This Friday Funny came about as a teacher was putting some music on during work time. One student got excited and said, "Can we listen to wrecking ball?!?!?!?!?! It's not bad or anything!!!" The teacher replied, "No, we are listening to calming, focus music today." The student was almost frantic at this point and almost squealed, "THAT IS FOCUS MUSIC!! It's calming! Well, the beginning part is anyways!"
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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.
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Ms. Palmer’s 4th Grade English Language Arts class has been working on a biography research project. They went through each step of the writing process. The students also had to read their reports to their class to complete the project.
Many students lack experience with public speaking, so they were given some options to make them feel comfortable. They could sit or stand at the front of the room. They could also choose to be on “The Voice” and this means that everyone faces away from the speaker or if they chose “American Idol” everyone would face the speaker.
These options are important because it helps minimize the stress of public speaking for those that are not as comfortable. It helps students focus on being clear and concise instead of worrying about others. This will help them build the confidence they need to be able to stand in front of their peers and speak.
Great job, 4th grade! We love watching your confidence grow! ❤
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This Friday funny was heard during a discussion about doing the right thing even when no one is watching. The teacher told the students that we need to do the right thing whenever possible and not just when we know we are being watched and one student excitedly raised his hand to say, "Well when you're in school you are always being watched. Teachers have eyes on the back of their heads, eyes on their chins, eyes on their knees, but not eyes on their toes because if they had shoes on they couldn't see."
Well, teachers might be good, but not 5 or more sets of eyes good! 😂
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With cold weather upon us, we remind our bus rider families to download our STOPFINDER APP to their mobile phones. The GPS option allows you to put a geofence around your stop and the app will notify you when the bus has entered that area. It also allows you to see where the bus is on the route in real-time, at your convenience.
Download available for FREE from the App Store or Google Play.
Find more info watch
▶ https://bit.ly/3HKxsUA
or go to the CPS Transportation webpage
▶ bit.ly/3n4gVmt
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BE A ZEBRA!
Tradition and Innovation leads to excellence in Academics, Athletics, Arts and Activities!
Find how how ▶ https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/student-transfers
Jaxson Smith represented Westside in the Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot Contest for the 8-9-year-old boys age group!! Jax walked away with a trophy and third place!! Nice job, Jax!
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Shortly before break Running club had its first two members reach the 25-mile medal! Congratulations to Finley Faulconer, 2nd grade, and Rivers Ratcliff, 3rd grade. We are proud of your hard work and dedication!
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Many things could be said about 2021, but one thing Westside teachers and staff can say is we had a great year with our students! Thank you to all who supported us through the year. We look forward to a new year with our students and all the exciting things 2022 might bring us! It's a new year and it's a great day to be a Zebra!
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Happy New Year from Claremore Public Schools. As we enter into a new year, we all seem to take time to reflect on our lives, habits, choices from the past and contemplate how they impact our future. This reflection can lead to new inspiration, goals, resolutions, or a new focus. Instead of adding to it, some consideration may lead to removing obstacles or habits from our lives. Either way, we are all looking for a positive change.
Whether you choose a resolution, a goal, a word - we'd love for you to share it with us on our FB page and maybe inspire others.
Remember: Our students return on Tuesday, January 4th.
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It may not be Wednesday but we wanted to brag about our heroes one more time before the year was over! We will also be continuing our hero posts throughout the year so stay tuned! 😉
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Before we went on break, Pre-K spent some time trying out different ways to paint! If we were judging off facial expressions, we would say they had a blast! ❤
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Watch as Claremore staff and students countdown to 2022! ▶ https://youtu.be/RZkqb260HW8
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'Twas the night before Christmas and we are missing our students! These friends looked Christmas eve ready on our last day together before break! We hope you are enjoying your holiday time! We miss you and cannot wait to see these smiles when we come back! ❤
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Matching is always fun but flannel makes it even better! Flannel day was successful! ❤🖤
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Westside had a very special visitor! We hope your holiday is as magical as this visit was! Spend time with your friends and family, make a memory, and spread kindness! ❤🎄
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While these sweaters are ugly, there is nothing ugly about these kiddos! Ugly sweater day was a hit and oh so much fun! The giggles were plentiful this day. ❤🎄
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Westside now would like to introduce you to the fabulous, Mrs. Bettie Sue McCaw!
"I was raised in Claremore, attended Claremore High School, and now live here with my husband, John. We have two married children, Audrey and John. I enjoy gardening and traveling, and I love teaching! Fun fact about me, the natural decorations in my room come straight off my property!
The first pictures are of the kids reading together show cooperation & friendship. The next pictures are of the kids with leaves from when we collected and investigated leaves, then created art with leaves, this project was inspired by the book "Leaf Man."
Thank you, Mrs. McCaw! We love getting to know more about you and we are proud to have you at Westside! ❤
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Westside proudly introduces, and welcomes back, Mrs. Sommer Sweet! Mrs. Sweet returned to Westside this year. She is a part of our fabulous 2nd-grade team!
"I have been a teacher for 16 years. I am blessed to have been at Westside for 13 of those years. I am married and have 1 grown son! I graduated from Claremore High School then went on to Graduate from NSU with a degree in Education! I absolutely love my job, my students, and this school!
I enjoy reading and spending time with my family! We also like to travel and explore new places! My fun fact, I did a lot of acting as a child. I was in plays, commercials, radio things!
We love to do hands-on learning in our room! From Unlock challenges to becoming published authors! The students are always working and learning in many ways!"
Thank you for sharing with us, Mrs. Sweet! We are so happy to have you back! ❤
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