Chouteau Elementary School

Chouteau Elementary School named Professional Oklahoma Educators School of Character. https://professionaloklahomaeducators.org/2021/05/06/chouteau-elementary-school-named-winner-of-the-school-character-award/

Thank you to this wonderful group of parents and community members who served, cooked, and donated the wonderful Barbque lunch to our staff. Your kindness and encouragement is very appreciated! #teacherappreciationweek

FRIDAY, MAY 7 • SCHOOL EVENT Elementary Talent Show 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM Parents are encouraged to join us! Enter through the Elementary office.

Chouteau Elementary COLOR RUN Celebration When: May 11th, 2021 TIme: 1:15 p.m. Where: On C.E.S. Campus Why: Chouteau Elementary School will celebrate the goal of walking 4,000 miles for the second semester, if we meet the goal. What you need to know: The celebration is FREE! Students will need to wear tennis shoes and any shirt that can get color on it. White shirts or a Color Run shirt will work the best because the color will show up brighter on them. The students will be provided with fabric markers to sign each other’s shirt. Sponsorship/Donations: Parents, family, neighbors and friends can sponsor a student by making a donation of any amount. Donations will be used to help Mrs. Cochran and her family. Her husband has been in a hospital or care facility for most of the school year.

Chouteau Elementary School End of Year Celebration! New Life Ranch Frontier Cove 6253 E 440 Road Adair, OK This is a FREE event for our students paid for by fundraising efforts throughout the school year. Students will ride the bus to the ranch and will be accompanied by teachers and staff. They need to wear closed toed shoes. Water shoes are fine for the canoe. Lunch will be provided at the Ranch. Here are some of the events your child will get to choose from. All activities will be monitored by an adult. Outdoor Activities: Ropes course Go Karts Canoes with life jackets- no swimming Nine Square Tetherball Human Foosball Playground Indoor activities: Basketball shootout Air Hockey Foosball Basketball Billiards Ping Pong Bouldering Wall Interactive Sports Cones Gift shop- students will be responsible for their own money. Only those who have returned a signed permission form and waiver will be allowed to attend the event. This is a closed event not open to the public. Only our students and staff will be allowed on the grounds.

WHAT: Chouteau Elementary Spring Program and Award Ceremony WHEN: May 10th: 3rd Grade - 10am 2nd Grade = 12pm 4th Grade = 1pm WHERE: Multipurpose Gym WHY: To show off our musical skills, hand out awards and celebrate a successful school year! HOW: The students will be with their teacher and ready on the stage at the time appointed to their grade level. No specific attire is needed for the students. Parents and family members need to arrive at the Multipurpose Gym before the start time by entering the outside gym doors. Parents are welcome to check out their child after their performance at the Elementary office. See you there! Ms. Acree Chouteau Elementary Music Teacher

Canceled due to Expected Rain- Elementary Olympics

Fun, Fun, Fun at the swim celebration for meeting our book report goal!

Swimming Celebration at Pryor Recreation Center LIFE GAURDS WILL BE ON DUTY, Plus TEACHERS. Who: Chouteau Elementary students who have returned their permission slip. This is due no later than Thursday, April 29th. What: Play time in the pool and basketball gym. Girls swim for the 1st hour will boys are in the gym, then vice-versa. When: Friday, April 30th 12:00-2:00 p.m. Where: Pryor Rec Center Bring: Swimsuit Towel Extra dry clothes Sandals Grocery bag to hold wet items (Some will be available at school if needed) The Rec Center asks that our students wear "family friendly" clothing (no bikinis and no white t-shirts, as they show through easily.) The Rec Center does not have enough towels for everyone, so have your child bring their own, as well as a change of clothes to play basketball in, or to leave the facilities in.

Elementary Little Olympics- 2nd- 4th grade Dear Parents/Guardians Your child has been involved in practicing for the Chouteau Elementary Little Olympics. Tuesday May 4th, students will walk to the football field at 12:00 for the following events Long Jump, Softball Throw, Football Throw, Relay Team, 50, 75, and 100 yard dash. Each team will compete against each other in Tug of War. Please make sure that your child is properly dressed for running. Your child was sent home with a list of the events they will be participating in. Parents you are encouraged to attend. Please park in the middle school parking lot and walk to the football field.

Mrs. Cheryl McCartney & Mrs. Angela Hutchinson, We will miss you as you move into retirement but we are so happy for you both and this new season. Thank you for the many years you have devoted yourself to our students and the community. Your impact will be felt for years to come. Blessings to you and yours.

The next JOM meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 6:00 pm via zoom. If you would like to participate you can contact Patty Pereira @ ppereira@chouteauwildcats.com for link to the meeting. 

Sponsorship and Donations due date was extended to April 21st. What you need to know: The Color Run celebration is FREE! We are offering you the option to buy a Color Run t-shirt for a minimum pledge or sponsorship of $20. Students will need to wear tennis shoes and any shirt that can get color on it. White shirts or a Color Run shirt will work the best because the color will show up brighter on them. The students will be provided with fabric markers to sign each other’s shirt. Sponsorship/Donations: Parents, family, neighbors and friends can sponsor a student by making a donation of any amount. Donations will be used to help Mrs. Cochran and her family. Her husband has been in a hospital or care facility for most of the school year.

Elementary Oklahoma State Testing Apr 19 - Apr 23 State Testing is our Game Day! We are looking forward to our students showing what they have learned on our end of the year State Test. Please make sure that they are at school on time each day. They will have one test a day throughout the week.

Welcome to the Elementary STEAM Project All students were given the opportunity to work on a STEAM Project for the year 2020-2021. 2nd Grade's project was The Color Wheel 3rd Grade's project was Life Cycles (of varying animals) 4th Grade's project was Biomes (Jungles, Tundra, Grassland, etc.) Check out the website below. https://chouteaumazieok.sites.thrillshare.com/page/steam-night

The last day of after school tutoring will be Thursday, April 15th. Thank you for your hard work in making this a success!

Summer School applications went out today! Please fill out and return by Friday, April 19th if you are interested in your child participating in this opportunity. April 13,2021 Dear Parent/Guardian, We would like to offer the opportunity to our students to participate in Summer School. This will be open to current K-4th grade students. Summer School will be held for four weeks, Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-12:00am, at Chouteau Elementary. We will begin on Monday, May 24th and end on June 17th. Breakfast and lunch will be provided daily at no cost to students. Breakfast will be served 7:30-8:00 and lunch will be served right before dismissal. We ask that if you sign up for the program that you have your student here daily and on time so that they can get the most out of this experience. Please complete the back of this form and return to your child’s teacher by Friday, April 16th if you are interested in enrolling your child. Dates to Remember: Summer School: May 24-27, No school on May 31st Memorial Day, June 1-3, June 7-10, June 14-17. Thank You, Tamara Bryan Chouteau Elementary School Principal

2nd Annual Father Daughter Dance When: Friday, April 9th Where: Chouteau Elementary Multi-Purpose Gym Time: 6:30-8:00 Cost: $10.00 a father/daughter couple, more than one daughter, no extra cost. Pay at the door. We will also be taking donations that night for Mrs. Cochran to help pay for her husband’s medical expenses. Who: Pre-K to 4th Grade Girl students (may be accompanied by Father, Uncle, Older Brother, Grandpa). What: Come dance, have refreshments and enjoy a night out with your princess. A church dress is perfect!

Congratulations to Sommer Reider on being Chouteau Elementary School Teacher of the Year! We are so thankful for your hard work, passion for learning, and expertise.

Chouteau Elementary School Bounce House Celebration was a success!! 100% participation in Student-Led Conferences.