
My name is Leslie Chavis and I am a paraprofessional for K-5th. I have been in education for 15 years, and at Claremont for 6 months. I attended George Wallace Ozark college and Alabama.
I have been married to my husband Larry for 30 years. We have 4 sons and 7 grandchildren. I enjoy yard sales and spending time with my family.
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2nd grade students work on measurement! These students learned why a universal measurement system is so important!
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Did you know??
Children struggle with positive self-esteem and body-image much like adults do.
Here are some suggestions to give your child if he or she is struggling in this area:
-Spend time with people who treat you well and help you feel good about yourself.
-Use positive self- talk, such as “I am strong, self-confident, and capable.”
-Keep a journal to help you see what areas in your life need attention.
-Celebrate what you like about yourself and work on changing things that you don’t like as much.
-Remind yourself that you are unique, special, valued and important.
-Get out and participate in activities with your family and friends.
-Eat foods that are good for you and make you feel great, such as lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and healthful fats such as from nuts, avocados and olive oil.
-Be active at least 60 minutes each day.
-Talk with a trusted family member or friend if you are feeling low.
-Treat others with the kindness and respect that all unique individuals deserve.
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We can't say enough good things about our two very special Administrative Professionals, Mrs. Goodwin and Mrs. Howard.
Mrs. Goodwin keeps all of our financials in line, and is an amazing asset to Claremont. She is kind and considerate, and we are so thankful for her!
Mrs. Howard greets students, parents, and anyone else who walks through our front office! Her bright smile and positive attitude are some of what makes her such a valuable part of our team. We are so grateful to have Mrs. Howard at Claremont.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day, ladies!
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Mrs. Miles' 3rd-5th grade GT students had fun applying what they learned about oil derricks, from an OERB video, and putting it to the test by creating their own derricks. They could only use straws, paper clips, and tape, that they had to 'purchase' using future profits. Then each tower was assessed to see how much weight it could hold in grams. The challenge was to see which groups' oil derrick turned the most profit, after the costs of supplies.
Here you can see the 3rd/4th grade groups and their derricks.
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Mrs. Miles' 3rd-5th grade GT students had fun applying what they learned about oil derricks, from an OERB video, and putting it to the test by creating their own derricks. They could only use straws, paper clips, and tape, that they had to 'purchase' using future profits. Then each tower was assessed to see how much weight it could hold in grams. The challenge was to see which groups' oil derrick turned the most profit, after the costs of supplies.
Here you can see the 3rd/4th grade groups and their derricks.
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Students in Mrs. Tidwell's class learned about what makes flowers bloom with a fun experiment.
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No way!!
Our Scholastic Book Fair begins in 5 days!
Students will have an opportunity to shop every day this week, but sorry parents, your little spenders will have to shop for themselves. Parents are not able to accompany students to the fair this year.
If you are not comfortable sending $$$ to school with your child, set up an e-Wallet!
=> https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/parent-how-it-works.html?fairID=4746631
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What's that?
Our Scholastic Book Fair begins in 6 days!
Students will have an opportunity to shop every day this week, but sorry parents, your little spenders will have to shop for themselves. Parents are not able to accompany students to the fair this year.
If you are not comfortable sending $$$ to school with your child, set up an e-Wallet!
=> https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/parent-how-it-works.html?fairID=4746631
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Great News!!
The 2019-2020 Yearbook is still available for purchase!
These can be purchased by sending cash or check with your child to school, or by calling Mrs. Howard in the front office!
Yearbooks are $10 each.
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Did you know??
Kindergarten students spend much of their time in computer class learning skills that will enable them to be prepared for future computer use. Learning to use a mouse, a keyboard, and even be able to navigate on a computer are things that are taught, not caught!
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One of our Partners in Education, RCB Bank, continues to be a support for our students by providing snacks during state testing. Thank you, RCB for your dedication to the staff and students at Claremont!
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My name is Caressa Harden and I am the Speech Therapist for PK-2nd grade. I have been in education for 11 years, and 6 of those have been with CPS. I attended Northeastern State University where I received a Masters of Science in Speech Language Pathology.
I have been married to my husband, Nate, for 14 years. We have two sons, ages 10 and 6, and are currently expecting our third son this June. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, attending church, watching sporting events, hiking, and crafting.
My favorite quote is "In a world where you can be anything, be kind."
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2nd graders in Mrs. Johnston's class read quietly after finishing their work.
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🌞CPS Zebra Stripes Summer Camp🌞
Now Accepting Applications
Kindergarten - Fifth Grade
2 Sessions
🌞June 1 - July 2
🌞July 12 - August 6
6:30 AM - 6 PM
Full Time l Part-Time l Drop-In Rates Available
Find more information here:
https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/zebra-stripes-child-care
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Our 2020-2021 Yearbooks are on sale now! Yearbooks can be purchased via the flyer that went home or by visiting https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1146780/Claremont-Elementary-School/ If you did not purchase a yearbook from last year, and would still like to do so, please contact the front office. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE


Mrs. Ward is reads the book, The Cool Bean, for our reading challenge called You've Been Book'd .
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Mrs. Schell's 4th graders review text features.
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Today marks the 26th anniversary of the OKC bombing.
At 9:02 in the morning, on Wednesday April 19, 1995, the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City was bombed, killing 168 people and injuring hundreds more.
Take a moment to remember the lives lost and families affected by this tragedy today.
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Have you heard??
Our Scholastic Book Fair begins in 7 days!
Students will have an opportunity to shop every day this week, but sorry parents, your little spenders will have to shop for themselves. Parents are not able to accompany students to the fair this year.
If you are not comfortable sending $$$ to school with your child, set up an e-Wallet!
=> https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/parent-how-it-works.html?fairID=4746631
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