Vol. 4, Issue 29 - March 7, 2024
March
4th-7th Read Across America Week
5th Parent / Teacher Conferences
7th Parent / Teacher Conferences
7th End of 3rd Quarter
8th NO SCHOOL - Teacher In-Service
11th NO SCHOOL
12th Spring Picture Day
12th PTO Meeting @ 6:30 PM
21st Kindergarten Music Program
22nd Spirit Day
25-29th NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
April
2nd Autism Awareness Day -
Wear Blue!
3rd National Paraprofessional Day
9th PTO Meeting @ 6:30 PM
10th K/1 Mission Imagination
15th-19th Teacher Appreciation Week
19th Spirit Day
24th Secretary Appreciation
25th 2nd Grade Music Program
26th NO SCHOOL
Dear Falling Waters Families,
Thank you for joining us at Parent Teacher conferences this past week. We always enjoy celebrating your students and continuing our partnership with you! Thank you to our families for the conference meals as well; teachers enjoyed the BBQ and Tacos!
Just as a reminder: there is no school is Friday, March 8 or Monday, March 11. We look forward to seeing your student(s) on Tuesday, March 12.
We have Spring Picture Day on Tuesday, March 12th. There is information on how to order below. Also, upcoming our counselor will be facilitating safety lessons. Please read on below for more information.
Have a nice long weekend!
-Dr. H
Order your Spring Pictures today! All Online orders must be placed by MIDNIGHT the day before pictures are taken (March 11th). Those who wish to order pictures by check or cash, please request a form from your teacher.
Please click the link and choose your Spring picture event.
Thank you!
March 7, 2024
Parents and Guardians:
The mission of the Gretna Public Schools Counseling Program is to unconditionally support all students while fostering skills to promote their well-being as responsible contributing citizens. To help make sure our students are safe and supported, school counselors teach students throughout the school year using evidence-based materials, which includes Second Step curriculum. In one of the units taught in the fourth quarter, students will learn three types of safety skills:
Personal Safety. Students will learn important safety rules, such as safety with weapons, sharp tools, and fire, and when riding on wheels or in cars. They will also learn ways to help them decide if something is safe or not.
Touching Safety. Students will learn about safe, unsafe, and unwanted touches. They’ll also learn to say no to unsafe or unwanted touches, and to tell an adult if someone breaks the rules.
Assertiveness. These lessons will also give students a chance to practice asking an adult for help, telling an adult about an unsafe situation, and being assertive to get out of unsafe situations.
If you have any questions about this unit or Second Step please contact Counselor, Sarah Hall at 402-332-3938, to schedule an appointment.
Kind Regards,
Dr. Hellbusch & Mrs. Hall
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.
