This week is STEM week in the library. Check out some of the projects students have been working on!
about 1 year ago, Falling Waters Elementary
index card folded up to make bridges holding books on top made by fifth graders
crayon containers made with folded paper and craft sticks. Crayons are inside. Made by second graders
popcorn containers made with folded and taped construction paper by kindergartners
mini forts made with folded construction paper, cups and popsicle sticks hiding a toy person made by first graders
lighthouses made of folded construction paper and a tealightmade by third graders
Ferris wheels made with paper, tape and brads by fourth graders
Congratulations to the Gretna Optimist Art contest winners! The theme was "Hope" Winners Pictured (L to R): Sadie Pierce, Kendyll Gilbert, and Amelia Conrad. Students were recognized with breakfast at Billy's Cafe.
about 1 year ago, Falling Waters Elementary
Optimist Winners holding their artwork: colorful hand-drawn photos of sunset, hope and friendship.
Happy School Nurse Day to Nurse Alicia! Thank you for all you do! ❤️
about 1 year ago, Falling Waters Elementary
Text: Happy School Nurse Day and clip art of nursing items including stethoscope, nurse hat, and pill pocket.
Happy School Lunch Hero day to these amazing ladies! Pictured from left to right in the back: Ms. Pat and Ms. Sherry. In the front: Ms. Ashley and Ms. Kristen. Thank you for all you do!
about 1 year ago, Falling Waters Elementary
4 staff members with lunch ladies tshirts that say: lunch ladies rock
Congratulations to the Falling Waters team for winning 1st place 🥇 at Battle of the Books 📚 Way to go!
about 1 year ago, Falling Waters Elementary
Four students and Melanie hold a trophy.
Battle of the books team along with staff member Mrs. Gibbons posing on the stage in their team shirts. The winning team holds the trophy.
Battle of the books team along with staff member Mrs. Gibbons posing on the stage in their team shirts. The winning team holds the trophy.
Mrs. Gibbons speaks into a microphone as students watch.
Kindergarten rockin' out with some drum fit today! 🎶
about 1 year ago, Falling Waters Elementary
students have constructed drums with buckets and balls and are using mallets to drum on them.
Music and PE students are enjoying some cosmic bowling today! 🎳
about 1 year ago, Falling Waters Elementary
Students are lined up to throw a bowling ball in a dark gym with bright cosmic lights.
More students are lined up to throw a bowling ball in a dark gym with bright cosmic lights.
We're thrilled to announce the new app for Gretna Schools! It's everything Gretna Schools, in your pocket. Download for Android https://aptg.co/8YPL6p Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/-4PP4X
about 1 year ago, Gretna Public Schools
Its Everything Gretna Public Schools In your Pocket.
Arbor Day winners with Miss O'Connell 🎨
about 1 year ago, Falling Waters Elementary
Mrs. O'Connell stands next to 3 students who are showing their art: a drawing of homes in the woods, a drawing of a farm land, and a drawing of the mountains.
Congratulations to our 5th Grade Gretna Arbor Day poster contest winners 🌳! The theme was "Plant a variety of trees, it's what our neighborhood needs."
about 1 year ago, Falling Waters Elementary
Student stands with her winning photo while it's projected on a screen behind her. Her artwork is a drawing of farmland from above.
Student stands with her winning photo while it's projected on a screen behind him. His artwork is a drawing of houses in a forest.
Student stands with her winning photo while it's projected on a screen behind her. Her artwork is a drawing of a neighborhood with people planting trees.
Our 2nd grade music 🎶 program was full of big dreams ⭐️ Way to go 2nd graders!
about 1 year ago, Falling Waters Elementary
Second graders stand on platforms in their dressed up clothes ready to sing.
2nd graders sing a song on risers in the gym.
A zoomed out photo of second graders standing on risers to perform while Mrs. Weddel directs the from the floor in front.
Way to go Falling Waters Running Club Guardians 🦉! So proud of you 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ 🏅
about 1 year ago, Falling Waters Elementary
A photo of all the students in running club wearing their team shirts.
A photo of the guardian logo on the big screen scoreboard at Gretna High.
A photo of all the elementary principals dressed warm and standing on the track at Gretna High.
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
Thank you again PTO! The "in-flight" snacks were a treat!
about 1 year ago, Falling Waters Elementary
The teacher's lounge decorated with planes and travel decor. In the background a table is full of snacks like chips, apples and pretzels.
Thank you Falling Waters PTO for spoiling our staff this morning with breakfast! We've never seen donuts like that before! 🍩 ✈️
about 1 year ago, Falling Waters Elementary
Photo of 2 giant donuts with frosting.
photo of a breakfast buffet with fruit, granola bars, yogurt and muffins.
We're thrilled to announce the launch of our new Falling Waters Elementary School website! Same URL www.fes.gpsne.org with a new fresh look! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KykxzFNhYy2qNCMXHqRnJkydGtBbD_kh/view?usp=sharing
about 1 year ago, Gretna Public School District
check out our new website at fes.gpsne.org
🍳 Some stem creativity happening in 📚 library!
about 1 year ago, Falling Waters Elementary
Student holds a puzzle she created that looks like fried eggs in a pan.
Did you know it is International Schwa Day? The schwa is a sound that can take the place of any vowel. It makes two kinds of sounds- check out of photos for more info!
about 1 year ago, Falling Waters Elementary
Two staff members pose by a door with Schwa signs on them and wearing Schwa tshirts.
Text: Schwa is a sound that can take the place of any vowel. It makes two kind of relaxed sounds - and is in the unstressed syllable of a word. Schwa makes our speaking sound more natural and is the most common vowel sound in English! Pictures of Salad, Camel, Banana, Zebra, Lemon, Seven, Pencil, Dragon, and Fossil.
Personification of upside down e which represents Schwa.
Some times we accidentally twin with students and each other! 😃 😃
about 1 year ago, Falling Waters Elementary
Mrs. Lockwood and a student smiling in tie dye tshirts.
Mrs. Hellbusch in a blue jumpsuit with a tan jacket and Mrs. Hoegh in blue pants with a black sweater.
Mrs. Hellbusch in a black and white striped top poses next to Ms. Larsen in a black and white striped dress with a grey cardigan.
Students had an amazing visit from author Aaron Reynolds today! He left us laughing and ready to read!
about 1 year ago, Falling Waters Elementary
Aaron Reynolds holds a microphone up to a student while the projection screen behind them displays a bunny with a crayon. Other students are sitting on the floor in assembly.
Aaron Reynolds speaks in front of a crowd of students with his book covers projected on the screen behind him.
Aaron Reynolds speaks to an assembly of students in the gym while a few of his book covers are shown on the screen behind him.