Cross Creek Elementary

10/14/2026

Sometimes, the most meaningful conversations begin with a simple cup of coffee. ☕ Today, Cross Creek Elementary hosted its very first Coffee with the Counselors, bringing parents, guardians, and our school counselors together for an important conversation about anxiety in children.

From recognizing the signs of anxiety to learning practical ways to support our children through their worries, today's conversation was about more than understanding anxiety. It was about empowering families with tools, encouragement, and confidence.

A heartfelt thank you to the parents and guardians who joined us! Your presence, participation, and willingness to connect mean so much. A special thank you to Mrs. Shank and Mrs. Wayt for creating this opportunity to learn, listen, and grow together.

And this is just the beginning! Coffee with the Counselors will take place quarterly, and we are already looking forward to our next gathering, where we will explore another important topic for today's families: SCREEN TIME!

When school and families come together, our children benefit most. CCE is the place to be! Together We Rise!

10/14/2026

Our first-grade scientists are putting their observation skills to work as they investigate one of fall’s favorite treasures… PUMPKINS! 🎃

10/12/2026

YOU’VE BEEN BOO’D, CCE!
Send a BOO to your bestie or surprise your ENTIRE class!

Get ready for a SPOOK-tacular way to spread smiles and kindess!

Our Fourth Grade Student Council and CCE PTO are teaming up for a sweet Halloween fundraiser — BOO GRAMS!

Students can surprise friends, classmates, teachers, and staff with a personalized message and a sweet treat! Because sometimes the smallest surprises bring the BIGGEST smiles!

A LITTLE BOO GOES A LONG WAY!
$1 – Send a BOO to a friend!
$5 – Buy 5, Get 1 FREE! Perfect for your besties!
$20 – BOO your entire class!

ORDER DATES: October 12–23, 2026

HOW TO ORDER: Order forms will be sent home (keep an eye out for the forms), include cash or exact change in a sealed envelope, and return it to your homeroom teacher by Friday, October 23!

SPECIAL BOO DELIVERIES:
Preschool: Thursday, October 29
All Other Classes: Friday, October 30, during Halloween parties!

Let's fill the halls of CCE with sweet surprises, happy faces, and a whole lot of Halloween spirit! Thank you for supporting our student leaders and CCE PTO! A little treat. A kind message. A BIG reason to smile!

10/12/2026

Reminder! This Wednesday morning!
We hope to see you!

INTRODUCING: COFFEE WITH THE COUNSELORS!

Cross Creek Elementary is excited to introduce Coffee with the Counselors, a new opportunity for parents and guardians to connect, learn and feel supported!

Every nine weeks, Mrs. Shank, School Counselor, and Mrs. Wayt, Clinical Counselor, will host a Coffee with the Counselors session focused on a specific topic designed to support our students and families. Each session will provide helpful information, meaningful conversation and practical strategies families can use at home.

OUR FIRST TOPIC: ANXIETY

Join us for a supportive and informative workshop designed to empower you to:

Recognize and interrupt the cycle of anxiety in your child
Respond with effective, supportive strategies
Equip your child with confidence to work through their worries
Walk away with practical, ready-to-use tools

Wednesday, October 14
9:00 AM / CCE Library

Grab a cup of coffee, connect with our counselors and join us as we work together to support the social and emotional well-being of our students. Supporting our students starts with supporting our families, too. CCE is the place to be!

10/10/2026

The weather has changed and the leaves are beginning to fall. 🍂🍁Kindergarten took their curiosity of the season changing to Autumn outdoors and explored and learned about the transition.

Why do they disconnect and fall off the tree?
Why are they shaped different?
Why are some leaves big and some leaves small?

These questions and more got answered through their leaf reporting activity
Then they used their creativity and created a “Leaf Man” using their selected leaf.

Oh the fun you can have in Autumn! 🍂🍁

10/09/2026

🎨🖌️LITTLE ARTISTS, BIG IMAGINATIONS!🎨🖌️

A splash of color, a brush full of creativity, and endless possibilities! Our Cross Creek Elementary students have been busy turning blank pages into colorful masterpieces during art class! Through watercolor painting, students explored their creativity, practiced artistic techniques, and discovered the joy of bringing their imaginations to life!

10/07/2026

September was full of hard work, positive attitudes, great choices, and leadership in action at Cross Creek Elementary! A BIG CCE Proud shoutout to our amazing Second Grade September Leaders and Perfect Attendance students!

These young leaders are showing us what it means to show up, work hard, lead by example, and make every day count! Keep shining, second grade! Your future is as BRIGHT as your smiles!

10/07/2026

Beautiful Weather!
Happy Hearts!
Learning Outside!

Who says learning has to happen inside four walls?
Miss Conor and Mrs. Bodo’s classes took advantage of the beautiful fall weather with outdoor learning centers! Fresh air, sunshine, hands-on activities, and lots of little smiles made for a picture-perfect day!

10/06/2026

TUESDAY TIP | READY, SET, SUCCEED CCE!
Week 5
Did You Know Your Child Should Explain Their Thinking?

DID YOU KNOW? One of the best ways to support academic growth is to have your child explain how they arrived at an answer.

TRY THIS AT HOME!
Reading — “What in the text makes you think that?”
Math — “How did you solve that problem?”
Both — “How do you know your answer is correct?”

10/05/2026

🍭🎃 SAVE THE DATE, CCE! 🎃🍬

Something SWEET is coming to Cross Creek Elementary!

Mark your calendars for the CCE Candy Crawl an evening filled with treats, smiles, and plenty of fall fun for our CCE families!

SAVE THE DATE! -OCTOBER 29, 2026 from 5-7PM!

More details are coming soon, so stay tuned!
We can’t wait to make some sweet memories together!