WOULD YOU JUST LOOK AT THIS HERO WALL?!?!
We cannot express how proud we are of our students! This is the fullest this wall has ever been and we are blown away! Westside friends are working hard to model our Great Expectations every day and it absolutely shows! ❤
"Not every hero wears a mask. Some heroes save the day in the simplest of ways. By just being there for us, or letting us know we’re believed in."-Barry Allen
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Every student, kindergarten through 5th grade, created a t-shirt design to compete for this year's Westside school T-shirt. A winner was selected and their design will be used for this year’s school shirt. We brainstormed and thought, why do we love Westside, and what makes Westside such a special school? Every student had their reasons and creative spin on the designs. The designs were completely up to the students’ imagination and ideas. Our students worked hard and were super creative in their Zebra-tastic t-shirt creations. They all did such a fabulous job and we are proud of all of their work. Choosing just one was hard! Great job, Westside students!
We are proud to announce and congratulate Owen Lyons on his winning shirt design!! We loved your design and the words you used for Westside.
“We are super proud of all of our creative artists at Westside and the designs they came up with. Owen, we are so very proud of you and that creative heart of yours. Keep on artist, superstar! !”- Mrs. Ratcliff
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Congratulations to our Literary Pumpkin Decorating Contest overall winner, Kai Chalakee! His "Harry Potter" double pumpkin was too cool!
Once again, great job to all who participated! It's a great day to be a Zebra! ❤🎃❤
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Our 3rd grade is working hard during WIN time! Mrs. Campbell wanted to show off her group! They are working on creating their own stories and quizzing each other on their multiplication facts using dice! WIN is an acronym for 'What I Need' and it is a flexible time we added to our schedule to provide extra help or enrichment opportunities for our students. We are so proud of them for using this time to its fullest! Great job, 3rd grade!
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Our awesome Librarian, Mrs. Lang, challenged our students to a Literary Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Students were asked to decorate a pumpkin to look like their favorite book character! Our students rose to the challenge! It was hard to pick because they were all so good, but here are our grade level winners:
Pre-K: Moriah Duty-"Pinkalicious"
Kindergarten: Pierce Vaughn-"Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea"
1st Grade: Olivia Purtell-"Olivia
2nd Grade: Peighton Barnes- "Bad Case of Stripes"
3rd Grade: Emma Houston- "Cat in the Hat & Thing 1"
4th Grade: London Woods- "Crankenstein"
5th Grade: Teghan Blizzard- "Dog Man"
Great job, everyone! ❤
(Stay tuned for the announcement of our overall winner!)
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Mrs. Collins's class put together a game of Duck Duck Goose all on their own and played so well together. They encouraged and cheered each other on throughout the game. Each time someone wanted to join in, they all patiently made room and included everyone. It started with just a few students, and eventually, the entire class joined in! Thank you for modeling our life principles, Mrs. Collins's class. Keep up the good work! ❤
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It’s Bus Safety Week and the CPS Transportation Department is introducing their staff and additional safety service for all of our buses - GPS! This technology has been added to all their buses and is now connected to the Stopfinder App which will allow families to get real-time information concerning the bus their child is on.
Watch here ▶https://youtu.be/j1g9sPCWxmE
Transportation webpage ▶https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/transportation
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Ms. Frost's students are digging into their STEM bins during science time! STEM education means educating students in four specific disciplines, namely, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. These STEM bins help to encourage students to create, invent, and problem solve. In the pictures below you will see a conveyor belt, an excellent tower, and a car, all made with the materials in the bins! Great job, 5th grade!
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We are back with another Hero Wall Wednesday! This week we have SEVERAL students who were recognized for working hard, using manners, and being thoughtful. Some students used their best behavior and listening ears all day and other students helped friends clean up without being asked! Keep showing off those great expectations, Westside students! It's a great day to be a Zebra!
"A hero is someone who understands the responsibility that comes with his freedom." -Bob Dylan
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We are proud to introduce Westside's fundraising royalty! Our top sellers were Brennan Sather, who raised $1,628, and Finley Faulconer, who raised $3,174! All proceeds go towards the new playground we are hoping to purchase next spring and altogether over $11,200 was raised! Great job and a huge thank you to all who participated!
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Today we celebrate the people who first called this land home. We remember the struggles and tragedies they endured. We honor their place in and contributions to the shared story of America.
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CPS staff members are leaders inside our walls and outside our walls. We are honored to celebrate women in leadership at the Claremore Area Chamber of Commerce Leading Ladies Gala. It is exciting to see a table full of leading ladies from the Claremore Public Schools! Congratulations to all of the winners!
