Last week during Read Across America there were many fun moments in addition to our special dress days. Students had a chance to continue our tradition of flashlight reading in library. Mrs. Myer's students created crafts inspired by Dr. Seuss characters.
2 months ago, Falling Waters Elementary
A door covered with paper plate lorax crafts and paper plate fox crafts.
Three students are sitting on stools reading with flashlights.
Two students are sitting on a couch reading with flashlights
Three students are sitting on the floor with flashlights reading.
Two students are laying on the floor with flashlights reading.

Gretna Playbook 2026 is Here!

The Gretna Playbook is back, bringing you all the summer camps at Gretna East and Gretna High Schools in one easy guide. Explore Elementary, Middle, and High School camps, find the perfect fit for your child, and register easily with QR codes or links. Start planning your summer fun today! #BeGretnaGreat #GretnaPlaybook #SummerCamps

View the full guide here: https://tinyurl.com/98rdmwdc

3 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna Public Schools logo with "G" and text reading 2026 Summer Camps Gretna Playbook
At our assembly this morning, students were introduced to our March character trait of Cooperation. Cooperation is working together to reach shared goals. We will be watching for students who demonstrate this trait throughout the month of March.

Students then moved into their Guardian Groups where they worked on Cooperation by competing in a Kahoot to wrap up our One School One Book Almost Super. Miss Krula's and Mrs. Zech's Guardian Group came out on top!
3 months ago, Falling Waters Elementary
Cooperation is working together to reach shared goals
Students are sitting in the gym looking at a presentation reviewing honesty.
There are two rows of students posing for a picture as the winners of the Kahoot challenge.
This morning our February Students of the Month were recognized for exemplifying our trait of Honesty. Way to go, Guardians! We are proud of you!
3 months ago, Falling Waters Elementary
Three rows of students holding their signs for being the Student of the Month who demonstrate Honesty.
Our first day of Read Across America Week was a lot of fun. We enjoyed seeing so many hats! In case you missed it in the newsletter on Friday, here's the list of special days to celebrate reading!
3 months ago, Falling Waters Elementary
2026 Read Across America - Monday: Hats of for Reading. Wear your favorite hat. Tuesday - Reading makes us bright. Wear bright colors. Wednesday - Better with a friend. Bring a small stuffed animal for buddy reading. Thursday - reading is everywhere - wear a shirt with a positive message. Friday - Cozy up with a good book. Wear your pajamas.

Order your yearbook today! Yearbooks are $20 and will only be sold online at https://www.buytheyearbook.com/en/ Extra copies will not be available in May, so be sure to order by Friday, March 13th! Please contact Mrs. Gibbons (mgibbons@gpsne.org) if you have questions.

3 months ago, Falling Waters Elementary
Purple poster with a camera and pencils. Message: Order your 2025-2026 Yearbook. Online Orders Only. www.buytheyearbook.com/en Orders due Friday, March 13th. Extra yearbooks will not be ordered.
Thank you to all of the families and students that helped in our Food Drive last week. In five short days, we collected 1,110 pounds of product! All of these items were donated to the Gretna Neighbors Food Pantry on Friday. What a great way to give back to our community! Thank you again.
3 months ago, Falling Waters Elementary
Kids Helping with Food Pantry Donations
Students Helping with Food Pantry Donations
Our food drive continues until tomorrow! We love seeing our community's generosity.
3 months ago, Falling Waters Elementary
Mr. Dinslage kneels by a car with two first graders collecting food
First grade has had fun in the snow at recess!
3 months ago, Falling Waters Elementary
6 first graders stand atop a snow pile smiling.
A large group of first graders smile on the snow.
A first grade students smiles at a snowy recess.
5 first graders are building a structure out of snow balls.
Mrs. Martin's class practiced positive honesty by brainstorming encouraging words for members of our school community!
3 months ago, Falling Waters Elementary
A student is smiling while classmates are writing on posters to a new classmate and our custodian with encouraging words.
Two students are writing encouraging words on a poster for our counselor, Mrs. Hall.
Students write on a poster encouraging words for our lunch staff.
Just a reminder, the Falling Waters Food Drive is in full swing this week! We have already collected almost 350 pounds of product. Thank you so much for your participation! We will accept items until Friday, February 27th!
3 months ago, Falling Waters Elementary
Food Donation Picture

No School Tomorrow: Due to unsafe road conditions across the district, Gretna Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, February 20, 2026. Any activities and events will be communicated directly by buildings, coaches and sponsors. Please stay warm and safe. For additional information, visit our website or follow us on social media.

