
In two weeks our children will be flooding the halls of GES- ready (or not) for a new year to begin. There is a lot of work to be done by our amazing staff at GES. The PTO would love to stock the staff lounge with goodies to keep the teachers going. Please consider signing up to donate something!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0548AFA92CABF49-teacher

A huge THANK YOU to our grounds/ maintenance crew who have been working so hard to clean up Gretna Elementary and all of the GPS facilities right away this morning! We hope all of our GES families are safe! We know many homes have been affected by this storm, we are thinking of you!



Huge thanks to our amazing teachers for joining us at the district office for training and collaboration! Your dedication to student success is inspiring. We appreciate your enthusiasm!



We are hiring Special Education paraprofessionals! Please contact Carissa Dickes (cdickes@gpsne.org) if you are interested or have questions!


Student Verification and Bus Registration are NOW OPEN!
Parents, please log in to Parent Student Records (NebSIS Family) to verify your child's info and register for busing services (if eligible). It's a quick yearly update to ensure we have the most accurate details.

Our July District Newsletter is out! Learn about the new "Rooms" app for students, guardians, and staff. Get key info on student verification and upcoming dates. Read more on our website under "News."


All Gretna Public Elementary Schools Back to School Open Houses
Monday, August 12, 2024 5:00-7:00pm
We are excited to see you there!


Hello Gretna Elementary families! Please submit the following information by Friday, July 26th to the Gretna Elementary office to complete your student's application so they can start on the first day of school (Wednesday, August 14th).


Attention all residents of Gretna! Don’t forget to complete your annual census by June 10th. Your input helps plan for the future of Gretna and the school district as our growth continues. Thank you!


Catch up with the latest student stories, events, and news
updates. It's everything Gretna Schools, in your pocket. If
you haven't already, download the app!
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Attention all residents of Gretna! You will soon receive mail from the Gretna Public School District regarding the census, which must be completed as soon as possible. You don’t have to wait for the mail! Complete the census at www.gpsne.org and select “GPS Census”.


Big props to our maintenance crew for working their magic and making the school moves across the district look easy! Your hard work, dedication, and eagle-eyed attention to detail have made this transition smoother than a freshly waxed gym floor. You rock!



When it's the last day of school at GES, you never know what you might see!



Good morning Gretna Elementary families!
I would like to take a moment to say THANK YOU for a wonderful school year. I am so grateful for the opportunity to work alongside you and our staff fostering your child's growth and education. Your dedication to your child's education, whether it be through assisting with homework, volunteering at school, or simply offering words of encouragement, has not gone unnoticed, and has made such a wonderful difference in our school community!
A few things to note as we finish the school year strong:
1) Tomorrow, Tuesday, is field day (we have an alternative plan if we need to move inside). The school lunch will be club sandwich, applesauce cup and baby carrots. You can also send your child with a cold lunch if they would prefer that option!
2) On Wednesday, we will dismiss at 11:05 AM. Our 5th graders will have their Clap Out Walk beginning at 10:50 AM inside the building.
3) Gretna Schools have announced our new app for mobile phones! Stay up-to-date with access to events, documents, news from administrators, student stories, and even emergency notifications.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJNAcsp9IFM
You can download the app for free on Google Play or Apple App Store.
-Download for Android https://aptg.co/8YPL6p
-Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/-4PP4X
We will use this app, in conjunction with our website, to communicate school news and updates as needed, rather than publishing a weekly newsletter.
I truly can't thank you enough for such a wonderful school year! I am beyond proud of the students, staff and families that we have at Gretna Elementary!
Thank you!
Carissa Dickes
Principal
Gretna Elementary

This just sums up our week, a sunny self portrait in art!


Appellate Judge Francie visited with GES 4th grade to share her role as part of the judicial court. Thanks Judge Francie for taking time to share your experience with us!!







We are loving our new app! Access documents, news
updates, and even emergency notifications, right from
your pocket.
Download for Android https://aptg.co/8YPL6p
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/-4PP4X


Taste of Nebraska 2024 is in the books. Thanks to all the parents who volunteered and brought food! Also a special thanks to Runza and Godfather’s Pizza of Gretna for their generous donations. Congratulations also to Mrs. Kudlacek’s class for winning this year’s color war!





Check out the Beanery's Confetti Change Tumblers next week! $5 of every cup sold at our local location benefits GES!


•Tuesday, May 7th from 5-8pm
•Runza Location : 12140 S 216th Plaza, Gretna
•10% of sales generated between 5-8 pm will be donated to Gretna Elementary School! 😁
See you there!
-Your Gretna PTO
