
Thank you to these staff members for going above and beyond for our students, team, and community. Weβre so lucky to have you here at CES! β€οΈ





Planning for Summer 2025 is underway. We are currently seeking camp instructors. If you are interested in being a camp instructor, please use the QR code to submit your interest.


π Staff Members of the Week π
Each week, weβre celebrating the incredible work of CES staff who go above and beyond to make our school a fantastic place to learn and grow. Thank you for all you do to inspire, support, and create a positive environment for our students and colleagues! π Letβs give them a round of applause ππ





2025-2026 School Calendar is available. The 2025-2026 school calendar can be found on our website, under District calendar (printable).


Welcome to 2025! As we look to the start of our second semester, I wanted to remind everyone how we handle school closures. To learn more about school closures and how you will be notified in the event of a school closure, head to our website: https://bit.ly/cpsschoolclosures


Happy New Year from Crete Elementary!


Winter Break: No School 12/23/24 - 01/03/25. Offices are closed 12/24, 12/25, and 1/1. Staff return 1/3 Students return 1/6. Wishing everyone a fun and safe break!



πβ¨ This holiday season, weβre celebrating the amazing contributions of four outstanding CES staff members! Weβre so thankful for each of you and the joy you bring to our school community! πβ€οΈ





Tomorrow is Pajama Day! Your child may wear pajamas to school to celebrate our last day before winter break. We will still go outside for recess, weather permitting so please make sure your child will be warm enough.


Three cheers for our Cardinals who are safe, respectful, and responsible! Your positive choices make our school a better place every dayβway to go! π¦β¨




Check out the CES January Newsletter!
https://cretepublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/crete-elementary-school/newsletters/january-newsletter

π’ Shoutout to our four new teachers for an amazing first semester! Your dedication and positivity have made such a differenceβour team is stronger because of you! πͺπ»





Last Friday at our spirit rally, we celebrated some incredible Cardinals whose tickets were pulled! π¦ These students earned their tickets by following our school rules:
βοΈ Be Safe
βοΈ Be Respectful
βοΈ Be Responsible
Your hard work and great choices donβt go unnoticed, and we are so proud of you for setting an example for your classmates. Keep up the amazing work, Cardinals! β€οΈπ




π Congratulations to our CPS Foundation Grant Recipients! π
A huge shoutout to Mrs. Bohling, Mrs. Muff, Mrs. Meyer, and the 2nd Grade Team for being awarded grants from the Crete Public Schools Foundation! π
Your dedication to enhancing learning experiences for our students is truly inspiring, and we canβt wait to see the amazing things youβll do with this support.
Thank you to the CPS Foundation for your generosity and commitment to making Crete Elementary the best it can be. Your support helps us continue to grow and create opportunities for our students to thrive. β€οΈ
Way to go, team! π



Staff Members of the Weekβnominated by their coworkers for their dedication, kindness, and all-around awesomeness! π We are so grateful for the incredible work you do to make our school a better place every day.





Join Kayla Spence and her team on Sunday, December 8 as they discuss the challenges of parent-child communication.



Tomorrow! Join us for a Winter Wonderland event hosted by CCLC. Open to all Crete families.


This Thanksgiving season, we'd like to express our gratitude for the incredible individuals who make a difference at Crete Elementary every single day. ππ
Congratulations to the staff members who were nominated by their peers for going above and beyond! Your hard work, dedication, and kindness inspire us all and remind us why weβre proud to be part of this amazing school community. π
We are so THANKFUL for YOU!





Check out the CES December Newsletter!
https://cretepublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/crete-elementary-school/newsletters/december-newsletter

Join us for a Winter Wonderland event hosted by CCLC. This event is open to ALL Crete families.
