Parents, we are excited about our upcoming Field Day!
Field day for grades 3rd–5th will be held on Tuesday, March 24th at 9:30.
Field Day for Pre-K–2nd will be held the following day, Wednesday, March 25th also beginning at 9:30.
We are looking forward to a fun filled two days of running, jumping, racing, sliding, tugging, kicking, throwing, etc.!
Here are a few reminders to help the day run smoothly:
• Please make sure that your children wear clothing and shoes that are appropriate for the weather and vigorous, outdoor activity.
• Please apply sunscreen and/or bug spray before they leave the house in the morning as teachers are not allowed to apply those products to students.
• We will have a water station where students may refresh themselves.
• We encourage you to start hydrating your child/children the day before. Remember, when the body signals thirst, that means one is already dehydrated so the best bet is to get ahead and hydrate the day before.
• Students may bring water bottles, but it is their responsibility to keep up with them.
• Please remember that your child will be outside in the grass and dirt. They will get dirty, and shoes will probably get wet and nasty because of the early morning dew. A change of clothes/shoes is encouraged.
Thank you,
Coach English
Field day for grades 3rd–5th will be held on Tuesday, March 24th at 9:30.
Field Day for Pre-K–2nd will be held the following day, Wednesday, March 25th also beginning at 9:30.
We are looking forward to a fun filled two days of running, jumping, racing, sliding, tugging, kicking, throwing, etc.!
Here are a few reminders to help the day run smoothly:
• Please make sure that your children wear clothing and shoes that are appropriate for the weather and vigorous, outdoor activity.
• Please apply sunscreen and/or bug spray before they leave the house in the morning as teachers are not allowed to apply those products to students.
• We will have a water station where students may refresh themselves.
• We encourage you to start hydrating your child/children the day before. Remember, when the body signals thirst, that means one is already dehydrated so the best bet is to get ahead and hydrate the day before.
• Students may bring water bottles, but it is their responsibility to keep up with them.
• Please remember that your child will be outside in the grass and dirt. They will get dirty, and shoes will probably get wet and nasty because of the early morning dew. A change of clothes/shoes is encouraged.
Thank you,
Coach English
🐾🏫 Attention Crooked River Elementary Community! 🏫🐾
🌟 Get ready to make a difference as we kick off our annual fundraiser for the Camden County Humane Society this Monday! From March 23-27, we invite you to bring in new or gently used collars, towels, blankets, toys, and more, as well as new bags of cat or dog food and treats to support our furry friends in need.
🐶🐱 Let's come together and show our support for the animals of Camden County. Your generosity can make a huge impact! This initiative is proudly sponsored by the Crooked River Elementary K-Kids.
🐾🌟 Let's make this fundraiser a success and spread love and kindness to our four-legged friends! 🌟🐾 #SupportCamdenCountyHumaneSociety #CrookedRiverElementary #KKidsMakingADifference
🌟 Get ready to make a difference as we kick off our annual fundraiser for the Camden County Humane Society this Monday! From March 23-27, we invite you to bring in new or gently used collars, towels, blankets, toys, and more, as well as new bags of cat or dog food and treats to support our furry friends in need.
🐶🐱 Let's come together and show our support for the animals of Camden County. Your generosity can make a huge impact! This initiative is proudly sponsored by the Crooked River Elementary K-Kids.
🐾🌟 Let's make this fundraiser a success and spread love and kindness to our four-legged friends! 🌟🐾 #SupportCamdenCountyHumaneSociety #CrookedRiverElementary #KKidsMakingADifference
Does your child have an IEP? Make your voice heard!
Georgia families raising a student with a disability are encouraged to complete the 2026 Annual Parent Involvement Survey. Your feedback helps improve services and support for students and families.
🎁 Bonus: When you complete the survey, you can be entered to win a summer gift basket!
To enter the drawing:
1️⃣ Complete the survey
2️⃣ Send a screenshot of your completed survey with your name to our Parent Mentor, Diane Foster
You can submit your screenshot by:
📧 Email: dfoster@camden.k12.ga.us
📱 Text: (912) 676-0275
⏰ All entries must be submitted by May 1, 2026.
The survey is available online in English and Spanish.
Georgia families raising a student with a disability are encouraged to complete the 2026 Annual Parent Involvement Survey. Your feedback helps improve services and support for students and families.
🎁 Bonus: When you complete the survey, you can be entered to win a summer gift basket!
To enter the drawing:
1️⃣ Complete the survey
2️⃣ Send a screenshot of your completed survey with your name to our Parent Mentor, Diane Foster
You can submit your screenshot by:
📧 Email: dfoster@camden.k12.ga.us
📱 Text: (912) 676-0275
⏰ All entries must be submitted by May 1, 2026.
