We love seeing our students bring the holiday spirit and smiles to our school.
Hope everyone is having a lucky St. Patrick’s Day and great Spring Break!
Here is NUMBER 32!
This week’s featured find is John Henry, Hammerin' Hero: The Graphic Novel (Graphic Spin)—a bold retelling of the legendary folk hero who proved that determination and heart can move mountains. With powerful illustrations and action-packed storytelling, this graphic novel brings a classic American tale to life in a whole new way.
Thank you, Ms. Browning, for helping our readers discover heroes from history and stories that leave a lasting impact!
A huge congratulations to our winners for week 1!
🥇 1st Place – Trisha Jones ($20 Revive Nutrition gift card)
🥈 2nd Place – Rachel Folks (Fitness Time Nutrition gift card)
🥉 3rd Place – Lindsay Wilson (Atlas Nutrition gift card)
We are proud of the effort you all put in this week!
And students, if you see one of your teachers getting some extra steps in, be sure to give them a big “Good job!”
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our McTeacher Night at McDonald’s! 🍟❤️
We are so grateful for our Claremont families and community who always show up to support our students and school. It was so fun seeing everyone outside of the classroom, sharing smiles, and serving up some McDonald’s together.
Your support truly means so much to us. Thank you all for helping make the night such a success!
Our Scholastic Book Fair is happening this week, and there’s still time for students to find some great new books to enjoy. Families are welcome to come shop during the times below!
Book Fair Hours:
Thursday, March 12 – 8:30–10:45 & 11:30–2:30
Friday, March 13 – After Rise & Shine (8:10–10:45)
The Book Fair will be closed daily from 10:45–11:30.
There are still plenty of great books waiting to be discovered—don’t miss your chance to stop by!
Here is NUMBER 31!
This week’s featured find is Whatever After: Just Dance—a magical adventure where familiar fairy tales get a fun twist. With plenty of humor, friendship, and a little royal rhythm, this story proves that sometimes the best solution is to just dance your way through the adventure.
Thank you, Ms. Browning, for helping our readers discover stories that keep their imaginations moving and their pages turning!
Join us tonight from 5:00–8:00 PM at McDonald’s on Will Rogers (Main Street) and support Claremont Elementary while enjoying dinner with family and friends.
20% of food sales and ALL proceeds from pie sales will be donated back to our school.
Coupons will be available for $5 (a $15 value) and all profits go directly to Claremont.
We hope to see our Claremont families there tonight!
Friday, Mrs. Mills’ class did a wonderful job leading our Rise and Shine assembly with a powerful message about growth and perseverance.
They recited a poem about the beauty of making mistakes and how those mistakes help us learn and grow. With voices loud and proud, they reminded us that every stumble is a step forward and every challenge makes us stronger. It was such an important message for all of us!
We also celebrated our Student Shout-Out recipients, who were recognized for being positive leaders and shining examples in our school community.
Thank you to Mrs. Mills’ class for starting our day with encouragement and heart. What a great reminder that growth happens when we try, fall, and try again.
📸If you are planning a vacation or staycation, remember to pack your zebra gear and take a photo for our #ZebraTravelDiaries. Send your photo (wearing your Zebra gear), name, school, and location to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us.
If you are out of town, let us know when you’ll be home; we’ll wait to post the photo until you return.
Make it a great day to be a Zebra.
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Here is NUMBER 30!
This week’s featured find is Bad Kitty Goes to the Vet by Nick Bruel—a laugh-out-loud adventure that proves even the grumpiest kitty can learn a lesson or two. Full of humor and personality, this story is sure to have readers smiling from whisker to whisker.
Thank you, Ms. Browning, for keeping our shelves stocked with books that make reading fun, relatable, and impossible to resist!
This is a wonderful opportunity to build your child’s home library and grow their love of reading.
The easiest way for students to shop independently is by setting up a Scholastic e-Wallet. Cash and cards are also welcomed.
Set up your e-Wallet here:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/claremontelementaryschool
Students eligible for JOM will receive vouchers for this Book Fair.
