Mrs. Haltmar’s class has been busy writing letters to their pen pals— their friends in Mrs. Haltom’s class! Today was extra special because they received their very first letters back 🎉
The excitement was REAL as students opened, read, and shared messages from their new friends. Smiles, giggles, and lots of happy readers filled the room!
Nothing beats the joy of real mail and meaningful connections
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Today is Popcorn Day!!!!
Students can purchase Popcorn on their way to Rise and Shine for $1 each.
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Students can purchase Popcorn on their way to Rise and Shine for $1 each.
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Book Tips with Basks!!
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Valentines Grams!!!
You can send a cute little squishy to your friends or teachers. $1.00 each, forms are due February 11th. Squishys will be passed out February 13th.
They are so cute!!! I have attached a few examples.
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Attendance Is Essential at Catalayah!
Being at school every single day truly matters. When students are present consistently, they build stronger academic skills, form meaningful relationships, and stay on track for graduation and future success. Every missed day is missed instruction — and nothing replaces learning that happens in the classroom.
🎉🍩 Our FIRST 44-Day Attendance Celebration! 🍩🎉
This morning, we proudly celebrated our first 44 days of perfect attendance with Breakfast with the Principals!
Congratulations to Mrs. Desy’s class!
Mrs. Shuck and Mrs. Basks delivered donuts and juice straight to the classroom to celebrate this outstanding achievement. What a fun (and delicious!) way to recognize the power of showing up every day!
🛝 12 Days of Perfect Attendance = Extra Recess
Way to go to these classes for 12 straight days of perfect attendance:
Mrs. Castle, Mrs. Haltom, Ms. Johnson, Mrs. Casey, Mrs. Desy, Mrs. James, Mrs. Newman, Ms. Thomas, Ms. Toops, Ms. Loyd,Mrs. Bates, Mrs. Ritter, Mrs. Geranen, Ms. Ford, Ms. Lopez, Mrs. Roller, Mrs. Haltmar, and Mrs. Ward
26 Days of Perfect Attendance = A Special Treat (Ice Cream Sandwiches)
These classes went above and beyond with 26 days of perfect attendance:
Mrs. Desy, Ms. Johnson, Ms. Thomas, Mrs. Haltom, Mrs. Castle, Mrs. Casey, Ms. Loyd, Mrs. Geranen, Mrs. James, and Ms. Toops
Let’s keep up the great attendance!
When students show up every day, amazing things happen — and we can’t wait to celebrate even more milestones together!
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Being at school every single day truly matters. When students are present consistently, they build stronger academic skills, form meaningful relationships, and stay on track for graduation and future success. Every missed day is missed instruction — and nothing replaces learning that happens in the classroom.
🎉🍩 Our FIRST 44-Day Attendance Celebration! 🍩🎉
This morning, we proudly celebrated our first 44 days of perfect attendance with Breakfast with the Principals!
Congratulations to Mrs. Desy’s class!
Mrs. Shuck and Mrs. Basks delivered donuts and juice straight to the classroom to celebrate this outstanding achievement. What a fun (and delicious!) way to recognize the power of showing up every day!
🛝 12 Days of Perfect Attendance = Extra Recess
Way to go to these classes for 12 straight days of perfect attendance:
Mrs. Castle, Mrs. Haltom, Ms. Johnson, Mrs. Casey, Mrs. Desy, Mrs. James, Mrs. Newman, Ms. Thomas, Ms. Toops, Ms. Loyd,Mrs. Bates, Mrs. Ritter, Mrs. Geranen, Ms. Ford, Ms. Lopez, Mrs. Roller, Mrs. Haltmar, and Mrs. Ward
26 Days of Perfect Attendance = A Special Treat (Ice Cream Sandwiches)
These classes went above and beyond with 26 days of perfect attendance:
Mrs. Desy, Ms. Johnson, Ms. Thomas, Mrs. Haltom, Mrs. Castle, Mrs. Casey, Ms. Loyd, Mrs. Geranen, Mrs. James, and Ms. Toops
Let’s keep up the great attendance!
When students show up every day, amazing things happen — and we can’t wait to celebrate even more milestones together!
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
WOOT WOOT!
Our PTO rolled up today with the Woot Woot Wagon and spoiled our staff in the best way! 💛
Just look how cute it is!!
