Crete Elementary School

Reminder: No school for all students on Monday, November 18. Monday is a professional learning day for all staff. We look forward to seeing all students on Tuesday, November 19.

Help us celebrate our incredible CES Staff who were nominated by their coworkers for going above and beyond! Their dedication, kindness, and teamwork make CES a truly great place to learn every single day!

Bill Rentschler and the 10/11 Weather Shield were in Crete Tuesday evening hanging out with some of the 2nd graders from CCLC! Bill got to talk to them about some weather basics and some severe weather before learning about the Weather Shield.

Reminder: there is NO parking or student drop off in the bus lane. Thank you for your help in keeping traffic flowing and maintaining student safety.

Please plan to join us for Special Visitors Day!

Yesterday, first graders in Miss Lopez's classroom were honored with a special visit from Staff Sergeant Brynnet Estrada! In celebration of Veteran's Day, SSG Estrada shared her experiences and answered our students' thoughtful questions, helping them understand the importance of service and sacrifice. We are incredibly grateful for her time and dedication, both to our country and to inspiring our young learners. Thank you, SSG Estrada, for your service and for making this day memorable for our students! ❤️💙

Join us in honoring Bill Lorenz and his incredible 25 years of service! 🎉 This Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 4-6 PM, we’re hosting an open house at College Heights Country Club to celebrate Bill’s commitment to our students, staff, and community through his work on the CPS Board of Education. After 25 years of dedicated service, Bill announced his resignation from the Board on Monday. Let’s come together to show our appreciation for all he has done. Hope to see you there!

🌟 A huge round of applause for our incredible CES staff members who were nominated by their coworkers for going above and beyond! 🌟 These four have made such a positive impact on our school, creating an environment where everyone feels supported and inspired. Thank you for all you do to make CES a great place to work and learn – we’re so lucky to have you! 👏❤️

🎉 Shoutout to our students whose tickets were pulled this morning at our Spirit Rally! 🎉 These Cardinals went above and beyond this week, showing what it means to Be Safe, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible. We're so proud of you all – keep up the great work! 💪🐦 Way to go, Cardinals!

📏 In Mrs. Churchwell’s kindergarten class, our mathematicians are hard at work practicing their measuring skills! This week, they teamed up in groups to sort objects based on whether they are “longer than” or “shorter than” another object. The excitement was contagious as they discussed, compared, and learned from one another—hands-on math at its best! 🌟 We’re so proud of these little mathematicians for thinking critically and working together. 💡

🌲 Forest Friday! 🌲 Our preschoolers had an adventure with Mrs. Sunneberg to Doane University's outdoor classroom! 🌳 Huge thanks to the Doane Education students who went above and beyond to make this such a memorable experience. Our little explorers loved every minute of it, learning about nature, making new friends, and soaking up all the fun! 🌞🍃

School Picture Retakes: Monday, November 4. Any student who was absent on picture day will get their photo taken. Other retakes are by parent request. Return your students' photo packet if you want to request a retake. Please call the Elementary office with any questions! (402) 826-5822

Thank you all for your hard work and the heart you bring to our team. We’re so grateful for everything you do to make our school a wonderful place to learn and grow! 💙👏

Trick or Treat at Crete High School Commons until 7:00 PM !

A big THANK YOU to Officer Jonas, our amazing School Resource Officer, for spending time with our second graders ! 🚓✨ She shared all about her job and the ways police officers work to keep our community safe. The students had a fantastic time learning from her and asking questions. We're so grateful for her dedication to making our school a safe place! ❤️👮‍♀️

Crete Elementary students were thrilled to receive sports trading cards from Crete High School athletes last week. The younger students look up to these athletes as role models, and it’s inspiring to see such a strong sense of community between our schools. Go Cardinals! ❤️ 🏆 #CardinalPride

Public Health Solutions will be holding their annual Elementary and Intermediate SkipFlu clinic on Wednesday, October 30th from 12:30-5:30 at their office at 830 East 1st Street Suite 300. This clinic is open to all students, family and friends. For individuals who are uninsured, there will be no charge thanks to support from the county boards and federal vaccine funding. Questions? please call Public Health Solutions at 402.826.3880

Did You Know? A day of missed school is a lost opportunity for social development. By coming to school every day they’re not sick, your child gains social skills that will land them their first job as an adult. Time Management Collaboration Problem-Solving

October is Principal Appreciation Month, and we greatly appreciate ours! Thank you for all you do for our students, staff, families, and community. Go Cards!

Check out the CES November Newsletter! https://cretepublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/crete-elementary-school/newsletters/ces-november-newsletter