💥 POW! BAM! READ! 💥

Calling all superheroes at Crooked River Elementary! 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️

Get ready for an epic adventure because Friday, September 25th is Comic Book Day at CRES!

We're shining a spotlight on the incredible power of comic books and graphic novels to spark a lifelong love of reading. Whether it’s action-packed adventures, captivating artwork, or epic storylines, graphic novels are a fantastic way to build literacy skills and imagination.

🦸‍♂️ Show Your Hero Spirit:

We invite all students and staff to dress up as their favorite superhero or comic book character!

Let's see those capes, masks, and heroic smiles, CRES family! Who will you be dressing up as? Drop your predictions or favorite heroes in the comments below! 👇

Let’s unleash our superpower—READING! ⚡️

#CamdenReads #CRESHeroes #ComicBookDay #LoveOfReading #SuperheroDay #CRESPride

📢 Attention Camden County Families! Reminder of our September Camden County Board of Education Meeting.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, September 8
🕕 Time: 6:00 p.m.
📍 Location: 311 S East Street, Kingsland, GA

Your presence and participation are important to us. Come and stay informed about the latest developments in our education system.

#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden

Happy National Payroll & Bookkeeper Week!💲🧾

This week, Camden County Schools gives a BIG shoutout to the amazing payroll and bookkeeping professionals who keep everything running behind the scenes! Your dedication ensures our staff are supported, our systems stay smooth, and our schools succeed.

Thank you for all you do! We appreciate you more than you know!🩵

#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden

Happy Labor Day!🌟

Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of every individual who contributes to building and strengthening our communities. From educators to healthcare workers, builders to artists — your efforts shape the future for us all. Thank you for your commitment and passion! 🌍

#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden

📆Labor Day Weekend Reminder!

Camden County Schools will be closed to students on Friday, September 4, for a scheduled Teacher Workday/Professional Learning Day and on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe and relaxing long weekend!🇺🇸

We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, September 8!

#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden

🍿 Pop, Pop, Hooray for the 5 Senses! 🍿

Our bright little Kindergarten dolphins at CRES had an absolute blast today using everyone's favorite snack—POPCORN—to explore their five senses! 🐬✨

Here is how our tiny scientists put their senses to work:

👂 Hearing: Listening to the loud pop-pop-pop from the popper!

👀 Sight: Watching the kernels transform into fluffy, white snacks.

👃 Smell: Sniffing that amazing, buttery aroma filling the room.

✋ Touch: Feeling the bumpy, warm, and crunchy texture.

👅 Taste: The absolute best part—munching on a delicious treat!

Learning is so much fun when you get to eat your experiment! Great job, little dolphins! 💙🌊

#CRESDolphins #KindergartenFun #FiveSenses #HandsOnLearning #LearningIsDelicious #CRESSpirit

🎥 Popcorn & Pixels: After-School Movie Time! 🎬

Dear Elementary School Families,

Get ready for an exciting afternoon of cinematic fun! We are thrilled to invite our students to a special after-school movie screening of Toy Story 5! 🦖🤠🚀

When: Thursday, September 10th
Time: Right after dismissal (Pick-up details will follow)
Where: School Auditorium / Gym

🎸 ROCK STAR ALERT AT CRES! 🎸

We kicked off our Rock Star Students initiative today with a full-blown Rock Star Day! 🌟🎤

Our students (and staff!) brought the energy, the outfit game, and the rock-and-roll spirit to celebrate all the hard work, positive choices, and superstar attitudes we know our students are going to shine with this year.

Thank you to our awesome CRES family for helping us kick this off with so much excitement. Keep shining bright and rocking your school year, superstars! ⚡🕶️🥁

#CrookedRiverElementary #RockStarStudents #CRESrocks #CamdenCountySchools #SchoolSpirit

🌟 Give it up for our August Rockstar Students! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce our Rockstar Students of the Month for August! These outstanding Crooked River Dolphins have kicked off the school year with unmatched energy, showing what it means to be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn every single day.

Join us in celebrating their hard work, positive attitudes, and stellar leadership in the classroom! 👏🎸

🐬 Attention CRES Dolphin Families! 🐬

Mark your calendars for a fun and informative evening at Crooked River Elementary School! Join us for our upcoming Family Night & Annual Title I Meeting.

Here is everything you need to know:

📅 Date: Thursday, September 24

⏰ Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

📍 Location: Crooked River Elementary School

✨ What’s Happening:

📚 Annual Title I Meeting: Learn more about our Title I programs, resources, and how we partner together to support student success.

🏫 Experience a "Day as a Student": Step into your child's shoes, explore the classrooms, and see what learning looks like every day!

🎨 Cookies & Canvas: Express your creative side with a fun painting activity!

🚚 Food Trucks: Skip cooking dinner—delicious items will be available on-site for purchase.

Come connect with our staff, meet other CRES families, and enjoy an incredible night together. We can't wait to see our Dolphin family there!

