
🐴 Today is Administrative Professionals Day! Thank you for all you do for our school


🎬CTE proudly hosted its very first musical production—Seussical! Our students delivered an outstanding performance that was truly enjoyed by families and the entire community. We are incredibly proud of all the talented students and grateful to everyone who helped bring this magical show to life. #cte #ctechoir











CTE held our2nd annual Staff Easter Egg hunt Tuesday!
🐣🌸 A HUGE thank you to these amazing local businesses and our wonderful parents for donating prizes for our Eggstravaganza! 🥚💛 Your generosity made this event egg-stra special for CTE staff members!
✨ Soyful Bliss Soy Candles
✨ Crush It Nutrition
✨ Sew Bonny
✨ THN
✨ Sebring Soap Co
✨ Nutmegs
✨ Hey Hartley
✨ Dimitris
✨ Sugar Blossoms
✨ Sweetwater Coffee Co
✨ Organically Local
✨ Revolution
We’re so grateful for your support and the joy you helped bring to our school community 💕 Give these local gems a follow and show them some love! #CommunityStrong #ThankYou #SupportLocal #EggHunt2025 #Gratitude










🎤 CTE Student Leadership Team presents:
Mustang's Got Talent 2025
Cracker Trail Elementary
April 24th 5:30pm
Doors open at 5pm
Donations will be collected at the door
All donations collected will go to support the humane society


This week is Bus Driver Appreciation Week!
Thank you to our CTE bus drivers 🚍
Lori Figur
Jan Carbaugh
Carletta Jones
Clara Hawthonre
Micki Nottingham
Joe Thiel
Clarletha Dawkins
Rick Borres
Sharon Sanders
Lisa Howard
Maria Ortega
Omar Valladares


📝School Supply packs for the 2025-2026 school year!
We know you’ve got a lot on our plate right now. Make things a little easier to get prepared for next year. Order your 2025-26 school supplies today online. Just click and order an EPI pack today. Your supplies will be shipped straight to your home prior to school starting next year.
Order now with our School ID of CRA300
at [ https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/ ]https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/


A Gift That Truly Rocks! 🐴
Cracker Trail Elementary is proud to recognize a generous and meaningful donation from Mr. James Wright, grandfather of 4th grader Matthew Hullett. Mr. Wright has donated his personal Rock and Mineral collection, which he began assembling back in 1970 while taking a Geology class in college. This unique collection was thoughtfully gifted to Mrs. Brooks and our Gifted Education Program at CTE.
We are incredibly grateful to Mr. Wright for sharing his passion for geology and helping us enrich our students’ learning experience. His gift will inspire curiosity and scientific exploration for years to come! Thank you, Mr. Wright!
#CrackerTrailElementary #CTEProud #ScienceRocks #GiftedEducation #STEMLearning #ThankYou #CommunitySupport


🎟️Tomorrow is the big day!!


Coming Soon!!


🎟️Tickets to the 6pm show are sold out and tickets to the 7:30pm show are selling out fast!!
Use the link below to get your tickets
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seussical-kids-cracker-trail-elementary-730pm-show-tickets-1268928341829?aff=oddtdtcreator


🎤 CTE Student Leadership Team presents:
Mustang's Got Talent 2025
Cracker Trail Elementary
April 24th 5:30pm
Doors open at 5pm
Donations will be collected at the door
All donations collected will go to support the humane society


🎨Highlands County School District Art Show
Sebring High, Avon Park High, Lake Placid High, Sebring Middle, Lake Placid Middle, Avon Park Middle, Cracker Trail Elementary and Lake Placid Elementary invites you to a look at all their hard work from this school year!
🗓️April 23-25, 2025
⏰4-6pm
🌎South Florida State College Gymnasium
600 West College Drive, Avon Park, FL 33825
🏆Awards Reception
Friday April 25
Elementary at 3:30 Middle/High at 6:00
Light refreshments provided by Everglades Seasonings 5-6pm


