Westside Elementary

Check out Mrs. Sagely’s class as they review vocabulary using competition and new technology! What a super fun way to practice new skills. Great job, Westies! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The Westside Fall Food Drive was a success! Thank you to everyone who assisted with donations and helping make sure our Westside Families have a delicious warm meal during the holidays. Thanks to your support, we were able to provide meals for 32 families. Huge shout out to the Westside PTO for heading the food drive, passing out meal bags, and putting in so much work. You all are truly phenomenal! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Thanksgiving is this week and everybody loves that Chick-Fil-A sweet tea and lemonade! Bring it to your holiday gathering, corporate party, or home for dinner. This month Chick-fil-A will donate $1 to the Claremore Public School Foundation. CPSF funds class and teacher grants district-wide. Go by and grab a gallon or two... or three this month. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Westside artists have been wrapping up pumpkin zentangles. We love the creativity and joy displayed with these beautiful works of art! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

This is just a reminder that we are still taking orders for shirt sales. These shirts were designed by one of our very own Westies!

With the seasons changing, please assist your child in selecting weather appropriate attire. We want to be sure your child is ready to play outside during recess. If you have a younger student, it is always a great idea to label their winter gear. Thank you!

Safety patrol members Emersyn & Christian have recognized these wonderful teachers for being extraordinary examples around the building. Thank you to Mrs. James and Mrs. Whitaker for helping make our school a brighter place! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Support your local theater! 🎅Just "BeClaus" Christmas Extravaganza 🎨Arts & Crafts l 🚚Food Trucks l 🔉Silent Auction 📅November 19th & 20th 📍 Robson Performing Arts Center ❓Contact: justbeclausechristmas@gmail.com

With winter weather upon us, here are some frequently asked questions regarding winter weather scenarios. https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/643291

Everybody loves that Chick-Fil-A sweet tea and lemonade! Bring it to your holiday gathering, corporate party, or home for dinner. This month Chick-fil-A will donate $1 to the Claremore Public School Foundation. CPSF funds class and teacher grants district-wide. Go by and grab a gallon or two... or three this month. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Check out this precious homework hotshot! Mrs. Whitaker gave her Pre-K Pups cute homework puppies to practice colors, shapes, letters, and numbers. Their homework is to teach the puppies so the puppies can grow big and smart! This is Braxton teaching his puppy colors. As students work with their puppy, and it gets smarter, they can switch it out for a little larger stuffed dog. These pre-k students can see the puppy pals learn and grow just like them. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE https://youtu.be/vgQKkXbCfYA

As we make our way through the school year, students navigate new and challenging academic skills. Mrs. Frost’s fourth graders have been working on distributive properties and expanded form with multiplication. Westside has such eager learners. We are so proud of the hard work our students and staff put in each day! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Westside is so happy to have been able to honor the veterans attending the third grade Veterans Day performances. These particular veterans are a stunning reminder of why we support our military members. 91 year old Navy veteran Dean Lenard attended with his grandson and former Marine, William Lenard. Third grade students asked anyone who had served our country to stand when their military branch song was sung. It's an absolute honor to see the Lenard Family model love and devotion for our country and community. Westside would like to thank these individuals and wish everyone a beautiful Veterans Day. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Westside Third Graders put on an incredible Veterans Day Program at the Claremore PAC. Students, staff, and members of the community gathered to celebrate and honor military members. This performance was incredibly moving, and another reason to give thanks to those who protect our country. Happy Veterans Day! Please take the time to follow the lead of these Westies and celebrate military members. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We only have one more week for our Fall Food Drive. Please help support our Westside Families during the holiday season.

Happy School Psychology Week to our School Psychologist, Mrs. Ellyssa Walters. Mrs. Walters attended Kansas State University receiving a bachelors in Psychology and Masters in Education, she later attended the University of Wisconsin-Stout seeking an Education Specialist Degree. She is nationally certified by the National School Psychology Certification Board and has since been in education for eight years. When she is not at work she enjoys spending time outside with her family and animals. She also enjoys reading, listening to music, and painting! When asked what drives her as an educator she shared, "Every student has the potential to learn and improve. It is truly a privilege to support students as they work to reach their goals. I love that as a school psychologist I get to not only work with students, but also teachers, families, and administrators to help support students’ social, emotional, and academic needs in school and life". Westside is so grateful to have her and wish Mrs. Walters a wonderful School Psychology Week! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

As Westside prepares to recognize Veterans Day, military members continue to serve our country and local community. Mrs. Whitaker's Pre-K Class received a visit from military representative, Austin Barnett. Pre-K students were not only impressed by his Navy uniform, but also excited to learn that Mr. Barnett's mother is also one of their teachers, Ms. Kristi! He spent time reading and answering questions for astonished little Westies. Thank you so much for assisting in our community, and thank you for your service! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🦃 CPS will be closed for Thanksgiving Break 🦃 November 21st - 25th

Fifth grade student, Cal Jackson, had the opportunity to read to his sister's pre-k class. Sweet Miss Scout and her friends loved listening to Cal read "Mind Your Manners, B.B. Wolf". Our Westies are such great leaders and siblings! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Please help us put the giving in Thanksgiving! We are collecting non-perishable food items to help out Westside families during the holiday. You may send items to school with your child or drop them off in the office.