#CRESDolphins #CRESFamilyNight #TitleIMeeting #DolphinPride

🎨 What a Bright and Colorful Week at CRES! 🎨

Last week, our kindergarteners took a deep dive into the rainbow as we celebrated Color Week! To help our littlest learners master their colors, our students and staff dressed in a different color each day. From bright yellow sunshine to cool blue vibes, our hallways were bursting with color and energy!

Thank you to all our amazing parents and guardians for helping your students dress the part each day. Learning is so much more fun when we can wear it on our sleeves! 🌈✨

Check out some of our favorite moments and colorful outfits from the week below! 👇

#CRESColorWeek #KindergartenFun #LearningIsFun #RainbowOfLearners #CRESPride

🎸 Ready to Rock the New School Year? 🎸

Attention Crooked River Elementary families! It’s time to kick off our Rockstar Student program, and we’re starting with a bang!

On Thursday, August 27, wear your favorite rockstar attire to school. Think bold graphic tees, cool sunglasses, denim, neon, and high-energy style as we celebrate our outstanding students who embody what it means to be respectful, responsible, and safe every single day.

🍎 Learning and Growing in PreK! 🍎

Mrs. McClellan's PreK class at CRES has been working hard learning all our new school routines! From walking in a straight line to sitting nicely in the cafeteria and working together in small groups, these little learners are already doing an amazing job. Making friends has been a breeze, and playground time is definitely a fan favorite! 🛝✨

To wrap up our All About Me unit, the students got hands-on (and had a lot of laughs!) taking turns labeling Mrs. McClellan's body parts. 🏷️ human anatomy has never been so fun! We are so proud of how well they are adjusting and can't wait for a wonderful year ahead! 💙📚

#CRESPreK #AllAboutMe #LearningIsFun #PreKLife #CRESPride

"Hey Dolphin families! 🐬 Say cheese! 📸

Fall Picture Day at Crooked River Elementary is officially set for September 9. Make sure your students are ready to shine and show off those brilliant smiles. Keep an eye out for order forms coming home soon, or check our website for online ordering details. Let's make it a great picture day! ✨

#CRESDolphins #FallPictures #Smile"

🌧️ 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.

Bus Safety Reminder

As our students settle into a new school year, we ask everyone in our community to take a few extra moments to help keep them safe as they travel to and from school.

Whether you’re driving through a neighborhood, approaching a school bus stop, or traveling near a school campus, please stay alert. Slow down, eliminate distractions, and watch carefully for students who may be walking, riding bicycles, or crossing the street.

For drivers:
• Stop for school buses when the stop arm is extended and the red lights are flashing.
• Obey posted school zone speed limits.
• Never pass a stopped school bus unless permitted by law.
• Stay alert for students at bus stops, crosswalks, and near roadways, especially during the busy morning and afternoon hours.

For parents and students:
• Arrive at bus stops a few minutes early and wait a safe distance from the roadway.
• Cross the street only when instructed by the bus driver, and always look left, right, and left again before crossing.
• Use designated crosswalks whenever possible and never cross behind a school bus.
• Stay aware of your surroundings by keeping phones and headphones put away while walking.

The start and end of the school day are some of the busiest times on our roads. A little extra patience and attention can help ensure every student arrives safely at school and returns home safely each day.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep our students safe.

#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden

📢 Car Rider Pick-Up Reminders



A few friendly reminders to help make afternoon dismissal run as smoothly and safely as possible:



🚗 Please display your car tag clearly. Make sure your car tag is visible to the staff member calling numbers. On sunny days, glare can make the number difficult to see, so it may help to tilt the tag closer to the glass for better visibility.



🚦 Please treat the three car rider lanes like a three-way stop. Lane 1 (the lane furthest to the left) will go first, followed by Lane 2 (middle), and then Lane 3 (right). Please be courteous and kind to one another as we work together to keep dismissal safe and efficient for everyone.



🪪 Forgot your car tag? Please park in the parking lot and come to the front office. You will need to show identification to pick up your child.



Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and kindness as we work together to make dismissal a safe and smooth process for all our students and families! 💙

🧢 Get Ready for CRES Monthly Spirit Days! 💤

Show your school spirit and support CRES every month! Mark your calendars for our recurring Friday Spirit Days:

🎩 Hat Day — Every 2nd Friday of the Month
Wear your favorite hat to school! From baseball caps to crazy top hats, show off your style.

💤 Pajama Day — Every Last Friday of the Month
Roll out of bed and head to school in your favorite cozy (and school-appropriate) pajamas!

💰 How It Helps:
Bring $1 on Spirit Days to participate. Every dollar raised goes directly toward supporting school events, student activities, and classroom resources for our kids!

📌 Reminder: Participation is optional, and all outfits/hats must follow the school dress code.

Thank you for supporting CRES and making Friday full of fun! Share a picture of your student showing their spirit in the comments below! 👇

#CRESSpirit #SchoolSpirit #SupportOurSchool #CRESFundraiser