Claremore High School

🦃 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Congratulations to two CHS softball student-athletes who have committed to playing on the college level. This accomplishment signifies your skill on the field and your confidence, discipline, persistence, competitiveness, and coachability. 🥎 Alyssa will play at Mid-America Christian University. 🥎 Terran will play at RSU. Alyssa and Terran are pictured with their parents on signing day. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

ICYMI - CHS NJROTC will be conducting a blood drive on TODAY from 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM at the PAC. Appointments and masks are REQUIRED. Schedule at obi.org or contact Murry Estabrook directly at 918-519-4605. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

ICYMI - CHS NJROTC will be conducting a blood drive on TODAY from 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM at the PAC. Appointments and masks are REQUIRED. Schedule at obi.org or contact Murry Estabrook directly at 918-519-4605. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Remember CHS has FREE TUTORING for students 9th - 12th grade in every week from 3:30 - 4:30 PM! ENGLISH - Monday & Wednesday Mrs. Lahr - Rm 619 MATH: Tuesday & Thursday Tuesday - Mrs. Beasley - Rm 905 Thursday - Ms. Garroutte - Rm 617 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Junior/Senior Native American Students We hope your students are able to join us for our annual Tribal Nations College Achievement Summit. This is a day for students to learn about opportunities at TCC and the Native American community at our school. The virtual event is for all Juniors & Seniors in high school and is free to attend. REGISTER HERE: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l6kuE-86RIqNMvSepshJ6Q Questions? Email Ramona.Curtis@tulsacc.edu

We know everyone is not on campus during our morning announcements this year. We've made it more convenient to stay up-to-date by putting them all on the news section of our website or mobile app. Check it often! We update the live link daily. https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/o/chs/article/133623

𝗖𝗛𝗦 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁/𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟵 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟰 - 𝟳:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 Of all the factors that determine student outcomes, family engagement is at the top of the list. Partnerships between schools and families can improve students' grades, attendance, persistence, and motivation. Claremore High School teachers look forward to visiting with you about your child's progress at our upcoming Parent/Teacher Conferences. Parent-Teacher Conferences are on Nov. 19 from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm. You may schedule a conference through the following link: http://www.myconferencetime.com/claremorehs/ If you would like to conference with more than one teacher, choose multiple conferences. If you would only want one teacher, then select the teacher on that page. You will then need to enter your student's information and choose the best time for you. You may email or call a teacher or the school for assistance at 918-923-4211​​.

Veterans Day honors all of those who have served the country in war or peace. Claremore Public Schools is proud of the individuals that chose to serve our country as part of the great American military who now serve our country, our community, and our children on our campuses. THANK YOU!

Due to the pandemic, many celebrations, parades, and events that honor our brave soldiers will not occur. So Friday night at our last home game, we thought it fitting review some of the rich Claremore History that honors our brave service people who sacrificed their lives for our freedoms. If you have attended Claremore High School or ever been to any event at CHS you have probably seen our sports stadium. The original name of the field was Claremont, but in 1945 the name was changed to honor the Lantow family, specifically the brothers. This is their story... https://www.facebook.com/ClaremorePublicSchools/ https://youtu.be/Xwdl9abDo6o #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Enjoying an evening with the best band in the land, the CHS ZEBRA BAND! I am proud of all of you. #bandspectacular

The recent Oklahoma ice storm and COVID issues have reduced Oklahoma's blood supplies to historically low levels creating a BLOOD DONATION EMERGENCY. CHS will be conducting a blood drive on Monday, Nov. 16th, from 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM. They will be utilizing the Robson PAC and bloodmobiles to facilitate social distancing. Sign in at the Performing Arts Center. Appointments and masks are REQUIRED. To minimize appointment conflicts, please log on to obi.org and select the donor portal or contact Murry Estabrook directly at 918-519-4605.