Book Fair Hours
Monday, March 9: 8:30–10:45, 11:30–2:30
Tuesday, March 10: 8:30–10:45, 11:30–2:30, 4:00–7:10
Wednesday, March 11: 8:30–10:45, 11:30–2:30
Thursday, March 12: 8:30–10:45, 11:30–2:30
Friday, March 13: After Rise & Shine 8:10–10:45
📌 Book Fair will also be open during Parent Teacher Conferences (4:00–7:10pm).
📌 Closed daily from 10:45–11:30am.
The profits from our Book Fair help provide a book for every student to take home at Christmas, purchase new books for our library, support STEAM sensory bins. and supply other library resources!
We can’t wait to see our students discover their next favorite book!
We are incredibly thankful for the community members who took time out of their busy schedules to share their love of reading with our students. From former staff members who still hold our school close to their hearts, to members of our local sheriff’s office, local pastors, and even an Early Childhood class from NTC — our students were surrounded by role models who showed them that reading matters at every stage of life.
Seeing community leaders sit in a tiny chair, open a book, and bring a story to life sends a powerful message: reading is important, reading is fun, and reading connects us all.
Thank you to everyone who came to read, encourage, and pour into our students. Your time and presence made a lasting impact!
We truly have the best community around us.
Ms. McCann is a steady, caring presence in our building. She is a safe place for our students, a calm voice during hard moments, and a constant advocate for what is best for kids. Whether she’s helping students navigate big emotions, supporting families, collaborating with teachers or simply offering a listening ear, her impact reaches far beyond her office walls.
She works tirelessly behind the scenes to remove barriers so our students can focus on learning and growing. Because of her compassion, patience, and heart for children, our school is stronger every single day.
We are so grateful for you, Ms. McCann.
Thank you for the difference you make in the lives of our students and families!
Join us on Tuesday, March 10 from 5:00–8:00 PM at McDonald’s on Will Rogers for a night of food, fun, and school spirit.
20% of all food sales and ALL proceeds from pie sales will be donated back to Claremont Elementary.
We also have coupons available for $5 (a $15 value) and all profits go directly to our school available for sale in the office.
Grab dinner, invite your friends, and help support Claremont — we can’t wait to see our families there!
Wear your pajamas and get ready to snuggle up with a great story!
There’s nothing better than ending the week comfy, relaxed, and lost in a good book. Reading + pajamas = the perfect Friday combination!
Let’s close out Read Across America Week celebrating the joy of reading in the coziest way possible.
We had SO many amazing book characters show up today that one post just wasn’t enough!
From cookies and mice to sparkles and sass, our students truly brought their favorite stories to life. The creativity, excitement, and pride in their costumes made today extra special.
One of the best parts? Hearing students talk about the books behind their outfits — sharing why they love the characters and what makes the stories memorable. That’s what Read Across America Week is all about!
Swipe through and enjoy more of the storybook magic!
We can’t wait to see what today brings!
It’s time to mix it up!
Wear your most mismatched clothes — crazy socks, clashing colors, stripes with polka dots… the more mixed-up, the better!
Grab your favorite book and come ready for another day of celebrating the joy of reading. Because sometimes the best stories — and outfits — don’t have to match perfectly to be amazing.
We can’t wait to see those wild and wacky looks tomorrow!
We spotted favorites from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Junie B. Jones, and Fancy Nancy, just to name a few! From mouse ears and cookies to sparkles and sass, the creativity was incredible.
Students were so excited to share who they dressed as and why that character is special to them. It was more than just costumes — it was conversations about books, stories, and favorite reading moments.
Today was a beautiful reminder that when students connect to characters, they connect to reading. ❤️📖
We are LOVING Read Across America Week!
We received SO many great photos, and it was clear that our school spirit was on full display one post just wasn't enough!
Yesterday was “Same School, New Recipe” and WOW… our school was turned upside down in the best way!
Students showed up dressed like their teachers — from lanyards and coffee cups to cardigans and comfy shoes. Meanwhile, our teachers rocked backpacks, hoodies, and sneakers like true pros.
Let’s just say… we have some VERY convincing future educators in the making!
It was a day full of laughs, creativity, and school spirit — all while celebrating the importance of reading together. We love seeing our students and staff have fun building community through literacy.
Stay tuned… more Read Across America Week fun coming!