3 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna Public Schools logo with a "G" and text reading "Important Message"

NO SCHOOL ALERT - Due to the Winter Storm Warning and hazardous conditions predicted at dismissal, Gretna Public Schools will be CLOSED February 19, 2026. Any activities and events will be communicated directly by buildings, coaches and sponsors. Please stay warm and safe. For additional information, visit our website or follow us on social media.

3 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna Public Schools logo with a "G" and text reading Important Message
Falling Waters Food Drive!
3 months ago, Falling Waters Elementary
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Food Donation List
Today is the start of our One School One Book. Please check your oldest or only child's backpack for your family's copy and the schedule, along with a QR code for a the links to the audio files if your family would prefer to listen. Happy reading!
4 months ago, Falling Waters Elementary
Comic graphic with One School One Book and the cover of Almost Super by Marion Jensen
Our morning assembly was bursting with positivity today! 🌟 We took a moment to celebrate all the amazing growth we’ve seen in Kindness, Respect, Responsibility, Gratitude, Empathy, and Perseverance. These aren't just 'traits of the month'—they are part of who we are every single day! We are also thrilled to kick off February by focusing on Honesty. 🤝 Being truthful in our words and actions helps us build a stronger, more trusting community. We can't wait to spot our students shining and leading by example all month long!
4 months ago, Falling Waters Elementary
Honesty is being truthful in what you say and do
This morning we recognized our January Students of the Month. They were recognized for demonstrating the trait of perseverance. Way to go, Guardians!
4 months ago, Falling Waters Elementary
Three rows of students holding their signs for being the Student of the Month who demonstrates Perseverance.
Congratulations to our five Battle of the Books teams! These fourth and fifth grade students read six to ten books, met twice a month and competed against teams from Cedar Hollow, Palisades and Whitetail in our 5th annual competition. We are so proud of them! 📚🎉
4 months ago, Falling Waters Elementary
students in pink, dark green, green and bright blue shirts pose on stage steps for a picture
5 girls in pink shirts sit together deciding on an answer
3 kids in pink shirts sit together deciding on an answer.
4 kids in pink shirts sit together deciding on an answer.
4 girls in pink shirts sit together deciding on an answer.
4 boys in pink shirts sit together deciding on an answer.
3 rows of battle of the books students in pink shirts smile for a team picture
We are proud to showcase artwork created by talented students from across Gretna Public School District. These pieces are now on display at the District Office for our community to enjoy. We rotate artwork often, so stop by and see the creativity of our students in person. Amazing work!
#BeGretnaGreat
4 months ago, Gretna Public School District
a framed watercolor of a rabbit with ears upright wearing a black jacket, white shirt with black dots and a big blue bow tie
a chalk drawing of a bear with the title Grin and Bear It in a frame
a framed watercolor of a frog in a oversized green sweater wearing orange socks and brown converse shoes
A framed watercolor painting of half a lions face in light browns, blues and pinks with dark brown eye
framed artwork of a colorful dragon eye in red, oranges and blues
a framed watercolor of a blue turtle with splotches of colors in browns and tans making it look like wet sand
A framed artwork of an eye with red streaks
a framed chalk artwork of cowgirl brown boots with flowers design and fresh flowers in the boots standing upright on a dirt ground

Just a reminder that our Magazine Sales conclude on Friday. Donations can be turned into teachers in the morning and online shopping will end at noon. Thank you so much for your support so far!

4 months ago, MELANIE GIBBONS
Blue sign - Last Chance Magazine Sales End Friday at Noon. Shopfund.com code: LJDYX