On this #wellnesswednesday, we are sharing some mental health tips for children! Mental health is just as important for children as it is for adults.
Some ways to support your child's mental health are:
*Love - Be there for your child and show care and love.
*Support - Encourage and praise your child.
*Feeling - Get to know how your child is feeling.
*Exercise - Exercise has physical and emotional benefits.
*Education - Learn signs and symptoms of mental health problems.
*Coping - Help your child learn simple coping skills such as relaxation.
* Conversation - Encourage your child to talk to you.
*Listening - Make sure to listen to what your child has to say.
*Rest Time - Help your child build rest time into their routine.
For more information on supporting your child's mental health, contact your child's teacher or school counselor.
Today is World Read Aloud Day!
Reading aloud is so important - "Children acquire language primarily through listening. Reading aloud lets children regularly hear new words in new contexts, which builds their vocabulary and helps them develop a stronger awareness of the communicative possibilities of language."
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"Unlike watching television, reading or being read to promotes a slower unfolding of events and ideas. This encourages children to listen, pay attention, and concentrate, which after a while can increase their overall attention span."
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"Recently I discovered there's actually a name for the counseling approach I most closely follow. It's called bibliotherapy. Bibliotherapy involves using literature to teach and help others practice various skills. Reading to children is one of my favorite things, and I love using books in my lessons! The Claremore Public Schools Foundation awarded a grant for me to use at Claremont. I am purchasing some of my favorite titles to use with bibliotherapy!"
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It is important to keep our kids safe while online, and Claremore Public Schools is committed to providing software for our devices and resources for our parents. We have partnered with FamilyZoneUSA to ensure students’ cyber safety at school and at home.
This #TechTipTuesday will show parents how to set up an account with FamilyZone and obtain the instructions on how to setup FamilyZone on all personal electronic devices that are not school-issued.
https://youtu.be/Pi0u67bpoAk
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My name is Teresa Miles and I teach Gifted and Talented to 3rd-5th graders. I have been in education for 21 years, and this is my 17th year with CPS.
I attended Northeastern State University, where I received a degree in Elementary Education. I am married and have 4 adult children and 11 grandchildren.
My hobbies include reading, biking, board games, traveling and swimming.
My favorite quote is "Jesus said, "if you can believe, ALL things are possible to him who believes." Mark 9:23
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This Thursday, February 4th...Zebras are Readers!
Wear your Claremore Zebras gear!
We are celebrating I Love to Read Month for the Month of February! There will be D.E.A.R (drop everything and read) times and dress up days weekly, in addition to a month-long reading challenge!
Students will be sent home with a weekly reading log where they can log the # of pages read nightly. At the end of each week, the number will be tallied. At the end of the month, there will be class prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
1st - Pizza for Lunch
2nd - Ice Cream at Lunch
3rd - Candy at Lunch
Be on the lookout for those reading logs, parents!
"There are many roles in the school counselor position. We wear so many hats! I believe one of the most important roles is helping children (individually, in small groups, and in whole class settings) practice social and emotional skills. Some of my favorite themes are: Kindness, Whole Body Listening, and The Power of Yet."
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This Thursday, February 4th...Zebras are Readers!
Wear your Claremore Zebras gear!
Our January Student of the Month video is available now!
https://youtu.be/HX25J9Qeajg
February is Black History Month.
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. History.
Mrs. Ward's first grade class has a classroom spider plant named "Spidey."
Spider plants put off runners that grow smaller plants that when put in water grow roots and can be replanted!
Spidey has grown enough that 16 plants have been harvested and put in water to root. Some students have already been able to take their very own spider plants home - while others will be bringing them throughout the rest of the week!
This year, Literacy Night has gone virtual! We are so excited to be able to still offer a Literacy Night to our Claremont family!
Please plan to join us via Google Classroom on Thursday, February 11th at 6:00 PM for a virtual Readers Theater performed by your very own classroom teachers!
The link to the performances is scheduled to go live on Google Classroom right at 6:00 PM. Find a place to snuggle up with your child and view the performance together!
This week is National School Counseling Week! This week we hope to focus on the unique contribution our School Counselors have upon the public school system.
School counselors are so important to our school buildings, and we would like to introduce you to ours, Mrs. Sheila Urbonas.
When asked what influenced her to become a school counselor, she replied, "After being a first grade teacher and special education teacher for over twenty years, I thought I wanted to leave the education field. I received my masters in counseling from Southern Nazarene University with the plan to work for a counseling agency. I worked in that field for a short time, but really missed the education setting. I missed the camaraderie of working alongside educators and being in a building full of children. Becoming a school counselor is the best of both worlds!"
Tobi Riggs, a teacher at Roosa Elementary, tells us about the digital tools she received from the Claremore Public School Foundation and encourages you to participate in this year's virtual Brainiac Brawl.
https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/390711
A BIG thank you to our Claremore Public Schools Board of Education members! We are thankful for the time and dedication you put into our schools.
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Mrs. Sayre Whitaker, Westside Elementary teacher, wants you to know how CPSF has made a difference in her classroom and with her students.
If you have ever received a grant from CPSF, comment on the CPS FB and tell us your story. Bonus points for a photo!
https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/388886
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You and Claremont.
Claremont and You.
We just fit.
Happy National Puzzle Day to our Claremont family!
Today is a Distance Learning Day, Claremont families!
There are so many ways to help your student be successful when learning at home. The graphic below outlines a few ways that you can help ensure that your students' distance learning day is both stress-free and successful!
