CR Hanna Elementary School

Leaders of the Month for KINDNESS were chosen at our assembly today! The month of September we will be learning and discussing RESPECT at CR Hanna!

CR Hanna Spirit Day this Friday.

“Kindness Looks Good in Blue Like Bo Peep!”

Bo Peep reminds us that kindness can make a difference in someone's day. During our Kindness month, we will look for ways to be caring, helpful, encouraging, and thoughtful toward others. Wear your favorite blue shirt, dress, or accessories, just like Bo Peep!

Save the date! Our fun and exciting CR Hanna VIP Day is Friday, September 11! Green registration forms are coming home today and due by Friday, September 4. No late registrations accepted. Only 1 VIP per student

PICTURE DAY IS TOMORROW!

Say cheese, CR Hanna! Tomorrow is Picture Day, so make sure our students come to school ready to smile and show off those personalities!

Wear your favorite school-appropriate outfit
Bring your best smile
Fix that hair
And get ready to make a memory!

We can't wait to capture all those wonderful CR Hanna smiles!

Picture Day is TOMORROW—don't miss it!

The staff at CR Hanna are ready to "Be a hero in somebody's story" this year! It was a great first week and we look forward to many more!

CR Hanna students and staff had a great first day! From learning new routines , to building towers, to getting soaked in the rain. We can't wait for an amazing school year! Our August Character Trait of the Month is Kindness!

Class lists have been posted to the CR Hanna Website.

Don't forget Preschool Screenings on August 4 for any 3-4 year old in Orion School District. If you were screened in March, you do not have to be screened again.

OHS is now taking orders for memorial pavers to be installed in August before the fall sports season starts. Orders must be placed by June 30th. Use the order forms provided or visit https://www.orionschools.us/o/ohs/page/brick-fundraising

CR Hanna had their last PBIS assembly to celebrate our Leaders of the Month for TEAMWORK! We are so proud of the hard work ALL the students put in this year towards each character trait every month.

The preschoolers moving onto kindergarten next year had their signing day today. They signed their letter of intent to be responsible, kind, safe and hard working. 🎓

Third grade went on a field trip to the Wapsi River last week! They went on a hike, completed a pond study with different organisms, and learned about mammals in Iowa and Illinois and birds of prey native to the area! Thanks to all the parents who tagged along and help make the day a great trip!🦉🌳

Move over Shark Tank… the Third Graders took over CR Hanna for Market Day!

Our young entrepreneurs became small business owners for the day, creating products, designing booths, marketing their ideas, and selling their goods to excited shoppers. From creative crafts to tasty treats and everything in between, the gym was buzzing with business deals, big smiles, and lots of learning.

Students practiced important real-world skills like budgeting, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving — all while having a blast!

We are so proud of our Third Grade business owners for their creativity, hard work, and entrepreneurial spirit. The future of business is looking bright!

Students from OMS and OHS Band and Choir visited CR Hanna to share their talents, introduce instruments, and talk about all the fun that comes with being part of band and choir. From powerful performances to answering questions about music classes, our older students did an amazing job inspiring the next generation of musicians.

Who knows? We may have future trumpet players, percussionists, singers, and saxophone stars walking our halls right now! 🎼⭐

A huge thank you to the OMS and OHS students and directors for making music come alive for our fifth graders today!

Today was a storybook kind of day at CR Hanna!✨

Our OMS students made a special visit to spend time reading with our elementary students, and the smiles said it all. From funny voices to exciting adventures on every page, it was a wonderful opportunity for our younger students to build a love of reading while connecting with some amazing role models from OMS.

Thank you to our middle school readers for sharing your time, kindness, and enthusiasm. You helped make reading even more magical today

Kindergarten had a great day walking to the park for our family picnic and library visit! ☀️📚 Thank you to all of our families for joining us and the Western District Library for helping make the day so much fun!

The last week of school calls for some EXTRA deliciousness in the cafeteria! Our lunch menu has officially entered “summer countdown mode”!

As we cruise into summer break, we want to give a HUGE shoutout to our amazing cafeteria staff for keeping our students fed, happy, and ready to learn all year long.

It’s going to be a tasty final week at CR Hanna!

Our 5th graders had an amazing day at BizTown! 💼🏦💵 Students stepped into real-world roles as business owners, employees, bankers, reporters, and more while learning valuable lessons about teamwork, leadership, economics, and responsibility. It was incredible watching them apply classroom skills in such a hands-on and exciting way! We are so proud of how responsible, respectful, and engaged our students were throughout the day. BizTown was a huge success and a memorable experience for all! ⭐️

Our 4th graders absolutely SHINED at the Science Fair! 🔬⚡🧪 Students worked hard researching, experimenting, testing ideas, and presenting their discoveries with confidence and creativity. From exciting experiments to thoughtful investigations, it was amazing to see their curiosity and love of learning come to life! We are so proud of the effort, teamwork, and problem-solving skills our students demonstrated throughout this project. The future is bright with this group of innovators! 🌟

Kindergarten had a WILD day at the zoo on Friday! 🦁🐒🦒