Students enjoyed a delicious Thanksgiving meal prepare by our amazing kitchen staff. We even had decorated tables, dim lighting and music. We have a lot to be thankful for at Falling Waters! 🦃
about 16 hours ago, Falling Waters Elementary
3 kindergarten students smiling with their thanksgiving meal
2 kindergartners enjoy their Thanksgiving feast
3 kindergartners and their teacher enjoy the thanksgiving feast
2 4th graders enjoy their Thanksgiving feast
3 4th graders enjoy their Thanksgiving feast
our kitchen staff smiles with their turkey leg hats
This morning we started our day with Guardian Groups. These mixed grade-level groups focused on Gratitude. We thought about how to show gratitude in different situations and made some gratitude lists.
3 days ago, Falling Waters Elementary
students look at the board for a gratitude scenarios
5 students work on gratitude lists
4 students work on gratitude lists
Today students got to play Glow Golf during specials as a Fun Run reward. ⛳️Thanks, Falling Waters PTO! We had a blast!
5 days ago, Falling Waters Elementary
students watching a classmate hit a ball on a glow golf hole
students watching a classmate hit a ball on a glow golf hole.
students watching a classmate hit a ball on a glow golf hole.
students watching a classmate hit a ball on a glow golf hole.
a kindergarten students hits a ball on a glow golf hole.
The Annual Community Report is Here!

Our school district’s Annual Community Report is now available on our website! It showcases our achievements, financial stewardship, and goals for the year ahead. We encourage all staff to take a few moments to review this important update and stay informed about our district’s progress.

View full report on our website https://tinyurl.com/5n8u3jk5
10 days ago, Gretna Public School District
Image of a bell and text reading Community Report - Available online visit our website under About or use the link below to view the full report.
On Fridays in the library Mrs. Gibbons incorporates our Character Strong trait of the month. These are the books that students will engage with in the month of November that focus on gratitude.
13 days ago, Falling Waters Elementary
The books Blackout, We Give Thanks, The Best Part of the Dat, Those Shoes, I am Thankful and Thankful and Goodnight are displayed
This morning during our Student of the Month assembly, we reviewed the October trait of Responsibility and then got introduced to our new trait of Gratitude. Students were challenged to think of something they were grateful for when they wake up in the morning and when they go to bed at night. We will focus on this trait throughout the month of November.
13 days ago, MELANIE GIBBONS
Students sitting on the gym floor looking at the screen with the word "Gratitude"
Students sitting on the gym floor in rows for our all school assembly.
Gratitude poster: Gratitude is choosing to appreciate the people and things in our lives.
Congratulations to our October Students of the Month. These students exemplified our Character Strong trait of Responsibility. Way to go, Guardians! We are proud of you.
13 days ago, Falling Waters Elementary
Three rows of students holding their signs for being the Student of the Month who demonstrated Responsibility.

What Students Wish Adults Knew — Tonight at Gretna High!
Join Gretna Public Schools for an evening with Stephen Mackey, co-author of The Locker Room.
Exhibits begin at 6:00 PM and the presentation starts at 7:00 PM.

Come listen, learn, and connect with your community.
Tonight’s the conversation you don’t want to miss.

