Westside Elementary

CPS will be closed March 16-20 for Spring Break, which means it's time to record a new chapter in our #ZebraTravelDiaries Spring Break Edition.

📸If you are planning a vacation or staycation, remember to pack your zebra gear and take a photo for our #ZebraTravelDiaries. Send your photo (wearing your Zebra gear), name, school, and location to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us.

If you are out of town, let us know when you’ll be home; we’ll wait to post the photo until you return.

Make it a great day to be a Zebra.

#CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Just a reminder, the Spring Book Fair will be set up for students and parents to visit during Paren Teacher Conferences tomorrow night, March 10th. 📚

4th graders teamed up with their Westie Bestie 1st grade buddies in the STEM lab with Ms. Henry. Their time together was full of teamwork, creativity and problem solving. 💡✨ Big kids mentoring little learners leads to hands on fun and powerful learning for everyone! 💻

During Kindness Week, Mrs. Cummings and her 1st graders showed gratitude for our office staff as part of their kindness mission. ✅

Ms. Sweets 2nd grade class rang in the Chinese New Hear with a fun and flavorful celebration! 🎉 🥢 Students explored Chinese customs and culture while enjoying traditional foods and treats. What a great way to learn about the worlds and celebrate together! 🌏

It's almost time for the Scholastic Book Fair! 📕📚 Set up in Westside's school library, students may visit the book fair during their specials time, and during Parent Teacher Conferences on March 10th.

Same School, New Recipe. 📚 Read Across America day 2: Students dress like teachers, teachers dress like students. This was such a fun dress up day! Tomorrow dress like your favorite book character! 📕

Another "try day" for Westside! Once a month, Claremore Public Schools very own Chef Ryan comes to our site and creates samples of foods served at the high school. Students are always so excited to see him and try new foods. ✨🥗🥖

Twin Tuesday featuring a couple of girls with matching shoes & matching school spirit! 👟🦓

Ms. Lang has been taking students outside for some Vitamin D while they read ☀️ These 4th graders and Kindergarteners are soaking up the sun while fostering a love for reading 📖

Westside is "hungry for WILD reads"! Students and staff wore animal print & zebra gear to celebrate day 1 of Read Across America 📚 🦓🐆 Tomorrow, students get to dress like a teacher 👩‍🏫

Running Club is cancelled this week due to the rainy weather forecast! No running club this Wednesday, March 4th! 🚫

Kindness week had students all over the school participating in random acts of kindness. ✨ Ms. Classen's crew made a sweet banner for our office staff, sharing some love and thanking them for all they do to keep the school running smoothly. ❤️🦓

February's Leader Lighting the Way Award goes to Mrs. Woods! 💡 Second grade teacher, leader and motivator, this award embodies Mrs. Woods! Way to go! ✨

Don't forget that tomorrow is the beginning of Read Across America week! Wear animal print or Zebra gear 🦓🎉

Westside's front office got a "surprise cleaning" from pre-k during kindness week! ✨🧹

Mrs. Hink's 5th graders are diving into history as they learn about Kind George III and the impact of taxation on the American colonies. Students are exploring how historical decisions helped shape our nation. 📕🧑‍🏫

This week we’ve been showing our appreciation for our bus drivers! 🚌💛 Rain or shine, early mornings and late afternoons — they safely get our students to and from school with a smile. We are so thankful for the care, patience, and dedication they show our kids each and every day. Be sure to give your driver an extra wave and “thank you” this week! 👋✨

Monday, March 2nd starts Read Across America week! Save this photo to refer to for dress up days. Students are encouraged to participate for a fun week of celebrating the joys of reading ❤️📕

Mrs. McClurg's first grade class teamed up with their Westie Besties from Ms. Nicks third grade class for a fun STEM activity. 🎉 Third graders stepped into leadership roles while helping their first grade partners problem solve, collaborate, and learn together. We love seeing our students build skills and friendships across grade levels! 💪🦓