Westside Elementary

Attention Zebras! Please help us show our Zebra pride as we celebrate Homecoming events. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🛑 NO SCHOOL 🗓 Monday, September 26, 2022 All CPS sites will be closed while teachers participate in district-wide professional development. Central office will be open from 8A to 4P. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Westside students received a visit from RSU students and Hunter the Hillcat! These hillcats volunteered their time by reading cool books and answering questions. We are truly thankful for the support we receive from RSU. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our school fundraiser is still in full force! Please help support Westside Elementary by purchasing from one of our students. Keep selling, Westies! Check out this video for more information. https://youtu.be/ZFxyluwlpQo

Attention parents and guardians! We will have sign-ups at the HS gym next to the CHS tennis courts, THIS Friday, September 16th (CYFA Night for Claremore Football) from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm and on Monday, September 19th, 6:00 pm-7:00 pm. Your wrestler needs to be 5 years old before the sign-up date. The cost is $100 and $75 for multiple wrestlers. If that is a problem please ask at sign-ups about our scholarship program. Practice will begin on October 3rd. Practice will be held M, W, and TH with beginner wrestlers 6 pm-7 pm and Open wrestlers 7:15-8:30.  If you can not make these dates you can sign-up when practice starts in October. If you have any other questions, please email Coach Weber at zweber@claremore.k12.ok.us

Good news! JostensPIX was recently at Westside to photograph for picture day. You can now view and purchase student photos by going to the JostensPIX website. You can personalize your photos with a variety of backgrounds and text. Photos are shipped directly to your home. Also, high-res digital downloads are available. If you have more than one child, you can order together and pay once. To order photos you will need Westside's event code and your child's student ID number. WESTSIDE EVENT CODE: FE222522 https://click.e.jostens.com/?qs=1d91b8852403bd13990d97d8868c5f784e85fdacca501427acf953c03bf0750f369f43edcbc4691e2e120998265adb036212908ff42889fb

Parent Orientation Meetings are coming soon!! Look for more information in your inbox. 9/6: K, 2nd, 4th 9/8: 1st, 3rd, 5th #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Amazing At-Home Learning Opportunity! FREE!!! Waterford Upstart is an online PreK learning program that teaches preschool-aged children basic skills they need in reading, math, and science. Be confident that your child is ready for kindergarten with Waterford Upstart! Flyer in English & Spanish: https://5il.co/t3s5 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Elementary Parent Virtual Meetings are this week. Please check your email for the links. If you have not received an email contact your child’s school ASAP. Sept. 6th - K, 2nd and 4th Sept. 8th - 1st, 3rd and 5h

ORDERS DUE THIS WEEK! 💗🤍💙We will spend the year at athletic events showing our support for the military, both veteran and active duty. We will show that the Zebra Nation stands behind our military by wearing a special shirt. 💗🤍💙The shirt will be $25 dollars, but it will get you in free to every military appreciation night that all our Zebra sports teams host during the year. 🏈 FOOTBALL 9.16.22 🏐 VOLLEYBALL 9.23.22 🤼‍♂️ WRESTLING 11.29.22 ⚽ SOCCER 3.8.23 ⚾ BASEBALL 3.10.23 💗🤍💙 The first one will be on September 16th at the football game against Hilldale. If you buy a shirt and wear it to 4 military appreciation nights throughout the school year, the shirt pays for itself! 💗🤍💙 Order online by September 8th: https://czsalutetoservice2022.itemorder.com/ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #USAUSAUSA

The waivers from the USDA that allowed us to serve all students free of charge have expired. Families must complete the Educational Benefits Application for the 2022-23 school year to qualify for the Free or Reduced Meals. Filling out the Educational Benefits Application is quick and easy. We have several ways an application can be accessed and completed. ✔ For an online application, go to www.myschoolapps.com. ✔ Applications can be printed from our website on the Child Nutrition Page. ✔ An application can be picked up at the Child Nutrition Office or Enrollment Office at 101 W 11th Street. ✔ An application can be sent to you by emailing us at ron.harrison@claremore.k12.ok.us. Be sure to follow the instructions carefully; if you have any questions, please contact the Child Nutrition office at 918-923-4243. 2022-23 MEAL PRICES 🥚 Breakfast $1.75 elementary & secondary 🍕 Lunch $3.25 elementary 🍔 Lunch $3.50 secondary REDUCED MEAL PRICES 🥚 Breakfast 30¢ 🍕 Lunch 40¢ MORE: https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/788950

We are still filling in some details but we have created a webpage for you to find ALL THINGS HOMECOMING. We will update the page as information is made available. If you know something we don't have listed, please reach out to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🏐 Zebra Volleyball Camp, September 10th 🏐 4th - 6th graders: 10a - 12p $20/camper Hosted by CHS Coaches & Players Contact: coachjackson16@gmail.com More Info: https://share.peachjar.com/flyers/2317636/districts/50070 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

REMINDER - In honor of the Labor Day holiday, CPS will be closed on Monday, September 5th. "Before the reward, there must be labor. You plant before you harvest. You sow in tears before you reap joy." Ralph Ransom Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. This weekend, as we spend time with our families and friends, celebrate the value of an honest day's work, the people who built America, and our nation's advancements because of the American labor force. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Huge Celebration! CF Industries recently provided an EXTREMELY generous contribution of $20,000 to Westside Elementary students and teachers! The contribution will be used in intentional efforts to provide new academic opportunities to all Westside learners. Our students will have the ability to grow in ways that simply would not be afforded otherwise. This grant/financial gift is greatly appreciated by our entire educational community. Westside wants to thank CF Industries for contributing to the future of our children.

PLC Days = Early Release Day BEGINS AUGUST 26 Elementary- 2:00 Secondary - 2:30 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Early release Friday's begin tomorrow August 26th. Pickup will be at 2pm on Fridays only. Please contact our office with any student transportation changes. Thank you!

Please remember Westside's picture day is this Thursday, August 26th! Bring your smile and dress your best.

Put it on your calendar! School pictures will be taken this Thursday, August 25th.

Early release days begin NEXT Friday, August 26, 2022 to allow time for our teachers to collaborate and work in their professional learning communities. Tomorrow (8.19.22) will be a FULL DAY of classes. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE