Roosa Elementary

. . .Ready for It? In your Wildest Dreams, did you ever imagine?! 22!! Twenty-two years as a Great Expectations model school - the longest running in the nation! Please join us Wednesday afternoon, May 1st, as we share our Love Story (love of GE, that is) in Style. The celebration begins at 1:45 in the Roosa Gymnasium, so be sure to fill that Blank Space in your planner, because You Belong With Me and the rest of the school as we celebrate this monumental occasion! #GreatExpectationsModelSchool #22Years #Feeling22 #LookWhatYouMadeUsDo 🎶 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE 🦓❤️🤍❤️

Some sank each other's ships in PE, others pounded out clay in art, and more still played some fun games to test their knowledge on notes on the treble and bass staff in music. Fifth grade starts their state testing today, so of course they've got to shake off some stress, get out the wiggles, and just plain have some fun before the testing begins! Good luck, guys! Just do your best, and ROCK THAT TEST! #RockTheTest #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Sometimes the lessons that stick with us longest are the ones that came from the most unexpected surroundings. Flexibility and thinking outside the box are two things that will help on any journey!

Things you expect on the playground: Children running 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Laughter 😆 Playing 🏈⚽ 🏀 Things you don't expect: Baby bunnies! 🐰🐰 5th grade did a great job spotting and protecting these little guys until they could be safely moved by a professional. Thanks guys! #WhereTheWildThingsAre 🐰 #TheWorldIsOurClassroom #SpringtimeInOklahoma 🌷🌼 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE 💓🤍💓🤍

Guess what time it is?!? It's RAFFLE TIME!!!!! We're coming up to our annual Roosa Carnival, which means the tickets are hot off the press and ready for students to SELL, SELL, SELL!!! The raffle prizes available this year are a $250 walmart card, a $250 amazon card, a Blackstone griddle, or a 14' trampoline! And that's not all! Our sellers have a chance to win some pretty great swag, too! 🔴 The wheel of WOW makes its return: the 2 top sellers from Tuesday-Thursday each week, upper and lower grades, get to spin the wheel in front of the whole school at rise and shine! ⚪️ We're aiming to at least MATCH our goal from last year - $14,000! If we make it there by May 10th, Mrs. Willard has to kiss a camel! 😘 🐫 🔴 Weekend challenges start TODAY with new rewards each week! ⚾️ This week's weekend challenge winners (preK-2nd and 3rd-5th) get to throw out opening pitches at an RSU baseball game!! ⚾️ ⚪️ when raffle sales end, the top selling class from PreK-2nd and 3rd-5th will get a special trip to Braums for ice cream! 🍦🍨 But wait! There's more!!! 🔴New this year, the number 1 top seller of the whole school gets to fly with their grown-up from home on a private plane to the huge McDonalds in Vinita for a meal and back home! 🛫🍟😲 So, you guys know what that means....it's time to sell... Sell... SELL!!! #RoosaRaffle2024 🎟 #SellSellSell #LeavingOnAJetPlane🛩 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Congratulations to Muriel Alexander on funding of a Fast Track Grant! "CPSF is always bridging the gap in the classroom. Roosa 5th grade students have been enjoying tables that were provided through the Fall grant cycle, and we are now being awarded storage for student supplies due to the tables not having a storage area. Thank you to all who donate to CPSF, you are providing needs in the classroom that not all aware exist! Teachers couldn’t effectively do what we do without your support."-Muriel Alexander, Roosa Elementary School #CPSF #TeacherGrants #FastTrackGrant #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #ExcellenceInEducation

April 10th marks National Encourage a Young Writer Day! Many of the worlds' most famous authors got their starts because of parents and teachers just like you who cheered them along their imaginative path. These second graders got a jump start with their very own published book. Each one authored and illustrated just what they'd be "If I Were an Animal." Keep up the great work! #CelebrateCreativity #EncourageAYoungWriterDay 📝🖋

Just a bit over a month and we say and sweet sayonara to the school year, and dive head first into summer fun! Don't forget to get your yearbook orders in before time runs out! Return the order form with cash or check for $25 dollars (Checks made payable to Roosa Elementary), or click the link to order directly online! https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1146781/Roosa-Elementary-School/2024-Yearbook/20230803044142613129/CATALOG_SHOP/ #Yearbooktime #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Them: What's with all those kids laying around outside? Us: Don't mind us....we're just making memories while we learn about the world around us! #MemoriesMade #Eclipse2024 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Roosa students spent a large part of their day Monday learning everything possible about the impending eclipse. Many classes created eclipse inspired art, studied the delicious phases of the moon, and some even acted out how the sun, moon and Earth work together to create the eclipse! It's a safe bet that they're going to be talking about this event for years and years to come! ☀🔆🕶 #TotalEclipseOfTheArt #KnowledgeIsPower #Eclipse2024 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Fourth and Fifth had a chance to go out before the sun was totally covered so they could discuss the changes they noticed. On top of the shrinking of the sun, many pointed out the cooler temperatures they felt and the quieting of the birds. The observational skills are strong with these young padawans! #Eclipse2024 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Word on the street is that Mrs. Rippy's birthday was such a big deal, it brought on a solar eclipse! 😯😎🎉 Stay tuned for the awe and wonder of the students, but check out the fun had by staff on this big day! #SolarEclipse2024 ☀️🌑 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Eclipse tips brought to you by 3rd grade: Sunglasses are NOT the same as eclipse glasses! Be safe and protect your eyes! #TotalEclipseOfTheSun ☀️🌑 #ProtectYourEyes 🕶🚫👎 #TotalEclipse2024

Today, on Assistant Principal's Day, we couldn't be more excited to celebrate having Mr. Crum on our Roosa team! Able to help lead with a firm hand and show how important it is to have fun with what you do, Mr. Crum, came into our school and helped to complete up! #AssistantPrincipalDay #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

School librarians are nothing short of magical! They are able to encourage the youngest of learners to love reading , while educating everyone from small to tall on the myriad of resources the library has to offer. Whether helping to find that one book. . .you know, the one that tells the story of a boy. . . that said a thing. . .and maybe has a talking dog. . .oh! and it might be blue, to teaching how best to read an atlas, to guiding students to the section of nonfiction to find a book all about zebras - 599, for those that are curious - librarians have a seemingly endless supply of knowledge and love to share it with their students! We are so thankful for Ms. Kirton and how much she inspires others to love learning just like her! Happy school librarian's day! #SchoolLibrarianDay #InspiringReaders #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

At Roosa, we strive to be the best we can be and give the best we have to offer. Our paraprofessionals are a big part of what makes that happen each and every day. Able to fill any role needed, paraprofessionals help each day run smoothly and we are so thankful for you all! Happy paraprofessional's day and thank you for all you do! #ParaprofessionalDay #ParaprofessionalPride #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

At Roosa, we strive to be the best we can be and give the best we have to offer. Our paraprofessionals are a big part of what makes that happen each and every day. Able to fill any role needed, paraprofessionals help each day run smoothly and we are so thankful for you all! Happy paraprofessional's day and thank you for all you do! #ParaprofessionalDay #ParaprofessionalPride #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The end of the year is approaching fast! Don't miss out on ordering your student's yearbook! Orders can be placed online at Jostens.com, or in person with cash or check made out to Roosa Elementary for $25. #YearbookSeason #CaptureTheMemories #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The weather might not quite scream, "baseball time," but Roosa students sure screamed loud for their Hillcat Homies! A HUGE thanks to the RSU Hillcats for inviting all of Roosa out to the ballgame! #PlayBall ⚾️🧢 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Crunchy or creamy? 🥜 Crusts on or crusts off? 🥪 . . . and the most important: Grape or strawberry? 🍇🍓 Whichever is your favorite, today, April 2, is the day to celebrate the greatness that is peanut butter and jelly! These kiddos all agree, no matter the day of the year, pb&j is pretty great all the time! #NationalPeanutButterJellyDay #PeanutButterJellyTime #CPSZEBRAPRIDE