"My name is Caressa Harden and I am a Speech Pathologist. I have been in education for 12 years, and 7 of those have been at Claremont. I have been married to my husband for 14 years and we have three sons. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, attending church, and cheering my sons on at their sporting events." "I teach in the area of speech therapy so I can help students become confident communicators. It is rewarding to provide students with the tools needed to interact with the people they love and the world around them. I love watching students thrive and making an impact in their future." Favorite Color: Red Favorite Treat: Dark Chocolate Favorite Snack: Cheezits Favorite Book: Children's Books! I love reading them to my sons and students. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 2 years ago, Claremont Communications
"My name is Caressa Harden and I am a Speech Pathologist. I have been in education for 12 years, and 7 of those have been at Claremont. I have been married to my husband for 14 years and we have three sons. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, attending church, and cheering my sons on at their sporting events." "I teach in the area of speech therapy so I can help students become confident communicators. It is rewarding to provide students with the tools needed to interact with the people they love and the world around them. I love watching students thrive and making an impact in their future." Favorite Color: Red Favorite Treat: Dark Chocolate Favorite Snack: Cheezits Favorite Book: Children's Books! I love reading them to my sons and students. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
💖 It's February and we want to share the LOVE! 💖 "I love how nice all of the teachers are!” -Dillon, Claremont Elementary #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 2 years ago, CPS Communications
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** REMINDER ** All Claremore Public Schools offices and campuses will be closed for Presidents Day on Monday, February 21, 2022. The child nutrition team will move the distribution of meals from Monday to Tuesday the 22nd. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 2 years ago, CPS Communications
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Pre-K students are so creative! This student used wooden sticks to spell out her name during center rotations in class. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 2 years ago, Claremont Communications
Pre-K students are so creative! This student used wooden sticks to spell out her name during center rotations in class. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
On this #wellnesswednesday, we want to share how important it is to encourage positive self-talk in your children. Self-talk is your inner voice, or the conversation in your head throughout waking hours. Positive self talk is talking to yourself in a kind, reassuring and optimistic way. This is so important for children, because what they learn now is what they will do into adulthood. Here are 6 strategies to teach and practice positive self talk: 1. Model it 2. Create a list of positive self-talk statements 3. Talk about the benefits of positive self-talk 4. Incorporate crafts as a way to remember to use positive self-talk 5. Practice changing negative talk into positive 6. Talk about real-life situations where using positive self talk might be difficult #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 2 years ago, Claremont Communications
On this #wellnesswednesday, we want to share how important it is to encourage positive self-talk in your children. Self-talk is your inner voice, or the conversation in your head throughout waking hours. Positive self talk is talking to yourself in a kind, reassuring and optimistic way. This is so important for children, because what they learn now is what they will do into adulthood. Here are 6 strategies to teach and practice positive self talk: 1. Model it 2. Create a list of positive self-talk statements 3. Talk about the benefits of positive self-talk 4. Incorporate crafts as a way to remember to use positive self-talk 5. Practice changing negative talk into positive 6. Talk about real-life situations where using positive self talk might be difficult #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Fun was had across the building during our Valentine parties, but we think that Kindergarten might have had the most fun of all! Check out these smiling faces! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 2 years ago, Claremont Communications
Fun was had across the building during our Valentine parties, but we think that Kindergarten might have had the most fun of all! Check out these smiling faces! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Fun was had across the building during our Valentine parties, but we think that Kindergarten might have had the most fun of all! Check out these smiling faces! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Fun was had across the building during our Valentine parties, but we think that Kindergarten might have had the most fun of all! Check out these smiling faces! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Fun was had across the building during our Valentine parties, but we think that Kindergarten might have had the most fun of all! Check out these smiling faces! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
One of our GE Expectations is “We will cheer each other to success…” and 4th and 5th grade excelled at that during their first ever Mathletics competition. 4th grade won the first competition and took the Traveling Trophy to their classroom! All the competitors did a fantastic job of showing off their skills! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 2 years ago, Claremont Communications
