way, laughter filled the classroom as students got a hands-on (and wind-blown) lesson in fairy tale fun! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Ice Cream Day today!! Today, April 1st is Ice Cream Day in the cafeteria. Students can purchase Ice Cream after they finish their lunch for $1 each. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Ice Cream Day is BACK!!!!! Tuesday April 1st is Ice Cream Day in the cafeteria. Students can purchase Ice Cream after they finish their lunch for $1 each. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Yesterday, our students had the incredible opportunity to meet Jermaine Lyles (Jay Lyles), the talented author of Galaxy the Gigantic Gorilla, Jay the Jazz Playing Jaguar, Adore’s First Day of School, and The ABCs of What I Want to Be! Books can be purchased on Amazon if interested! He shared his amazing stories, inspired young minds, and left feeling just as special as he made our kiddos feel! 💙 In his words, “You have some very special kiddos who made me feel wonderful.” 🥰 A special tribute in his books goes to Miss Tama Breen for her kindness and generosity—what a beautiful way to honor someone! ❤️ We love that she was able to come with him to our school to read some of the books!!! Thank you, Mr. Lyles, for bringing the magic of storytelling to our school! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Ms. Lopez’s class lit up their learning—literally! 🔆💡 Students explored the basics of electricity by building a simple circuit, connecting wires from a battery to a light bulb to complete the flow of electric current. Through hands-on experimentation, they discovered how electricity moves through a closed circuit, why conductors like metal wires help transfer energy, and what happens when a circuit is broken. It was a shocking good time! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. T's GT students leveled up their math skills with a new game—Prime Climb! They kicked things off by watching a tutorial from one of the game’s creators, Dan Finkel, then dove into the action. This colorful, strategy-packed game challenges players to think critically while practicing key arithmetic skills. Since our 4th-grade class is bigger than the usual 2-4 player setup, students also put their strategic thinking to the test with another favorite—Blokus! It was a day full of fun, logic, and friendly competition! ♟️➕✖️ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Rollers class enjoyed moving around the room to find compound words!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE