Claremore High School

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Rogers Co Health Dept. is now testing without appointments. Drive-through testing is available Monday through Thursday from 3 - 4 PM and Friday mornings from 8:30 - 9:30 AM. No cost and no insurance needed. Must wear a mask and stay in the car. Renetta Harrison, MHR, CEP-Health Educator Rogers County Health Department 2664 N Hwy 88 918-341-3166- office CPS #WellnessWednesday

It's #TechTipTuesday Claremore is a Google School, and the Google Workspaces Suite offers many useful tools to complete homework assignments and teach students. One of the most useful options is the Google Chrome Sync feature which keeps all bookmarks, links, and a user’s account information synced across all the devices. This week’s #TechTipTuesday will show users how to turn on Chrome Sync, so everything follows the user across all devices! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClaremorePublicSchools/videos/682043512514530 YouTube: https://youtu.be/QPRTYhLI31g #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We truly hope your holiday was filled with moments that made you smile and fill your heart with wonder. This past week our CHS baseball team took some time out to serve others and fill the RCSO food pantry. Building a program is good, but building men is even better. "Thankful for a group of young men who were able to go out and collect enough canned goods to fill the RCSO food pantry completely and have enough left over to restock it a few times. Always taking care of a community, that always takes care of them." - Coach #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

A message when out today from Mrs. Garroutte via email and voice messaging to all CHS students & primary guardians. ✔ CDC guidelines for quarantining ✔ 2nd term enrolment option forms ✔ Spectator policy for winter sports If you did not receive the call &/or email, you may need to update your information or confirm your data in our system. The primary guardian may do that in the Wengage Parent Portal or contact the high school 9183.923.4211 extension "0". #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Substitute teaching is a remarkably rewarding and worthwhile career path for people from many different walks of life. As a sub, you get to work with children, set your schedule, and experience many different educational opportunities. Are you thinking of teaching? Substitutes can acquire experience, develop transferable skills, and improve your chances of landing a full-time job. Of course, it’s is also a way to give back to your community and make a difference in the lives of children. Join the ZEBRA family by applying to be a substitute teacher. Contact 💻 www.kellyeducatinoalstaffing.us or call 📱 918.461.0357. Minimum Requirements: ✅ Must be at least 18 years old ✅ Have a High School Diploma ✅ Must pass the OSBI background check #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

This year has been filled with chatter of how hard 2020 has been. And, that is undoubtedly true. But, as we observe Thanksgiving today, let's remember there have been moments of wonder, beauty, and celebration in 2020 as well. We have met new people and learned new skills. We experienced new ways of seeing the world, impacting lives, and helping others. Let's not forget the cherished time spent with family. And, maybe, just maybe, these tough times have allowed us the sacred opportunity of growing. One of the most beautiful things is how people have come together to support each other. Drive-by birthday parties, companies sharing resources for free or at discounts to help educators do great work even though they were facing the unknown. Parents sending extra hand sanitizer, tissues, and gift cards to show their support and love for teachers. Restaurants feeding first responders and healthcare workers. These moments have been inspiring. Yes, there have been some gruesome moments in our world this year, but there are moments that are worth holding onto with a very tight grip. Let's be great curators of the moments deserving our attention. We may not be sitting around the table together, but we do hold each other in our hearts and consider each of you a blessing in our lives. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. @Sara Lahr's English classes are reading the Greek Tragedy, Antigone. Students are placed in a circle, which helps with student engagement. They all rotate and play different actors and audience members daily. Studying the complex text, students learn to use their context clues to comprehend the information. They also learn about vocal inflection and how to use their voices to demonstrate emotion. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🦃 No school November 25th - 27th for Thanksgiving Break. 🦃 As you celebrate, please make safe decisions to help reduce the spread of COVID-19: 👐 wash your hands, ↔ watch your socially distancing, and 😷 wear a mask when you are around others. 💖 Particularly during this holiday season, we are thankful for the opportunity to serve you, your family, and our community. #StaySafeStayInSchool - we look forward to seeing students again on Monday, November 30. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore High School is now hiring a science teacher. If you know anyone who would be an asset to our Zebra family, please share this information with them. For more information check out the employment listing https://www.applitrack.com/claremore/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=High+School+Teaching #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The library offers E-Books, E-Audiobooks, Streaming Video and E-Magazines! Each has their own catalog of digital downloads, which can be found under the E-books link on the library home page. Any patron in good standing will be able to download e-materials to their personal computer, smartphone, E-reader or listening device. Please call the Will Rogers Library at 918-341-1564 to apply. They will need your name, birth date and address in Rogers County to set up this card. For those under 18, they will also need a parent's name, birth date and address. 📚👏😍🤩 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore Public Schools is continually committed to developing an atmosphere of trust among parents and the community in our ability to provide not only a positive and enriching educational experience but a safe place for students to thrive. That is why we have partnered with @FamilyZoneUSA, a leading provider of cyber safety products and education, to ensure your kids are cyber safe while at school. Claremore Public Schools is already using Family Zone to block inappropriate content and to identify red flag search terms from students. However, students do need access to sites like youtube for institutional purposes. Once on those sites students can be exposed to content that may be questionable. It is important that caregivers monitor students when they are on their devices. As a parent or caregiver of our school district, you receive free access to the Family Zone Cyber Safety Hub, which includes articles, videos, courses, and more to help monitor and educate on various cyber threats, apps, etc. This week's #TechTipTuesday is access to this free service. Click “sign up” below to get ongoing materials and education from the platform we trust to manage cyber safety across our entire district. https://claremorek12.familyzone.com/ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Traditional students that would like Holiday Weekend Meals please place your order by Tuesday (11/24/20). Pick up will be Wednesday 11/25/2020 from 10:30 AM -12:30 PM at the Enrollment Center located at 101 W 11th St. https://forms.gle/qx3XdeRL6E4VTZ529 Janna Ragland Child Nutrition Claremore Public Schools

