Vol. 4, Issue 4 - September 8, 2023
September
12th PTO Meeting at 6:30 PM
14th Kindergarten Family Night @ 6:30 PM
19th Chipotle Dining Night Out from 5-9:00 PM
21st Preschool Fun Run
Running Times
11:00 AM - Morning Class
2:55 PM - Afternoon Class
22nd K-5 PTO Fun Run
Running Times
8:50-9:35. 2nd Grade
9:35-10:25. Kindergarten
10:20-11:05 1st Grade
12:40-1:25 3rd Grade
1:25-2:10 4th Grade
2:10-2:55 5th Grade
29th Spirit Day - Wear your GRETNA Gear!
Dear Families,
We've had another successful week of school! This week we had our school pictures. If your child was not at school when we took photos on Thursday, we will be having retakes on Tuesday, October 24th.
We have several PTO events coming up, with our first meeting September 12th at 6:30 PM. All are welcome! Kindergarten Family night is on September 14th on the playground, and finally Chipotle Dining Night on September 19th. The PTO is gearing up for the largest fundraiser of the year, The Falling Waters Fun Run! Parents are invited to school on this date to cheer on their students. More information will be coming home soon, with our running times listed in "Upcoming Dates".
As we look ahead, please note that there is no school next Monday, September 4th or Tuesday, September 5th.
Enjoy the long weekend!
-Dr. H
ABC's of Student Success
A is for Attendance
Attendance is a critical factor in any child's school success. Children should attend school every day except in cases of illness or emergency. It is impossible to replace the learning that happens on any school day with makeup work. Regular attendance and promptness are good habits that are. expected and appreciated at all levels of schooling and in the workplace. This year, make school a priority in your household. Commit to excellence in attendance. Your child's future depends on it!
We are beginning a recognition program for students that attend everyday! At our monthly assemblies, those students who are here for the entirety of the month will be put in a drawing for prizes and recognition!
September PTO Meeting
Tuesday, September 10 | 6:30 PM
Falling Waters Fun Run
Preschool - Thursday, September 21
K-5 - Friday, September 22
2023-2024 Board Members
President: Stacy Eshbach
Vice President: Mariah Gesink
Treasurer: Liz Reed
Fundraising Coordinator: Jen Shroeder
Secretary: Kati Pike
Volunteer Coordinator: Jenny Anderson
If you are not a member of the board, but want to be a part of what is happening, please join us at a meeting!
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.
Meet our 1st Grade Team! Pictured from left to right: Mrs. Ehlers, Mrs. Van Waart, Mrs. Conway and Mrs. Dorram.
Click each classroom teacher's name to learn more about them and visit their website.
Operation School Bell partners with JCPenney, allowing students in need to shop each fall for new school appropriate clothing, and may choose a brand new book. Follow-up data indicates that participation in Operation School Bell has a positive effect on student self-confidence, attendance, behavior and peer relations.
Wearing the wrong shoes can impact a student safety or success during PE activities. Shoes like boots, sandals, crocs, slip-ons, even dress shoes can get in the way with simple activities like running , jumping, and stopping. It is important for students to wear proper footwear (ie. tennis shoes, running shoes, or sneakers) in order to participate safely in class activities and to be successful with those activities. Your cooperation for their safety and active participation is very much appreciated.
For our first day, our car riders were all picked up within 15 minutes through the pick-up loop! Thank you everyone for following the signage!
Also, thank you again for all of your patience and flexibility during our arrival and dismissal processes. I know everyone is working hard to create a safe and smooth flow.
*Remember to pull forward and stay INSIDE your vehicle!*
Because of supervision, students should not arrive to school prior to 8:00 AM. At 8:30 a.m., the bell rings and classes begin.
When arriving, please be sure your students are ready to exit the vehicle with their shoes on.
Please adhere to directives from our SRO, Deputy Wes McVay. We want to be sure that we following building and traffic signage and our walkers are not walking on non-paved areas or private property.
Thank you for showing courtesy to one another as you take turns and serve as models for our students as you enter and exit our parking lots.
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
Falling Waters still has openings for preschool paraprofessionals! Apply online here! Please indicate on your application that Falling Waters is preferred!
Please contact Dr. Hellbusch at jhellbusch@gpsne.org or call 402-332-3938 for more information!
The Mission of Gretna Public Schools is to accept all unconditionally and maximize their potential.