The survey is available online in English and Spanish.
📣 Attention Camden Families!
Please review the Early Release Schedule for Friday, March 27, 2026:
High School
• Start Time: 7:25 AM (unchanged)
• Lunch: Sack lunches
• Dismissal: 11:00 AM
Middle Schools
• Start Time: 7:30 AM (unchanged)
• Lunch: Sack lunches
• Dismissal: 11:15 AM
Elementary Schools
• Start Time: 8:30 AM (unchanged)
• Lunch: 10:45 AM–12:00 PM
• Dismissal: 12:15 PM
Transportation will run according to the early release schedule.
EDP will be available for previously enrolled students with prepayment.
#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden
Please review the Early Release Schedule for Friday, March 27, 2026:
High School
• Start Time: 7:25 AM (unchanged)
• Lunch: Sack lunches
• Dismissal: 11:00 AM
Middle Schools
• Start Time: 7:30 AM (unchanged)
• Lunch: Sack lunches
• Dismissal: 11:15 AM
Elementary Schools
• Start Time: 8:30 AM (unchanged)
• Lunch: 10:45 AM–12:00 PM
• Dismissal: 12:15 PM
Transportation will run according to the early release schedule.
EDP will be available for previously enrolled students with prepayment.
#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden
We have a new doughnut delivery date of Friday, March 20th. Parents may pick up doughnuts between 12:00–4:00 on Friday.
🗓️ Mark your calendars for Month of the Military Child Spirit Week coming April 13th–17th. This is a fun week to show our appreciation for our military families. Let's come together as a school community to honor and support our brave military children 🎉🎖️ #SpiritWeek #MonthoftheMilitaryChild #SupportOurTroops #SchoolCommunity #Celebration 🌟📚
Monday – Wear Red, White & Blue
Tuesday – Hats off to military: Wear a hat!
Wednesday – Purple Up! Wear purple!
Thursday – Tie a Yellow Ribbon Day: Wear yellow!
Friday – R.E.D. Remember Everyone Deployed – Wear red!
Monday – Wear Red, White & Blue
Tuesday – Hats off to military: Wear a hat!
Wednesday – Purple Up! Wear purple!
Thursday – Tie a Yellow Ribbon Day: Wear yellow!
Friday – R.E.D. Remember Everyone Deployed – Wear red!
Due to the delayed dismissal at Camden County High School and the middle schools, transportation will be delayed this afternoon.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority as we monitor weather conditions.
Reminder! We look forward to seeing you this Thursday evening!
Crooked River Elementary School
Parent Night #3
Thursday, March 19th 4:30-6:30
Come join us at The River for grades 1st – 5th
•
Connect with your child’s teacher
• Stakeholder Input Meeting
• Coastal Dance Studio
• Grimsley’s Fighting Arts
• PODS Information
Please remember:
1. Contact your child’s teacher to set up a conference before March 19th
2. If you can’t make this night or time, contact your child’s teacher for an alternate time/day.
*Food Truck*: Drunken Noodle
Crooked River Elementary School
Parent Night #3
Thursday, March 19th 4:30-6:30
Come join us at The River for grades 1st – 5th
•
Connect with your child’s teacher
• Stakeholder Input Meeting
• Coastal Dance Studio
• Grimsley’s Fighting Arts
• PODS Information
Please remember:
1. Contact your child’s teacher to set up a conference before March 19th
2. If you can’t make this night or time, contact your child’s teacher for an alternate time/day.
*Food Truck*: Drunken Noodle
🌧️ 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.
We just received notice that Krispy Kreme is unable to deliver doughnuts today, therefore we have to reschedule our pickup day. We should have a new pickup date late this afternoon. Thank you for understanding!
Due to inclement weather, dismissal and transportation may be delayed. We appreciate your patience as we work to ensure the safety of our students and staff, and we apologize for any inconvenience. Updates will be provided as they become available.
📚✨ Attention Crooked River Elementary School students and parents! 📚✨ The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to CRES next week! March 16th to Friday, March 20st. The book fair hours are: Monday-Thurs. 8:00-3:00, Thursday Parent Night 4:30-6:30 and Friday 8:00-1:00. Can’t make it in person? No worries! You can also shop the ONLINE book fair through the following link https://www.scholastic.com/bf/crookedriverelemschool
Click here for an exciting letter from Mrs. Pocenik about the book fair: https://aptg.co/KN4GGr
No cash? No problem! Scholastic Book Fairs offers EWallet as a secure, cash-free way for your child to shop at the book fair! To get started, click the Book Fair Homepage link above and under EWallet, click Get Started, and add funds to your child's account.