Being a team member is more than a performance on a court but their performance in their community, as well. Building partnerships, serving as role models, motivating others to make their community a better place, and giving back gives them a shared vision with the community that supports them. For the past several years, the Lady Zebras have helped fill food baskets at @Westside Elementary. This year the girls took the necessary steps to stay safe and continue the tradition. 🦓 💗🏀 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Need an extra gallon to take to your Thanksgiving holiday dinner? Go by and grab a gallon of sweet tea and lemonade from Chick-Fil-A! This month Chick-fil-A will donate $1 to the Claremore Public School Foundation. CPSF funds class and teacher grants district-wide. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore FFA will have it's final Blue & Gold drive-thru pickup today and tomorrow. Friday 11/20 from 5p to 8p Saturday 11/21 from 11a to 1p 🚙Please enter from the west (see map picture below). Remain in your vehicle at all times. 💲 Cash Only. Prices are listed on the flyer. ❔ If you have any questions, please contact mboyer@claremore.k12.ok.us. We look forward to seeing you this weekend, and thank you so much for supporting Claremore FFA!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Tonight's football game vs. Coweta is canceled. Tickets purchased online will be refunded. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

While technology seems to connect us more than ever, it has also created a generational divide. The art of a handwritten letter will always create a warm, charming, and personal connection between people. This is Abri with her letter from her pen pal, Carmen, a 96 year old woman who resides at the Baptist Village in Owasso. She is also the aunt of one of our engineering teachers. Mrs. Andrews' creative writing students write letters to pen pals in towns across the state, such as Collinsville, Elk City, and Owasso. "My students love this project - they are making connections with an older generation and learning things about what life was like many years ago," said Mrs. Andrews. Connecting with others is more important than you might think. Social connection can lower anxiety and depression, help us regulate our emotions, lead to higher self-esteem and empathy, and improve our immune systems. The students love the fact that they are helping to bring joy to the lives of people who aren't able to get out and socialize with others as much as they used to, especially now that Covid-19 protocols have decreased the visitation at nursing homes. The pen pal program brightens the days of both CHS students and senior residents of Oklahoma nursing homes, and it provides a vital connection between two generations. The students discover the many things they have in common with their pen pals - shared interests and hobbies and foods. Thank you to the Claremore community members who contributed stationery for our students to use for their letters. Thanks to Amy Bethea, Courney Castle, Sandy Roberson, and Amy Wood for their generosity! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Crystal Kimblern, Ed.S. Certified School Psychologist I received a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Union University, Jackson, TN, and an Educational Specialist degree and a Masters in Psychology from Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS. This is my 14th year as a school psychologist and my 2nd year working for Claremore Public Schools. I moved to Oklahoma last year and previously worked in Missouri. I enjoy what I do and love the students and teachers that I work with! I spend most of my time working with Claremore High School and Catalayah Elementary. I got married last year and have 3 great boys. I get to be a step-mom too! We are often spending our time going to sporting events or hanging out with family and friends! One of my favorite quotes: '𝒴𝑜𝓊 𝒶𝓇𝑒 𝒷𝓇𝒶𝓋𝑒𝓇 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓃 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝒷𝑒𝓁𝒾𝑒𝓋𝑒, 𝓈𝓉𝓇𝑜𝓃𝑔𝑒𝓇 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓃 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝓈𝑒𝑒𝓂 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓈𝓂𝒶𝓇𝓉𝑒𝓇 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓃 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓃𝓀.'-A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #SPAW2020 #WellnessWednesday

To celebrate National School Psychology Week (last week), throughout the day today, we highlight our school psychologists and the critical work they do to help our students and staff thrive and discover “The Power of Possibility.” Possibility, chance, likelihood, probability - all things that inspire hope, expectation, desire. With their training, tools, and techniques, these staff members empower and equip our Zebra family to not only aspire to succeed but take action steps to accomplish those dreams. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #SPAW2020 #WellnessWednesday

Just a reminder Grab & Go Meals CPS offers FREE Meals to all students. Virtual, Quarantined, and Distance Learning meal need to ordered by by Wednesday: https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/child-nutrition ALL Meals are picked up at 101 W 11th St. If you have questions please feel free to contact the CN Office at 923-4243 or jragland@claremore.k12.ok.us #CPSZEBRAPRIDE