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"My name is Jennifer Rahe and I teach Kindergarten. I have been in education for 4 years. My husband and I were both raised in Tahlequah and both graduated from NSU. We spent the next 30 years traveling in the Marine Corps until his retirement. We came back to Oklahoma and he is now the Colonel of the JROTC at Claremore High School. That's how I came to Claremont! We have 3 daughters. Two are at NSU and one is at OSU. We are so happy to be back in Oklahoma and at Claremore Public Schools!" "I teach because what's not to love about working with kids all day?! But also, I love all the teachers I'm around." Favorite Color: Yellow Favorite Treat: Movie Popcorn Favorite Snack: Yogurt, Almonds or Beef Jerky Favorite Book: Cold Sassy Tree by Olive Ann Burns and Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 2 years ago, Claremont Communications
"My name is Jennifer Rahe and I teach Kindergarten. I have been in education for 4 years. My husband and I were both raised in Tahlequah and both graduated from NSU. We spent the next 30 years traveling in the Marine Corps until his retirement. We came back to Oklahoma and he is now the Colonel of the JROTC at Claremore High School. That's how I came to Claremont! We have 3 daughters. Two are at NSU and one is at OSU. We are so happy to be back in Oklahoma and at Claremore Public Schools!" "I teach because what's not to love about working with kids all day?! But also, I love all the teachers I'm around." Favorite Color: Yellow Favorite Treat: Movie Popcorn Favorite Snack: Yogurt, Almonds or Beef Jerky Favorite Book: Cold Sassy Tree by Olive Ann Burns and Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
4th grade students created posters with their vocabulary groups to help with the story, The Last Great Race. Posters are great visual references for students to be able to look back on when struggling to remember a concept that's been taught. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 2 years ago, Claremont Communications
4th grade students created posters with their vocabulary groups to help with the story, The Last Great Race. Posters are great visual references for students to be able to look back on when struggling to remember a concept that's been taught. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Mrs. Ward's class got hands-on with their math lesson and worked together as a team to put together a number line with numbers from 1-120! They had a blast together and learned so much! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 2 years ago, Claremont Communications
Mrs. Wards class got hands-on with their math lesson and worked together as a team to put together a number line with numbers from 1-120! They had a blast together and learned so much! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Valentines Day fun was had by all in the building on Friday! It’s always so sweet to see our students “sharing the love” with one another and their teachers through cards and treats. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 2 years ago, Claremont Communications
Valentines Day fun was had by all in the building on Friday! It’s always so sweet to see our students “sharing the love” with one another and their teachers through cards and treats. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Valentines Day fun was had by all in the building on Friday! It’s always so sweet to see our students “sharing the love” with one another and their teachers through cards and treats. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Valentines Day fun was had by all in the building on Friday! It’s always so sweet to see our students “sharing the love” with one another and their teachers through cards and treats. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
We always love having our GE Coach in the building! Teachers had the chance to show off their growth in GE practices, and show how our students have grown as well! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 2 years ago, Claremont Communications
We always love having our GE Coach in the building! Teachers had the chance to show off their growth in GE practices, and show how our students have grown as well! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
4th graders are LOVING Innovation Lab with Ms. Cardwell! During their time in the lab, students learn robotics, coding, circuit's and so much more! We love that they get the opportunity to participate in Innovation Lab! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 2 years ago, Claremont Communications
4th graders are LOVING Innovation Lab with Ms. Cardwell! During their time in the lab, students learn robotics, coding, circuit's and so much more! We love that they get the opportunity to participate in Innovation Lab! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
5th grade students were visited by members of the HS band as a recruitment effort for JR. High Band! Students enjoyed listening to the band demonstrate the different instruments played in JR. High band, and some students even got to try out the different mouthpieces! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 2 years ago, Claremont Communications
5th grade students were visited by members of the HS band as a recruitment effort for JR. High Band! Students enjoyed listening to the band demonstrate the different instruments played in JR. High band, and some students even got to try out the different mouthpieces! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
5th grade students were visited by members of the HS band as a recruitment effort for JR. High Band! Students enjoyed listening to the band demonstrate the different instruments played in JR. High band, and some students even got to try out the different mouthpieces! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
As a part of National School Counseling Week, we want you to get to know our school counselor, Mrs. McMillan a little better. Q: What do you think is the most important characteristic of a school counselor? "I would say compassion and patience are two important characteristics a counselor needs. A lot of the students have experienced some sort of trauma and we need to be compassionate and understanding of their situation. And oftentimes students who experience trauma struggle with maintaining in the classroom and act out, so we need to be patient with them as we help correct their behavior." - Kristy McMillan, School Counselor #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 2 years ago, Claremont Communications
