
CPS Families - This is a reminder that there is no school for all students on Friday, March 29, through Monday, April 1. All students will return on Tuesday, April 2. Be well, stay safe, and Go Cards!

Due to icy road conditions, today, Tuesday, March 26, will be a two-hour late start. There is no AM preschool, and buses will run accordingly. Breakfast will not be served. Again, today, Tuesday, March 26, is a two-hour late start.

π΅Attention 1st Grade Families!π΅
Tonight is the 1st-grade music program! It will start promptly at 6:30 p.m.
πͺ Please enter through door 3.
π°οΈ Students are kindly requested to arrive at 6:15 p.m.
For those unable to attend, you can watch it here: https://striv.tv/channel/crete/



πππWe are thrilled to announce our students who have achieved PERFECT ATTENDANCE for the entire 3rd quarter! πππ
ππ Let's give a big round of applause to these dedicated young scholars who showed up ready to learn every day!ππ Keep up the fantastic effort!!







Congratulations to our Week #25 ticket winners! These students continue to follow our CES rules of being safe, respectful, and responsible. Keep up the great work! #cardinalpride




πβ¨ Congratulations to this week's Signs of Success staff nominations! Keep up the fantastic work, and thank you for your invaluable contributions to our team! ππ #SignOfSuccess #CardinalPride πβ¨


π΅Attention 1st Grade Families!π΅
We cordially invite you to join us for the 1st Grade Music Program on Tuesday, March 26th, at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place in the Crete Elementary Gym.
πͺ Please enter through door 3.
π°οΈ Students are kindly requested to arrive at 6:15 p.m.



Registration for Cardinal Camps begins Monday, March 18 at 12 p.m. (noon). Registration is first-come, first-served, so register early! Registration can be accessed at www.cardinalcamps.org - or - through www.creteschools.org. We are excited for a summer of learning and fun! [Click the images to learn more.]
La inscripciΓ³n para Cardinal Camps comienza el lunes 18 de marzo a las 12 p.m. (mediodΓa). La inscripciΓ³n se otorga por orden de llegada, Β‘asΓ que regΓstrese temprano! Se puede acceder a la inscripciΓ³n en www.cardinalcamps.org o a travΓ©s de www.creteschools.org. Β‘Estamos entusiasmados por un verano de aprendizaje y diversiΓ³n! [Haga clic en las imΓ‘genes para obtener mΓ‘s informaciΓ³n.]



Tomorrow is popcorn day! 50 cents per bag!


Congratulations to our Week #24 ticket winners! These students continue to follow our CES rules of being safe, respectful, and responsible. Keep up the great work! #cardinalpride




Friday, March 8, 2024


Cards win! That means tomorrow Friday, March 8, 2024, is an early dismissal day. There is no PM Preschool or CCLC. Please check the website for exact dismissal times. Good luck to our boys' basketball team as they play in the semi-finals of the State Basketball Tournament!

This is a quick reminder that tomorrow, Thursday, March 7, 2024, is an early dismissal day. There is no PM Preschool or CCLC. Please check the website for exact dismissal times. Good luck to our boys' basketball team as they head to Lincoln for the State Basketball Tournament!

We can't wait to see all of our students back tomorrow, Tuesday, March 5. Remember, Thursday and possibly Friday are early dismissal days. Please take a look at the website for additional information. Go Cards!

This week is Read Across America Week!
Optional dress-up days for this week are:
Tuesday - Pajama Day
Wednesday - Crazy Sock Day
Thursday - Wild About Reading
Friday - School Spirit Day


There is no school for all students tomorrow, Thursday, February 29, through Monday, March 4, due to Parent/Teacher Conferences. We hope our students enjoy the break! Be well, be safe, and GoCards!

π’ Reminder for Parents! π’
Don't forget about our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences! πβοΈ
ποΈ Dates:
Monday, February 26th
Thursday, February 29th
It's a wonderful opportunity to connect with your child's teachers and discuss progress! We look forward to seeing you there!



The Scholastic Book Fair will be at the Elementary Library the week of Feb 26th-29th. The Book Fair will be open during Parent Teacher conferences. Monday, February 26th from 6-8, and Thursday, Feb. 29th from 8-11, 12:30-3:30 and 5-8.
Students had a chance to walk through the book fair during their library time. Please stop in during conferences to take a look at all the amazing books for sale.
Here is a link to Scholastic to order online.
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/creteelemsch

Here is the Striv link for the 2nd grade music program! The program starts at 6:30!
https://striv.tv/channel/crete/