Cracker Trail Elementary

Our Fall Fundraiser is off to a great start! Top selling prizes this year are: 🌟Top 15 students with the highest dollars in sales from each grade level will earn a pizza party! 🍕 🌟Top 5 students with the highest dollars in overall sales will get to smash a pie in the face of the teacher or staff member of their choosing! 🥧 We also have the electric Razor scooter to raffle off at the end! All students with 10 items sold will go into the drawing! 🛴 And don’t forget the coupons for U-Crew keychains! We will have some weekend challenges coming, too, stay tunned!

Reminder: No School Monday, September 2

Cracker Trail Elementary School fundraiser kicks off today and runs through 9/25!! We need your help!! Our goal is to raise $30,000.00 to support our teachers, students and for future playground equipment. Every student who registers online and shares their link with five family members or friends over the launch weekend, will receive a super fun LED fidget tube on Tuesday, 9/3!  It's as simple as 1, 2, 3! 1. Register TONIGHT at https://www.shopfund.com/ 2. Share custom student support links with family & friends. 3. Meet your goal. REGISTER-SHARE-WIN: Sharing gets you tickets for chances to win over $100,000 in instant prizes. On behalf of the staff at Cracker Trail Elementary School, thank you for doing your part to make our fundraiser a success.

Attention CTE Mustangs!!! Friday, August 30th is National College Colors Day! Wear your teams colors to show your school spirit!

What a great way to end the first week of school!! The CTE staff was treated to a delicious lunch from Gator Shack. Thank you to the Kalus family for a great end of the week treat!

Mustangs! The Florida Department of Education released school grades earlier today, and CTE remains a "B" school for 23/24! This is because of the hard work of teachers, staff, and students and the commitment from our families! We wanted you to be the first to know!

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave heroes who gave their lives for our freedom. Their sacrifice allows us to learn, grow, and thrive in this great country. Let's take a moment to reflect on their courage and express our deepest gratitude. #MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember #CTEmustangs

Last Week of School - CTE Mustang Spirit Days! 🖤💛 ⚽ Thursday - May 23 - Sports Day - Wear your favorite Team Gear! 🐎 Friday - May 24 - Mustang Spirit Day - Wear black and gold! (Early Release)

Did you know that most of the 3rd-5th FAST state test scores from the last few weeks are already reported in the state's Family Portal? You can access this link in Skyward! We expect STAR tests to be uploaded soon. More info: https://cte.highlands.k12.fl.us/o/cte/page/state-assessments-family-portal-directions

Do you have a child turning 5 by September 1st, 2024? We're excited for them to be our next class of Mustangs! We are now registering upcoming Kindergarten students in the office. https://cte.highlands.k12.fl.us/o/cte/article/1591407

🌟 A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who supported our Student Leadership team's talent show! 💖 Your generosity and kindness have made a significant impact. During the show, our students collected donations to support Mr. Julio Rodriguez, a staff member bravely battling cancer. 👊 Your contributions totaled almost $600, providing much-needed support as he continues his fight. This week, Mr. Rodriguez visited campus briefly to accept the check in front of our student leaders. 🎗️ Pictured is 5th-grade student Emma, who presented the check. Your compassion and support mean the world to us. Let's continue to uplift and stand by each other during challenging times. 🌈 #CTEmustangs #FightAgainstCancer

🎉👒 Hats off to everyone who participated in this year's Hat Days! 🎩 Your generosity has truly made a difference in our community. Together, we raised $1,669.00 for the Champion for Children Foundation, supporting families in need. 🌟 Congratulations to the winners from each grade level! 🍦 Get ready to indulge in an ice cream party! 🍨 Mrs. Rowe will be in touch with your teachers (Mrs. Butler, Ms. Maibach, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Schult, Mrs. Rowe, Mrs. Hines & Mrs. Pruit) to coordinate the celebration. 🎈 👏 Thank you for teaching our Student Leaders the importance of giving back! Your support is invaluable. We're sure this group of children will continue to make a positive impact together! 💙 #CTEPride #ChampionForChildren #CommunitySupport #CTEMustangs

𝐑𝐔𝐌𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐋 At about 3:30 pm we identified 2-3 unmarked government vehicles with government employees who are working near the entrance to CTE. They are Air Force communication specialists, testing ground-to-air communications, and their backpacks have large antennas, which from a distance appear to be weapons. Thanks to everyone who has recently contacted the school with concerns. There was never a threat to students or staff, a lockdown, or an interruption to daycare. #seesomethingsaysomething

📢 Meeting Update! 📢 The SAC and PTO meetings have been rescheduled from May 6 to May 13. Mark your calendars and join us for important discussions and updates. See you there! 🕝 SAC at 2:30 pm 🕒 PTO at 3:00 pm #SAC #PTO #CTEmustangs

𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫/𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤! 🍎✨ Here's how you can join in the fun and show your gratitude: 🌟 Monday: BRIGHTEN THEIR DAY Wear your teacher's favorite color! Shirt, shorts, and/or socks! 😄 Tuesday: MAKE THEM LAUGH Share a funny joke or riddle with your teacher! 🍬 Wednesday: TREAT YOUR TEACHER Bring your teacher their favorite sweet or salty snack! 🎉 Thursday: SHOW YOUR SPIRIT Dress like a teacher/staff member or wear a CTE shirt! 📝 Friday: SHARE YOUR APPRECIATION Write your teacher a thank you note! Use one attached or make your own! Let's make next week extra special for our amazing teachers and staff! 🎉 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #CTEmustangs #CTEpto

National Principals' Day was yesterday, and we want to celebrate our amazing leader!! 🍎 Let's give a huge shoutout to Mr. Kogelshatz, our principal, for his outstanding leadership! 🌟 According to Mrs. Brooker, our assistant principal, "Mr. K is an amazing principal who cares deeply for the needs of everyone! He takes time to create an environment where students can thrive. His dedication and passion are appreciated." Thank you, Mr. K, for all that you do! 👏 #NationalPrincipalsDay #CTEmustangs

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐘 & 𝐒𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘! 🎩 $1 - Wear a hat all day! 🍧 $2 - Enjoy a snow cone! Turn the money into your teacher first thing on Friday morning.

🎉 Today, we're celebrating 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 at Cracker Trail Elementary! 🎊 From organizing chaos to keeping everything running smoothly, our office team does it all with grace and expertise. 📚🍎 Thank you for all that you do to support our students, staff, and families every day! 🙌 #AdminProfessionalsDay #CTEmustangs 🌟🎉

Don't forget! The Mustang Talent Show is Thursday, April 25th, at 5:30 PM! 🌟🎤 Get ready to be dazzled by the amazing talents of our students -- you won't want to miss this showcase of creativity and skill! 🚪 Doors open at 5:00 pm 🎙️ Show is from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm 💵 Donations accepted

🚌🎉 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 🎉🚌 Today, we're tipping our hats to the incredible heroes behind the wheel - our dedicated bus drivers! 🌟 From early mornings to late afternoons, rain or shine, they ensure our students reach school safely and with a smile. 📚👧👦 Cracker Trail is immensely grateful for their hard work, kindness, and commitment to our community. Let's show our appreciation today and every day! 🙌 #BusDriverAppreciationDay #ThankYouBusDrivers #CTEmustangs 🚌💙