Vol. 4, Issue 14 - November 22, 2023
November
23rd NO SCHOOL
24th NO SCHOOL
December
7th 1st Grade Music Program at 6:30 PM
8th 5th Grade DARE Graduation at 2:00 PM
15th Kindergarten Gingerbread House Activity
22nd Winter Break Begins
Dear Families,
It was a short week this week, and many demonstrations of gratitude were displayed. Thank you again for your support here.
Remember, there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow or Friday, Nov. 23-24.
With the holidays approaching, please feel free reach out to me (jhellbusch@gpsne.org) or our counselor, Mrs. Hall (shall@gpsne.org) if we can offer any holiday assistance.
Happy Thanksgiving!
-Dr. H
Thank you so much for your donations for our teacher treat trolley. We are running low on a few items and could use your help to restock so we are ready to roll this December!
Cheese Its
Chips
Chex Mix
Granola Bars
Chocolate (Reeses Peanut Butter Cups are a favorite).
Cookies
And any other snacks are much appreciated! Thank you!!
The Falling Waters Spirit Wear Store is OPEN
Feel free to visit here: https://stores.inksoft.com/falling_waters_apparel_store/shop/home

Gretna Kids Connection is hiring a full time Program Director. Interested applicants can find the job posting at: https://gretnaschoolsfoundation.org/who-we-are/careers.html. Please email your cover letter and resume to hradke@gpsne.org.
December PTO Meeting
CANCELLED
Contact the PTO anytime at fallingwaterspto@gmail.com.
Our Falling Waters PTO has some exciting plans for 2023-24! Follow the PTO on Facebook @FallingWatersElementaryPTO for the latest events.
10:50 AM 2nd Grade
11:00 AM 4th Grade
11:30 AM 1st Grade
11:40 AM 3rd Grade
12:10 PM Kindergarten
12:20 PM 5th Grade
Parents are able to access their child's lunch account online. Visit our Food & Nutrition Services website here. Accounts and payment information can be found here.
If you should have any questions regarding your child’s lunch account, please feel free to contact our lunch paraprofessional, Mrs. Kelly Leahy at 402-332-3938 or kleahy@gpsne.org.
Students are welcome to celebrate their birthdays at school! Please be sure treats are store bought. Check with your child's teacher if they are a nut-free classroom.
To help your child's birthday celebration run smoothly, please send the treats with your child to school in the morning.
Guests are welcome to join us at lunch. There will be special "Guest" tables set up in the lunchroom for you and your child to eat. Your child will not be allowed to invite another student to eat with them at the guest table.
We do ask that you limit lunch visits to birthdays only until after Labor Day to allow for us to teach expectations and help students learn the routines and procedures. Thank you for your help and understanding.
Meal Benefit Applications are available by clicking here.
Be sure to check out our Printable Flyers website.
Find new information programs and extra curricular opportunities!
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Monday-Friday
Preschool
Morning: 8:00 AM-11:15 AM
Afternoon: 11:55 AM-3:10 PM
Monday-Thursday
The Mission of Gretna Public Schools is to accept all unconditionally and maximize their potential.