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📢 Nonfiction "Know"vember is Here! 📚✨

This month, our students are diving into the world of facts, discovery, and real-world learning in the Media Center for Nonfiction "Know"vember!

To bring the learning home, keep an eye out for a special "Did You Know?" KNOWvember activity coming home with your child. This is a fun chance for parents and students to explore fascinating facts together!

💡 How to participate at home:


Check your student's backpack for their "Did You Know?" sheet.

Complete the quick activity together.

Send it back to school to share what you discovered!

We can't wait to see all the cool facts our Crooked River Elementary families uncover this month! Happy reading! 📖🔍

#CrookedRiverElementary #NonfictionKnowvember #CREMediaCenter #LearningTogether #CREDolphins
about 8 hours ago, CRES
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This week, we celebrate our incredible school psychologists—the heart behind student support and success. From helping students navigate challenges to fostering positive learning environments, your care and expertise make a lasting difference every day.

Thank you for empowering minds, nurturing well-being, and helping every student thrive! 🌟

#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #SchoolPyschWeek
about 9 hours ago, Camden County Schools
This week, we celebrate our incredible school psychologists—the heart behind student support and success. From helping students navigate challenges to fostering positive learning environments, your care and expertise make a lasting difference every day. Thank you for empowering minds, nurturing well-being, and helping every student thrive! 🌟 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden
🎉 Kona Ice Alert, Crooked River Families! 🎉

Get ready for treat day on Thursday, November 12th! 🍧

🚨 HEADS UP: With Veterans Day approaching, the payment window closes early! All online payments MUST be completed by Monday, November 9th at 5:00 PM.

Set your reminders now and place your orders early so your kids don't miss out on the fun! 📆 Ice, ice, baby! 🧊
2 days ago, CRES
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Honoring the teachers who built our future!✨

On Retired Educators Day, we extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible teachers, school staff, and administrators who dedicated their careers to shaping young minds and strengthening our community.

Your years of patience, wisdom, and passion left a lasting mark on countless lives. Though you may have left the classroom, the impact of your work continues to blossom every single day.

Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and lifelong commitment to education. Happy Retired Educators Day!

#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #RetiredEducatorsDay

3 days ago, Camden County Schools
Honoring the teachers who built our future! 🎓✨  On Retired Educators Day, we extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible teachers, school staff, and administrators who dedicated their careers to shaping young minds and strengthening our community.  Your years of patience, wisdom, and passion left a lasting mark on countless lives. Though you may have left the classroom, the impact of your work continues to blossom every single day. 🌸  Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and lifelong commitment to education. Happy Retired Educators Day!
🐬 LITTLE DOLPHINS ON THE MOVE! 🌾🚜

Our Small Groups and Kindergarten Dolphins had the BEST day today visiting Incacheetoo Plantation & Petting Zoo! 🐐🐴 Fall fun was everywhere as our littlest learners explored the farm, met incredible animals, enjoyed hayrides, and made wonderful memories together.

A HUGE thank you to our amazing teachers, parent chaperones, and the wonderful team at Incacheetoo for hosting such a fun-filled day of hands-on learning! 💙💛

Check out some of our favorite moments from today’s adventure below! 👇👇

#CRESDolphins #CrookedRiverElementary #DolphinPride #Agritourism #KindergartenFieldTrip #Incacheetoo
3 days ago, CRES
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🐬 CROOKED RIVER ELEMENTARY FALL FESTIVAL SUCCESS! 🍂🎃

What an incredible evening! Thank you so much to all of our amazing Dolphin families, students, teachers, and volunteers who came out on Thursday, October 29th to make our annual Fall Festival such a huge success!

From browsing the Book Fair and playing games to winning fantastic prizes, it was wonderful to see our school community come together for a night of fall fun. 📚🎟️

🏆 Pumpkin Decorating Contest & Prize Winners 🏆

A HUGE congratulations to our creative contest winners! Everyone did an absolute setup-worthy job, making it so tough for our judges:

Events like this wouldn't be possible without your incredible support and spirit. We are so proud of our CRES community. Go Dolphins! 💙🐬

#CrookedRiverElementary #CRESDolphins #FallFestival #SchoolCommunity #DolphinPride
4 days ago, CRES
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🏈 Team Up Against Drugs! 🏈

What a fantastic week, Dolphins! 🐬💙 We finished up Red Ribbon Week in style on Friday, October 30th with Jersey Day!

