Vol. 4, Issue 25 - February 2, 2024

February 

1st- 7th   Mrs. Ridpath's & Miss Spencer's Class Art on Display at Scooters (180th & Q)

3rd   Scooters Day 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM 

9th   PTO Valentines Dance @ 6:30 PM

13th  PTO Meeting @ 6:30 PM

14th  Valentines Day parties at 2:30 PM

16th   Spirit Day - Wear Your Gretna Gear!

19th   NO SCHOOL - Presidents Day 

23rd   Kindergarten Round Up (NO SCHOOL FOR CURRENT Kindergarteners) 

28th 4th Grade Symphony 


Dear Falling Waters Families, 

We had our 2024-25 kindergarten parent meeting last night and there were quite few familiar faces as well as some first time Gretna families!  Be sure to contact our office (402-332-3938) if you were unable to attend and we can get you information.  

Today we have kicked off "One School, One Book".  Our story connects back to our school-wide theme of "Learning Takes You Places" with the book, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.   Our librarian, Mrs. Gibbons, provided us with an exciting assembly today featuring the book.   Below you will find a copy of the schedule with links.  Your oldest and/or only children will receive a copy of the book.  Mrs. Gibbons and our staff would also like to thank everyone for their participation in our magazine sales!  They were a hit and we can continue to grow our library collection. 

Valentines Day is just around the corner!  Our PTO is hosting a Valentines Dance for families.  Be sure to join your student as there will not be teacher supervision at this event.  In addition to the Valentines dance, we will have classroom Valentines Day parties during the day on February 14th at 2:30 PM. Parents are welcome to attend the parties if you would like.  Candy Gram information is still available in our printable flyers!  Click here to be taken right there.    All of our events are sure to be "sweet". 

As a reminder, there is no school on President's Day, February 19th and no school for current kindergarteners only on round up day, February 23rd. 

Enjoy the nice weather! 

-Dr. H

FWE One School One Book 23-24 Calendar (1).pdf
Valentine's Candy Gram 2024.pdf

Contact the PTO anytime  at fallingwaterspto@gmail.com

Our Falling Waters PTO has some exciting plans!  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.