Westside Elementary

Baseball Camp is just around the corner!! If you have an incoming 1st-8th grader interested or know someone who is, share this and get them signed up!!⚾️ Sign up through google docs - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJ6q4xQX1eoYxMQlSwDA-TB9ViTIlqUuCAMYymfQAHgDwcBg/viewform?fbclid=IwAR25sa2NcpQYr-m_gy29lfrjvHJGT_er6P44CUpg-2qMIn-vJvfRucT0Rt0 https://5il.co/1tn7x #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Fifth grade students had the opportunity to play noodle hockey in PE! These competitive Westies loved this activity. Coach Faulconer always finds fun ways to play games in the gym. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Westie Besties from Ms. Palmer's and Ms. Pilant's classes had some fun bonding time together. These fourth grade and kindergarten students were able to decompress before the older grades began state testing. Great collaboration, besties! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

This photo exemplifies some of the wonderful things that you might see on a typical day at Westside. First, our incredible Safety Patrol members assisting students throughout the building. This kind, nurturing, natural-born leader helped a younger student find her class. Next, in the background, our amazing assistant principal makes sure every student feels celebrated and ready for the day. This is what it's all about. You never know how far that ripple of kindness will go. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Ms. Pilant's kindergarten leaders have been working on place value! This is a vital skill that they'll learn to build on throughout their elementary experience. They are already learning how to identify groups of ones, tens, and hundreds and apply them in standard and model form. Looks like these students are making progress! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. McClurg is teaching her sweet kindergarten friends about plant growth while simultaneously turning them into chia pets! These are so precious and we can't wait to see how they turn out. This is a wonderful way to make learning fun! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

There's nothing quite like an impromptu game of duck, duck, goose on the playground. Mrs. Classen helped show these Westside students how it's done! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

First grade students explore how an embryo develops inside of a chicken egg over time, discussing life cycles, and observing differences between parents and offspring. Both chicks and ducklings have become part of these sweet classroom families. These Westies loved getting some gentle hands on time with these little babies.🐣🐥 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Whitaker's pre-k students had an out of this world experience with space themed centers and activities! These little Westies loved learning about the solar system.🌎🔭 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Don't forget you can order wristbands for your family in advance! If you choose to do this please label the payment with your child's name and their teacher's name. We can't wait to see everyone Friday!

Everyone is invited to log on and watch the District Teacher of the Year announcement and celebration tonight at 5pm. https://youtube.com/live/e2AOTXbPlrc?feature=share #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Westside would like to celebrate Administrative Professionals Day by recognizing our guardians at the gate, Mrs. Lingerfelt and Mrs. Williams. We are so grateful for their ongoing dedication and hard work. These amazing ladies are an integral part of our building and keep us running smoothly. They are incredibly valuable to our building and we are beyond lucky to have them! If you see these ladies, please say hello and let them know how much they're appreciated. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year is now open! All families must complete enrollment every year. Enrollment may be completed entirely online, and we recommend using a desktop or laptop computer to enroll. If you do not have access to a computer, or if you need enrollment assistance, the CPS Enrollment Center has computers and scanners available and will be happy to help. They are open daily from 8a - 4p (arrive by 3:30p). You are now able to enroll your current students for the 2023-2024 school year by accessing the student records portal through this link https://ok.wengage.com/claremore. Please watch the video instructions or follow the written instructions to update the necessary information and complete the 2024 school year enrollment. This applies to current and new students. If you have not previously accessed your Parent Portal account, contact the CPS Wengage Administrator at lkibbe@claremore.k12.ok.us. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. James has been teaching her 5th grade students how to build and control robots! These Westies displayed amazing teamwork and support. They built robots with legos, connected the robot to the usb, then coded its colors, sounds, and movements. Very impressive! 🤖 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Frost helped her amazing fourth graders review for their math test with a glow day! Bottle flipping, bowling, tic-tac-toe, Jenga, and ring toss were integrated into the learning activities. These bright minds loved this review process! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Yearbooks available now!

These second grade students practiced comma placement using macaroni noodles. These young Westies showed incredible effort and encouraged those around them while participating in group rotations. Now that's how to use your noodle! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Westside staff would like to send a huge thank you to our educational partners at BancFirst. BancFirst is so generous and paired with 6:19 Nutrition to provide teas and shakes. This definitely gave our teachers an extra boost!🥤 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

More classes are showing support to their Westie Besties as they prepare for state testing. Mrs. Sanders and her first grade students spread the love with all kinds of goodies and uplifting words. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

ZEBRA STRIPES SUMMER PROGRAM NOW ENROLLING for May-August 2023 Kindergarten - Fifth Grade 2 Sessions 🌞June 5 - June 30, 2023 🌞July 10 - August 5, 2023 ⌚6:30 AM - 6 PM Full-Time l Part-Time l Drop-In Rates Available Summer packet: https://5il.co/gxfd #CPSZEBRAPRIDE