
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
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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
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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!"
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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?
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Students in Mrs. Keener's Native American Club show off their original beadwork designs. These designs will be used to create their very own beadwork!
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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 influenced you to become a school counselor?
"As a senior in high school, I was part of HOPE (Helping Our Peers Excel) it was during this time I knew I wanted to go into education and help students who struggled with school." - Kristy McMillan, School Counselor
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"My name is Stephanie Bailey and I teach 5th grade reading and writing. I have been in education for 9 years, have three children and enjoy reading, hiking, and anything outdoors."
"I teach because I love helping students learn and being an encouraging influence in their lives."
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Treat: Chips and Salsa
Favorite Snack: Salty Snacks Like Chips
Favorite Book: Untamed by Glennon Doyle
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This week is National Counselors Week and to celebrate, we want to highlight our amazing School Counselor, Mrs. Kristy McMillan!
This is Mrs. McMillian's first year at Claremont, and this is what she said about what it means to be a school counselor at CPS:
"A school counselor at Claremont means you are working with a team to help the students become successful in all areas of life. We work together to help improve academics and social emotional learning. I want students to know Claremont is a safe place for them. I want them to trust us to be able to come to us and communicate anything that is bothering them. I want them to know and feel we love them."
Claremont sure is lucky to have such an amazing school counselor on our team!
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Pre-Kindergarten students read The Mitten, by Jan Brett and then created their own mittens and filled them with the animals in the story!
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2nd graders enjoy "read to self" time after checking out their books in the library. Giving lots of ample reading time helps to grow readers!
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100 days just flew by!
100 days and we had a ball!
100 days brighter!
100 days smarter!
ICYMI - Head over to our Facebook and check out our 100 Days of School photo album from all our sites.
If we missed a photo you'd like to add just send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us.
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Ain't No Party Like A CPSF Party!!!
The 2022 Gatsby Brainiac Brawl wouldn't have been a huge success without the hard work of the CPSF Board of Trustees. We are so thankful for this group of volunteers that share their talents and treasures to fulfill the mission of enriching the quality of education in the Claremore Public Schools.
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Division races are great for a little healthy competition in Mrs. Harrison's 4th grade class! Do you remember being competitive when you were in grade school?
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"My name is Cindy Ramsey and I am the Reading Specialist. I have been in education for 24 years (ALL at Claremont,) am married and have two daughters - one who is pursuing a degree in nursing, and one who still attends CPS. In my spare time, I enjoy reading."
"I teach because I have wanted to be a teacher all of my life. I love to teach kids to read and watch their excitement as their hard work in reading pays off. "If you can READ, YOU CAN DO ANYTHING!"
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Treat: Hot Fudge Sundae from Braums
Favorite Snack: Dot's Pretzels (Honey Mustard or Original)
Favorite Book: The Giving Tree
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The first snow of the season and we want to know...
⛄ Build a snowman?
❆ Have a snowball fight?
🛷 Sled at the Will Rogers Memorial?
📕 Read a good book?
🍪 Bake cookies?
We want to see what you've been up to today! Post a pic in the comments on our District FB page ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ClaremorePublicSchools !
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Valentines Day is coming up!
On this #wellnesswednesday, we want to share with you 12 ways your child feel loved this Valentines Day.
1. Write a note on their bathroom mirror.
2. Make heart-shaped pancakes.
3. Put a note in their lunchbox.
4. Plan some quality time to do something fun.
5. Discuss what love means to your family.
6. Exchange love-inspired madlibs.
7. Make a list of what you love about your child and share it with them.
8. Share stories or memories.
9. Buy a puzzle, assemble it, and write reasons you love your child on the back.
10. Start a new family tradition.
11. Decorate your child's door with things you love about him/her.
12. Spread the love - find ways to share love with others.
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3rd grade students in Mrs. Proctors class created dioramas to participate in the Will Rogers Memorial Museum's Annual Diorama Contest!
Students were challenged to build a diorama that represented a part of Will Rogers life. These dioramas will be on display at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum through the month of February, where you can vote on your favorites!
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We are so excited to welcome our very own Mrs. Rahe to her newest role as Kindergarten teacher! Mrs. Rahe is a phenomenal educator and we know she is going to be phenomenal in her Kindergarten class as well!
Will you give Mrs. Rahe a warm, "welcome to Kindergarten" in the comments?
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Kindergarten students weren't the only ones who celebrated the 100th day of school! Even our 5th graders joined in on the fun! This class each counted out 100 pieces of candy/popcorn and made a trail mix for their snack!
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"My name is Jamie Dillard and I am a paraprofessional for Kindergarten. I have been in education for 21 years, and I am the proud mother to my daughter, son-n-law Noah, and three sons. I’m also the very proud Gigi to my grandchildren. My kids and grands are my whole universe. In my spare time I love watching my children play sports, going to the lake, and spending time with my family."
"I teach because I love children, and I want to make a difference in their lives. I want to give them love and impart knowledge in the time I get to spend with them."
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Treat: Snickers
Favorite Snack: Peanut Mix
Favorite Book: I love the Very Hungry Caterpillar, and I love reading it to my grands!
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