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Kindergarten students in Ms. Meier's class went all out when they earned the schoolwide movie party for Giving Kindness, Practicing accountability, and Staying safe! Students brought blankets, pillows, and stuffed animals and enjoyed yummy snacks. It was the perfect rainy day event!

about 24 hours ago, MAGGIE MEIER
Students are laying with blankets watching a movie.
More students are laying with blankets watching a movie.
Students are eating popcorn, marshmallows, and M&Ms at tables.
More students are eating popcorn, marshmallows, and M&Ms at tables.
It's hard to believe the first quarter has come to an end and the holidays are just around the corner. Check out some of the great resources we have available to our Gretna Public Schools families and sign up for anything you think is a good fit for your family's needs.
about 24 hours ago, SHELLI WOLVERTON
Backpack-Holiday Assistance Flyer
Resources
Fun and Free Activities
3rd grade students in Mr. Kimnach's class are doing such a great job following GPS expectations and earning Thomas Tickets! A couple of students have cashed their Thomas Tickets in and have chosen to read to Miss Haley's preschool classes as a reward! Way to go!!
1 day ago, HALEY WALTHER
3rd grade student reading to preschool student
3rd grade student reading to preschool student
3rd grade student reading to preschool students
3rd grade student reading to group of preschool students

Thomas Elementary students earned the 'grand prize' after they raised over $12,000 on the PTO Guardian Run! All students were able to 'help' at the Thomas Elementary Staff 'Carwash' this afternoon (Friday, Oct. 9th). Great work TES and great work TES PTO!!!

Click here for video of TES - PTO Carwash

7 days ago, THOMAS ELEMENTARY
Thomas staff following the PTO carwash!
Thomas staff following the PTO carwash
Thomas staff following the PTO carwash
Thomas staff during the PTO carwash
Thomas staff during the PTO carwash
Mr. Basye rides bike through the PTO carwash and kids soak with water
Thomas Elementary Family Circles started last month and our FAMILY CIRCLE TREE has bloomed. Come check out all our "families" when you're in the building next week for conferences.
7 days ago, SHELLI WOLVERTON
Family Circle Tree
Family Circle Tree
It was a busy week at Thomas with our visit from our local firefighters, as well as the opportunity to shower the staff in celebration of all the hard work and kindness the students have shown throughout the school year so far.
7 days ago, COLE KOHOUT
Perfecting those personal narratives in Mrs. Hollman's class.
Our school had a great time learning about fire safety.
Hard at work writing personal narratives with Mrs. Hollman.
What child wouldn't love spraying their principal with dozens of streams of silly string?
Ms. Meier and Mrs. Hollman prepared the best they could for the onslaught of water, silly string, and confetti.
Fall & Spooky Art is creeping around our building! 1st Grade painted leaves and pumpkins, 3rd grade created mummies, zombies, and spooky neon art for their music program, and 4th grade drew Tim Burton inspired self-portraits. We have such talented artists at Thomas!
7 days ago, MATTHEW NAYLOR
1st grade painted leaves and pumpkins
3rd grade spooky neon silhouettes and zombies
3rd grade mummies and neon ghosts
4th Grade Tim Burton inspired self-portraits

🎵 Taking it to the next level! Our 3rd graders put on a show-stopping performance this afternoon and ready for tonight's show for families! It’s amazing to see them continue growing with their musical talents! Their hard work and focus definitely paid off! Also, a huge thanks to Mrs. Acker and our TEAM for their hard work! 🥁✨