Thank you, Catalayah PTO, for being complete rock stars and always showing our staff so much love
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Our PTO rolled up today with the Woot Woot Wagon and spoiled our staff in the best way! 💛
Just look how cute it is!!
Thank you, Catalayah PTO, for being complete rock stars and always showing our staff so much love
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Calling All Catalayah Superheroes! 🩸🦸♂️
Catalayah is taking on the Claremore Superhero Challenge, and we REALLY want to win! 💪💥
This Saturday, let’s show up, show out, and save lives—one blood donation at a time.
📅 Saturday, February 7
⏰ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Rogers County Building
416 S. Brady St.
🏆 Why it matters:
Elementary schools are competing to bring out the MOST blood donors, and the winning schools earn:
🥇 $750 • 🥈 $500 • 🥉 $250 in school supply incentives
🎁 Bonus for our community:
One lucky blood donor will win a $250 gift card!
OBI & Red Crown Credit Union are teaming up to make this event amazing—and we need YOU to help Catalayah take first place! ❤️
📣 Please join us, post, and share!
Let’s come together as a community and prove that Catalayah superheroes always show up
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Catalayah is taking on the Claremore Superhero Challenge, and we REALLY want to win! 💪💥
This Saturday, let’s show up, show out, and save lives—one blood donation at a time.
📅 Saturday, February 7
⏰ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Rogers County Building
416 S. Brady St.
🏆 Why it matters:
Elementary schools are competing to bring out the MOST blood donors, and the winning schools earn:
🥇 $750 • 🥈 $500 • 🥉 $250 in school supply incentives
🎁 Bonus for our community:
One lucky blood donor will win a $250 gift card!
OBI & Red Crown Credit Union are teaming up to make this event amazing—and we need YOU to help Catalayah take first place! ❤️
📣 Please join us, post, and share!
Let’s come together as a community and prove that Catalayah superheroes always show up
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Our halls were extra positive this week!
High school Student Council members came through and hung up encouraging signs all around our building.
We love the positivity they’re spreading—thank you, StuCo!
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High school Student Council members came through and hung up encouraging signs all around our building.
We love the positivity they’re spreading—thank you, StuCo!
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Mrs. Ritter’s 5th grade math classes are putting their teamwork to work! When their assignments are finished, students collaborate to complete puzzles that challenge their thinking and problem-solving skills.
It’s math beyond the worksheet—building logic, strategy, and perseverance
More problem solving = stronger math skills + a stronger frontal cortex! ✨
Proof that math can be fun, engaging, and a total brain workout.
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Happy Counselor Appreciation Day! 💐
Today we are celebrating our amazing school counselor, Mrs. McComb!
She is the calm in the chaos, the listening ear, and the biggest cheerleader for our students and staff. 💛
From helping little hearts through big feelings to supporting teachers and families every step of the way, Mrs. McComb goes above and beyond every single day. Her kindness, patience, and care make our school a better place to learn and grow.
We are so lucky to have someone who loves our students as much as she does and is always there when we need her. Thank you for all you do, Mrs. McComb — we appreciate you more than words can say!
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Today we are celebrating our amazing school counselor, Mrs. McComb!
She is the calm in the chaos, the listening ear, and the biggest cheerleader for our students and staff. 💛
From helping little hearts through big feelings to supporting teachers and families every step of the way, Mrs. McComb goes above and beyond every single day. Her kindness, patience, and care make our school a better place to learn and grow.
We are so lucky to have someone who loves our students as much as she does and is always there when we need her. Thank you for all you do, Mrs. McComb — we appreciate you more than words can say!
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Friday is Popcorn Day!!! Students can purchase popcorn for $1 on their way to Rise and Shine.
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Ms. Johnson’s 4th grade class has been busy putting their persuasive writing skills to work! Students wrote letters to businesses to learn how companies got started and what practices they believe in.
And guess what?! The mail has started rolling in! 🎉 We’re hearing back from Crayola, Hershey’s, Braum’s, LEGO, Domino’s and more!
Each response is a BIG celebration in our classroom 🎈—and a chance to learn more about the businesses that take time to support young writers.
Proof that a stamp, a little courage, and great writing can open BIG doors!
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
And guess what?! The mail has started rolling in! 🎉 We’re hearing back from Crayola, Hershey’s, Braum’s, LEGO, Domino’s and more!