Left to Right: LaRonna Hurt - Will Rogers Junior High, Andrea Ratcliff -Westside Elementary, Shanna O'Shields - CPSF, Jennifer Levesque - Westside Elementary, Robyn Foxworth - Project CEEP, Ranetta Eidson - Catalayah Elementary.
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Westside's Second Grade had some very special visitors! The Tulsa Zoo's animal ambassadors Peeper and Gracie came to teach our students all about owls! This visit was extra special considering a Westside Alum got to come back and teach in the room that was once her classroom! Thank you Sarah Harren-Varnell for coming with your feathered friends and doing an amazing job! She made a big impression on our students and was a fabulous example of all the things they can achieve! Westside is proud to have you as one of our own!
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It's HOCO Day!!! Join us for the festivities!
📣 7:45a - Pre-pep outside the student entrances.
📢 9:25a - Pep Rally/Assembly @ CHS
🍴 10:00 - Alumni Asso All Class Brunch @ Elks Lodge
🤠 1 to 5p - Claremore Museum of History open
🚗 2:45p - Line up for Parade @ Expo Center
🟢 3:15p - Parade begins at Expo center down Will Rogers Blvd to FBC
👑 6:30p - Coronation @ Lantow Field
🏈 7p - Game vs Tulsa Memorial @ Lantow Field
Gate Admission: $5.00 l Reserved Tickets - Purchase online at www.purplepass.com/claremorefootballvsmemorial
Livestream: https://youtu.be/CFmlXYCf0GU
NOTE: CPS/ZTV never charges for Livestream. There are some scams popping up asking people to pay for Livestream - DO NOT click on their links.
After game All Alumni Gathering (Elks Lodge)
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Its's time for another Hero Wall Wednesday! Our students are definitely modeling hero behaviors! Just look at all the amazing faces on this wall!
Let's spotlight a few of these awesome recognitions:
Helped in the classroom while they had a sub!
Being a great friend to a new young lady!
Helpful, polite, and always trying to do the right thing!
Great listener in class and during dismissal!
Uses good manners and kinds words!
They continue to amaze us daily! It's a great day to be a Zebra❤
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE #HEROWALLWEDNESDAY
Please see below for important information relative to the free/reduced lunch application.
Although meals are free for all students again this school year, CPS calls on ALL families to complete this application as this status affects our eligibility for funding in our schools and each department! Everything from technology, student remediation, transportation, professional development for teachers, and even the district’s ability to receive grants depends upon the completion of these applications by families who may qualify!
Your information will be completely confidential through the online MY SCHOOL APP myschoolapps.com
If you prefer printed / interactive form click here: English https://5il.co/v0dk or Spanish https://5il.co/v0dl
Please complete this application by Thursday, September 30th. If you need assistance completing this application, please visit our Enrollment Office at 101 W 11th, 8 AM - 4 PM or call our Child Nutrition office at jragland@claremore.k12.ok.us or 918-923-4243. We would be happy to help!
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This Friday Funny comes out of Ms. Johnson's 2nd-grade classroom. The whole class was having a down day. Ms. Johnson decided to play some blues music and allow them to express themselves! Some of their responses are priceless!
"I don't like that it's not the weekend"
"I hate meatballs"
"I don't like how cupcakes are so sweet"
"I don't like how pencils are so sharp"
"I hate that stores are not selling sausage corndogs"
Ms. Johnson herself had some blues because Starbucks is out of their ham and cheese croissants!
Thank you for allowing them to express themselves, making it a teaching moment, and sharing with us! ❤
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Westside was lucky enough to have a visit from an Astronaut! In honor of Roosa's space day, this special visitor came by to wow our students during dismissal. To say the students loved it would be an understatement! Thank you to all that made this happen!
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It is Hero Wednesday again! To try out something new, we are going to tell you the story behind how these heroes made it on the wall!
One student cleaned the floor by the bathroom without being asked. Another student used honesty to help solve a problem. For our last spotlight, the student displayed honesty and integrity by returning money they found to its rightful owner! Great job, friends!
"All of us start from zero. We take the right decision and become a hero."-Govinda
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This Friday Funny comes from the office! A student came in to see the nurse after having a little accident. When he made it to the office the nurse asked him "Did that tree jump out and get you?" The student replied sadly " No!! It just stood still and got me!" He got some ice, love, and made the best of the rest of his day! ❤
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