Mrs. Kudlacek's, Mrs. Francois's, and Ms. Snyder's class had a glow day for math review today! They practiced all their 4th grade math concepts and are ready to “show what they glow” on NSCAS next week!
about 1 year ago, Gretna Elementary
Two girls sitting for picture with lights off and glow paint on faces
Three girls with neon colored outfits with lights off
Three boys posing for photo with neon yellow shorts and shirts with lights off
Two classes of fourth grade students with hands raised posing for pictures with hands up and neon colors present
Three fourth graders posing for picture playing a stacking game with miniature cups
Three fourth graders with neon hats on posing with tower built out of cups.
Four 4th graders smiling with neon hats with towers built out of small cups
Seven 4th graders wearing neon colors with lights turned off for glow party
Twelve 4th grade girls smiling for pictures with neon hats and some wearing neon glasses
Seven 4th graders and their teachers with neon necklaces, hats, and glasses smiling for photo
Mrs. Mallory's AM & PM preschool classes took a field trip to the Gretna Fire Museum! They then walked to Peterson Park to play! Not much can beat a day filled with fire trucks and parks!
about 1 year ago, Gretna Elementary
3 preschool students looking at camera in firehouse while firefighters look on
Nine preschoolers along with their teacher  posing for picture along with five firefighters
Group of five preschoolers along with their teacher posing next to old firetruck
Five preschoolers along with their teacher posing next to two firefighters with American flag in background
Four preschoolers sitting in firetruck
Group of five preschoolers along with their teacher posing next to ambulance
Four preschoolers sitting in firetruck with one steering
Three preschoolers sitting in firetruck with one dressed as a firefighter driving it
Four preschoolers sitting in old firetruck with one pretenddriving
Preschooler with stocking cap sitting in old firetruck
ALISE HOFFMAN RECEIVES KAREN MARKUSSEN SCHOLARSHIP Read article in News at https://www.gpsne.org/article/1557026
about 1 year ago, Gretna Public School District
four staff members standing in front of the Gretna Public Schools logo two in front holding certificate award
We are looking for paraprofessionals for the upcoming school year 2024-2025!! Please reach out to Carissa Dickes (cdickes@gpsne.org) if you are interested or have any questions.
about 1 year ago, Carissa Dickes
Paras join our team! Gretna Elementary is seeking special education support staff for the next school year!!  Contact Carissa at cdickes@gpsne.org for more information!
Coming soon! Our revamped digital hub! Our website will have a new fresh look and upgraded features to enhance your online experience. Dive into a world of convenience as we bring you the latest in communication. THIS afternoon (April 12th) we will release the updated platform that is designed with you in mind. Explore, discover, and connect like never before at https://ges.gpsne.org
about 1 year ago, Carissa Dickes
Guardian logo with a G and yellow and white feathers with New Website in text
📚 What an Amazing Visit! 📚 We extend a heartfelt thank you to the talented author Aaron Reynolds for gracing our school with his visit today! 🌟📖 His passion for books and writing truly shone through, captivating our students and sparking their imaginations. 📝
about 1 year ago, Gretna Elementary
Author Aaron Reynolds standing in front of gymnasium full up 2nd and 3rd graders showing pictures from a book on a projector screen
Author Aaron Reynolds standing in front of gymnasium full up 2nd and 3rd graders showing books he has written on a projector screen
Author Aaron Reynolds standing in front of gymnasium full up 2nd and 3rd graders showing his book Creepy Crayon he has written on a projector screen with four kids standing by him
Author Aaron Reynolds standing in front of gymnasium full up 2nd and 3rd graders showing his book Creepy Crayon he has written on a projector screen with one kid standing by him
Author Aaron Reynolds standing in front of gymnasium full up 4th and 5th graders showing books that inspired him like James and the Giant Peach on a projector
Author Aaron Reynolds standing in front of gymnasium full up 4th and 5th graders showing books he has written on a projector with two students standing next to him
Mr. Diaz’s class were assigned a continent in small groups in social studies. The students used research books and Pebble Go on iPads to research their continent. They completed information sheets and drew posters for their projects and presented their information to the class!
about 1 year ago, Gretna Elementary
2nd grade student using iPad to create poster
Two 2nd grade girls using their iPad to create poster
2nd graders searching up countries to create their posters
Group of 2nd grade girls posing in front of their poster
Group of 2nd grade boys posing in front of their art work
2 boys posing in front of their poster of Europe
2 boys showing off their Africa art work
Three girls showing their presentation of Antarctica
2 boys showing off their artwork of Australia which includes map, country and facts
Girls showing off drawings and facts of North America
🌞🌑✨ Our 3rd through 5th-grade students had a blast watching the eclipse today! They learned all about this cool event and had a great time exploring the wonders of space. 🌞🌑✨
about 1 year ago, Gretna Elementary
Two boys wearing protective glasses looking up at sun
Group of 3rd and 4th graders wearing protective glasses looking at solar eclipse
Group of 3rd and 4th graders wearing protective glasses looking at solar eclipse
Group of 3rd and 4th graders wearing protective glasses looking at solar eclipse
Group of 3rd and 4th graders wearing protective glasses looking at solar eclipse
Group of 3rd and 4th graders wearing protective glasses looking at solar eclipse smiling
Group of 3rd and 4th graders wearing protective glasses looking at solar eclipse smiling
Girl wearing protective glasses looking up at sun
Group of 3rd and 4th graders in a line wearing protective glasses looking at solar eclipse
Group of 3rd and 4th graders in a line wearing protective glasses looking at solar eclipse
It's picture day at GES, which means we're still young at heart and take photos like this!
about 1 year ago, Gretna Elementary
Group of teachers smiling on bleachers in a gym while some are making funny guestures
The GES 4th Grade students were able to enjoy their field trip to the state capitol building and Schramm Park today!
about 1 year ago, Gretna Elementary
4th grade students laying on the ground looking up at the capitol building
Two fourth grade boys looking at Nebraska artifacts
Group of 4th grade students standing in front of Nebraska state capitol building
Large group of students sitting on floor of capitol building in circle around speaker in middle
Fourth grade classes sitting in Nebraska state capitol building on floor looking at speaker
Group of 4th grade students standing around admiring Nebraska state capitol building with speaker in front of them
Group of 4th grade students standing in front of Nebraska state capitol building
Two students standing at a balcony overlooking a chandelier
Group of boys and a girl.  One student is on bike while others are looking into the distance
Two fourth grade girls looking at camera smiling while touching pink clay
Picture day is coming to GES on April 4th! Orders can be placed here and must be placed by MIDNIGHT the day before pictures are taken: https://martinphotography.hhimagehost.com/V2/Home/LoginConsumer?EK=261620
about 1 year ago, Gretna Elementary
Picture day photo with camera in front of calendar showing April 4th
We've had a great start to our food drive at GES! We would still love any donations over the next two days to help those in need in our community! Thank you to everyone who has donated so far!
about 1 year ago, Gretna Elementary
Boy and girl sitting on bleachers in front of boxes and bags filled with canned goods
Box filled with nonperishable items
Box filled with nonperishable items
Box filled with nonperishable items
Students at GES made bookmarks last week to celebrate Read Across America week!
about 1 year 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!
about 1 year 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.
about 1 year 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!
about 1 year 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
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.
about 1 year 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!
about 1 year 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.
about 1 year 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