Harvest Hills Elementary second graders in Mrs. Fulton's class had a very special visitor this week - Henry the Sheriff Dog! Henry stopped by to say hi to the students and staff, and we couldn't be more thrilled! Thanks for visiting us, Henry!
5 months ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
a large group of students surrounding a dog and petting in on the classroom floor
We wanted to extend a huge thank you to all the parents who joined us for our Harvest Hills Family Book Night! A special thank you to Mrs. Hergott for her incredible organization and hard work in making this event such a success. Your dedication to creating engaging experiences for our students and families is truly appreciated! We're grateful for the Harvest Hills community and look forward to many more events like this in the future!
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parents and students filling the lunchroom with a presentation on the stage for the book reading
two students sitting on the floor in the lunch room playing with planes and trains
cafeteria filled with parents and students with tables lined with books being displayed
parents and students in cafeteria at lunch tables watching a presentation
books displayed along lunch tables in the cafeteria with parents in the background
Mrs. Matousek's 2nd-grade class had an amazing time playing "Guess the Verb"! Through laughter and excitement, the class practiced their communication skills, teamwork and creativity.
5 months ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
three students at desks with books and worksheet
several students in classroom sitting at desks while working on sheets of paper
students working together in classroom at their desks
four students huddled together at the their desk writing on worksheet and collaborating
Tonight’s the Night! Join us at Gretna High School for the Community Parent Forum starting at 6 PM! Connect with local organizations dedicated to supporting youth and families. Don’t miss the presentation by Jay Martin, NDE Director of School Safety and Security, on Youth Mental Health. It's not too late to discover valuable resources for your family! We look forward to seeing you there! Location: Gretna High School Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM #GretnaPublicSchools #CommunityForum #FamilyResources
5 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Text Reading: Community Parent Forum November 19th at Gretna High School - Informational Booths and Guest Speaker Jay Martin
Dear Parents, Guardians and Community Members, Gretna Public Schools would like to give you a friendly reminder about the upcoming Community Parent Forum, an event we highly recommend for all parents and families in our community. Event Details: Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Location: Gretna High School, 11335 S 204th St, Gretna, NE 68028 What to Expect: 6:00 PM – Information booths featuring local organizations that provide valuable resources for youth and families. 7:00 PM – Special guest speaker Jay Martin, NDE Director of School Safety and Security, will deliver an insightful talk on the impact of digital platforms on youth mental health. This forum is a fantastic opportunity to connect with community resources and gain important insights into supporting our youth in today’s digital world.We encourage you to attend and take advantage of this valuable event. We look forward to seeing you there! Please see the attached flyer and share with anyone who can benefit from this event.
5 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Community Parent Forum hosted by Gretna Public School District on November 19th at Gretna High School 6:00-8:00 pm an invitation to all parents and community members.
4th Graders listened to a presenter from the Soybean board this afternoon! She tricked them into thinking she brought a live chicken to school! Thankfully it was just a stuffed animal!
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Two students and presenter are dancing in the front of a classroom.
Student is presenting about soybeans in a 4th grade classroom.
Student is presenting about soybeans in a 4th grade classroom.
Student is presenting about soybeans in a 4th grade classroom.
Student is presenting about soybeans in a 4th grade classroom. Students are holding their hands out and smiling, mimicking the presenter.
Students holding their hands out and smiling in the classroom during a presentation about soybeans.
Student is at the front of the room with a student presenting about soybeans.
Student at the front of the classroom presenting about soybeans.
Mrs. Elbracht's talented third graders have been unleashing their creativity with stunning watercolor paintings! Check out their incredible masterpieces, showcasing vibrant colors, imagination, and skill!
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students smiling and acting silly for the camera as they paint pumpkins in the classroom.
Student smiling at the camera holding up a pumpkin painting in a classroom.
students seated at their desks during a pumpkin painting
several students seated at their seats smiling during a pumpkin painting project.
Exciting news! Our brand-new GaGa Ball Pit is now open! Students, are you ready to dodge, dash, and dodge some more? Here are the 4th graders testing it out!
5 months ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
Students gathered around a gaga ball pit at recess.
Our talented 4th graders in Mrs. Stockton's class took center stage with an amazing Readers Theatre performance! With expressive voices, energetic enthusiasm, and creative interpretation, they brought beloved stories to life!
5 months ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
Four students are seated on the carpet, smiling at the camera, with their reading books in front of them.
Four students are seated on the carpet, smiling at the camera, with their reading books in front of them.
Four students are seated on the carpet, smiling at the camera, with their reading books in front of them.
Four students are seated on the carpet, smiling at the camera, with their reading books in front of them.
Our amazing fourth graders shined bright at their Veterans Day program! With heartfelt performances, poignant speeches, and thoughtful tributes, they honored our nation's heroes with respect, gratitude, and patriotism.
5 months ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
Student at the microphone reading from a paper while the rest of the class is behind during a performance.
Student at the microphone reading from a paper while the rest of the class is behind during a performance.
Students smiling at the camera while on stage during a performance.
Students smiling at the camera while on stage during a performance.
Happy Halloween from Harvest Hills! Our amazing staff got into the spooky spirit! Check out our Harvest Hills team rocking their Halloween costumes!
