Justus-Tiawah Public Schools

Today, our halls were filled with familiar faces as former Wildcats came back to walk the halls of their elementary school. From little learners to leaders, it’s a reminder that once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat! 🐾💛 “Great things grow from small beginnings.”

🏀 **Wildcat Boys Basketball Camp is Almost Here!** 🏀

Calling all future Wildcats! Join us for the **JT Boys Basketball Camp** to build skills, have fun, and hit the court this summer!

📍 **David Garroutte Gym**
📅 **June 1–3**
💲 **Cost: $30**

**Grades K–4:** 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
**Grades 5–8:** 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

👕 The **first 40 campers to sign up** will receive a camp shirt on Day 1 *(sizes permitting)!*

Return forms to either campus or use the QR code on the flyer to register online.

Questions? Contact Coach Bobby Cope at **bcope@justustiawah.com**

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Reminder: Girls basketball camp registrations need to be in by Thursday to guarantee t-shirt size! Also, SCHEDULE CHANGE: all grades will be going from 1:00-4:00pm. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDA4kSio2WE2BTK21H8seDx5X45VL5lLZ6SVzSzjGQQVTAoA/viewform

🥧🐾 Pie for Participation! 🐾🥧 The first graders earned a sweet reward for having the highest student participation in the Zoo Run — and that meant Coach Casey got pied in the face! 😆 Way to go, First Grade, for showing up and showing out! We love seeing our students get involved and support healthy fun. 👏🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

🍋 Lemonade Day in First Grade 🍋 Our first graders had a sweet time celebrating lemonade day! Students spent the day diving into lemonade-themed activities in reading and math. They also practiced their writing skills by creating sequencing sentences. The highlight of the day was making their very own lemonade. Students loved mixing the ingredients and enjoying their refreshing treat!

🍋 Lemonade Day in First Grade 🍋 Our first graders had a sweet time celebrating lemonade day! Students spent the day diving into lemonade-themed activities in reading and math. They also practiced their writing skills by creating sequencing sentences. The highlight of the day was making their very own lemonade. Students loved mixing the ingredients and enjoying their refreshing treat!

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Run Club Runners of the Year! 🏅 A huge congratulations to our Run Club Runners of the Year! 🏆 Gabe – 11.88 miles 🏆 Ava – 10.38 miles We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and determination this year. Way to go, runners! 👟👏

👕🧥 Lost & Found Reminder! 🧢👟 Our lost and found is overflowing! Please remind your student to check for any missing jackets, water bottles, lunch boxes, or other items. Parents have until Thursday to claim lost items. After Thursday, all unclaimed items will be donated. Thank you for helping us clear out our lost and found! 😊

Mrs. Moseley’s 4th-grade class recently learned an important everyday life skill…how to sew on a button! During this hands-on activity, students practiced patience, focus, and fine motor skills while learning a practical skill they can use for years to come. From threading a needle to securely attaching a button, students gained confidence as they worked through each step. Life skills activities like this help prepare students for independence and show them the value of problem-solving and self-sufficiency in everyday situations.

Our fourth graders recently brought geography and creativity together in a fun and memorable way by designing and building floats representing the states they studied in class! Each float showcased important facts, landmarks, symbols, history, and unique features of their assigned state while allowing students to express their creativity and teamwork skills. To celebrate all of their hard work, the students proudly participated in a “State Float Parade” through the school. Classes from third through eighth grade lined the hallways to cheer them on and admire the impressive displays. The parade was a wonderful opportunity for our students to share what they learned while building confidence, presentation skills, and school spirit. We are so proud of the creativity, effort, and enthusiasm our fourth graders put into this exciting project!

South Campus Parents: Overflow parking for Field Day will be in the field across from the school. Please follow Deputy Brandt’s directions for parking and traffic flow.

We think our teachers are absolutely “TEA—RIFFIC”! 🍋🧋 And so does H Tea O A huge thank you to H Tea O Claremore for their generous donation to help us celebrate our amazing teachers! 💛 Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! 🍎

Our 8th graders had an unforgettable day stepping into literary history! They toured the Outsiders House Museum—the real home featured in The Outsiders—and brought the story to life in a whole new way. To top it off, they watched the film on the big screen at Circle Cinema! From pages to the big screen, it was a day full of connection, learning, and a little bit of Greaser pride.

Mrs. Moseley’s fourth graders had the opportunity to put their classroom lessons into real-world practice during a special etiquette outing at a local restaurant. Over the past several weeks, students have been learning important life skills and dining etiquette, and they have done an outstanding job demonstrating them in public. Students practiced making eye contact while ordering, speaking politely by saying “please” and “thank you,” using proper table manners, placing napkins in their laps, engaging in respectful table conversation, opening doors for others, and even pulling out chairs as a courtesy and act of kindness. More importantly, our students represented our school with maturity, respect, and confidence. We are incredibly proud of the character they displayed throughout the experience. Opportunities like these help students understand that good manners, kindness, and respect for others are valuable skills that extend far beyond the classroom.

Less than two weeks to register for girls basketball camp to guarantee t-shirt size. Online registration must be completed and payment must be made to either school office by May 14th! Can’t wait to see all of our future basketball players 🏀💛🖤 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDA4kSio2WE2BTK21H8seDx5X45VL5lLZ6SVzSzjGQQVTAoA/viewform

Reminder: Tutoring is cancelled for the rest of the school year at both campuses!

📢 Important Calendar Update We’ve been made aware that some parents may not have been notified of a recent change to the school calendar. At the most recent Board of Education meeting, the calendar was amended. 👉 Students’ last day of school will now be Monday, May 18th. Please make note of this update as you plan for the end of the school year. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

🏐 Transfer Volleyball Tryout Info 🏐 Mark your calendars! 📅 Wednesday, July 15th ⏰ 8:00 AM 📍 New Gym If selected, practice will begin July 16. Athletes can participate in summer activities (league, team camp, etc.) before tryouts if they: ✔️ Have an up-to-date physical on file ✔️ Are fully enrolled in CPS ✔️ Have RankOne completed Per OSSAA guidelines, volleyball is allowed to hold tryouts on or after July 15. Questions? Reach out for more info—we’re excited to see you there! 💪🏐

We are so proud of our students who participated in the Cassandra Gaines Art Contest! With hundreds of entries submitted, we are excited to celebrate two outstanding JT students who placed this year 🏆 8th grader Paisley Millen earned 1st place! Her incredible artwork has been selected as the official logo for the Eastern Oklahoma State Spelling Bee! 🥉 7th grader Aubrey Self earned 3rd place with her amazing piece! Congratulations to these talented students for representing JT so well—we are proud of you!

Reminder: Parents/Guardians - online enrollment for returning students is now open for the 26-27 school year. Please sign into your Sylogist (https://oked.sylogist.com/justustiawah) account, click on the student records portal, and complete the 2027 enrollment forms for each of your students. Please be sure your address, phone number, email, and emergency contacts are all correct in the relationship tab; then click submit once everything has been completed. If you do not remember your Sylogist login information please email, April Reece at areece@justustiawah.com. If your student will not be returning to JT in the fall, please notify the office as soon as possible.