April is National School Library Month!
"There are so many things I love about my job! I love getting to curate a library collection, create reading incentive programs, develop meaningful lessons, collaborate with teachers, and yes.. shelve books." Librarianship today is so much more than just the checking out of the books. It's creating lasting relationships with the students who walk through my classroom doors. It's impacting a future generation.
Research will tell you that students who are good readers will succeed in other areas of their education BECAUSE they love to read. Reading is the foundation to success. I get to help students fall in love with reading...I get to help them become successful. I love that."
-Mrs. Troyer, Claremont Library Media Specialist
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2nd grade had EGGSTRA fun with math before the Easter holiday!
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During WIN time, first graders are practicing place value playing the game, Rockin' Around the Room.
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Girls Scouts have 2 exciting events coming up for PreK - 5th graders.
Girls Pre-K - 1st grade are invited to join us for a Science Fun Party! Come learn about the science of birds and make a bird feeder, while hearing about how you can become a Girl Scout along the way!
gseok.org/daisystem
Girls 2nd - 4th grade - come learn about the science of crystals and make your very own salt crystal, while hearing about how you can become a Girl Scout along the way! gseok.org/crystal


It's another Distance Learning Day, Zebras!
Please remember to have your student log on and complete their work on Google Classroom!
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Zebra Stripes Summer Camp enrollment is open!
The enrollment form can be found here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/739238/2021_Summer_Zebra_Stripes_Enrollment_Packet_.pdf
Questions? Reach out to our Zebra Stripes Coordinator, Madison at 918-923-4304 my cell phone at 918-899-7479, or the zebra stripes email at clezs@claremore.k12.ok.us
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TWO WEEKS until our Book Fair!
We are so excited to be able to offer an in-person book fair this spring. There will be guidelines in place in order to continue to social distance, as well as procedures for hand washing/sanitizing before coming to the fair.
One of the best options to keep our volunteers safe is touchless purchasing through E-Wallet! E-Wallet allows parents to put a set amount of money on a "gift card" for students to use at the book fair. Any unused funds go back to your account!
Find out more about E-Wallet here: https://players.brightcove.net/1543299976/Eyj59PHsg_default/index.html?videoId=5831064261001
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One of our 4th grade students participated in the Will Rogers Memorial Talent Show and won!
Great job, Analeah!
*this photo was taken at the talent show and shared by the participants family. Claremore Public Schools requires masks to be worn in the building at all times.
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My name is Debbie Steuart and I am the gym teacher. I teach Kindergarten through 5th grade. I have been in education for 19 years, and at CPS for all of those.
I attended Northeastern State University, where I received a Bachelors Degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.
I have been married to my husband Gary for 33 years. We have three grown children, Hanna, Emily, and Aaron. We have four grandchildren, Hunter, Gage, Sunshine, and Zenna. I love to spend time with my family, go to baseball games, fish and be outdoors.
My favorite quote is: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
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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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"I do not have one favorite student interaction. I would say some of the best moments with students often come when I am able to join in on a basketball game, inside joke other staff members are unaware of, or any other interaction that makes me human in their eyes."
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Today is National Zoo Lover's Day, and we LOVE the Tulsa Zoo!
When was the last time you visited the zoo?
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Mrs. Camber's little Pre-K bunnies had a blast with their Easter egg hunt last week.
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Our para's are invaluable to our classrooms! We are so thankful to have these ladies to work alongside us every day.
Happy Paraprofessional Day, Claremont Paras!
https://youtu.be/Xx7SxcdJORA
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2nd graders in Mrs. Howell's class play musical fractions.
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Did you know that sunshine can affect your child's mood?
On this #wellnesswednesday, we want to share some resources on how sunlight can affect mood and concentration. Check out this article from parenting science on sunlight and mood.
https://www.parentingscience.com/kids-need-daylight.html#:~:text=Studies%20confirm%20that%20kids%20benefit,disorders%2C%20and%20near%2Dsightedness.
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3rd graders work on the writing process.
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Arrival Reminder: Class begins at 7:55, and this is the time when staff enters the building. All student arrivals after this time will need to be signed in to the front office by the parent or guardian.
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There are no words to express the gratitude we have toward the many women at Claremont who serve as paraprofessionals in our classrooms.
We are thankful for you and the love and dedication you have toward our students!
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My name is Jenny Freeman. I am a Reading Para for grades K-5. I have been in education for 4 years, and all 4 of those have been with CPS. I attended Allen Community College where I received an Associates of Arts degree.
I have been married for 15 years to my husband, Ben Freeman. We have been blessed with 3 great kids. Our youngest, Ethan, is a 5th grader at Westside. Our daughter, Kennedy, is an 8th grader at WRJH and we have a 23 year old son, Brendan, who lives and works in Colorado.
I love spending time with my family and friends. We spend a lot of time watching our children play sports, and I also co-own an ice cream truck!
My favorite quote is "In a world where you can be anything, be KIND."

