As we continue to monitor the forecast, we have decided that tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19, 2025, will be a regular school day. We will continue to monitor the weather for Thursday and make a decision after we have the latest forecast from the National Weather Service. Crete Public Schools recognizes the right and responsibility of parents in the matter of school attendance. This leaves the discretion and judgment of parents to decide whether or not their student(s) attend school during inclement weather. Be well, and Go Cards!
Attention 2nd Grade Families:
The 2nd Grade Music Program scheduled for tonight has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Crete Elementary Gym. We look forward to seeing you all then!
No School or Activities - Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Due to the Extreme Cold Warning issued by the National Weather Service, there will be no school or activities on Tuesday, February 18th. Wind chills are expected to reach -29°F in the morning. Be safe.
Go Cards!
Shoutout to our amazing CES staff members who were nominated this week by their coworkers for going above and beyond! 🎉 Your hard work and dedication make a difference every day—thank you for all you do!
Thank you to our incredible staff for being the heart of our school! 💕
👑✨ Hear ye, hear ye! Crete Elementary Kindergarteners wrapped up their "Kings and Queens" unit in the most royal way— with a Royal Tea Party! 🎉☕️
Dressed in their finest attire, our little royals enjoyed celebratory snacks and drinks, paraded in style, and even learned some elegant dance moves fit for a grand ball. 💃🏰
A huge shoutout to our amazing Kindergarten teachers for making this such a magical and memorable experience! 👏👑
No School or Activities – Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Due to the Winter Storm Warning, CPS will be closed on Wednesday, February 12. The forecast calls for 5-7" of snow and wind gusts up to 25 MPH. No school and no activities.
Stay safe, stay warm, and Go Cards!
Save the Date!
Family Learning Night
March 5, 2025
World Read Aloud Day at Crete Elementary was extra special this year as staff dressed up as characters from their favorite children's books! 📖
A huge thank you to Mrs. Moore for inviting special guest readers to share their love of books with our students in the library for World Read Aloud Day! 🌟 There’s nothing better than hearing a great story read aloud. Thank you to all who joined in to make this day unforgettable!
Protective factors are characteristics of a community that help promote healthy development for all community members. Having positive social connections to individuals, service providers, and service organizations is one protective factor. Join the Community Cafe parent leaders as they lead a conversation that will help community members know more about each other and the service providers and service organizations that exist in our community.
Happy National School Counseling Week, Mrs. Knutson! You help make Crete Elementary great!
🌟 Shoutout to our amazing staff who were nominated by their coworkers for being absolutely fabulous! 🌟
Your hard work, kindness, and dedication make our school a better place every day. Thank you for all you do! ❤️👏
🎉 Congratulations to our Cardinal Ticket winners! 🎉
These students have been caught showing what it means to Be Safe, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible. Thank you for making our school a great place to learn and grow! Keep up the awesome work! ❤️🐦👏
🎉💯 We’re celebrating the 100th day of school!
Our students have grown smarter every day.
Here’s to 100 days of learning and growing together! 📚✨
Check out the CES February Newsletter!
https://cretepublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/crete-elementary-school/newsletters/february-newsletter
🎭📚 Shoutout to Mrs. Stutzman’s 2nd grade WIN Group for their incredible work on their reading skills! Last week, Mrs. Sell and Mrs. Carriker had the pleasure of observing a creative "Reader's Theater" performance featuring "The Bad Luck Clan"—a story told from the perspective of discarded objects near a trashcan. 🖊️📎💄🍬
From a pen and paperclip to lip gloss and Bob (a blob of gum 😄), each student brought their character to life with expressive reading and confidence.
Amazing job, second graders! 🌟👏 #CardinalPride
📚✏️ Our first graders are officially authors! 🎉 Today, they shared their very first piece of writing, taken all the way through the writing cycle, with peers from another class.
After reading about animals in their Skills readers, students chose an animal to research using their readers and PebbleGo. They recorded fascinating facts, drafted their writing, edited their work, and proudly presented their final pieces. 🐾✨
We are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication shown by both our first-grade students and their amazing teachers throughout this process! ❤️ #CardinalPride
Shout out to our amazing staff of the week!
Hear from a Crete Public Schools parent about what he's been learning in his adult education class for parents.
https://youtu.be/bTNsu5934Y0?si=nuroAP15GPLgnNo9