Each response is a BIG celebration in our classroom 🎈—and a chance to learn more about the businesses that take time to support young writers.
Proof that a stamp, a little courage, and great writing can open BIG doors!
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Groundhog Day is today! 🦫✨
Our Pre-K classes have been busy making their Groundhog Day predictions, and they’ve been working so hard! Along the way, they created the cutest little groundhog crafts too 💛
Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow… or are we getting an early spring? 🌸❄️
What’s your prediction?
Either way, our Pre-K friends agree—Groundhog Day is all about learning, creativity, and a little bit of fun!
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Our Pre-K classes have been busy making their Groundhog Day predictions, and they’ve been working so hard! Along the way, they created the cutest little groundhog crafts too 💛
Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow… or are we getting an early spring? 🌸❄️
What’s your prediction?
Either way, our Pre-K friends agree—Groundhog Day is all about learning, creativity, and a little bit of fun!
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
🏃♂️ Running Club is back in February! 🏃♀️
We’re excited to kick things off, but due to the snow and current ground conditions, Running Club will NOT meet this week.
Running Club is held on Mondays after school, and meetings will be decided week to week based on weather and ground safety.
Stay tuned for updates—we can’t wait to get running soon! ❄️➡️☀️
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We’re excited to kick things off, but due to the snow and current ground conditions, Running Club will NOT meet this week.
Running Club is held on Mondays after school, and meetings will be decided week to week based on weather and ground safety.
Stay tuned for updates—we can’t wait to get running soon! ❄️➡️☀️
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
🌟 Employee of the Month 🌟
Please help us celebrate Mrs. James and Mrs. Watson!
These two are incredible employees who go above and beyond every single day. Their dedication, positivity, and hard work make our school a better place, and they are truly so deserving of this special recognition.
Congratulations, Mrs. James & Mrs. Watson—we’re so lucky to have you! 👏💐
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Please help us celebrate Mrs. James and Mrs. Watson!
These two are incredible employees who go above and beyond every single day. Their dedication, positivity, and hard work make our school a better place, and they are truly so deserving of this special recognition.
Congratulations, Mrs. James & Mrs. Watson—we’re so lucky to have you! 👏💐
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
🚨📘 Yearbook Alert! 📘🚨
We ran out last year and don’t want that heartbreak again 💔
Yearbooks are $25 and they go FAST.
Secure yours now so you’re not saying “I should’ve ordered one…”
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We ran out last year and don’t want that heartbreak again 💔
Yearbooks are $25 and they go FAST.
Secure yours now so you’re not saying “I should’ve ordered one…”
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
It may not be an official holiday…
but at Catalayah, we LOVE any reason to celebrate books and the library 📚💫
Happy Library Shelfie Day 2026!
Grab a book and snap a shelfie!
Since we missed a few good days to take pictures I’m including some of our favorites from years past.
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Thursday, January 29
Lunch
Hot Dog
Mama Mia Pasta
After-School Activities
Chorus
Good News Club
Tutoring
Friday, January 30
Lunch
Popcorn Chicken Bowl
Steak Fingers
Early Release
In PE class Mr Hughes set up the ultimate Rock, Paper, Scissors Battle (RPS Battle).
2 teams, bunny hop until you meet an opponent, RPS, the winner travels on in the hula hoop course, the loser leaves the hoops and runs to the end of the line.
3 rounds. If you reach the “final boss” in the last Hula Hoop, and win RPS, your team gets a point.
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SNOW DAY - 1/28/26
While we always strive to keep schools open, safety remains our top priority. Tomorrow, January 28th, will be another snow day as CPS continues to ensure the streets, parking lots, and sidewalks are safe for all our staff and students.
This will be another official “snow day,” so be safe, stay warm, and create memories!
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
CPS after-school activities are canceled. Check your Rooms for updates from your coaches and advisors.
UPDATES
District leaders will continue to monitor the forecast and evaluate conditions, and decisions will be made on a day-by-day basis.
Updates will be on all CPS platforms (Website, Mobile App, Facebook, Twitter & Email) and local TV stations. Download the app on Android or iPhone. Make sure your contact information is up to date on your parent portal.
Make it “A Great Day To Be A Zebra.”
