
🐣🦋 From Eggs to Flight! 🌱✨
Remember when first grade was deep-diving into life cycles with chicken eggs and butterfly habitats? 🐥🦋 Well, the moment we've all been waiting for has arrived!
Our little chickadees have hatched, and our beautiful butterflies have taken flight! 🌟📷 These pictures of Ms. Armbrister's class capture the magic of growth, transformation, and the wonder of nature. 🌿🌼

🐣🦋 From Eggs to Flight! 🌱✨
Remember when first grade was deep-diving into life cycles with chicken eggs and butterfly habitats? 🐥🦋 Well, the moment we've all been waiting for has arrived!
Our little chickadees have hatched, and our beautiful butterflies have taken flight! 🌟📷 These pictures of Ms. Cumming's class capture the magic of growth, transformation, and the wonder of nature. 🌿🌼

Today, we celebrate Dr. Adkins on National Principal's Day! 🍎🏫
We honor his leadership serving as Westside's guiding light. Dr. Adkins is an exceptional principal whose dedication and commitment to our students, staff and community sets the bar high and inspires us to reach new heights.
Thank you, Dr. Adkins for your tireless efforts in shaping the future of our school and empowering us all to succeed. Here's to you on National Principal's Day! ⭐🏫


Dress your kiddos up Friday, 5/3 for National Principals Day! Let's blow away Dr. Adkins and show the love! ❤️💙⚾️


Looking for something to do this summer? CPS has compiled a webpage for summer camps and resources. We will add them to the list as they are made available. 🏀Basketball 🏈Football 🏐Volleyball 👨👨👧👧Zebra Stripes AND MORE TO COME...
Go to > https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/camps
Going to a camp? Remember to wear your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE!



Parents, its about time to return library books! If your child has an overdue book, they will have a note sent home in the upcoming weeks as a reminder. Starting May 13th, students will be checking their books in as they visit the library. 📚 🔄


Turtle Tag is a fan favorite in Coach Faulconer's PE class.🐢
In the game of Turtle Tag, the taggers must gently tap students. When a student gets tapped, they lay on the floor with their hands and feet in the air and a classmate must help them up to continue playing. Students can take a short break by being a "turtle in their shell". 🐢
Check out these photos of Ms. Pilant's kindergarten class!








Zebra Stripes Summer Camp
The Zebra Stripes Summer Day Care Program is held during the summer season. Our program focuses on providing exceptional care for kindergarten through fifth grade. (Pre-K enrolment is accepted on a case-by-case basis.) The program will offer age-appropriate activities to provide the children with social, emotional, and physical development.
June - August 2024
Kindergarten - Fifth Grade
2 Camp Sessions
🌞June 3 - June 28, 2024
🌞July 8 - August 2, 2024
⌚ 6:30 AM - 6 PM
Full-Time l Part-Time l Drop-In Rates Available
Summer Enrollment Packet https://5il.co/gxfd

Our kindergarteners, deep in their exploration of bugs and life cycles, stumbled upon a fascinating moth during playground time! 🌟🦋 🌿
Nature's classroom never fails to amaze us. 🐛




Family Fun Night 2024 ❤️🖤🦓 What an awesome night with the Westside Community! There were games, prizes, auctions, food, face painting, friends & just fun!! 🎉🦓 Westside’s annual family event raises funds that directly benefits our students & our classroom teachers. 📚✏️🖍️ Thank you to our families & community for ongoing support in helping the night be a total success! We also want to thank our amazing teachers, staff & community volunteers who run the show & make the night super fun. We also want to shout out our incredible Westside Elementary PTO for their vision, leadership, countless hours & dedication to ensuring our night was a success. We are so grateful for this team of volunteers who rally for our kids & staff!! 💪🏽 Simply, we are stronger together!! Thank you Westside for another awesome year of Family Fun Night!











🌍🍫 Earth Day Fun! 🌱
In recognition of Earth Day earlier this week, the Westside cafeteria celebrated in the most deliciously eco-friendly way possible—with dirt and worms! 🐛🍴 Chocolate pudding, crushed Oreos, and gummy worms came together for a treat that's both yummy and environmentally themed. Let's indulge responsibly and remember to cherish and protect our planet every day! 🌎💚


Ms. Frost's 4th grade class turned test prep into an epic adventure with a "Floor is Lava" twist! 🚀🔥
Working on math skills became an exciting challenge as students conquered 10 lava-filled obstacles. 🔥🌟








Embracing GE Expectation #4, "We will cheer each other to success".
Ms. Campbell's 3rd grade class exemplifies the spirit of support and encouragement. They left words of encouragement on the sidewalks for our testers as a reminder of our commitment to lift each other up and celebrate achievements, especially during challenging times like testing season! 🎉📚

Family Fun Night is just 2 short days away! Check out these photos for more information about the awesome prizes, silent auction, wrist bands and concession stands! 🍿🥒🥤🍭🍫






🌟 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🌟
Today, we celebrate the contributions of Ms. Williams and Ms. Kurth, the driving force behind our office's efficiency and success. Thank you for all you do to keep everything running smoothly! Your dedication is truly appreciated. ❤️🦓





🌿🐍 Second graders had an adventure recently with special visitors from the Tulsa Zoo Rainforest Program! 🌺🦜
Bringing a taste of the exotic to the classroom, they introduced students to the wonders of the rainforest. From fluffy chinchillas to slithery snakes, it was an unforgettable learning journey! 🌳🐾

The last day for Ice Cream Wednesday is the 24th of April!


CF Industries is helping transform the face of Westside Elementary. CF Industries not only has contributed financially to Westside Elementary, but they volunteered their time and efforts to totally transform the entrance of the school! Mr. Gary Collins, Ms. Michelle Rogers & Mr. Austin Hamilton led the efforts with their team as they planted several new bushes, trimmed and cleared overgrown greenery, mulched, and just simply gave a much needed facelift to the front of Westside. Mr. Collins has a close connection with Westside through his wife, Mrs. Jennifer Collins, who is a long time, invaluable educator at Westside and he has an understanding of the importance of this partnership and the impact it has on our school. 🌳🌼🦓
Thank you CF Industries for your continued support, for volunteering your time, efforts and for the teamwork to beautify Westside. We are so grateful for this partnership & the incredible transformation!! Thank you for helping the outside of Westside match all the wonderful things happening inside our school!! 🦓❤️💪🏽






Mrs. Barbee's kindergarteners brought the fun to math with a twist! Instead of the usual routine, they played Connect 4 - Addition Style! 🌟🎲
Rolling the dice, they added up the numbers and marked their spots on the grid. Learning math has never been this exciting! 📚🔢🎲

Running club is cancelled this Wednesday 4/24. 🚫
Last day for running club is next Wednesday May 1st. 🥇 🏃 🏃♀️
