Important Reminders

-Yesterday an email was sent outlining a new policy regarding Gizmo watches.  Please know this policy applies to all Gretna Schools (not just GES), and will be put in place starting on Monday.  Feel free to contact Mr. Rinaldi with any questions regarding this policy.

-2nd quarter report cards are now available to view online through the parent portal.  This is the same site used to update health and demographic information and is located on the Gretna Elementary website.  Under the 'For Parents' section, click on 'Parent-Student Records' and enter your User ID and Password on the 'Login' page.  Please contact the school office with any questions.  If your student receives special education services, their progress report will be sent home on Friday.

-Gretna Public Schools will be holding a Preschool Open House on Thursday January 31st from 5:00-6:30 p.m.  We will soon be accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year.  If your child is four years old by July 31, 2019, they are eligible to attend.  For more information, please click here.

-Plans for the 2019-2020 kindergarten class have begun.  Letters will be mailed on February 1st to those families with children turning 5 on or before July 31, 2019.  A parent meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 26th, 2019 and Kindergarten Round-up will be Friday, March 22nd, 2019.  If someone you know has a child that will be eligible for kindergarten, please share these dates with them.

​-Help wanted!  We need more help in our school kitchens.  Nights, weekends, summers and all school breaks are off!  No previous experience is required, job training is provided.  Applications are online OR you can apply in person at the Administration Building.

Dates to remember
January 7 - preschool classes resume
January 21 - No school
January 31 - preschool open house
february 1 - PTO sock hop

-Check out our printable flyers section for information on the following community events:
     Sarpy/Cass County Immunization Clinic           Public Library Calendar 
      Missoula Children's Theatre                                                             
                                       
​​ ​-This year GES is sponsoring a Book Drive.  We are seeking donations of any books you would be willing to give to the library.  These books will be given to students as incentives to read.  We could use any books that are in good condition (they do not need to be new);  please bring them to the GES office or the media center.  THANK YOU for your help with this drive!

If your child is eating from the nutrition services while at school and a modification to the planned lunch menu is requested, the National School Lunch Program has specific guidance to document the modifications to the lunch menu.  The Nebraska Department of Education has forms for immediate use for students with known diet modifications.  These forms are found on the school website under the printable flyers section.  They will need to be filled out and submitted to the school annually as part of the back to school information shared.  In most cases a short note from the physician on a prescription pad does not contain the required information.  These documents from the State of Nebraska are required if your child is eating at school participating in the nutrition services.  The Medical Statement for Meal Accommodation Form is completed by a doctor or medical professional and the Request for Meal Accommodation Form is completed by parents/guardians. 

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