Leap into Learning – Family Night!
Open to ALL Families District-Wide!
Join us for an exciting night of learning and fun where parents will gain valuable strategies to support their students in Literacy, Math, & Technology! Plus, learn about Summer Programs to keep the learning going!
Date: April 10, 2025
Time: 5:15 - 7:15 PM
Location: Memorial Elementary
Address: 867 Memorial Drive, Avon Park, FL 33825
This interactive event includes:
* Hands-on activities & resources for families
* Expert tips for helping your child succeed
* Information on VPK registration
* Kindergarten registration “Round Up”
* Free book for each elementary-aged student
Pizza & Drinks will be provided!
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity!
#LeapIntoLearning #FamilyNight #TitleIEvent #ParentEngagement #EducationMatters


🐾A heartfelt thank you to all the families who supported Paws for Patsy!


Tomorrow is the last day!!
🐾Annual Paws for Patsy In Memory of Mrs. Patsy Martinez's (our former bookkeeper of 29 years) birthday we are collecting items for the Highlands County Humane Society, a cause that was dear to her heart. We appreciate and and all donations.
Below you will find a list of items that the Humane Society is in need of.
Canned Puppy Food
Canned Cat Food
Dry Dog Food
Dry Cat Food
Kitty Litter
Pens
Large Trash Bags
Postage Stamps
Clorox Wipes
Clorox Spray
Paper Towels
Copy Paper
If you would like to make a monetary donation, please make checks payable to Cracker Trail Elementary School and turn in to Tara Lee in the front office. We will start accepting donations Thursday March 27th through Thursday April 3rd. There will be a table set up in the front office for donations.


🐴We'd love to hear from you! Please take a few moments to complete our school survey. Your feedback is crucial in helping us make improvements. Simply click the link or scan the QR code to get started. Thank you for being an essential part of our school community! sbhcschools.org/2025parentsurvey https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HwR_vP1bsSjc99JeQZtuaCDBRrmM9MoM2zWNb_yks-4/edit?usp=sharing

📌Reminder: Report Card Conferences are Monday, March 31st- Friday, April 4th. Be sure to sign up for a time to meet with your students teacher and to pick up Quarter 3 Report Cards. See you soon 🐴


📝Testing Proctors Needed!
We need proctors for the dates listed below please call or email Tara Lee. 863-471-4777 leet4@highlands.k12.fl.us
⚫4/1
⚫4/16
⚫4/23
⚫4/24
⚫5/1
⚫5/6
⚫5/7
⚫5/8
⚫5/13


🐾Annual Paws for Patsy In Memory of Mrs. Patsy Martinez's (our former bookkeeper of 29 years) birthday we are collecting items for the Highlands County Humane Society, a cause that was dear to her heart. We appreciate and and all donations.
Below you will find a list of items that the Humane Society is in need of.
Canned Puppy Food
Canned Cat Food
Dry Dog Food
Dry Cat Food
Kitty Litter
Pens
Large Trash Bags
Postage Stamps
Clorox Wipes
Clorox Spray
Paper Towels
Copy Paper
If you would like to make a monetary donation, please make checks payable to Cracker Trail Elementary School and turn in to Tara Lee in the front office. We will start accepting donations Thursday March 27th through Thursday April 3rd. There will be a table set up in the front office for donations.


Mustangs Got Talent 🎤
Our Mustang Leadership Team will be recruiting superstars to take the stage at Mustangs Got Talent Show on Thursday, April 24th....students and staff! This will be a showcase of talents rather than a contest. All interested CTE students and staff will be having a mandatory sign up meeting on Wednesday March 26th from 2:00-3:00 in the cafeteria. You are welcome to bring your individual or group's special talent to the sign-up stage. Students must provide their own music. There will be a $5 participation fee and each act must be 4 minutes or less. Keep your eyes open for permission slips to come home soon. We look forward to seeing all that mustang talent.
