Cedar Crest Elementary

Cedar Crest Families- Our school wide picnic is next Wednesday, May 28th. We are hoping you are able to join us for lunch this day to celebrate the close of the school year. The picnic will be on our school playground beginning at 11:45. Unfortunately, our projector in our gym just quit working so the movie we had scheduled for after the picnic will be cancelled. Below are the details for our picnic: Families who are attending the picnic should plan to arrive at 11:40. All classrooms will be staged on the sidewalk lining our pick up loop. You can pick up each of your children from your child's teachers so you are able to eat on the playground as a family. After picking up your child(ren) you can enter the playground through the gate and find an area to enjoy lunch as a family. Please be sure you bring a lunch for any family members who do not attend Cedar Crest. You will also want to bring a blanket, towels or something else to sit on as all seating will be on the ground. A couple of safety rules we are asking all families to follow: -Please do not allow your child(ren) to play on the playground. It can become very unsafe, very quickly if hundreds of children were to all play on the playground during this time. -If you are taking your child home with you after the picnic, please do not leave without signing your child out with his/her classroom teacher. It is very important that your child's teacher knows who the child is leaving with and when they leave. We hope you are able to join us!

Reminders for Next Week - No School on Monday, May 26 (due to the holiday)! Thursday, May 29 is a HALF DAY for GMS & GHS Students, and Friday, May 30 is a HALF DAY & LAST DAY for all GPS Students!

Nominations for the Elmer Russell School Bell Award will be accepted until Friday, May 30! Please take a moment to recognize an exceptional Greenville Public Schools staff member or community member/organization who has demonstrated outstanding dedication by submitting a nomination or two! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzTZ9KIF8zAbk6ZEOVjnQgz9MVrZ1p4jgymZ7n8UXyLr1pZw/viewform

Please help us in our planning for the 2025/2026 school year by completing the below form to tell us your family's plans for enrollment next year. Thank you for your help in allowing us to plan accordingly by completing this form. https://forms.gle/Md48c5CmAcSdLxQC7

Today (Friday, May 16) is a HALF DAY for ALL GPS students! GMS releases at 10:30am, GHS releases at 10:35am, and all GPS Elementary Schools release at 11:50am.

5th Grade Families- The school year is quickly coming to an end, which means that your child's elementary career is also soon ending. This time of the year bring sadness that our students are moving on, but it also bring happiness as we are sure they are prepared and mostly eager for this next step. To celebrate all of our 5th Grade students, we will be holding a graduation ceremony in our school gymnasium at 10:45 on May 30th. After the ceremony there will be time for pictures. We will then line the school hallways as families and students clap our 5th graders out of our building, wishing them the best of luck as they depart as elementary students. We are hoping that you can join us for this special event.

Today (Wednesday, May 14) is a HALF DAY for ALL GPS students! GMS releases at 10:30am, GHS releases at 10:35am, and all GPS Elementary Schools release at 11:50am. Don't forget, Friday (May 16) is a HALF DAY for ALL GPS students, too!

There will be a Special Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 5:30pm at the Central Services Facility (1414 Chase Street, Greenville) for the purpose of student discipline hearings and any other necessary business.

Don't forget, tomorrow kicks off Career Week at Cedar Crest.

Reminder: Wednesday, May 14 & Friday, May 16 are HALF DAYS for all GPS Students! GMS releases at 10:30am, GHS releases at 10:35am, and all GPS Elementary Schools release at 11:50am.

🎉 THANK YOU, Greenville! 🎉 We’re incredibly grateful for your support in passing the GPS Sinking Fund Millage Proposal. Your commitment to strengthening our schools and supporting student success means the world. 💜💛 A special thank you to everyone who helped share the facts and rally support—your efforts made a difference. We’re committed to using these funds responsibly, transparently, and as promised. Let’s keep building a stronger future—together! 🐝📚 #GreenvillePublicSchools #BuildingExcellenceSecuringTomorrow

🗳️ It’s Election Day (Tuesday, May 6)! 🗳️Please remember to vote on the Sinking Fund for Greenville Public Schools today! 🕖 Polls are open NOW until 8:00pm. 📲 For more information, visit: https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/may-6-2025-ballot-proposal #GreenvillePublicSchools #BuildingExcellenceSecuringTomorrow

🎉 It’s School Staff Appreciation Week at Greenville Public Schools! 🎉 The GPS Board of Education & Administration extends a heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible educators, support staff, and team members for your care, commitment, and unwavering dedication to our students, families, and community. 💜💛 You are the heart of GPS, and we are truly grateful for all you do each and every day to make a difference.

🗳️ Tomorrow (Tuesday, May 6) is Election Day! Please remember to vote on the Sinking Fund for Greenville Public Schools! 🕖 Polls are open from 7:00am to 8:00pm 📲 Learn more about the GPS Sinking Fund Proposal here: https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/may-6-2025-ballot-proposal 🚍 Greenville Transit offers free rides to and from the polls for City of Greenville and Eureka Township residents. Call 616.754.9331 to schedule or for more info. #GreenvillePublicSchools #BuildingExcellenceSecuringTomorrow #GPSVotes

Cedar Crest Families- This week is staff appreciation week. I would like to shower staff with messages of appreciation throughout the week. If you could please help by completing this form: https://forms.gle/p79MSC8ULpvtzCRc7 your messages will be shared with staff through the week. Thank you for helping acknowledging our amazing staff!

If the GPS Sinking Fund is approved by voters on May 6, nearly 75% of the funds would enhance safety, facilities, technology, and learning environments across the district, with a focus on keeping students and staff WARM, SAFE & DRY. 🔍To learn more, visit https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/may-6-2025-ballot-proposal #GreenvillePublicSchools #BuildingExcellenceSecuringTomorrow

🗳️ On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, Greenville Public Schools will have a Sinking Fund proposal on the ballot. This proposal would generate $1.6 million per year for 10 years to fund critical school improvements—ensuring every student learns in safe, warm, dry, and engaging spaces. 📚🏫💡 🔗 Learn more: https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/may-6-2025-ballot-proposal #GreenvillePublicSchools #BuildingExcellenceSecuringTomorrow

❓Didn’t the 2017 bond take care of our facility needs? The 2017 bond, supported by our community, funded many critical upgrades and safety improvements across all GPS schools—enhancing learning spaces and school security. However, some projects that couldn’t be included in the 2017 bond now need urgent attention as our buildings continue to age. 📌 Learn more: https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/may-6-2025-ballot-proposal #GreenvillePublicSchools #BuildingExcellenceSecuringTomorrow

🗳️ FREE Rides to Vote! 🚍 On Tuesday, May 6, Greenville Transit is offering free rides to and from the polls for all City of Greenville and Eureka Township residents! 🕖 Service runs from 7:00am–4:00pm (last call at 3:30pm) 📞 Need a ride? Call 616.754.9331 to schedule 📢 Don’t forget—Greenville Public Schools has a sinking fund millage proposal on the ballot. Learn more at https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/may-6-2025-ballot-proposal #GreenvillePublicSchools #BuildingExcellenceSecuringTomorrow

📅 Election Day is one week away! 🗳️ The GPS Sinking Fund Millage Proposal will be on the ballot. Be sure to make a plan to vote on or before May 6; polls are open from 7:00am until 8:00pm! 🔍 Learn more about the proposal here: https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/may-6-2025-ballot-proposal #GreenvillePublicSchools #BuildingExcellenceSecuringTomorrow