Roosa Elementary

Mrs. Mary Kropp - 5th grade teacher - #ROOSASTAFFSPOTLIGHT - I went to Miami High School, I was a Wardog! I attended Northeastern University in Tahlequah, OK. I have taught at CPS for 16 years and have been at Roosa for about 11 years. I have taught all subjects for 5th grade and this year I teach Social Studies and Science. Social Studies is my favorite. In August I will celebrate 25 years of marriage and we have two children. My son graduated from NSU and my daughter is at OU, both are Claremore grads. I have three cats, Baker, BayBay, and Beans. And a dog that is a geriatric Blue Heeler named Molly. My favorite quote is: “I am not a not a product of my circumstances, I am a product of my decisions.” Author Unknown #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

4th grade asked the question How does a windmill capture wind energy? The students designed and built a device that uses wind energy to rotate. They built windmills! Students drew and cut out fan blades, secured the blades and attached it to a straw. The pin was adjusted so the blades could spin freely. A windmill that captures energy was created! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We know our Zebra families are having SNOW much fun on this snow covered start to spring break! Did you... ⛄ 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 of our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ClaremorePublicSchools! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

#ZebraTravelDiaries - SPRING BREAK SERIES As you head out on vacations, staycations, day trips, camp, or any other spring break fun, send us your pictures in your ZEBRA GEAR and tell us where you are and we'll share them with our community. You don't have to be going far, you just have to show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE when you are there. Stay safe, have fun, and email photos to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us.

March is Music in our Schools Month and the Roosa Music room beamed with creativity! Students used Chrome Music Lab Song Maker to compose their own songs. They were given a chord progression to modify and then told to create their own melody to add to it. Music can make you smarter, help you relax and musical education increases college acceptance rates. For more information on Music in our School Month check out this website: https://nationaltoday.com/national-music-schools-month/ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Last week, Mrs. Devers class created a Book Scavenger Hunt for her kiddos as a Read Across America activity challenge. They worked in pairs to see who could find as many items on the list in library books before the time was up. The second graders were able to explore areas of the library they might not normally look for books, using their knowledge of genres to navigate through the scavenger hunt. Teamwork, critical thinking skills, friendly competition, and concentration all played a part in this activity designed to help foster a love for reading. #READACROSSAMERICA #CPSEBRAPRIDE

Spring Break 2022 is just around the corner. All CPS offices and campuses will be closed from March 14-18th. Enjoy your time off; read a book, play a family game, bake a cake - whatever you choose, MAKE A MEMORY! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Rippy’s Kindergarten WIN group practiced building sight words! They wrote the sight words on the tables! Sight words are words that students need to be able to recognize instantly. Such a fun way to learn! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Courtney Edwards - Registrar- #ROOSASTAFFSPOTLIGHT I went to Kansas High School. This is my third year at Roosa Elementary. I was recently married and have three children, Teryn, Cayce and Blade. My favorite quote is “Your decisions today will define your tomorrow” #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

After reading the Lorax, Mrs. Mann’s 2nd grade class wrote about how they can do their part to help the Earth. Then we made Truffula trees to keep as a symbol of making sure “We care a whole lot” #READACROSSAMERICAWEEK #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Today was Day 5 of Read Across America Week! Book Characters came to life in the creativity of the staff and students at Roosa Elementary! #READACROSSAMERICAWEEK #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Read Across America Week Day 5 at Roosa Elementary was Book Character Day! Students and staff dressed up as their favorite Book Character. #READACROSSAMERICAWEEK #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Read Across America Day 4 - today was Read My Shirt Day! Teachers wore READ READ READ shirts today! Tomorrow is Book Character Day or Wear Orange! #READACROSSAMERICAWEEK #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Read Across America Day 3 was filled with fun activities! 5th graders read Dr. Seuss books to the younger grades today. Some of the students began to read the book to the 5th graders! Only two more dress up days left this week! Thursday - Read My Shirt Day or Wear Blue Friday - Book Character Day or Wear Orange #READACROSSAMERICAWEEK #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

March 2 is Dr. Seuss’s birthday, author of many children’s books including Green Eggs and Ham! The cafeteria celebrated by making Green Eggs and Ham and they also made a birthday cake! Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! #GREENEGGSANDHAM #READACROSSAMERICAWEEK #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Roosa Elementary is celebrating Read Across America Week 2022. The dress up day today was Twin Day or Wear Yellow. This is the week that the Nation celebrates reading! At Roosa Elementary we have dress up days and activities that encourage reading. The rest of the week’s dress days are Wednesday - Wear Stripes, Animal Print or Wear Red Thursday - Read My Shirt Day or Wear Blue Friday - Book Character Day or Wear Orange #READACROSSAMERICAWEEK #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Day two of Read Across America Week 2022 - Today was Twin Day or Wear Yellow! Doubles were spotted all over Roosa! We also had a few Triplets and Quadruplets too! Rest of the Week Dress Up Days: Wednesday - Wear Stripes, Animal Print or Wear Red Thursday - Read My Shirt Day or Wear Blue Friday - Book Character Day or Wear Orange #READACROSSAMERICAWEEK #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Read Across America Week 2022 is in full swing at Roosa Elementary! The dress up day today was Career Day! All week long students will have dress up days and activities to encourage reading. The rest of the week’s dress days are Tuesday - Twin Day or Wear Green Wednesday - Wear Stripes, Animal Print or Wear Red Thursday - Read My Shirt Day or Wear Blue Friday - Book Character Day or Wear Orange #READACROSSAMERICAWEEK #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

This is the week that the Nation celebrates READING! Read Across America Week 2022 has kicked off at Roosa Elementary. Today’s dress up day was Career Day! All week long students will have dress up days and activities to encourage reading. The rest of the week’s dress days are Tuesday - Twin Day or Wear Green Wednesday - Wear Stripes, Animal Print or Wear Red Thursday - Read My Shirt Day or Wear Blue Friday - Book Character Day or Wear Orange #READACROSSAMERICAWEEK #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Armbrister - 1st grade teacher - #ROOSASTAFFSPOTLIGHT I have been at Roosa for five years. I graduated from Adair High School in 2004. I have my Elementary Education degree through Cameron University. My first year I was a Kindergarten para for two of my amazing co workers, Mrs. Riggs and Mrs. Rumsey. I taught Kindergarten for two years and went to first grade last year and this year too. I have been married to my best friend, Rob, for almost 15 years. We have two kids Hannah who is ten and Asa who is eight. Our pets include Ammo, our toy poodle mix, and our two cats Remy and Russell. I enjoy teaching the younger grades because each day is a new adventure! I love their toothless smiles, stories, and sweet notes they leave for me on my desk. I feel truly blessed to work with some amazing ladies and gents here at Roosa. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE