Guardian Run Volunteer Opportunity

The Guardian Run will be held Saturday, April 25th at 8:35 AM at GHS. This event brings together elementary running clubs for a shared experience.

Volunteers are needed to help the event run smoothly. Please use the link below to sign up.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FACA82BA4FA7-54829464-2025

Thank you for your support.

2 days ago, Gretna Public School District
Falling Waters is excited to share Disney's 101 Dalmatians Kids this Friday at 6:00pm. We hope you will join us for this amazing performance!
2 days ago, Falling Waters Elementary
Beige poster with dots. Falling Waters Elementary Presents Disney 101 Dalmatians Kids. April 10th at 6:00pm. Flowers will be available for purchase or there is a free will donation to help us maintain the program.

We’re excited to share that the Nebraska State Patrol and the Nebraska Department of Transportation have created a School Bus Stop Arm Awareness video to help raise public awareness. Please help us spread the word by sharing this video. https://tinyurl.com/yp6a685z

3 days ago, Gretna Public School District
Happy Easter from Mrs. Nixon's class!
7 days ago, Falling Waters Elementary
Three rows of fourth graders have on white bunny ear glasses and are smiling for a picture.
This morning we had an opportunity to learn about our Character Trait for April, courage. Courage is choosing what is helpful, right and kind even when it's scary. We then moved to Guardian Groups where students completed a four corner activity and some groups decorated their Courage Shield. We will be watching for students who exemplify courage throughout the month of April.
7 days ago, Falling Waters Elementary
Red sign that says "Courage is choosing what is helpful, right, and kind - even when it's hard or scary."
Students had a chance to listen to our Courage song.
Three girls sit at desks working on their Courage Shield.
Two boys sit at a table working on their courage shield.
This morning we recognized our March Students of the Month. These students were seen exemplifying the trait of cooperation. Way to go, Guardians! We are so proud of you!
7 days ago, Falling Waters Elementary
Three rows of students holding their signs for being the Student of the Month who demonstrate Cooperation.
Don't forget our final shopping days for book fair are Monday and Wednesday 3:45-5:30. To ensure a safe dismissal for our students, please wait patiently until 3:45.
11 days ago, Falling Waters Elementary
don’t miss it! our book fair is here. child holding a stack of books
Students in Mrs. Nixon's class had the opportunity to meet with Mrs. Gabriel to voice their ideas for our building during a persuasive writing activity. Students spoke with Mrs. Gabriel about our schedule, our playground, and our hopes for the building.
28 days ago, Falling Waters Elementary
Mrs. Gabriel sits on the floor with students in a circle discussing their ideas brought up in their persuasive writing unit.
Students are sitting in a circle on the floor listening during a discussion around their persuasive writing.
Miss Clark’s 4th grade class enjoyed popcorn, juice, and a movie for bringing the most items in the school for our annual Gretna Neighbors Food Pantry Food Drive!
28 days ago, Falling Waters Elementary
three girls eat popcorn at their desks
Three students are sitting or laying on the floor eating popcorn
fourth grade students are sitting at their desks, one is on the floor and one in a red chair eating popcorn
three students are sitting on the floor eating popcorn and making silly faces
three students are sitting in their chairs eating popcorn
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.
28 days 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

28 days 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!
about 1 month 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!
about 1 month 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!
about 1 month 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.

about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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!
about 1 month 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!
about 1 month 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!
about 1 month ago, Falling Waters Elementary
Food Donation Picture