Catalayah Elementary

Did you hear about the Pumpkin Elf that made a mess of Mrs. Newman's kindergarten room??? They couldn't believe it when they walked into their classroom last week. They read the book The Mystery of the Pumpkin Elf. The Pumpkin Elf is very tricky. He does tricks and then leaves treats. He messed up their room by getting everything out that is orange (his favorite color). He then left them clues to look for him throughout the school. They never found him, but he left them pumpkin brownies in their classroom. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We ended our Red Ribbon Week with a door decorating contest. Drug Free Look's Like Me!!! Our teachers and staff did an amazing job on these doors!!! Look how cute they are! Which one is your favorite?? #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We're too bright for drugs!! Today is tie-dye or yellow and these kids (and staff) look awesome!! We have loved the participation from everyone this week. To finish off the week we are having a door decorating contest. Check back tomorrow for pictures of the doors!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Ms. McCracken's 5th grade Science classes had so much fun during their Science experiment last week. The kids were given a cup with a mixture of 5 components and had to separate each one into its own container. They experimented with different methods of separating their mixture. They were given magnets, colanders, cheese cloth, and coffee filters to separate the components based on their properties. They came up with a lot of great methods of filtration! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Look at me, I'm Drug Free!!! Today for our Red Ribbon Dress up day was glasses or red. We enjoyed seeing all the red and some really cute glasses!!! Our sweet cafeteria staff even showed off their red today!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE Tomorrow is Tie-Dye or yellow

Mrs. Newman's Kindergarten class go to explore the inside of a pumpkin!!! Some kids loved it and other's didn't! If your kid is in Mrs. Newman's class ask them what they thought about it. Did they like it??? Tell us about their reviews! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Today was Sweats or Green!! Our students have enjoyed dress up days for Red Ribbon Week. Tomorrow is glasses or Red! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

They have been getting things in order in 2nd grade!! Mrs. Casey's class has been learning about number order, and putting numbers in order from least to greatest. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

PJ DAY was wonderful!!!! Check out some of these cute kiddos with their jammies on! Tomorrow is sweats or green! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Beasley's 3rd grade class has been doing some research about bats!! They are going to learn everything they need to know before Halloween gets here. Did you know bats can live more than 30 years and can fly at speeds of 60 miles per hour. Ask some of these kids their favorite facts about bats. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It’s Bus Safety Week and the CPS Transportation Department is introducing their staff and additional safety service for all of our buses - GPS! This technology has been added to all their buses and is now connected to the Stopfinder App which will allow families to get real-time information concerning the bus their child is on. Watch here ▶https://youtu.be/j1g9sPCWxmE Transportation webpage ▶https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/transportation #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

SPLAT!!! Mrs. Roller's 1st grade class has been splatting out their sight words!! We love that they are having so much fun learning!!!! Great job Mrs. Roller's class! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Today we celebrate the people who first called this land home. We remember the struggles and tragedies they endured. We honor their place in and contributions to the shared story of America. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

CPS staff members are leaders inside our walls and outside our walls. We are honored to celebrate women in leadership at the Claremore Area Chamber of Commerce Leading Ladies Gala. It is exciting to see a table full of leading ladies from the Claremore Public Schools! Congratulations to all of the winners! Left to Right: LaRonna Hurt - Will Rogers Junior High, Andrea Ratcliff -Westside Elementary, Shanna O'Shields - CPSF, Jennifer Levesque - Westside Elementary, Robyn Foxworth - Project CEEP, Ranetta Eidson - Catalayah Elementary. #CPSF #LeadingLadiesGala #ClaremoreAreaChamber #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Homecoming last week was so much fun!!! Did your kids tell you about the assembly at Catalayah?!!? It was so much fun!! We love homecoming week. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Please see below for important information relative to the free/reduced lunch application. Although meals are free for all students again this school year, CPS calls on ALL families to complete this application as this status affects our eligibility for funding in our schools and each department! Everything from technology, student remediation, transportation, professional development for teachers, and even the district’s ability to receive grants depends upon the completion of these applications by families who may qualify! Your information will be completely confidential through the online MY SCHOOL APP myschoolapps.com If you prefer printed / interactive form click here: English https://5il.co/v0dk or Spanish https://5il.co/v0dl Please complete this application by Thursday, September 30th. If you need assistance completing this application, please visit our Enrollment Office at 101 W 11th, 8 AM - 4 PM or call our Child Nutrition office at jragland@claremore.k12.ok.us or 918-923-4243. We would be happy to help! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

4th graders have been enjoying their time in the Innovation Lab. They worked in groups and starting using pixie 4 software!!! Just look at those smiles!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Newman's class learned about apples last week. They tasted the different colors of apples and charted their favorites. They also got to taste different apple snacks which included, apples, applesauce, apple jacks and apple juice. It looks like the apple jacks won!!!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our teachers had such a great productive day during Professional Development. Teachers were able to listen to a presentation by the wonderful Dr. Barrett. Professional development is a great time for instructors to develop and improve their skills to better meet the needs of their students, and that is exactly what we did today!! Thank you Dr. Barrett #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Heatherly surprised our staff with ice cream cones for NATIONAL ICE CREAM CONE DAY!!!! Are you going to enjoy some ice cream cones tonight?!?!?! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE