Catalayah Elementary

Ice Cream is back!!! Students can purchase Ice Cream tomorrow after they finish their lunch for $1.00 each. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Ward’s class read Martin’s Big Words. All of the students felt true compassion and sadness for the way African Americans were treated during this time. A few even cried. I can’t emphasize enough how much I love the hearts of these kids! Parents, you are doing an amazing job teaching them how to love and treat others! ❤️ Later in the day they wrote about dreams they have to make the world a better place! 💕 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We started off our Professional Development Day with an amazing breakfast from Cedar Point Church. They were so sweet to get up early and spoil us!!! Thank you Cedar Point. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

What would you do if you had a pet Penguin?? Thankfully Mrs. Roller's class gave us some good ideas of what they would do if they had a pet Penguin?

Cowboy Bart came to Catalayah this week!! He talked about Will Rogers and his life in Claremore, showed us some really cool rope tricks and also talked to us about the diorama contest. We are getting ready for the 4th annual Will Rogers Diorama Contest! Starting now through February 9th, we are asking 3rd graders to learn about Will Rogers and be inspired to create your own Dioramas! Make sure to return your completed projects to your school by no later than February 9th. Diorama's will be displayed and voted at the Will Rogers Memorial through February and March so make sure you bring your friends and family by to vote! Voting will end March 15th and winners will be announced March 17th at 3pm at the Mid-Afternoon Frolic Talent Show held at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum. Here is the link for more information about the contest https://www.willrogers.com/diorama-contest-for-virtual-student #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

👜 Can’t go to the CPSF Brainiac Brawl Fundraiser this year? Consider buying raffle tickets for an authentic LV handbag. This new bag was donated so ALL proceeds go to Claremore Public Schools Foundation to enhance Claremore Public Schools classrooms through teacher grants! Teachers apply for grants for needs/wants for their classes. Buy your tickets here https://claremorepublicschoolsfoundation.org/lv-raffle-4/

NO SCHOOL 👩‍🏫👨🏽‍🏫Friday, 1/13, CPS school sites will have a district professional development day. District offices will be open from 8a-4p. 🧍🏽‍♀️🧍🏽‍♂️Monday, 1/16, CPS schools sites and the district office will be closed for the MLK holiday. Enjoy your 4-day weekend. We will see everyone back in our buildings on Tuesday, 1/17. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Look what these students made in Native American Club!! The students copied Indian bead designs and made coasters with Perler beads. They turned out beautiful!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We haven’t been meaning to keep secrets from you but we forgot to announce some big news….. Mrs. Lewis got married in December!!!! Her name has changed to Mrs. Basks!! If your kiddos come home talking about Mrs. Basks you can rest easy knowing they are talking about our sweet Assistant Principal Mrs. Lewis. Congrats Mrs. and Mr. Basks!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Oh my goodness!!!! Our friends from Nothing Bundt Cakes dropped off some amazing treats for us today!! They were soooo good. The white chocolate raspberry is my favorite. If you haven't tried them, you need to ASAP! Their new store in Owasso will be opening soon! https://www.facebook.com/nothingbundtcakes #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our friends from the Oklahoma State Department of Health came by last week to present Nurse Shea and Catalayah with our Award of Excellence. Catalayah has obtained the Award of Excellence (which is the highest award!) 3 years in a row!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Ward’s class reading series focused on our planet and the sun and how shadows are formed. They also read The Black Rabbit about a bunny and his shadow. During a sunny day at recess they remembered our stories and were interested in their own shadows! 🖤 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our students are glad to be back at school!! They have enjoyed seeing their friends and we have all enjoyed the beautiful weather! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

**Reminder** There will be no Running Club during the month of January. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Raffle tickets on sale now! Here is an awesome opportunity to support the Claremore Public Schools Foundation AND purchase tickets for a chance to win an authentic Louis Vuitton Louis Vuitton Graceful MM handbag! Please share with your friends and family. For additional details and to purchase tickets, please visit: https://claremorepublicschoolsfoundation.org/ A special thank you to Misty & Chad Choat for their generous donation of this beautiful handbag!

Remember that today is Early Release @ 2 PM.

Just a reminder that CPS families will have a four day weekend January 13-16, 2023. 🔴 January 13th - No School - PLC Professional Development Day 🔴 January 16th - No School - Closed in honor of MLK Holiday #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Just a reminder that CPS families will have a four day weekend January 13-16, 2023. 🔴 January 13th - No School - PLC Professional Development Day 🔴 January 16th - No School - Closed in honor of MLK Holiday #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Geranen’s class has been practicing addition using dominoes!! How fun! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Newman’s class took some time to share what they did during the Holiday Break. After their turn to share they passed the yarn. They couldn’t let go because it takes all of them to work together as a team. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE