
It's important to ensure that our families are prepared for winter weather as we prepare to return to school. To help with this, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions about winter weather and school. These include questions such as how and when we will be notified about any weather-related changes to school schedules. For more information, visit https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/643291.


We popped in music before break and found Mr. Levesque & 5th graders using bucket drums to practice meter, tempo, beats & rhythmic accuracy. We are so grateful for the musical experiences our Westies are getting! Walking to the beat of our own drum at Westside! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE 🎶🥁🦓🎶






Mystery Readers were bringing their A game before break! 📚🦓🙌🏽
Moms, dads, teachers, staff, principals & even Mr. Frazier - our superintendent, all came to 1st grade to be Mystery Readers & read to our students!
Thank you to those who volunteered their time to bring all the voices, stories & fun to our 1st grade Westies!! You could simply feel the pride from the kids. ❤️ Working side by side for our students - we are simply stronger together! 💪🏽🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE











These wonderful kindergarteners helped the Grinch grow his heart by being kind and helpful to others. One of our GE Great Expectations is, "We will help one another whenever possible." They did an excellent job in defining this expectation!!! 🦓❤️🥰 #THROWKINDNESSAROUNDLIKECONFETTI #CPSZEBRAPRIDE











Merry Christmas, Westside Elementary! Wishing the entire school community a joyous and festive holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and shared moments of celebration. May this Christmas bring an abundance of happiness and togetherness to all students, teachers, staff, and their families!
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE


CHS Theater Department is hosting open auditions for the spring musical "The Music Man" in January.
January 8, 9, & 10 - WRJH and CHS students
January 15th - children 3rd-5th grade
Questions? Contact Mr. Doonkeen or Mr. Gibson directly at
rdoonkeen@claremore.k12.ok.us and joshua.gibson@claremore.k12.ok.us.
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RSU Women’s Basketball took time out of their busy schedules to come out to Westside & they spent some time pouring into our kids.
They read to several classes, they played games in PE, colored in kindergarten & even led 3rd grade in a game of sizzle, sizzle, boom!
We love having the RSU Hillcats & Zebras side by side!!! Partnerships that have big impact!
🏀❤️🦓💙💪🏽Go Zebras & Go Hillcats! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE











STEM Club was working on predicting, measuring & creating some pretty exciting chemical reactions!
Students began by measuring out & working baking powder into a deflated balloon. They then poured vinegar into a bottle.
With their partners, students attached the deflated baking powder balloon to the vinegar bottle & the scientist saw chemical reactions at work! The chemical reactions began inflating the balloons - all different sizes depending on measurements.
🦓🧑🏻🔬🎈👩🏽🔬🎈👨🏼🔬🎈🧑🏾🔬 Super cool experiment!
Great work STEM Club!! We love seeing out of the box thinking!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE










Ms. Palmer's awesome third graders learned different multiplication games using cards! The social aspect of these games encourages teamwork and communication while reinforcing multiplication skills. Learning through play not only adds an element of fun to education but also enhances retention and understanding, turning a potentially dull task into an effective learning experience! 🦓✖️❤️➗😊➖📚➕ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE










Reindeer day and Mystery Readers; it was a good day in Mrs. Sander's first grade class!! Please keep reading each day with your child as it enhances their language development and literacy skills. The shared experience of reading together fosters a strong parent-child bond, promoting emotional connection and a sense of security. Additionally, it cultivates a love for learning, expands vocabulary, and stimulates imagination, laying a solid foundation for academic success in the future!! They have made great gains and need to keep up their progress. Thank you parents!!🦓❤️📖 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE





A HUGE shout out to The Burrows Agency for providing some MUCH appreciated lunch from Chick-fil-A Claremore!!!
We are in that final push before break & this hit the spot! Thank you so much Burrows Agency, we are very grateful! 🫶🏽🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE


Westside 2nd graders are officially published authors. The whole second grade worked very hard on writing & publishing class books. 📝
Students learned about different writing styles, created their first draft, made edits with guidance from their teachers, wrote final drafts & even illustrated their work! Wow, what a process!!
What an incredible project!! Great work 2nd grade, what an awesome result to lots of hard work!! 🦓💪🏽❤️📚 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE









Westside’s very own Patricia (Little Anna) & Ms. Angy (the production’s music director) at the Frozen Jr. show this last weekend! ❄️☃️👑 We are so proud! 🙌🏽 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE



The lights, the trees, and the increased events on the calendar may have given you some clues that the holiday season is in full swing. The following is our holiday schedule.
❄December 25, 2023 - January 7, 2024 - CPS Closed
❄January 8, 2024 - Staff Professional Development Day.
❄January 9, 2024 - Students Return
May you and your loved ones make memories that will fill your hearts and homes with joy this holiday season.


It's not too early to start planning your summer!
🏐 Zebra Volleyball Camp, June 5th - 7th 🏐
3rd - 6th graders: 10a - 12p
7th - 9th graers: 1p - 3p
$40/camper
Hosted by CHS Coaches
Contact: coachjackson16@gmail.com
More Info: https://5il.co/tb7g
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CLAREMORE ZEBRA LACROSSE
K-4TH GRADE
1ST AVAILABLE PRACTICE - JAN 29TH
SEASON DATES FEB 24TH-MAY 19TH
🥍Early Registration $285 (Rental Equipment)
🥍Early Registration $429 (Own Equipment)
Before December 31st, 2023
For More Information:
📩ClaremoreLacrosse@gmail.com
📝Register at sportabase.com/Registration/Register/3980
💻facebook.com/claremore youthlacrosse.com
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While playing on the playground, one of our westie besties found a heart-shaped rock! Much like kindness, this rock is a simple yet powerful discovery that brightens one's day. Just as stumbling upon the rock brings a smile, acts of kindness can uplift and leave a lasting impression. Both serve as reminders that even the smallest gestures can shape moments and hearts in meaningful ways, creating a ripple effect of positivity.
#ThrowKindnessAroundLikeConfetti #CPSZEBRAPRIDE


In STEM with Mrs. Hall, 2nd grade worked on programming robots, drawing routes the robots are programmed to follow. They also created obstacle courses and followed detailed instructions to create stem based structures.
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Performing for our Westside students, CHS showcased a play titled “Bamboozled.” The theatrical production aimed to captivate and entertain the audience, creating a shared experience for both the performers and their younger counterparts. The play featured the talents of these high school students, bringing a creative and engaging performance to the Westside community!
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Mrs. Johnson's class had their monthly visit from our amazing couselor, Mrs. Lyons. Mrs. Lyons teaches social emotional lessons to every class at Westside. Students worked in groups problem solving over the topic of personal boundaries. Everyone was incredibly thoughtful and hardworking.🥰