Click here for an exciting letter from Mrs. Pocenik about the book fair: https://aptg.co/KN4GGr
No cash? No problem! Scholastic Book Fairs offers EWallet as a secure, cash-free way for your child to shop at the book fair! To get started, click the Book Fair Homepage link above and under EWallet, click Get Started, and add funds to your child's account.
Does your child have an IEP? Make your voice heard!
Georgia families raising a student with a disability are encouraged to complete the 2026 Annual Parent Involvement Survey. Your feedback helps improve services and support for students and families.
🎁 Bonus: When you complete the survey, you can be entered to win a summer gift basket!
To enter the drawing:
1️⃣ Complete the survey
2️⃣ Send a screenshot of your completed survey with your name to our Parent Mentor, Diane Foster
You can submit your screenshot by:
📧 Email: dfoster@camden.k12.ga.us
📱 Text: (912) 676-0275
⏰ All entries must be submitted by May 1, 2026.
The survey is available online in English and Spanish.
Georgia families raising a student with a disability are encouraged to complete the 2026 Annual Parent Involvement Survey. Your feedback helps improve services and support for students and families.
🎁 Bonus: When you complete the survey, you can be entered to win a summer gift basket!
To enter the drawing:
1️⃣ Complete the survey
2️⃣ Send a screenshot of your completed survey with your name to our Parent Mentor, Diane Foster
You can submit your screenshot by:
📧 Email: dfoster@camden.k12.ga.us
📱 Text: (912) 676-0275
⏰ All entries must be submitted by May 1, 2026.
The survey is available online in English and Spanish.
🎓 Attention 5th grade parents! 🎓 Two exciting items are now available for purchase for your upcoming 5th grade graduate! 🎉
1. Celebrate your student's accomplishment with a personalized 5th grade graduation sign! Order now to support the Jr. Beta Club and showcase your student's success! 🌟
2. Get your hands on our exclusive Crooked River 5th Grade Grad T-shirts! Mark this special milestone with a stylish T-shirt that your child will love. 🎽
Both items can be purchased conveniently through www.MySchoolBucks.com or by sending cash/check to the school. DUE DATE: March 26th . 🛍️ Hurry, late orders will not be accepted after March 26th! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your child's teacher. Let's make this graduation memorable for our 5th graders! 🌟 #5thGradeGraduation #ProudParents #ClassOf2022 🎓
5th Grade Graduation Shirts are now on sale.
Celebrate this special milestone with a 5th grade graduation shirt.
Price: $15 per shirt
Order deadline: March 26
Late orders will NOT be accepted (we are submitting our final order immediately after the sale)
How to order: www.myschoolbucks.com or send in cash or check with your student
Important: Be sure to select the correct size when placing your order. We are excited to celebrate our amazing 5th graders as they prepare for graduation. Thank you for getting your order in on time to ensure your child received their shirt.
If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher. Let’s make this graduation memorable.
Order your graduation sign now. Orders due March 26th.
Congratulations Crooked River Class of 2026 Graduate
Celebrate your student’s accomplishment and support the Jr. Beta Club at CRES
$25 includes a sign and yard stake
Student name ________________
Homeroom __________________
1. Celebrate your student's accomplishment with a personalized 5th grade graduation sign! Order now to support the Jr. Beta Club and showcase your student's success! 🌟
2. Get your hands on our exclusive Crooked River 5th Grade Grad T-shirts! Mark this special milestone with a stylish T-shirt that your child will love. 🎽
Both items can be purchased conveniently through www.MySchoolBucks.com or by sending cash/check to the school. DUE DATE: March 26th . 🛍️ Hurry, late orders will not be accepted after March 26th! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your child's teacher. Let's make this graduation memorable for our 5th graders! 🌟 #5thGradeGraduation #ProudParents #ClassOf2022 🎓
5th Grade Graduation Shirts are now on sale.
Celebrate this special milestone with a 5th grade graduation shirt.
Price: $15 per shirt
Order deadline: March 26
Late orders will NOT be accepted (we are submitting our final order immediately after the sale)
How to order: www.myschoolbucks.com or send in cash or check with your student
Important: Be sure to select the correct size when placing your order. We are excited to celebrate our amazing 5th graders as they prepare for graduation. Thank you for getting your order in on time to ensure your child received their shirt.
If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher. Let’s make this graduation memorable.
Order your graduation sign now. Orders due March 26th.
Congratulations Crooked River Class of 2026 Graduate
Celebrate your student’s accomplishment and support the Jr. Beta Club at CRES
$25 includes a sign and yard stake
Student name ________________
Homeroom __________________
📢 Reminder for Camden County Families!
Schools will be closed on Monday, March 9, for a scheduled teacher workday. We’ll welcome students back on Tuesday, March 10!
#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden
We are excited to announce that Crooked River Elementary School will be holding Career Day on Friday, March 27th 8:30 to 11:00 am.