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four teachers pose with The Price is Right costumes in an orange hallway of a school
five staff members pose as witches from a movie for halloween. there is a wood panel backdrop in the background
a staff member poses in the kitchen as a movie character.
three staff members pose outside as a horse, carriage, and girl from the prairie
two staff members pose in neon and roller skates for halloween
four staff members pose in the kitchen as witches
Curtains Up! Mrs. Matousek's 2nd-grade class shine bright in Readers Theatre! Our talented students brought stories to life with enthusiasm and expression! Keep up the fantastic work, young performers!
6 months ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
four students standing at the front of the classroom reading from papers like a readers theatre.
Students acting out motions in a classroom
four students around a half circle table in a classroom. One student is holding out highlighters as thought he is going to pass them out to his friends.
two female students write in their workbooks in a classroom.
two female students sit on the floor in a classroom reading from their books together.
Two students sit on chairs in a classroom. a Book is on the floor and they are reading from it.
five students stand in the front of the classroom reading from papers in front of them for a readers theatre. They have signs on them to distinguish which characters they are.
two students act out on the floor of the carpet
two students act out a story from a book in the clasroom.
A student is acting out a scene in a book by laying on his back on the floor of a classroom.
Join Us for the Community Parent Forum! When: November 19, 2024, at 6:00 PM Where: Gretna High School Connect with local organizations dedicated to supporting youth and families. Together, we can unlock valuable resources for our families. See you there!
6 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Test reading: Community Parent Forum November 19th Gretna High School 6:00 - 8:00pm Information Booths at 6 include project extra mile, gretna crossing ymca, nebraska family helpline, teammates of gretna, region 6 behavioral healthcare, lift up sary county, new path counseling, colation Rx, campus life, and complete wellness. 7:00pm Guest speaker Jay Martin speaking about digital safety and well being.
Mr. Cerveny's 5th graders worked hard on reports last week. We are excited to see their end results!
6 months ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
a student with research book on one side of the desk and a pencil ready over worksheet on the other
three students with their heads down writing on a worksheet with research books
student giving a thumb up while others are leaning over counter with research books and writing worksheets
three students sitting around a large table with research books and writing on their worksheets
Harvest Hills Kindergarteners in Mrs. Leiting's Class played war today to practice place value. They had tons of giggles while working their math brains!
6 months ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
two students sitting across from each other at a desk with cards
two students with cards sitting next to each other as one chooses a card from the other
two students at a desk playing cards while in the background other students are paired up doing the same
two students sitting on the floor while one places a card in the others hand
Two Kindergarten students sitting on the floor showing each other their cards
Students filling a classroom in pairs playing cards
Mrs. Williams 5th Grade Students presented Bill Nye the Science Guy Phases of Matter. This problem solving lesson had students fine tuning their team work skills!
6 months ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
five students standing in front of whiteboard presenting their completed assignment
a large group of students around a table working on their science presentation
Mrs. Williams 5th Grade Class worked on their European Explorer research presentations in social studies!
6 months ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
all students in classroom holding up their European Explorer presentations
two students smiling at the camera with an ipad open and working on presentation
two students presenting their European Explorer presentations
two students standing together with a presentation being shown on their laptop
Join Us for the Community Parent Forum! We’re excited to invite all parents and families to our Community Parent Forum on November 19th at 6:00 PM at Gretna High School. This event will connect you with organizations dedicated to supporting youth and families in our community. Event Highlights: 6:00 - Information booths from various organizations 7:00 - Guest speaker Jay Martin, NDE Director of School Safety and Security, discussing the impact of digital platforms on youth mental health Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about available resources! We hope to see you there! Date: November 19, 2024 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Location: 11335 S 204th St, Gretna, NE 68028 #GretnaSchools #CommunityParentForum #YouthSupport
6 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Community Parent Forum hosted by Gretna Public School District on November 19th at Gretna High School 6:00-8:00 pm an invitation to all parents and community members.
Ahoy, Mateys! It’s National School Lunch Week! We celebrated with the theme "School Lunch Pirates: Find Your Treasure!" 🏴‍☠️ Our amazing Food and Nutrition teams showed their school spirit in new pirate-themed shirts, thanks to a manager who went the extra mile to make the week special. It was a fun-filled week, and GPS, along with our students, want to thank FANS for taking us on this high-seas adventure of good nutrition, where we discovered treasure in every healthy meal! #NationalSchoolLunchWeek #SchoolLunchPirates #FindYourTreasure #HealthyEating #SchoolSpirit
6 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Whitetail Creek elementary school kitchen staff decked out in pirate attire to celebrate national school lunch week.
Gretna High School kitchen staff celebrating national school lunch week wearing their purple shirts showing their spirit
Whitetail Creek Elementary school kitchen staff wearing their purple shirts to celebrate national school lunch week.
Aspen Creek Middle School staff wearing purple shirts for National School Lunch week
Our 4th-grade students recently dove into an exciting unit on energy and motion! They discovered the fascinating concepts of kinetic and potential energy, momentum, friction, and collision.
6 months ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
a student wrapped in blanket standing in classroom learning about friction
students standing by their slide learning about momentum
three students standing in classroom at their desks learning about energy and motion
two students sitting beside their creative slide learning about energy and motion
two students with their slide and different cars learning about energy and motion
two smiling students sitting by their slide learning about energy and motion
two students learning on desk to create a slide for energy and motion
a large slide taped to the wall and across a chair while two students smile for camera
energy and motion in action with this slide created by two students holding and taping it to the wall