Westside Elementary

Chalk art at recess 🖍️🎨

Claremore Public Schools Coat & Hoodie Give-Away

📅Wednesday, November 19, 2025
🕐8:00AM–10:00AM and 4:00PM–6:00PM
📍CPS Enrollment Center – Gym (101 W. 11th Street, Claremore)

First-come, first-served, while supplies last.
Students must be enrolled in Claremore Public Schools.

Register ➡️ https://forms.gle/aaDPTNYgChUxEgt4A

This event is brought to you by CPS School-Based Social Workers.
There will be a box for anyone who wants to drop by and donate clean, gently used clothing or coats for future use.

Breakfast & Lunch menus for November 🌮🥗🌯

Westside GT 5th grade students had the opportunity to experience the Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance Space Day at the Discovery Lab in Tulsa. Students got to meet an astronaut native to Oklahoma that worked on the space station in the early 90s. They also had the chance to create their own mission patch. Mrs. Henry, Westside's STEM teacher applied for and planned for this trip for our 5th grade GT students.

🥤Raise Your Glass to Education!

Join Chick-fil-A in supporting the Claremore Public School Foundation this month. When you grab a gallon (or three) of Chick-fil-A sweet tea or lemonade, you're also helping raise funds for Claremore Public School Foundation, which awards class and teacher grants district-wide. Let's make this fundraiser even sweeter!

#CPSZEBRAPRIDE

A little throwback for your Thursday! First day of school 2025! 🏁

"Sporting the drug free life" 🏀🏓👟 or wear green 💚 Tomorrows dress up day is wear boots or wear black! 🥾👢🖤

No running club today due to high winds and cold weather. Please make arrangements for your children to get home today.

Day 1 of Red Ribbon Week: Dreams not drugs Dreaming of a happy, healthy future — drug-free and in our PJs 😴💭 Tomorrow is wear a tie or blue!

It's National Cat day! 🐈‍⬛ Mrs. McClurgs student wore a shirt that looked like her cat, Binx!

December lunch and breakfast menus 🥗🥙🌯

Readers are leaders! 📚⭐️ Mrs. McGills 5th grade class had a couple of guest readers from third grade! These two students worked so hard practicing how they would read this book, and they captivated their audience during their time reading.

Important Meal Info for Families

With possible SNAP benefit changes on November 1, remember:
- Students who currently receive SNAP benefits can eat breakfast and lunch at school every day for FREE.
- If your family’s income has changed, you can submit a Free & Reduced Meal Application anytime to update eligibility.
Nutritious meals help students learn and thrive — make sure your child is covered!
- Apply or learn more at https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/child-nutrition >Applications.

Don't get tied up with drugs. Red Ribbon week day 2: wear a tie or wear blue 👔🧢 Tomorrow is wear athletic wear or green.

Twin Tuesday featuring Mrs. Lyons and Mrs. Gelnar 💚

Twin Tuesday featuring these "ghouls" and their matching pajama pants 👻

Westside wants to thank a local small business for donating the Teacher of the Year bouquet! Claremore's very own Blooms Studio owner, Sheena Riley, creates her bouquet's for the community and generously donated this one that Ms. Pilant received at the TOY announcement. Thank you Blooms Studio! 💐

Ms. Barlow's 4th grade class learned about Hispanic Heritage Month. They talked about famous Hispanic people, art and culture. Then they wrapped up the week with a little fiesta, complete with a piñata!  🪅

On game day we wear red! 🦓❤️

Westside's 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year is: Ms. Pilant! 🍎✏️ She was chosen by her peers, as a leader that serves on committees, active in the community and loves her students and team. Congratulations Ms. Pilant! 💐