As a part of National School Counseling Week, we want you to get to know our school counselor, Mrs. McMillan a little better. Q: What do you think is the most important characteristic of a school counselor? "I would say compassion and patience are two important characteristics a counselor needs. A lot of the students have experienced some sort of trauma and we need to be compassionate and understanding of their situation. And oftentimes students who experience trauma struggle with maintaining in the classroom and act out, so we need to be patient with them as we help correct their behavior." - Kristy McMillan, School Counselor #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Kindergarten students are working on learning to recognize and count numbers 11-20! Number recgonition is such an important part of Kindergarten. It lays the foundation for everything else a student will learn in math - in their entire education! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 2 years ago, Claremont Communications
Kindergarten students are working on learning to recognize and count numbers 11-20! Number recgonition is such an important part of Kindergarten. It lays the foundation for everything else a student will learn in math - in their entire education! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
As a part of National School Counseling Week, we want you to get to know our school counselor, Mrs. McMillan a little better. Q: How do you develop a positive relationship with students? "Like any relationship it takes time. In order to have a positive relationship you need trust, and trust is built by spending time with the students and getting to know them as a person. " - Kristy McMillan, School Counselor #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 2 years ago, Claremont Communications
As a part of National School Counseling Week, we want you to get to know our school counselor, Mrs. McMillan a little better. Q: How do you develop a positive relationship with students? "Like any relationship it takes time. In order to have a positive relationship you need trust, and trust is built by spending time with the students and getting to know them as a person. " - Kristy McMillan, School Counselor #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
"My name is Araceli Evans and I am a paraprofessional for Pre-Kindergarten. I am new to Claremont this year, but worked as a director for a Mothers Day Out Program for 8 years. I have been married for 21 years and have a daughter. In my spare time, I enjoy camping, fishing, gardening and spending time with my family." "I teach because I love having the opportunity to watch and help children grow. Seeing their personalities evolve and shine brings me joy every day." Favorite Color: Purple Favorite Treat: Strawberry Ice Cream Favorite Snack: Chocolate Raisins Favorite Book: A Walk to Remember #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 2 years ago, Claremont Communications
"My name is Araceli Evans and I am a paraprofessional for Pre-Kindergarten. I am new to Claremont this year, but worked as a director for a Mothers Day Out Program for 8 years. I have been married for 21 years and have a daughter. In my spare time, I enjoy camping, fishing, gardening and spending time with my family." "I teach because I love having the opportunity to watch and help children grow. Seeing their personalities evolve and shine brings me joy every day." Favorite Color: Purple Favorite Treat: Strawberry Ice Cream Favorite Snack: Chocolate Raisins Favorite Book: A Walk to Remember #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
1st grade students spent time learning about snowy owls and then got to paint them! Mrs. Ward's class said that painting owls was a "hoot!" #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 2 years ago, Claremont Communications
1st grade students spent time learning about snowy owls and then got to paint them! Mrs. Ward's class said that painting owls was a "hoot!" #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
All parents have different parenting styles, but the goal is the same: to raise happy, healthy, confident children. On this #wellnesswednesday, we want to share strategies for increasing self-esteem in your children. It may not seem like it, but children as young as 8 years old can begin to doubt themselves which can lead to a crisis of self-esteem. Here are a few ways to set your children up for success in the area of their self-esteem: - Create a safe, supportive and accepting home environment - Stop shielding your children from failure - Praise EFFORT, not perfection - Set boundaries and stay consistent - Let your children feel their emotions. Children with an understanding of their own self-esteem are resilient and prepared to go into the world without fear of failure. Do you have anything you would add to this list? How do you help your children grow a healthy self-esteem? #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 2 years ago, Claremont Communications
All parents have different parenting styles, but the goal is the same: to raise happy, healthy, confident children. On this #wellnesswednesday, we want to share strategies for increasing self-esteem in your children. It may not seem like it, but children as young as 8 years old can begin to doubt themselves which can lead to a crisis of self-esteem. Here are a few ways to set your children up for success in the area of their self-esteem: - Create a safe, supportive and accepting home environment - Stop shielding your children from failure - Praise EFFORT, not perfection - Set boundaries and stay consistent - Let your children feel their emotions. Children with an understanding of their own self-esteem are resilient and prepared to go into the world without fear of failure. Do you have anything you would add to this list? How do you help your children grow a healthy self-esteem? #CPSZEBRAPRIDE