The moment you've all been waiting for has arrived!
The answer to yesterday's Trivia Question!
Drum roll please.....
Seriously make a drum roll....
Use your hands pat them on your lap, or the table......
I'll wait.....
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TA DA.....
Answer: The Will Rogers Hotel!
Question: What holiday celebrates little known factoids?
Answer: National Trivia Day, January 4.
Our obsession for trivia has been part of popular culture for many decades and it’s easy to understand why. Most of us are naturally competitive and social beings and trivia blends the two perfectly. If you enjoy wowing your friends with interesting stats and frivolous facts, today is your day to shine!
HISTORY OF NATIONAL TRIVIA DAY
One of the first forms of what we know today as a trivia game debuted on the 1940s radio program “Take It or Leave It”. Not too long after this in 1964, “Jeopardy!” entered millions of Americans’ homes through television and remains arguably America’s most iconic quiz show.
At the same time during the 60s, trivia night swept across college campuses all over the US (think competitive and social plus beer). Then, in the 70s, pub quizzes emerged in the United Kingdom to entice people to head to their local pubs on traditionally slower evenings.
As trivia continued to gain momentum, Trivial Pursuit emerged in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 1979 thanks to Chris Haney and Scott Abbott, becoming one of the world’s most famous board games. Since then, our love for obscure facts continues to take the world by storm through online gaming and other technology-driven formats.
While some people may find trivia “trivial,” it can be pretty serious business for others. Leagues and competitions are common across the globe and the competitive nature of some has led to drastic measures including cheating. Mobile phones are often banned from competitions to deter secret searches for answers.
At the end of the day, it’s the silly facts and camaraderie that endear trivia to so many competitively social people.
So for you Claremore folks here's a trivia Question!
Question: Where did Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton and Helen Robson get married?
Hint: It's a place in Claremore! 💍❤🖤🦓
Comment on our Westside Facebook page with your guess!
We will post the answer tomorrow!
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NEW YEAR - NEW CAREER
Substitute teaching is a remarkably rewarding and worthwhile career path for people from many different walks of life. As a sub, you get to work with children, set your schedule, and experience many different educational opportunities.
Are you thinking of teaching? Substitutes can acquire experience, develop transferable skills, and improve your chances of landing a full-time job.
Of course, it’s is also a way to give back to your community and make a difference in the lives of children.
Join the ZEBRA family by applying to be a substitute teacher.
Contact 💻 www.kellyeducatinoalstaffing.us or call 📱 918.461.0357.
Minimum Requirements:
✅ Must be at least 18 years old
✅ Have a High School Diploma
✅ Must pass the OSBI background check
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Introducing...
Mrs. Jennifer Collins
Second Grade Teacher
Thank you for your dedication to Westside!
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Jennifer Collins has taught for 26 years with the last 20 being at Westside. She has experience teaching kindergarten and currently teaches 2nd grade. Jennifer has been married to Gary for 27 years. Their children are daughter Taylor, son-in-law Jared, and son Hayden. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and is a National Board Certified teacher. She enjoys spending time at the lake with family and friends.
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Mrs. Collins’ class spent the month of December practicing the life principle of compassion and sharing kindness throughout the building. Their activities consisted of brainstorming ways to show kindness, creating thank you notes for the cafeteria ladies, custodian and office staff. They also gave many compliments and shared treats with other classes.
Good afternoon, these past few weeks have been an excellent respite for our Zebra families, but we are now ready to embrace the educational opportunities 2021 will bring. Tomorrow, Jan. 4th, classes will resume at their regularly scheduled time at all our sites.
We will continue to implement our COVID protocols: wear a mask, watch our social distancing, and frequently wash hands . Please come prepared with the mask that was provided at the beginning of the year or a personal one.
As we continue to mitigate the COVID-19 virus, we ask you, please stay home and contact your principal immediately if you have any of the following within the last week:
1. have been in direct contact with a COVID case,
2. had a positive test within the 10 days
3. are waiting on the results of a COVID test, or
4. are showing any symptoms.
We look forward to the lightbulb moments, personal growth, and all our Zebras filling up the halls with the laughter, chatter, and smiles they bring with them.
Have you ever made a pinecone birdfeeder? I remember making one when I was little. Mrs. Banks's class made some the last week before Christmas Break! What a great and thoughtful project! Those birds will sure be thankful! Maybe even the squirrels too!
ABCD OMG! Kindergarten Teachers at Westside are SO excited about the light tablets they received from a grant from the Claremore Public Schools Foundation! How fun?! Before the students can test out the items Kindergarten teachers have to make sure they work properly right? 😉 If you need us we will be playing with all the née toys and gadgets we received from our grants! 😆 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
What do best friends do on Christmas Sweater day? They wear matching sweaters, of course! Look at those Majestic sweaters! Happy Holidays from Mrs. Ratcliff and Mrs. Banks!
It was Ugly Mask day and Christmas shirt day at school when this adorable kiddo came in with this ensemble on! His big sister made him the mask! 🎄💗😷 And if that isn't a fierce love of Christmas shirt! Then I don't know what one is! Merry Christmas from Edwin!
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It's SNOW and Tell in Mrs. Woods's Class! They sent their teacher pictures and they got to show the class and explain what they did in the snow! What a great opportunity to practice speaking in complete sentences and answering questions!
What did you do in the snow?
Merry Christmas! Here's a quote from Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of Little House on the Prairie . We thought it captures the spirit of Christmas. :)
Happy Holidays from these festive friends!
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Happy Holidays from these festive friends!
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The announcement you've all been waiting for... the winners of the U-G-L-Y Sweater competition. Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's district-wide event. Congratulations to the site staff winner, Mrs. Tietz from WRJH, and the winner of the principal's competition, Mrs. Hinds from Westside Elementary.
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Westside Teachers and Staff want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
The holidays are a very happy time for some. For others, it can be a very hard time. If you have feelings of loneliness, uncertainty, grief, anger, anxiety, or exhaustion, please know that you are never alone. While we know these feelings won't last forever, sometimes they can feel overwhelming, but there are ways to get help and find tools to guide you through uncomfortable situations and conversations.
There is a free app @selfcareisforeveryone, you can download on the app store or google play store.
Suicide Prevention Hotline (800) 273-8255 or (405) 848-CARE (2273)
Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 1-800-522-7233
It's time to VOTE on the SCHOOL SITE STAFF with the U-G-L-Y (est) Christmas Sweater!
You can only vote 1 time in the comments on the CPS FB page. The winner will be selected at 9AM on Dec. 24th. The winners of both the Principal & Staff competitions will be announced on Christmas Day.
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It's time to VOTE on the Principal (or Asst.) with the U-G-L-Y (est) Christmas Sweater!
You can only vote 1 time in the comments on the CPS FB page. The winner will be selected at 9AM on Dec. 23rd.
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We hope you are laughing, smiling, and full of good cheer!
Just in case...Here are some jokes to make you! :0)
Mrs. Hinds, Mrs. Herrivan, Mrs. Williams, and Mrs. Hopper don't quite know what to do with themselves since the school is so quiet! :) They want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. They hope you all enjoy yourselves over the break and come back in January healthy and rested, with a lot of stories to tell about the fun times you've had! Happy Winter Break, Westside Friends!
