Mrs. Steuart, our PE teacher is currently without a gym as construction takes place on our campus - but doesn’t keep her from teaching fun and engaging lessons! Here 4th grade students exercise together - look at those squats!
Morgan and Gentry, Claremont Elementary students, have created a workspace on their kitchen table to complete their distance learning assignments.
Here are some additional tips for successful distance/virtual learning.
Let's start with a productive study environment.
𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 - make a plan and stick to it. Whether you start early in the morning or at noon - start on time and move through the day with purpose. Set a timer to stay focused, give yourself intermittent breaks, but don't stray too long. Remember to finish your assignments for the day. Don't put off to tomorrow what you can do today.
𝗙𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 - You want to be comfortable, but not so comfortable that you fall asleep (studying in bed is not always the best option). Choose a desk, table, or bar - creating a designated space, so children know it's school time.
𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 - A study space that is not appropriately lit may make you feel sleepy and put a strain on your eyes. Adjust the lighting to make sure your screen contrast is comfortable to look at while working. Natural light is sufficient, but make sure the temptation to look out of the window doesn't distract you from your studies.
𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 - Have all the study materials you need to hand and ONLY the study materials to remove distractions. Keep traditional school supplies in a designated area.
𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲 - A tidy and efficient desktop is a useful desktop, whether it's your real desk or on your computer.
𝗣𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 - In this day and age, it might seem like an unrealistic request, but detaching from your smartphone while studying (unless you are studying on your phone) will allow you to get down to some serious work.
𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 - You may be the kind of person who enjoys a little background noise when studying. However, keep it at a low volume and make sure it's something you don't have to turn your attention to and manage often.
𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 - Make sure that the study space you have created is only used for studying, if possible. This space physically represents your dedication and focus on achieving your goals for the day. If it's impossible to have a dedicated space, make sure you can transform an appropriate area to and from your dedicated study space as seamlessly and tidily as possible.
We understand that studying online takes dedication and discipline, but the advantages of getting your study method, space, and routine set up are totally worth it. Follow these tips to make sure you give yourself the best chance to succeed when distance or online learning and make your study space the place where learning happens.
Keep sending in those photos of your child participating in Distance Learning Fridays. Comment on our FB post or email them to [email protected].
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5th grade students have been working on perspective in Mrs. Francis' art class. What a beautiful way to create a fall landscape!
Students in Mrs. Francis' art class have enjoyed working on fall art projects for the last couple of weeks. Here students drew leaves with white crayons and then used watercolor paint to paint over them. You can see how the leaf drawings show through the colored paint!
2nd grade meets together in reading groups every day. This small group time is essential to growing readers! Mrs. Howells students really enjoy their small group time as well!
Our Fall Book Fair has officially ended! Thank you for supporting our library and purchasing from the book fair!
October is National School Principal Month! The staff at Claremont are so thankful for Mrs. Fay. She is kind and compassionate, she truly cares about each member of the staff and each student at the school, and she leads us well!
The Taj Mahal, Hollywood, insulation properties, concrete, and steel - an eclectic list of topics in today’s Fridays with Frazier.
Watch it on
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CPS will be closed for FALL BREAK from Oct. 15th - Oct. 19th. We all deserve it!
Enjoy the time with your family, make a memory, and remember the 3 W's so we can all come back together on the 20th.
😷 Wear a mask
⇔ Watch your social distancing and
👐 Wash your hands.
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Today we celebrate the people who first called this land home. We remember the struggles and tragedies they endured. We honor their place in and contributions to the shared story of America.
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Today is Distance Learning Friday! Students are already hard at work on their assignments for the day. Don't forget to send your distance learning pictures to us! We would love to share those!
Claremore Fire Department brought students fire hats and coloring books for Fire Safety Week.
We all started out with a range of technology skills when the school year began in August - teachers, parents, and students. Each week we all become more experienced in these skills that are necessary to be successful in today's world. However, it's not just about today's world but the world 5, 10, 20 years from now.
𝘎𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘢 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘙𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘢 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘞𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘪𝘗𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺.
Remember, send in or post photos of your child using their devices for a chance to be featured in our weekly post (include first name and school).
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October is National Book Month! Celebrate with us by sharing a picture of your child with their favorite book or visiting our online book fair! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/claremontelementaryschool1
2nd Grade worked on Main Idea and Details as well as a directed drawing during Fire Safety Week! Students had a blast!
The Cherokee Nation will be providing drive-thru vaccine clinics around NE Oklahoma October-December.
Cherokee Nation citizens and their families, including non-Native family members living in the household. Ages 6 months or older can get a flu vaccine for free from the convenience of their vehicles.
For a complete Cherokee Nation flu vaccination schedule, also visit health.cherokee.org/community-flu-clinics.
“The viruses that cause influenza and COVID-19 will both be spreading through our communities this fall and winter and you can potentially become infected with both,” said Roger Montgomery, executive medical director for Cherokee Nation Health Services. “Getting a flu shot won’t prevent COVID-19 infection but it will reduce your chance of getting influenza. Please take advantage of the proven protection that comes from getting a flu shot.”
This week is Fire Prevention Week. Students are learning about what to do in the event of a fire and how to stay safe when around it. Check back later in the week for pictures of what our students are doing!
It's time for Student of the Month! Students are nominated by classroom teachers for exhibiting the life principles focused on that month. This month and last, students learned about the life principles of Honesty and Initiative. Students showing honesty and initiative were chosen for Student of the Month. Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/xXbVzOSqfYs
Today is DISTANCE LEARNING FRIDAY! The student-teacher relationship is at the heart of education. Be sure to keep in close contact with your child's teachers to ensure successful distance learning days.
Take a picture of your child distance learning and send it to [email protected] or post it on our CPS FB page. They may be featured on our weekly graphic.
Today we have Presley and Hannah from Catalayah.
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We appreciate our wonderful custodians so much!