14 days ago, Gretna Public School District
Stephen mackey speaks photo standing with arms crossed and city behind him
Mrs. Martin’s 4th grade class practiced reframing negative self-talk to positive self-talk during SEL today!
15 days ago, Falling Waters Elementary
3 fourth grade girls and 2 fourth grade boys are around a table working on a paper.
2 fourth grade girls and 3 fourth grade boys are gathered on the floor around a clipboard and paper.
two fourth grade girls and two fourth grade boys are gathered around a counter working on a poster.
two fourth grade girls and two fourth grade boys are gathered around a table working on a poster.
Tonight our fourth graders had a chance to honor veterans at their program. We had an amazing turnout of veterans connected to our fourth graders. Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸
15 days ago, Falling Waters Elementary
fourth graders and their veterans sit in the bleachers for a photo
This afternoon Falling Waters got to preview the 4th grade program. During our school performance three veterans presented the colors and four 5th graders shared their essays about Veteran's Day and the veteran they interviewed.
16 days ago, Falling Waters Elementary
3 veterans marching into the gym to present the colors
A fifth grade girl shares her essay in front of the school
A fifth grade boy shares his essay in front of the school.
A fifth grade boy shares his essay in front of the school.
A fifth grade girl shares her essay in front of the school.
Mrs. Myers's students got to carve a pumpkin today. It turned out amazing and they had a great time!
20 days ago, Falling Waters Elementary
A student and para look inside a pumpkin.
A para and student touch the inside of the pumpkin lid.
A student and para clean out the pumpkin guts.
A student and para clean out the pumpkin guts.
A group of students and paras sit on an orange cloth with their carved jack-o-lantern.
This week Mrs. Myer's students painted pumpkins. Stay tuned for their carved pumpkins on Friday.
22 days ago, Falling Waters Elementary
4 students sit with a table at a table painting small pumpkins.
5 students and 3 adults are seated around a table painting small pumpkins.
First grade enjoyed the sunny fall weather at recess today!
29 days ago, Falling Waters Elementary
3 first graders sitting on the steps of the slide
Two first graders standing or sitting on a piece of climbing equipment.
A first grade girl smiling going down a blue slide.
A first grade girl standing at the top of the climbing equipment smiling.
A first grade boy smiling climbing up the rock wall.
Two first graders climbing on a piece of playground equipment.
Today we got our dance moves out at the Falling Waters Silent Disco. Thanks PTO for such an awesome day! Everyone had a blast!
about 2 months ago, Falling Waters Elementary
Group of 5th graders with silent disco headphones
Group of 4th graders with silent disco headphones
Group of 4th graders with silent disco headphones
Group of 2nd graders with silent disco headphones
Group of 3rd graders with silent disco headphones
Adults with disco headphones
3rd graders dancing in a circle
Group of kindergarteners with silent disco headphones
Group of 1st graders dancing at silent disco
Group of kindergarteners with silent disco headphones
This morning we recognized our September Students of the Month. These students went above and beyond with showing our September trait of Respect. Way to go, Guardians! We are so proud of you!
about 2 months ago, Falling Waters Elementary
Three rows of students holding their signs for being the Student of the Month who demonstrates Respect
This week Kindergarten started their author study of Mo Willems in library class. The Elephant and Piggie puppets are always a perfect way to start this study.
about 2 months ago, Falling Waters Elementary
A class of kindergartners holding up Elephant or Piggie puppets.
A class of kindergartners holding up Elephant or Piggie puppets.
A class of kindergartners holding up Elephant or Piggie puppets.
A class of kindergartners holding up Elephant or Piggie puppets.
Community Opportunity Tailgate & Food Drive
Date: October 24 | Time: 6 PM
Hy-Vee tailgate available for purchase!
Come hang out, enjoy some food, and support the Gretna Backpack Program. Make an impact in our community!
#GretnaBackpack #CommunityUnity #BeGretnaGreat
about 2 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Community Food Drive October 24 at 6pm Requested Donation items: 16oz box spaghetti noodles, 24oz jar pasta sauce, 16 oz creamy peanut butter (plastic jar), 30oz jelly, 14oz box instant rice, canned chicken canned chicken noodle soup, bbq sauce, 14.5 canned vegetables, 14.5oz canned fruit 12 oz. boxed cereal, 8ct fruit and grain cereal bars(e.g. Nutri Grain) 6.6 oz bags of Goldfish crackers

Today Superintendent Lightle stepped into a new role as school bus driver. From elementary to high school, students were surprised to see him behind the wheel. Our elementary students showed their approval with big smiles and a thumbs up. It was a wonderful reminder that leadership means being ready to help wherever needed. Thank you to Superintendent Lightle and all of our dedicated staff who make sure students arrive safely every day. #BeGretnaGreat

about 2 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Superintendent Lightle sitting at the driver seat on the bus all smiles waiting for the students to drive them home for the day
Superintendent Lightle and elementary student smiling on the bus as he gets ready to drive them home
Middle School student waving as he gets on the bus Superintendent Lightle is driving
Students boarding the school bus on their way home with Superintendnet Lightle driving
Bus full of elementary students giving a thumbs up as Superintendent Lightle speaks to them from the driver seat
Students boarding the school bus on their way home with Superintendnet Lightle driving
So many creative ideas for "Anything but a Backpack" day!
about 2 months ago, Falling Waters Elementary
students holding items like pillowcases, toy shopping carts and Lego boxes for their “backpacks"
second graders holding objects like a shopping cart, garbage bag and suitcase for their “backpacks"
a student with a shopping cart for her “backpack”
3 students with suitcases for their “backpacks"