Our CRES students and staff showed off their favorite teams, reps, and sports gear to send a strong message: we choose to team up and live healthy, drug-free lives!

📸 Drop a photo in the comments showing off your favorite team gear from Friday!

#CRESDolphins #RedRibbonWeek #TeamUpAgainstDrugs #DolphinPride #CamdenStrong
4 days ago, CRES
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🌟 Give it up for our October PBIS Rockstar Students! 🌟

We are incredibly proud to announce our Rockstars of the Month for October! These outstanding Crooked River Dolphins have been shining bright by demonstrating top-tier behavior—showing what it means to be Respectful, Responsible, and Safe every single day! 🎸🐬✨

Join us in celebrating their hard work, positive attitudes, and stellar leadership across CRES! 👏💙 Drop a comment below to congratulate your Rockstar! 👇

#CRESDolphins #RockstarStudents #PBIS #DolphinPride #CamdenCountySchools
4 days ago, CRES
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🐬 BIG NEWS, DOLPHIN FAMILIES! 🐬

We are so excited to announce Crooked River Elementary's VERY FIRST ANNUAL DOLPHIN FUN RUN! 🎉🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Mark your calendars for Friday, November 13th! It’s going to be a high-energy day of fitness, school spirit, and fun for all of our students!

We need your help to make this inaugural fundraiser a huge success for our school! Here is how you can get started today:

1️⃣ REGISTER your student at MyBooster.com

2️⃣ SHARE your page with friends, family, and neighbors!

3️⃣ PLEDGE to support our amazing Dolphins!

Every registration and pledge brings us closer to our school goals.

Thank you for supporting CRE—let’s make year ONE unforgettable!

💙🐬#CrookedRiverElementary #DolphinFunRun #CRE #MyBooster #SchoolFundraiser #DolphinPride
5 days ago, CRES
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🍂 Coats for Kids is back! 🐬

Join Crooked River Elementary School for the 5th Annual Camden County Coat Drive. We need your new and gently used coats to keep our kids warm this winter.

📅 Donate Between: October 23 – December 3
📍 Location: Crooked River Elementary

All coats will be distributed by December 4. Check the image below for all the details, and remember to use one form per student! (Special fields are available for non-school siblings).

Let’s bundle up Camden County! 🧥❄️ #CoatsForKids #CommunitySupport #CRES
6 days ago, CRES
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📚 LAST DAY OF THE SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR! 📚

Didn't find what you were looking for on the shelves? Don't worry—you can still order online through November 8th! 🛍️✨

You can even pre-order the brand-new Dog Man: A Sprinkle in Time!

You can use left over funds on your child's e-wallet.

Truckloads of choices are waiting for you online: 🚚 Free shipping on book-only orders over $25 with promo code FAIRSHIP 🏫 All purchases directly benefit our school to help buy new resources for our students!

👉 Click the link to shop now and support our school: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/crookedriverelemschool

Thank you so much for supporting our readers and our school community! ❤️📖

#ScholasticBookFair #ReadMoreBooks #SupportOurSchool #DogMan
6 days ago, CRES
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🍂 Happy Red Ribbon Week Day 4, Dolphin Family! 🐬❤️

Today we are "Falling into Fun"—so throw on your favorite flannel and show off that cozy fall spirit as we stay focused on making healthy, drug-free choices! 🧥✨

DON'T FORGET: The Fall Festival is TODAY! 🎃
Join us tonight, Thursday, October 29, from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM for games, fun, and food! 🎟️🍿

Bonus: The Scholastic Book Fair will also be open during the festival! Come shop with your student and explore all the great books.

Tag us in your best flannel photos below! 👇 Warm up, stay safe, and let’s make today awesome, Dolphins! 💙🐬

#CrookedRiverElementary #CRESDolphins #RedRibbonWeek #FallIntoFun #FallFestival #DolphinPride
7 days ago, CRES
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🐬💪 Red Ribbon Week Day 3: Workout Wednesday Recap! 💪🐬

What a great Day 3 of Red Ribbon Week yesterday, Wednesday, October 28th!

