Crooked River Elementary -

🧡 Join us at CRES as we celebrate Unity Day on Wednesday, October 22nd! Let's stand together against bullying by wearing orange to show our support. Let's create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone in our school community. Together, we can make a difference! #UnityDay #BullyingPrevention #CRESStrong 🧡✨

🎈 Get ready, everyone! Red Ribbon Week is coming next week! 🎗️ Let's show our commitment to a drug-free lifestyle and join in on the fun dress up days coming next week.
Monday - Wear Red Day "We’re All a Piece of the Drug-Free Puzzle" Wear as much red as possible to kick off the week.
Tuesday - Twin Day "We Fit Together Like Matching Puzzle Pieces – Drug Free" Pair up with a friend (or group) and wear matching outfits, colors, or accessories.
Wednesday - 70's Day “Groovin’ Through the Pieces of a Drug-Free Life” Wear your funkiest 70’s attire—think bell bottoms, tie-dye, and peace signs!
Thursday - Western Day “Put the Pieces Together and Give Drugs the Boot” Lasso up your best western wear—cowboy hats, plaid shirts, boots, and bandanas!
Friday - Team Up Against Drugs "Working Together to Solve Life’s Puzzle" Wear your favorite sports team jersey, uniform, or team shirt.
💪 #RedRibbonWeek #DrugFree #SchoolSpirit 📚🍎

Next week (October 15th - 17th) we will celebrate National School Lunch Week with a special lunch menu!🥪🥗 Let's show our appreciation for Mrs. Wilkerson and the amazing lunch crew here at The River - they work diligently every day to provide us with delicious and nutritious meals! 🙌🍴 Take a look at the special meals they have prepared for us next week listed in the image below. Let's make sure to give them a big round of applause and much love and appreciation for all that they do for us! 🎊🥦 #NationalSchoolLunchWeek #ThankYouLunchCrew #TheRiverFamily #HealthyEating #SchoolLunchesRock 🍏
Menu -
Wednesday – First stop Mexico. Beef taco or chicken quesadilla, corn, refried beans, salad station, fruit choices, milk and juice.
Thursday – Second stop Germany. Smoked sausage with peppers and onions or chicken schnitzel (check tenders), a roll, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, salad station, fruit choices, milk and juice.
Friday – Last stop America – corndog or cheeseburger, golden sriracha Doritos or spicy sweet chili Doritos, salad station, veggie dippers, fruit choices, milk and juice.

📚 Calling all parents! Have you tried Reflex Math yet? 🧠 This fun and engaging math program is perfect for improving students’ math skills. 🌟 Reflex Math personalizes learning for each student, making math practice fun and effective!🎯 Click here for the parent letter with details and login info https://5il.co/3qv19

Reflex at Home or On the Go!
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Reflex is an online, game-based program that helps students build fast and effortless recall of math facts. Research has shown that quick recall of math facts is critical for future success in mathematics. Below, please find additional information to help support your child’s progress to math fact fluency with Reflex at home or on the go.
• Students are encouraged to login to Reflex math at least 3 times a week and strive for the green light each time.
• Your child can utilize the Reflex math program from any device, including smartphones, with internet access throughout the school year from home or on the go.
• Reflex helps students of all ability levels to develop fluency with their basic facts in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Reflex continuously monitors and adapts to your child’s performance to create an optimal experience for them. It is important that others do not use your child’s account. They should be playing the games independently.
• Crooked River Elementary celebrates student success by running a school-wide fluency initiative. Students that earn 100% fluency help to earn rewards for their grade level.

How to Log in:
• Go to the Camden County Schools Wesbite at www.camden.k12.ga.us
• Select “student”
• Select “classlink”
• Sign-in using your child’s username and password. Your child will be familiar with their log in information because they sign into their chromebooks with these daily.
*Please contact your child’s teacher if you need further assistance with the username and password.

Using Reflex at home helps your child succeed in the classroom!