8 days ago, THOMAS ELEMENTARY
3rd Graders performing in the gym during their music performance
3rd grade students on the bleachers and students seated listening to the music program.
Thomas students seated listening to the music performance.
Miss Haley's preschool classes spent some time during fire safety week learning about fire alarms, pull stations, and exit signs and got to take a walk around the school to see how many they could find!
8 days ago, HALEY WALTHER
AM Preschool class lined up, smiling, and ready to walk around the school
Student pointing at the exit sign on his clipboard
PM Class lined up, smiling, and ready to walk through the hallways
Students pointing out fire alarms and marking tallies on their clipboards
Students walking through the hallways looking for fire alarms
Teacher pointing out an exit sign to students
Students marking tallies on their clipboards
Students walking through the hall looking for fire alarms
Students and teacher in front of a fire truck
Thanks to our local Gretna Fire Department for coming out this week and helping students learn more about fire safety and thank you for all you do to keep our community safe!
9 days ago, THOMAS ELEMENTARY
Firefighter in uniform in the TES gym.
Firefighters and the mascot training students in the gym.
TES students sitting in the bleachers during the fire safety assembly.
Firefighters standing on the gym floor during assembly.
Thomas 4th Graders gave it their all during the Guardian Run! What fun!
14 days ago, AMBER RODRIGUEZ
Mr. Harriger's Class
Students running
Students running
Mrs. Rodriguez's Class
Mrs. Houston's Class
Mrs. Shaw's Class

Thomas second grade was hard at work this week learning about the elements of drama. It was fantastic getting to see their acting chops! And let's not forget a visit from Thomas's favorite furry employee, Henry.

14 days ago, COLE KOHOUT
Hard at work playing their parts!
Just another day in the life of a golden retriever.
Hard at work playing their parts!
Hard at work playing their parts!
Hard at work playing their parts!
Today we celebrated our CHAMPIONS OF RESPECT! These students went above and beyond in demonstrating respect for their teachers and peers. Way to go!
14 days ago, SHELLI WOLVERTON
Champions of Respect
Students and their grown ups enjoying donuts.
Students and their grown ups enjoying their donuts.
Kindergarteners had a great time during music. They had the chance to act out different musical books!
14 days ago, ALICIA JUDERNATZ
Students doing music stations
Students doing music stations
Students doing music stations
Students doing music stations
Students doing music stations
Students doing music stations
Students doing music stations

Gretna High School Student Group - 'The Green Army'

Help us recognize excellence in our schools. Please nominate a teacher who has made a positive impact on your learning or school experience.  This staff member has gone above and beyond to represent the one (or more) of the Five Core Traits modeled at GHS.  One winner per level will honored at the GHS varsity home football game v York High on October 8.  

Click this form to submit your nomination - 'GHS Green Army Teacher of Week Nomination Form'

16 days ago, THOMAS ELEMENTARY
We had a very special visitor yesterday! 🐶❤️ Henry the therapy dog came to visit our school, and our first graders absolutely loved spending time with him! Lots of smiles, gentle pets, and happy hearts. 🐾😊 What a fun way to brighten our day!
16 days ago, AMANDA FORAL
Students on the ground petting Henry the therapy dog.
Students on the ground petting Henry the therapy dog.
Students on the ground petting Henry the therapy dog.
Students on the ground petting Henry the therapy dog.
Students on the ground petting Henry the therapy dog.
Thomas second grade had a blast at the Guardian Run last Friday. Many laps were run and many students and teachers were exhausted. A great way to show perseverance!
18 days ago, COLE KOHOUT
Off to the races!
So many laps!
Look at that perseverance!
Second grade was running hard!
Second grade going at a great pace!
Mrs. Mersch/Mrs. Tubaugh's Class!
Mr. K's Class!
Mrs. Hollman's Class!
Mrs. Schuchardt's Class!
4th graders had a blast meeting Author Justin Colon.
18 days ago, AMBER RODRIGUEZ
Author visits students
Author visits students
Author visits students
Author visits students
Author visits students
Mrs. Chisler's class had so much fun with their apple exploration day! The kids got hands-on by weighing their apples, measuring them with cubes and links, testing if they could sink or float, and counting all of the seeds inside.
18 days ago, MAGGIE MEIER
Two students work on apple explorations at their table.
Four students work on apple explorations at the counter.
Two students work on apple explorations at their table.
Two students work on apple explorations at their table.
One student works on apple explorations at their table.
Thank you to Books for Feek! Our library won a grant to buy new sports related books! We are excited to add over 90 new fiction and nonfiction sports books to our collection.
21 days ago, ALICIA JUDERNATZ
Fiction Sports books
Fiction Sports books
Nonfiction sports books
Nonfiction Sports books