Catalayah Elementary

Next week is Read Across America Week. Here is a copy of the dress up days!

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Our Popcorn Fundraiser started today!! There are several delicious options to choose from. Orders are due March 13th and popcorn should be delivered to the school middle of April.

Packets are coming home today!!

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🍿✨ POP, POP, HOORAY! ✨🍿 Mrs. Castle’s 3rd grade class is on a roll! They mastered 100 skills in IXL and earned themselves a well-deserved 🍿 Popcorn Party! That’s 100 skills of hard work, determination, and brain power! 💪📚 We are SO proud of their commitment to learning and growing every single day. But they aren’t stopping there… 👀 The next goal? 🎯 Another 100 skills mastered = 🍩 DONUT PARTY! Keep popping with success, 3rd grade! We can’t wait to celebrate the next sweet milestone! 🎉✨ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🍳👩‍🍳✨ Junior MasterChef Challenge is BACK! ✨👨‍🍳🥞

Do you have a breakfast recipe that makes everyone say “YUM”? 😋
This year’s theme is 🥓 Breakfast Delight! 🧇

We’re inviting ALL students to join the fun!
Share your favorite breakfast recipe for a chance to become our next Junior MasterChef!

🌟 Here’s how it works:
🥣 Submit your favorite breakfast recipe
📅 Recipes are due March 6th
🎉 Finalists will be announced March 13th
🔥 Final Cook-Off is March 31st

AND here’s the best part…
If you make it to the finals, YOU get to cook your recipe for the judges! 👏👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 How fun is that?!

Whether it’s pancakes, breakfast tacos, smoothies, casseroles, or something totally unique — we can’t wait to see what you create! 🍓🥞🌮

📍 Entry forms are available in the office.

Let’s get crackin’ and make this the most DELICIOUS challenge yet! 🥚💛

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Mrs. Ward’s 1st grade class is doing SUCH a great job on their journal entries! ✏️💕 Last Thursday for Thoughtful Thursday, their prompt was: “The most difficult thing for me…” Some of their honest answers included: • Climbing a tree 🌳 • Hitting a baseball ⚾ • Jumping off the diving board 💦 How sweet (and brave!) is that? It takes courage to try hard things — and even more courage to write about them. Their responses are such a good reminder that everyone has something that feels a little scary or challenging at first. But with practice, encouragement, and confidence, those “hard things” can turn into proud moments. 💛 What’s something that’s been difficult for you? #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Menu Change for
Wednesday February 25, 2026

Choice 1- Brunch for Lunch

Choice 2- Tony's Cheese Pizza

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While STEM time is usually just for our 3rd–5th graders during the school year, Ms. Henry made the magic happen for our younger learners, too! 💡 By pairing our big kids with our littles, something pretty special happened… 🔬 Our older students stepped into leadership roles, modeling STEM lab expectations and showing what it means to be responsible innovators. 🧪 Our younger students got a hands-on sneak peek into the exciting world of STEM. ❤️ And together? They built confidence, curiosity, and connection. There’s nothing sweeter than watching our students learn, lead, and inspire—side by side. The future is bright at Catalayah! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The weather looks good for Running Club on Monday!

For all my sweet friends that like to plan ahead, I’m here for you!!!! March 2-6 is Read Across America. Here are the dress up days March 2-6 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mr. Winiecke’s music students have been learning all about the triangle! They’ve been practicing how to read their music carefully and, just as importantly, learning when to rest.

Playing the triangle may look simple, but it takes focus, timing, and great listening skills. One tiny ting at just the right moment can make the whole song sparkle!

We love seeing our students grow as musicians — learning that sometimes the most important note is knowing exactly when to play… and when to pause.
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Kindness is in the air at Catalayah, and it’s been so special to watch it spread throughout our building!

Our amazing counselor, Mrs. McComb, has assigned secret missions to each grade level — and even one for our staff members! 🤫💛 From quiet acts of service to intentional words of encouragement, it has been so much fun seeing students and teachers complete their missions without others even knowing.

Mrs. McComb also created the sweetest Kindness Wall, where students can give shout-outs by writing kind things they see others doing. It’s filling up quickly with notes of encouragement, gratitude, and positivity — proof that kindness truly is contagious! ✍️✨

We challenge YOU to finish out the week strong!
Look for ways to serve.
Speak words that lift others up.
Notice the good.
Be the reason someone smiles. 😊

Let’s continue spreading kindness everywhere we go! ❤️🖤🤍

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Earlier this week, Mrs. Meyers took Mrs. Hall’s class outside for library time, and they were able to enjoy reading under our outdoor gazebo!

What a beautiful day to take our books outside and soak up some sunshine while diving into great stories. There’s just something extra special about reading in the fresh air! 🌿✨

We love finding creative ways to make learning even more enjoyable at Catalayah Elementary!

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Last week we were lucky enough to have the Mentor Team from Claremore High School Student Council come spend the morning with our students!

They arrived bright and early and kicked things off by dancing at Rise & Shine — bringing the energy and the smiles! 💃🕺 After that, they joined in on some of our Valentine’s parties and made the day even more special for our students.

We absolutely loved having them here at Catalayah! Thank you, CHS StuCo, for investing in our kids and showing what Zebra pride is all about! ❤️🖤

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Happy School Resource Officer Day! 🎉🚔

We are so thankful for Officer Hagen, our amazing School Resource Officer!
He keeps our school safe and knows how to have fun while doing it — from building relationships with our students to being a positive, friendly presence on campus every single day.

Officer Hagen is a wonderful addition to our Catalayah family, and we appreciate the care, dedication, and heart he brings to our school. Our students and staff are lucky to have someone who protects, supports, and connects with our kids so well. 💙

Thank you, Officer Hagen, for all you do — we appreciate you more than you know!

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Reminders for Valentine's Day!!

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Monday, February 16th, Claremore Public Schools will be CLOSED in observance of Presidents' Day!

Here are a few quotes to ponder as you rest, relax, and ready yourself to finish the school year strong.

🤝"We must dare to be great; and we must realize that greatness is the fruit of toil and sacrifice and high courage." – Teddy Roosevelt

🤝"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader." – John Quincy Adams

🤝"Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction." – John F. Kennedy

Enjoy your long weekend, and make it A Great Day to be a Zebra!

Tuesdays Reading Tips with Basks!

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Mr. Winiecke took our amazing 4th & 5th grade choir to Circle The State With Song, and wow—what an unforgettable experience! This special event brought together student singers from schools across Oklahoma to lift their voices as one, celebrating music, teamwork, and the joy of singing.

Our students sang their hearts out, represented our school with pride, and experienced the magic of being part of something so much bigger than themselves. From the energy in the room to the powerful sound of of voices together, it was truly inspiring!

We are so proud of our choir and grateful to Mr. Winiecke for giving our students this incredible opportunity.

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Valentines Grams are still on sale!!! $1.00 each, you can send them to friends or teachers!! Grams will be delivered on Feb 13th. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Here are a few Valentine's Day reminders! Students can't take balloons or glass on the bus.

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