📣 Attention parents! 🍎 Don't forget that the deadline to submit your free and reduced lunch forms is approaching at the end of October! 📅 It's crucial for all families to complete the online form to ensure that every student receives the support they need. 📝 Please take a moment to fill out the form by visiting the link provided: https://5il.co/3qsf7. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter! 🙏 #SchoolLunchProgram #ParentReminder #DeadlineApproaching 🍽️📚👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

🎉 Let's celebrate the 50th day of school at CRES! 🎉Get ready to rock your 50s themed outfits on Friday, October 17th and join us in commemorating this special 50th day of school. Whether you go for poodle skirts, leather jackets, or jeans and a white t-shirt, let's make this day a blast with our 50s spirit and groove. Get those outfits ready, CRES Dolphins! 🕺💃 #50thDayOfSchool #CelebrateWithCRES #ThrowbackFashion #CRES50thDaySchool

🌸📅 Mark your calendars for Pink Out Day! Show your support for breast cancer awareness by wearing pink on Friday, October 10th. Let's stand together and make a difference! #PinkOutDay #BreastCancerAwareness 💗💖🎗️

🌟📚 Calling all River School students and families! 🎉 Get ready for the third annual Vocabulary Parade - one of our favorite events of the year! 🎊 It's the perfect opportunity to showcase some fantastic vocabulary words in a creative and fun way! 🎓📝 Start thinking about your word choices and get ready to show off your costume on Friday, October 24th! 🗓️ Make sure to read all the details in the parent letter by clicking this link https://5il.co/3qkgt , and check out some pictures from last year’s parade. 📩 A paper copy of the parent letter will also be sent home this week. Let's make this year's Vocabulary Parade the best one yet! 🥳📖🎈
#TheRiverSchool #VocabularyParade #CreativityAtItsBest #MarkYourCalendars #ExcitingTimesAhead 🌟🚀📚🎉🎈🎓

🌧️ Attention parents of bikers & walkers! 🚶‍♂️🚴‍♀️ Due to severe weather in the area, we are implementing our Rainy Day Plan today. For the safety of all students, bikers and walkers will need to be picked up in the car line today.

✨Hey CCS Parents!✨

Are you interested in joining the 2025-2026 Parent Academy?
Apply today for the chance to connect, learn, and make a difference in our schools and community!

📌https://forms.gle/qb2dFTPSi2V1QEPr6
📆Deadline: September 24th

#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #ParentAcademy

🐄🌟 Get ready to MOOve and groove because World School Milk Day is coming on Wednesday, Sept. 25th! 🥛🌍 Let's celebrate this udderly amazing day by dressing up in your best cow print or cow outfit. 🐮 Whether it's a spotted dress, a moo-tiful shirt, or even a full-on cow costume, show off your school spirit and join in the fun! 🐄 Don't be a chicken - join us and let's make this World School Milk Day one to remember! 🎉🐄 #WorldSchoolMilkDay #DressLikeACow #MooTasticFun 🐄🥛

CRES Homecoming Week
September 15th -19th
Monday Marvel “ous” Hero - Dress as your favorite superhero! **NO Masks**
Tuesday Hogwarts Magical Mix-Up - Dress up as your favorite teacher
Wednesday Minions Day - Dress in yellow like a minon
Thursday Alien Invasion - Dress like an alien **School appropriate attire and NO masks!**
Friday Show your Camden County Pride - Wear school gear to show your pride!
*Festive Friday: 2 for 1 Wildcat Tatoos

Crooked River Elementary School Parent Night
Thursday, Sept. 25th 4:30-6:30PM
Come join us at The River for our Annual Title I Meeting and a chance to:
• Connect with your child’s teacher
• Literacy workshop with Mrs. Schwarting
• K-2nd Math Craft Activity with Ms. Zeigler from 5-5:30PM
• 3rd-5th Math Craft Activity with Mrs. Wilson from 5-5:30PM
• AR at Home with Mrs. Markham
Please remember:
• Please contact your child’s teacher to set up a conference before September 25th.
• If you can’t make this night or time, contact your child’s teacher for an alternate time/day.
*Enjoy Dinner & Dessert*
• Kona Ice
• All Foods Matter
Also, Introducing “The Cheering Dolphins”!

International Dot Day is a day to encourage people of all ages to harness their creativity. The inspiration behind the event is the children's book "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds. The past few weeks students have been working on various activities in art to celebrate Dot Day, which is on September 15th, but since Homecoming Spirit Week is next week, let's celebrate International Dot Day on Monday, Sept. 22nd! Join us and wear your dots on September 22nd!

CRES invites all families to our Title I Annual Meeting
When: Sept. 25th
Time: Rotating Sessions beginning at 4:30PM
Where: cafeteria
Meeting Topics:
What is a title i school?
How does cres spend title i funds?
what are cres's school wide goals?
what programs are in place to help your child?
how does cres support parent engagement?

Mark your calendars, Picture Day is coming next week on Wednesday, September 17th.

CRES Huey Magoos Spirit Night
Wednesday September 17th
5:00-9:00 PM
Huey Magoos 6586 GA-40 Suite B8
10% of all sales come back to support our school. Dine-in, pickup window, online & third party deliveries.