Mrs. Tidwells class learns about why Veterans Day is so important.
2nd Grade practices reading with their reading partners. Reading partners allow students to work together to gain confidence in their reading skills!
Students work together with Mrs. Massey, our awesome resource teacher, to spell could, would, should.
We know that our freedom - and our opportunities - are only available to us because of those who put their lives on the line so that we could have it. We are grateful and thankful for your service.
We are proud to announce that Karin Howell has been selected as Claremont Elementary's Teacher of the Year!
Mrs. Howell has been teaching since 2012 and has been teaching for CPS since 2017.
When asked why she chose to be a Zebra, Mrs. Howell said "The privilege to serve the community in which I was born and raised, is an honor. Teachers are who guided, protected and molded me throughout the most fragile years, even the touchy teens. So, if I were allowed to come up with an acronym from the experience of being a Zebra and being led by "Zebras" this may be it; Zealous, Educated, Bodacious, Respected, Appreciative human being."
When asked, "What is your WHY? Why do you teach?" Mrs. Howell responded, "Why not? I mean, the real question is truly not my why, but WHY wouldn't I?
Why not, take the mixed experiences from my childhood and pay it forward?
Why not, take all I have learned and continue to learn, so even the most " behind" student feels success?
Why not help mold the minds of so many young boys and girls into something great?
Why not give a student hope despite their current situation? You want me to come to your soccer game? You got it. Dance? I'll be there. Football game? Letting every student I'm entrusted with know - I'm here for you even if you can't tell me your vowels. I'm here for you even if you don't have the "coolest" clothes.
WHY not help be another dependable adult in a child's life?
Why not, be fulfilled by the year after year impact the students have on my own life? Teaching is a dream. I'm living my dream."
Mrs. Castle is one of our CVS teachers this year. She has a passion for teaching and is great with our students
Claremont Elementary is partnering with the non-profit, Light of Hope, to create some Thanksgiving Dinner Baskets. These donations will be given to Claremont families that need a little extra help this holiday season. Your donations can make a difference for our families!
The donation deadline is November 18th.
PreK and KG (Li, Camber, Mitchell, Crabb, Bradfield, Stadler)
Canned Gravy, Canned Soup (cream of mushroom, chicken, or celery)
Canned Cranberry Sauce, Canned Fruit
1st and 2nd Grade (Smith, Ward, Peck, Halbrook, Johnston, Howell, and Wells)
Canned yams, Canned Vegetables, Canned Pie Filling, Bread Crumbs OR Boxed Stuffing
3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade (Cochrane, Tidwell, Millsap, Proctor, Castle, Harrison, Schell, Bowen and Bartley)
Instant Potatoes, Mac and Cheese, Graham Cracker Pie Crusts
Boxed Dessert, Bisquick
Please help us reach our goal of donating TEN Thanksgiving meals to Claremont families!
If you would like to donate a turkey or ham….please contact Mrs. Urbonas at sheila.urbonas@claremore.k12.ok.us
You can also reach me by calling 918.923.2402
3rd grade math is so fun! Mrs. Millsap's class spends small group time together reviewing what they've learned.
Everybody loves that Chick-Fil-A sweet tea and lemonade! Bring it to your holiday gathering, corporate party, or home for dinner.
This month Chick-fil-A will donate $1 to the Claremore Public School Foundation. CPSF funds class and teacher grants district-wide.
Go by and grab a gallon or two... or three this month.
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
To honor our Veterans this Veterans Day, Mrs. Cambers Pre-K classes made decorations and colored pictures that Mrs. Camber will be delivering to the Veterans Center.
Parents, please make sure your students iPads and Laptops are coming to school charged each day. Your student needs daily hands-on experience with their devices in order to ensure that they are prepared for their distance learning material on Fridays.
Last week, students from Mrs. Halbrook's class also participated in a mock election. Students learned that voting is an important right in our country.
November 8th is National STEAM Day. The STEAM framework brings 5 disciplines together, Science - Technology - Engineering - Art - and Math, to create an inclusive learning environment that encourages all students to participate. Here at Claremont, students in 3rd-5th grades have been able to take advantage of our new Innovation Lab where these STEAM practices are put into place. Our students are absolutely enjoying their time with Mrs. Cardwell and love to share about the things they are learning and projects they are doing!
Kindergarten plays Roll N Cover for a math lesson. This game helps build number sense and its also fun at the same time!
WIN stands for What I Need. WIN time happens every day for every student at Claremont. During this time, students get specific, focused instruction in the area of their greatest need. This area is determined by student assessment and is data-driven. This ensures each student is receiving extra instruction where they most need it. Here, 4th grade students researched an influential Hispanic-American for National Hispanic Heritage Month. After their research, they each put together a presentation to give to their peers.
Check out the first installment of Claremont Student News. https://youtu.be/KdWU7JGPXT0
Every month, Claremont has a word of the month. For the whole month, teachers are looking for students who live out and represent that word. For October, the word of the month was Integrity - doing the right thing even when no one is watching. Check out our Student of the Month video to see which Claremont students embodied integrity! https://youtu.be/IHIy4C9g8dk
2nd grade students spent PE outside in the sunshine today - and had a fun time with hula hoops. Some of the students were even able to hula with more than one at a time!
Mrs. Stadler's Kindergarten class has been learning a lot about our Word of the Month for November: Patriotism. Students colored their own American Flags and were able to show those off to Mr. Frazier during a visit earlier this week!
Mrs. Wards 1st grade class held a mock vote this week as well! Students were able to fill out their ballots to vote for President. The class totals were Trump (10 votes) and Biden (5 votes)!
