Claremont Elementary

Have you ever written a fictional narrative? 5th graders can say that they have! A fictional narrative is a made-up story and most novels and short stories are fictional narratives. Our 5th grade students have been working on planning and writing a fictional narrative - do you have a 5th grader? Ask them if you can read their narrative! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

3rd graders are TOAD-ally excited to be learning about frogs! Did you know... *frogs are amphibians *frogs are considered "under pressure" of extinction *frogs come in all shapes and sizes #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

"My name is Madison Lopez and I am the Zebra Stripes Director. I have been in education for 7 years. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, listening to music, and continuing to learn." "I teach to inspire students and teach them to believe in themselves." Favorite Color: Pink Favorite Treat: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Favorite Snack: Kettle Corn Favorite Book: The Giving Tree #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Kindergarten students have really been enjoying learning about the piano in Mrs. Keener's music class! Here, students learned where to find "middle C" and got to practice playing the piano using soft hands. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We recently received our School Pride® donation from TTCU Federal Credit Union for the second half of 2021. Thank you for showing your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE by swiping your TTCU School Pride® debit card and giving back to our district! If you don't have one, get yours today! #ttcuSchoolPride

"Gatsby Brainiac Brawl 2022…A Roaring 1920's Good Time" Mark your calendar for our largest fundraising event on Saturday, January 29th, 2022, at 6:00 PM - including dinner, drinks, live & silent auction, and trivia. You know all those grants we posted about? This is one of the events that provides the funding for those programs. There are LIMITED tables available; register your team today! To register: https://claremorepublicschoolsfoundation.org/events/ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Great learning happens here every day! Our district mission is to increase student learning and achievement, and our vision is that all students will have the options to provide evidence of their learning in numerous ways while gaining necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to achieve their dreams and become successful members of the community in which they live! Students thrive here! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

On this #wellnesswednesday, we want to remind you to keep moving - even when indoors! When the weather is cold, it can be challenging to even want to spend time outside. That is why it is important to look for innovative ways to keep moving, and keep your children off of the couch. Here are some ideas we love: -play hopscotch -have an indoor scavenger hunt -explore in play tents -find a children's yoga program online All of these ideas can be accomplished without needing extra space, and they are a great way to keep your kids moving! How do you encourage movement when its too cold to go outside? #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

"My name is Ashley Troyer and I am the Library Media Specialist. I have been in education for almost 3 years, and cannot imagine myself anywhere else. I am married and have 4 children, and have had the honor and privilege of being mom to several children through foster care. In my spare time I enjoy reading, family game night, family movie night, and traveling with my people." "I teach because I understand the immense impact that educators have on the lives of our children - and I want to do my best to help the next generation grow to be kind, loving, empathetic, life-long learners. I teach because when I was a student, my librarian changed my life by introducing me to literature that I fell in love with - she was a light into my life at a very hard time. I want to be that for someone else." Favorite Color: Green Favorite Treat: Iced Coffee Favorite Snack: DOTS Pretzels Favorite Book: TOO MANY TO COUNT! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

1st graders love STEM days in the library! As a part of their library rotations, 1st graders get to play with STEM bins after checking out. It's such a fun, hands-on way to keep 1st graders engaged and excited about coming to the library. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

❄❄❄4th grade students in Mrs. Broccard's class had SNOW much fun with Mrs. Ramsey studying Wilson Bentley - the photographer infamous for photographing thousands of individual snowflakes and perfecting the innovative photomicrographic technique.❄❄❄ During their study, they took a brain break to make snow! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We love our students! Claremont is truly a family - no matter the home room teacher, we all love each and every one of our students. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

What was your favorite specials class as an elementary student? These 2nd graders are sure enjoying their time with Mrs. Steuart during gym class, and we love that they have the opportunity to get their wiggles out! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

"My name is Randa Fay and I am the Principal at Claremont. I have been in education for 17 years, am married and have two children. In my spare time, I love, love, love to have down-time with my family!" "As an educator, my goal is to make learning fun. I am fulfilled when I see student growth. I strive to make the best out of each day. I hope students see that happiness is a choice and that they can overcome the obstacles life may provide. I enjoy my job, helping students become the best they can be." Favorite Color: Blue Favorite Book: Above The Line #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

"My name is Jamie Massey and I am the Resource Teacher at Claremont, which means I work with students in 1st-5th grade. I have been in education for 18 years, am married and have 2 children, my DIL, and two grandchildren. In my spare time, I love to travel, go antiquing, read, and spend time with family." "I teach because I love to build relationships with students and help them realize their potential. A cool bonus is that I get to sing and dance at work!" Favorite Color: ALL! Favorite Treat: Dark Chocolate with Nuts Favorite Snack: DOTS Pretzels Favorite Book: - Kids: Anne of Green Gables - Adult: Sherlock Holmes and anything to do with brain research. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Ramsey is at it again! She’s always looking for opportunities to shower our students with literacy enriching opportunities. Through a partnership with the RCLC - the Rogers County Literacy Council - 2nd and 3rd grade students each received books to add to their shelves at home! Edel Godwin, the Executive Director, was thrilled to be able to share these books with our students - which was all made possible through funding from the Sarkeys Foundation. Thank you, Rogers County Literacy Council! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

What is your favorite Martin Luther King, Jr. quote? Claremore Public Schools will be closed Monday, January 17th, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Schools will resume on Tuesday, January 18th, 2022. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

How many times have YOU walked through a human tunnel? 4th graders brightened our kindergarten students day on their way to specials. You can bet, this is something they won’t forget! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Help keep our schools open! Claremore Public Schools is seeking Super Substitutes! Make a difference in the lives of children and your community. Flexible schedule. Certified Substitutes earn $85/day and Non-Certified Substitutes earn $80/day. APPLY through Kelly Educational Staffing https://bit.ly/3feilGN

On this #wellnesswednesday, we want to stress the importance of keeping your children safe online. There are several ways to accomplish this, but here are a few of our favorites: 1. Discuss internet safety with your children. 2. When children are on their devices, make sure they’re in an open room where they can be easily supervised. 3. Review games, apps, and any mobile sites before allowing your child to download them - or browse them. 4. Adjust privacy settings and parental controls. You are the frontline in keeping your child safe! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE