Westside Elementary

Zebra Stripes Summer Camp NOW ENROLLING

The Zebra Stripes Summer Day Care Program is held during the summer season. Our program focuses on providing exceptional care for kindergarten through fifth grade. (Pre-K enrolment is accepted on a case-by-case basis.)

The program will offer age-appropriate activities to provide the children with social, emotional, and physical development.

Full-Time l Part-Time l Drop-In Rates Available
Summer Enrollment Packet https://5il.co/gxfd

Life Principle of the Month: Effort- the total work done to achieve a particular end. ⭕️

Do Work That Matters ** Updated 3/31/26 **

Are you a person who pursues excellence with a desire to make an impact in the lives of students? Look no further! We have incredible job opportunities waiting just for you. We offer excellent benefits and a fun team environment, but the real perk of working at Claremore Public Schools is being part of a community that values your work, encourages lifelong learning, and fosters a supportive culture. Whether you're an experienced teacher, para-professional, support staff, or starting your career, we have a place for you to thrive and grow!

Current Open Positions… https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/career-opportunities-at-cps

CLAREMORE HIGH SCHOOL
🌟Ag Teacher
🌟English Teacher
🌟Spanish Teacher
🌟School Nurse
🌟SPED Teacher 9-12
🌟SPED Para

WILL ROGERS JUNIOR HIGH
🌟Para
🌟 Math
🌟 English
🌟 Nurse
🌟SPED Para

CHOICES
🌟High School Teacher

CATALAYAH ELEMENTARY
🌟Upper Elementary Classroom Teacher
🌟SPED Teacher
🌟SPED Para

ROOSA ELEMENTARY
🌟4th Grade Teacher
🌟2nd Grade Teacher
🌟SPED Para

CLAREMONT ELEMENTARY
🌟KG
🌟Counselor
🌟SPED Teacher 3-5
🌟SPED-PK
🌟5th Grade Para
🌟Registrar
🌟PE Teacher

WESTSIDE
🌟Para
🌟Secretary
🌟SPED Teacher
🌟SPED Para

We are continually seeking to expand our Zebra Stripes, Child Nutrition, and Transportation departments. Flexible hours!

Dinosaurs in Pre-k? 🦕🦖 Mrs. Whitaker's AM & PM classes have been digging into Dino's by doing dinosaur themed centers. They have also worked on writing CVC (consonant, vowel, consonant) words on the whiteboard!

Mrs. Sanders first graders learned about 2D & 3D shapes using marshmallows and toothpicks. 🔺▪️

Westside extends a huge thank you to our Partners in Education, BancFirst, and Dietzy Designs for the beautiful cookies! 🍪 🌈✏️🍎

March word of the month: Gumption- spirited initiative and resourcefulness.

Westside is celebrating year 8 as a Great Expectation Model School! We would love parents to join us on Friday, April 10th at 8:45 am in the Westside gymnasium for a special celebration 🎉 Students are encouraged to wear neon, glitter or checkered print to match our theme!

Westside's "chief of shenanigans" made sure to wear green on St. Patty's Day ☘️

Kindergarten had a bubble party at recess! 🫧🫧🫧🫧

Great Expectation #1 says: "We will value each other as unique an special individuals". These kindergarteners displayed this expectation by gifting a flower to a Ms. Pilant, a teacher that has built a relationship with them (also Westside Teacher of the Year) 🎉 What a sweet moment! 🌻

Westside GT classes learned about the American Revolution and imitated colonial ancestors by making their very own butter and playing colonial games🧈

Ice cream Wednesdays are back, every other week, starting this week! 🍦🍨 Wednesday, March 25th, students will be able to purchase ice cream during their lunch period for $1 using cash or their student lunch account.

Running club resumes this week! 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Raffle Tickets information! Students have already begun bringing these tickets home to sell to family & friends 🎟️ 🎟️each ticket is $1 🎟️ each ticket is a chance to win a Walmart or QT gift card, or a recliner from Stanley's 🎟️ you do not have to be present to win 🎟️ drawing will be done at Family Fun Night on April 10th 🎟️ make sure an item is circled to win!

School will be out in 9 weeks, and you're about to get FULL CUSTODY of your kids.

We've got you covered if you're looking for something to keep them busy. Some of these camps begin as early as the end of May, so check the webpage frequently.

Check out our SUMMER CAMPS / PROGRAMS website for a complete school and community summer activities list ➡ Go to > https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/camps for current listings

Currently listed:
🏋🏽Athletics Summer Pride Strength & Conditioning (7th - 12)
⚾Baseball Youth Camp (5 yrs - 7th)
🏈Football Camp (1st - 6th)
🏈Football Summer Pride (7th -12th)
🏐Volleyball Camp
🧑🏼‍🔬STEM Summer Academies
🏀Basketball Camp

Watch for:
🎨Art Camp
🤠City of Claremore Youth Summer Guide (over 20 options)
🪶Camp Cherokee
🍔Free Summer Meal Program
⚽Soccer Camp
🎭Theater Camp
👨‍👨‍👧‍👧Zebra Stripes
❓Others TBD

We will add more as they are submitted.
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Attendance matters! 🍎 When students attend school regularly, they stay connected to their learning, their teachers, and their friends. Thank you to our families for helping make attendance a priority! Westside does a gift card drawing each quarter for students that have 2 or less unexcused absences & the Westside 3rd Quarter Attendance Winners are: Katie Newman & Dante Young 🏆

Mrs. Whitaker & Mrs. Barbee's pre-k classes have been celebrating "jungle week"! Students are learning about the jungle & its animals and are enjoying jungle themed centers and games. 🐍🐸🐒🦒 What a fun adventure, pre-k!

4th graders in Ms. Sherman's class chose, choreographed and presented "Here Comes the Sun" by The Beatles during Rise & Shine. They completed their presentation with a beautiful banner that they worked on together. 🎶 Way to lead, 4th grade! 💪

Twin Tuesday featuring these pre-k queens wearing their green! 💚