
Happy Summer to all of our Palisades families, and best of luck to our fifth graders as they head to Middle School!



Congratulations to the fifth grade, and Mr. Balcer, for their amazing Night of Memories performance!











We’re proud of our young artists. Eight talented Gretna Public Schools students in grades 3–5 entered the Optimist Club’s art contest, creating pieces based on the theme “Bringing Out the Best.”
The Optimist Club selected the top three entries, and today those winners were invited to share their artwork at the Optimist Club breakfast.
Each student received a set of notecards featuring their artwork on the front, and the Optimist Club will use additional printed sets as Thank You notes.
Congratulations to our winners (pictured left to right):
Cora Michalski, 3rd grade, Whitetail
Leah Pedersen, 3rd grade, Palisades
Harper Doeden, 3rd grade, Whitetail
#BeGretnaGreat #StudentSuccess #GretnaPride #BringingOutTheBest


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. The great news is that you don’t have to wait for the mail! You can complete the census using one of the following three methods:
• Go directly to the form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScS7yXo4YjhWgSZw-9dII8BaAAcqckBlQE0o6RQfyztsi-z8w/viewform
• Scan the QR code.
• Visit www.gpsne.org and select “GPS Census”.


Thank you Palisades families! We have another successful book fair behind us. Kids are reading books they are excited about and they can look for new library books to check out in the fall!


Palisades Elementary held an Art Show on April 30 showcasing the amazing creativity of our Palisades students. Thank you Mrs. Turczak for all of the time and work you put into making this successful. It was a wonderful night!
https://youtu.be/ODEo9J4h8m0

Mrs. Honeycutt's students interviewed a parent and turned the story into a family narrative. Today the class invited their families to a publishing party to share the stories they wrote.











The book fair is here! Students will have a chance to shop during their library time and families are invited to join us two nights this week!
Monday, 4/28 3:30-7pm
Wednesday, 4/30 3:30-7pm
Kona Ice will be here Wednesday until 6:30
Enjoy the PES Art Show Wednesday evening as well!


Congratulations to the winners of the Arbor Day Poster Contest!
3rd Place: Lucas Porter
2nd Place: Sarah Bartek
1st Place: Sophie Toledo
Sophie was also the Grand Prize Champion of all elementary buildings in our district!



The Book Fair is almost here!
Students will have the opportunity to shop during their library class and families are invited to shop during our 2 late nights!
Monday, April 28th 3:30-7:00pm
Wednesday, April 30th 3:30-7:00pm
Kona Ice and our First Annual PES Art Show will also be here on Wednesday!
Setting up an eWallet is an easy way for students to shop without bringing money to school.
More information is coming home with students this week.



For more than 15 years, Gretna Public Schools' third graders have participated in a one-of-a-kind tradition: a history tour of Old Gretna led by the Superintendent. From the original jail and blacksmith shop to the first schoolhouse site, students explore key pieces of the town’s past while gaining pride in their community.
#BeGretnaGreat #GretnaGuardians #GPSHistoryTour


Students had the opportunity to listen and learn from author Kirk Reedstrom today. Mr. Reedstrom read his books and shared some really fun squiggle art. Our staff and students had a great time. Thank you Mr. Reedstrom for a wonderful morning!
@kirkreedstrom









Coming soon!


Congratulations to the Kindergarten Superheroes on their awesome dress rehearsal performance this afternoon. Good luck at your program tonight!!


Save the dates! The PES Spring Book Fair and the PES Art Show are coming soon!


Thanks to all who came out to our 1st Annual Family Game Night hosted by the PTO. Fun was had by all!

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5th grade math HAL students competed in an Extreme math competition with other Gretna elementary schools and middle schools. They did a great job problem solving and working as a team!