Adult speakers will be discussing their career, education background, and work experience to promote the importance of education and the vast career opportunities that are available to all our students.
Students are encouraged to dress up in the outfit of their future career that they are interested in. Please ensure their costume is of a career.
Please contact Mrs. Graw, our School Counselor at egraw@camden.k12.ga.us or (912) 673-6995 with any questions.
Adult speakers will be discussing their career, education background, and work experience to promote the importance of education and the vast career opportunities that are available to all our students.
Students are encouraged to dress up in the outfit of their future career that they are interested in. Please ensure their costume is of a career.
Please contact Mrs. Graw, our School Counselor at egraw@camden.k12.ga.us or (912) 673-6995 with any questions.
Attention 5th Grade Families! 🎶
Does your rising 6th grader want to join Band at Camden Middle School or St. Marys Middle School? Band students learn a musical instrument, build confidence, and make friendships that last for years. There’s an instrument for everyone!
Ready to register? 👉 Scan the QR code or follow the link below for the school your student will attend next year.
CMS 6th Grade Band Sign-Up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczM5jt3bzdaAJcvjhmjt5Pyn0qOPsJEAlxmKXFz7GisB-Zxw/viewform
SMMS 6th Grade Band Sign-Up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXqfmWsLXncgs-Vk-RAdURIE2GH5b7d9nLfFvSbgfTeLMVUA/viewform
Have questions about the CMS or SMMS Band Programs? Mr. Puckett, Mr. Slone, and Mr. Berman are happy to help! Just send them an email.
Daniel Puckett, CMS Band Director
jpuckett@camden.k12.ga.us
Daniel Slone, SMMS Band Director
dslone@camden.k12.ga.us
Sam Berman , CMS/SMMS Assistant Band Director
sberman@camden.k12.ga.us
Does your rising 6th grader want to join Band at Camden Middle School or St. Marys Middle School? Band students learn a musical instrument, build confidence, and make friendships that last for years. There’s an instrument for everyone!
Ready to register? 👉 Scan the QR code or follow the link below for the school your student will attend next year.
CMS 6th Grade Band Sign-Up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczM5jt3bzdaAJcvjhmjt5Pyn0qOPsJEAlxmKXFz7GisB-Zxw/viewform
SMMS 6th Grade Band Sign-Up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXqfmWsLXncgs-Vk-RAdURIE2GH5b7d9nLfFvSbgfTeLMVUA/viewform
Have questions about the CMS or SMMS Band Programs? Mr. Puckett, Mr. Slone, and Mr. Berman are happy to help! Just send them an email.
Daniel Puckett, CMS Band Director
jpuckett@camden.k12.ga.us
Daniel Slone, SMMS Band Director
dslone@camden.k12.ga.us
Sam Berman , CMS/SMMS Assistant Band Director
sberman@camden.k12.ga.us
Crooked River Elementary School
Parent Night #3
Thursday, March 19th 4:30-6:30
Come join us at The River for grades 1st – 5th
•
Connect with your child’s teacher
• Stakeholder Input Meeting
• Coastal Dance Studio
• Grimsley’s Fighting Arts
• PODS Information
Please remember:
1. Contact your child’s teacher to set up a conference before March 19th
2. If you can’t make this night or time, contact your child’s teacher for an alternate time/day.
*Food Truck*: Drunken Noodle
Parent Night #3
Thursday, March 19th 4:30-6:30
Come join us at The River for grades 1st – 5th
•
Connect with your child’s teacher
• Stakeholder Input Meeting
• Coastal Dance Studio
• Grimsley’s Fighting Arts
• PODS Information
Please remember:
1. Contact your child’s teacher to set up a conference before March 19th
2. If you can’t make this night or time, contact your child’s teacher for an alternate time/day.
*Food Truck*: Drunken Noodle
🌟 Attention 5th graders (upcoming 6th graders)! 🌟 The Middle School Dance Team interest meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10th. If you're passionate about dancing and want to be a part of our team, this informational meeting is for you! To get more details and updates, please join our Google Classroom using the code: dyms4mj4. Don't miss out on this opportunity to showcase your dance skills and be part of an amazing team. See you there! 💃🕺 #MiddleSchoolDanceTeam #DanceTeamInterestMeeting #JoinUs #ShowYourMoves
🎉🏝️ We are getting ready for a PBIS Luau Party at The River! 🌺 Students who have zero office referrals in March are invited to join us for a fun-filled Luau on April 16th! 🎉 Let's celebrate our commitment to being respectful, responsible, and safe at school. At The River we strive to make our school a positive learning environment for everyone. 🌴🌟 #PBISLuauParty #BeRespectful #BeResponsible #BeSafe #TheRiverPride 🎓📚
