Students at GES made bookmarks last week to celebrate Read Across America week!
10 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Bookmark created with blue, yellow, green and pink characters
Bookmarks featuring the Chiefs, superheros, Kendra Scott, Skin care, and spring and summer
Bookmarks featuring butterflies, Diary of Wimpy Kid characters, Loony Tunes, South Park, and Emojis
Bookmarks featuring reading, Dr. Seuss, Rainbows, Dogs, and positive sayings
Bookmarks featuring reading, Dr. Seuss, Rainbows, Dogs, and positive sayings
Bookmarks featuring KC Chiefs, a drawing of a school, and an island
Read Across America week bookmarks
Check out our dedicated elementary teachers learning about the English Language Learner program in Gretna Public Schools. Huge shoutout to Mrs. Mulligan for her outstanding work!
10 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Several teachers in Gretna East cafeteria watching a presentation on screen.
Teachers watching presenter talk about the TES ELLS Program on screen
These 4th graders had so much fun working together to make paper during art! They even talked Mrs. Sanders into giving it a try.
11 months ago, Jon Trede
Two girls tearing pieces of paper to strain in the paper making process
One girl tearing purple paper while another is taking paper to put into blender to make paper
Three girls smiling at camera standing in front of purple and green tray and blender
Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Day in a cozy way! Our board member Rick Hollendieck spreading smiles and gratitude by gifting blankets to our amazing teachers! Thank you for all you do!
11 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Board Member Rick giving blanket to teacher
Board Member Rick giving blanket to teacher
Board Member Rick giving blanket to teacher
Board Member Rick giving blanket to teacher
Board Member Rick giving blanket to teacher
Board Member Rick giving blanket to teacher
Board Member Rick giving blanket to teacher
Board Member Rick giving blanket to teacher
Board Member Rick giving blanket to teacher
Next week, we will be starting our annual food drive at GES!
11 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Food Drive poster stating food collected from March 11-15
Gretna Neighbors Food Pantry Donation list of food items needed
This week, 3rd grade had some special visitors to help them learn about social studies. Elsie’s grandpa, Jim Warren, came to talk about his time as the mayor of Gretna. Mrs. Diaz and Mrs. Lilla came to talk about owning a business.
11 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Girl standing in front of her class with her grandpa behind her
Two women sitting in chairs in front of room talking about owning a business
3rd grade girl standing in front of classroom next to her grandpa
Two women sitting in chairs in front of room with kids sitting raising their hands to ask questions
Students in 3rd-5th grade at GES used spheros over the past couple of weeks to explore, innovate, and create while learning more about computer programming. The smiles say it all!
11 months ago, Jon Trede
Two girls holding an iPad to code sphero robots
Boys excited raising hands while working
Boys talking about code for sphero robot on poster
Two boys looking at iPad to control sphero robot
Two boys and one girl working together to program robot on colorful poster
Two girls, both on iPads programming sphero robots that are lit up blue
Two boys looking at camera smiling
Two girls laughing in excitement while one works on iPad
Two girls, both looking into background while controlling iPad
Two girls looking at poster that has Lego characters
Collaborative efforts in action from the Gretna Public Schools Elementary Principals! From brainstorming innovative ideas to making crucial decisions, our dedicated team is committed to fostering an environment of excellence for our students.
11 months ago, Caroline Foresman
six Elementary School Administrators pictured meeting in board room at tables with laptops
six Elementary School Administrators pictured meeting in board room at tables with laptops
six Elementary School Administrators pictured meeting in board room at tables with laptops