Our Crooked River Dolphins looked awesome in their workout clothes showing their commitment to keeping their bodies healthy and strong! 👟🏃‍♂️🏋️‍♀️

#CrookedRiverDolphins #RedRibbonWeek #KeepYourBodyHealthy #DolphinPride
7 days ago, CRES
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🧦 Sock it to bad choices! 🧦

Crooked River Elementary was "toe-tally crazy and toe-tally wild" for Day 2 of Red Ribbon Week! We loved seeing all the bright, mismatched, and fun socks walking through our hallways today.

Keep up the great spirit, Dolphins! 🦅❤️

#CrookedRiverElementary #RedRibbonWeek #CrazySockDay #ToeTallyWild #CRESDolphins
7 days ago, CRES
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🐬 Dolphins Stand United Against Drugs! ❤️

Happy Red Ribbon Week, Crooked River Elementary family!

On Monday, October 26th, our students and staff came dressed in red to "Suit Up Against Drugs!" We are so proud of our Dolphins for taking a stand and committing to safe, smart choices every single day.

Let’s keep the momentum going all week long! Drop a 🔴 in the comments if your student wore red today!

#CrookedRiverElementary #DolphinPride #RedRibbonWeek2026 #SuitUpAgainstDrugs
9 days ago, CRES
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🚌💛 Happy School Bus Safety Week! 💛🚌

Last week, our students showed their appreciation to our bus drivers by signing bus safety pledge cards. Drivers and aides were also presented little goodie bags as a small token of Crooked River's thanks for getting our students to and from school safely each day. We appreciate our bus drivers!
10 days ago, CRES
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📸 Get Ready, Crooked River Elementary School! 📸

Portrait RETAKE DAY is coming up on Monday, November 09, 2026!

Here are a few quick guidelines to keep in mind:

New & Absentee Students/Staff: Anyone who missed original photo day or is new to the school needs to be photographed for the yearbook.

Picture Packages: If you are getting retakes, please bring your original picture package and hand it directly to the photographer on retake day.

Sit Cards: If you have any leftover sit cards from the original picture day, please return them to the photographer upon arrival.

Ordering Retakes: Retake photos will typically be available to order about 3–4 weeks after retake day.

Mark your calendars! 😊 Apple, cheese, and smile! 🏫✨
10 days ago, CRES
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Camden County Schools 2027-2028 School Calendar🗓️

#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden
10 days ago, Camden County Schools
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Our school’s Kiwanis K-Kids are proud to partner with the local Kiwanis Club and the Salvation Army for a special holiday service project!

Together, our goal is to provide local families in need with a bountiful Thanksgiving dinner, and we need your support to make it a success. Your donations of nonperishable food items will be sorted, packaged, and delivered in time for the holiday.

What: canned corn, green beans, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, mac & cheese, rice, boxed stuffing, cream of mushroom soup, and fried onions

Where: donation boxes are in each pod throughout the school

When: October 26 – November 4

Every donation—big or small—makes a meaningful difference for a family in our community. Thank you for your continued kindness, generosity, and support in teaching our students the power of giving back!
12 days ago, CRES
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📚✨ WORDS CAME TO LIFE AT CRES! ✨📚

What an incredible morning at Crooked River Elementary! Today at 9:00 AM, our campus was transformed into a walking dictionary as our amazingly creative students and dedicated staff marched in our annual Vocabulary Parade!

From astonishing and brilliant to whimsical and zesty, our entire CRES family showed up in full force representing their favorite vocabulary words with incredible costumes and props. 🎭📖

A huge thank you to all the wonderful parents, guardians, and family members who joined us along the parade route to cheer on our scholars. Your support made the morning extra special!

Check out some of our favorite creative costumes below! Drop a comment with the best word you saw today! 👇🎉

#CRESVocabularyParade #VocabularyInAction #CrookedRiverElementary #LearningIsFun #CRESRocks
12 days ago, CRES
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