Cracker Trail Elementary

🐴📣𝐂𝐓𝐄 𝐇𝐨𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐍𝐎𝐖! You aren’t going to want to miss this exciting night with our Mustang family! 🐴👢 𝙂𝙚𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚: 🎟BBQ pulled pork dinner 🎟Hot dog dinner 🎟Wristbands for games and activities Order tickets online at https://cte.highlands.k12.fl.us/hoedown from now until November 15! 👢Put on your boots and we’ll see you at the Hoedown!

Veteran's Day -Honoring All Who Served Cracker Trail Elementary Presents: Honoring all who served Veterans Day! A special Veterans Day music program to honor those of us who have served and continue to serve provided by the students of Cracker Trail Elementary School. With special guests, VFW 4300 Honor Guard and Highlands County Superintendent Dr. Brenda Longshore. Monday November 11, 2024 @ 9:00am IF YOU WOULD LIKE FOR US TO RECOGNIZE A VETERAN WHO WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE, PLEASE EITHER CALL CTE AT 863.471.5777 OR SCAN THE QR CODE ON THE FLIER AND COMPLETE THE FORM.

Don't forget! Fall picture retakes are tomorrow, November 5th! 📸

🐴📣𝐂𝐓𝐄 𝐇𝐨𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐍𝐎𝐖! You aren’t going to want to miss this exciting night with our Mustang family! 🐴👢 𝙂𝙚𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚: 🎟BBQ pulled pork dinner 🎟Hot dog dinner 🎟Wristbands for games and activities Order tickets online at https://cte.highlands.k12.fl.us/hoedown from now until November 15! 👢Put on your boots and we’ll see you at the Hoedown!

This week is Red Ribbon Week! Friday 10/25: RRW COSTUME DAY: WEAR COSTUMES FOR THE COSTUME PARADE (no weapons or blood) This year we have a few changes. Students will have the opportunity to dress up as their favorite character however, it does not have to be a book character. The following guidelines are here to help you decide how/if your child will participate. Costume guidelines: minimal makeup, no weapons, no midriffs are to be exposed, undergarments must not be visible, no fake blood, no low cut or transparent clothing, no shorts/dresses above mid thigh, shoes must be closed toe (no heels) and no choker or wallet chains or chain belts. Important: Please send your child in their costume and with extra clothes to change into after the parade. Check-in procedures for tomorrow's Character Parade are as follows: 7:30 - The office team will begin scanning IDs in front of the office with the mobile check in device setup. 8:00 or slightly there after - Gates will open for parents to go to the teacher parking lot, and find areas to watch on the INSIDE (car parking side). 8:15 - Announcement will be made for students to be dismissed to sit/watch from the sidewalk OUTSIDE of the bus loop. 8:30 - Parade begins!!

Red ribbon week! More red carpet fun!

We are proud to announce: We had four CTE students recognized for perfect scores on the Spring 2024 FAST assessments. Benjamin Lezcano - Grade 3 Math Cole Brooker - Grade 4 ELA Reading Brantley Wallace - Grade 5 Science Malik Jackson - Grade 5 Science Great job mustangs!

📣 Attention CTE families! Mark your calendars 🗓️📣 The Cracker Trail Hoedown date has CHANGED! We look forward to seeing you Thursday, November 21 for BBQ, pony rides, bounce houses and entertainment! More information about ticket sales will be coming soon. We can’t wait for another incredible Mustang night! 🐴  

This week is Red Ribbon Week! Thursday 10/24: WE ARE IN A WESTERN! WEAR CTE/COWBOY GEAR

Red Ribbon Week! These students are red carpet ready!

Picture Retakes are on Tuesday 11/5. Picture retake packets are available in the from office or orders can be placed online . Picture Day ID- EVTN3BGT9

Red Ribbon Week is this week! Wednesday 10/23: RED CARPET PREMIERE DRESS YOUR BEST

Red Ribbon Week! Paparazzi Can't Catch Me!

Red Ribbon Week 2024! Date: October 21-25 Theme: LIFE IS A MOVIE. FILM DRUG FREE Monday: RRW KICK OFF WEAR RED – WE ARE DRUG FREE! Tuesday: PAPPARAZI CAN’T CATCH ME! WEAR SUNGLASSES/HATS Wednesday: RED CARPET PREMIERE DRESS YOUR BEST Thursday: WE ARE IN A WESTERN! WEAR CTE/COWBOY GEAR Friday: RRW COSTUME DAY WEAR COSTUMES FOR THE COSTUME PARADE (no weapons or blood) For all dress up days follow dress code rules and always wear required footwear.

Red Ribbon Week is this week. Tuesday 10/22: PAPPARAZI CAN’T CATCH ME! WEAR SUNGLASSES/HATS

Do you have ballet shoes? Our art teacher is in need of old ballet shoes for an art project. If you would like to donate a pair, please send them to the MI Lab

Red Ribbon Week 2024! Date: October 21-25 Theme: LIFE IS A MOVIE. FILM DRUG FREE Monday: RRW KICK OFF WEAR RED – WE ARE DRUG FREE! Tuesday: PAPPARAZI CAN’T CATCH ME! WEAR SUNGLASSES/HATS Wednesday: RED CARPET PREMIERE DRESS YOUR BEST Thursday: WE ARE IN A WESTERN! WEAR CTE/COWBOY GEAR Friday: RRW COSTUME DAY WEAR COSTUMES FOR THE COSTUME PARADE (no weapons or blood) For all dress up days follow dress code rules and always wear required footwear.

Thursday, October 17th is an early release day and there is no school on Friday, October 18th.

Today is National Custodian Day! We are thankful for this hard working team and for all they do to keep our school looking great! #CTE #nationalcustodiansday

Congratulations to Cracker Trail Elementary’s Teacher of the Year and School-Related Employee of the Year! We are thrilled to celebrate two incredible individuals who go above and beyond every school day! Mr. Christopher Hayes, our music teacher, displays a passion for teaching and dedication to our students! His creativity and commitment make our Mustang’s learning an unforgettable journey. Mrs. Laura Rose, our school bookkeeper, works with every member of our staff and supports us behind the scenes to ensure our school runs smoothly. Thank you for making C.T.E. a better place! Join us in congratulating them both for their outstanding contributions! #SaddleUpForSuccess #CTERocks #TeacherOfTheYear #SchoolRelatedEmployeeOfTheYear #ThankYouTeachers #ThankYouStaff #EducationHeroes