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!
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🏃♂️ 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! ❄️➡️☀️
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🌟 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! 👏💐
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🚨📘 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…”
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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.”
Ok- we’ve seen the snow pictures but what have you guys been doing inside during these snow days?!? Movies, games, puzzles, are you cooking or maybe constructing an indoor hammock like our friend Mattie?!? Let’s see what you’ve been up to!!
Send pictures through messenger or email them to rsalcido@claremore.k12.ok.us
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A snow day!!!! Are your kiddos still playing outside?!? Keep those pictures coming!!! Send them through messenger or email rsalcido@claremore.k12.ok.us
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Ms. Thomas’ 3rd grade class celebrated meeting their IXL Math goals with a sweet reward—popcorn topped with chocolate and sprinkles! 🍫🍿🎉 They LOVED it!
IXL Math helps students build confidence and mastery by giving them personalized practice, immediate feedback, and skill-building at their own pace. Their hard work, focus, and perseverance really paid off—way to go, 3rd graders!
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Some stories are extra special… and this one has our hearts 🥹
Mrs. Hall, our amazing first grade teacher, is officially Catalayah grown—she is a former student and now the first employee to have once walked these halls as a child!
From sitting in these classrooms to now shaping little minds of her own, her journey is a beautiful reminder that dreams really do come full circle. 💫
Pictured here is Mrs. Hall then and now—alongside our principal, Mrs. Shuck—proof that once you’re part of the Catalayah family, you’re always part of the Catalayah family. ❤️🤍🖤
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What are you guys doing today?? Playing outside? Staying inside??
Send us you snow pics!!!! We would love to share them!
You will have to send them through messenger or email them to me. rsalcido@claremore.k12.ok.us
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Mrs. Ward’s first graders read Ablaze With Color and learned all about the amazing artist Alma Thomas. 🖌️
In her later years, Alma’s artwork was featured in museums she wasn’t even allowed to enter when she was younger—and she became the first African-American woman to have her art included in the White House’s permanent collection. 🤍
Inspired by her bright colors, bold rectangles, and abstract style, our students created heart masterpieces of their own… and they are STUNNING!
So much creativity. So much color. So much love! ❤️💙💜💛💚🧡
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🎨🚧 Turn Around, Don’t Drown® — and WOW, Catalayah! 🚧🎨
The Oklahoma Floodplain Managers Association (OFMA) hosts a statewide poster contest each year to help spread the important Turn Around, Don’t Drown® safety message. This year, over 210 students participated from across Oklahoma, and only 13 posters were selected to be featured in the official OFMA calendar!
🌟 We are SO proud to share that Catalayah is home to 2 of those Top 13 posters! 🌟
👏 Congratulations to Kaizleigh Hutchins and Addi Ennis for their outstanding artwork and powerful messages! Each student who participated earned a certificate, and we are thankful for the incredible support from teachers, families, and staff who made this possible.
By working together to spread this life-saving message, we’re helping keep our Oklahoma communities safer. Way to represent, Catalayah! ❤️🖤🤍
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The Oklahoma Floodplain Managers Association (OFMA) hosts a statewide poster contest each year to help spread the important Turn Around, Don’t Drown® safety message. This year, over 210 students participated from across Oklahoma, and only 13 posters were selected to be featured in the official OFMA calendar!
🌟 We are SO proud to share that Catalayah is home to 2 of those Top 13 posters! 🌟
👏 Congratulations to Kaizleigh Hutchins and Addi Ennis for their outstanding artwork and powerful messages! Each student who participated earned a certificate, and we are thankful for the incredible support from teachers, families, and staff who made this possible.
By working together to spread this life-saving message, we’re helping keep our Oklahoma communities safer. Way to represent, Catalayah! ❤️🖤🤍
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Our 4th and 5th grade GT students have finished their novel study of Soar by Joan Bauer. Throughout the unit, students completed several writing activities and wrapped it up by writing a summary and sharing a part of the story that was especially meaningful to them. We were so impressed by their thoughtful work!
Mrs. T’s 4th and 5th graders also enjoyed a fun break from ELA by playing the strategy game Trekking the National Parks and building with STEM builders—always a student favorite!
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Me-wow! Look at this creativity!
Mrs. Ratcliff’s art class is bringing Laurel Burch–style cats to life!
3rd–5th graders are using bold colors, black paper, and metallic Sharpies to create purr-fect masterpieces.
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A HUGE shoutout to Cedar Point Church and Fitness Time Nutrition for providing our staff with teas today!!
They were MORE than needed for the Monday-est Tuesday we’ve ever had 😅
We are so thankful for the love, support, and energy boost!
THANK YOU!!
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🧩✨ Teamwork + Math = FUN! ✨🧩
Last week, Ms. Hall’s 1st grade class partnered up to practice place value and crack a secret code! 🔢🤝
Learning is always more exciting when we work together!
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🏀 Hoop Shoot Highlights at Catalayah! 🏀
Mr. Hughes has been bringing the excitement to PE with a Free Throw Contest for our 3rd–5th grade students, and this morning he proudly recognized the top two shooters from each grade! 🎯
⭐ Top Shooters by Grade:
3rd Grade: Ava Anderson & Landon Casey
4th Grade: Kadyn Blakley & Dillon Casey
5th Grade: Asher Murray & Tayden Dixon
🏆 Overall Winner: Dillon Casey
Dillon was the overall winner for Catalayah and advanced to the next round of the Elks Hoop Shoot Contest, a nationwide free throw competition that promotes sportsmanship, character, and healthy competition.
We are incredibly proud to share that Dillon finished 4th overall in the 10-year-old age group! 👏🏀 He represented Catalayah with pride, and we couldn’t be more proud of his hard work and determination.
Way to go, Dillon—and great job to all our shooters! ❤️🖤
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Mr. Hughes has been bringing the excitement to PE with a Free Throw Contest for our 3rd–5th grade students, and this morning he proudly recognized the top two shooters from each grade! 🎯
⭐ Top Shooters by Grade:
3rd Grade: Ava Anderson & Landon Casey
4th Grade: Kadyn Blakley & Dillon Casey
5th Grade: Asher Murray & Tayden Dixon
🏆 Overall Winner: Dillon Casey
Dillon was the overall winner for Catalayah and advanced to the next round of the Elks Hoop Shoot Contest, a nationwide free throw competition that promotes sportsmanship, character, and healthy competition.
We are incredibly proud to share that Dillon finished 4th overall in the 10-year-old age group! 👏🏀 He represented Catalayah with pride, and we couldn’t be more proud of his hard work and determination.
Way to go, Dillon—and great job to all our shooters! ❤️🖤
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