Gravette Upper Elementary

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Update: This class is completely FULL ‼ We are proud to partner with the Bentonville-Rogers Junior Cotillion and its director, Renee Swindell, to offer an "Elementary Manners 101" class for our 1st - 5th graders. Mrs. Swindell will be teaching a short course that covers an array of proper etiquette, with an emphasis on table manners. From handshakes, proper introductions, conversation skills, meeting new people, giving sincere compliments, and SO MUCH MORE. And we know what you might be thinking, "Learning table manners, I'm not sure if my child would be interested", but that's where Mrs. Swindell's expertise comes in! There will be games, laughing, and just plain fun! Details are in the flyer below! To learn more about this program and to register click here: https://www.brjuniorcotillion.com/elementary-manners.html

🏀 INFO ABOUT THE UPCOMING BASKETBALL CAMP 🏀 - It is a free camp! - It is for boys only. - It goes from after school till 4:30pm. - Glenn A. Duffy students have it May 7th. Coaches will walk them over to GUE’s gym after school. - GUE students will have it May 14th. They will go to the gym after the final bell. - 6th grade students will be May 21st. Coaches will walk the students over to the volleyball gym after school. - Pick up for GDE and GUE camps will be in the car loop.

Our student Lighthouse Team earned a walking field trip to Sonic for all their hard work and leadership throughout this school year! We are so proud of you all! 🧡

More pics from our "Clubs" wrap-up this past Friday! The Small Business Club finished with "Shark Tank" presentations. 👏 📸: Ms. Sparks

It's time for the annual THRiVE Athletics & Events Youth Track Meet! 👟 Each year our esteemed Cross Country Coach, Chris Weller, puts on this event with his non-profit to provide the opportunity for our younger students to fall in love with running & track! 💚 It is a day filled with FUN and healthy competition! Consider signing up your Kindergartener - 6th grader TODAY! To register click here: https://ar.milesplit.com/meets/612390-thrive-athletics-and-events-youth-k-6th-grade-track-meet-2024?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0sG81wEAgDgzSHhpTyYPbaM9Ul26aF0ZtA07cfFEiW2eE9xesdKM9m4r0_aem_AXy2yaaUh_p0RjZgsAF0GCVg12RTv13VFy5dpqvzsdBu8GaKGqFkgsyBZJuvNbF52IfmM8CvQZb4GboitYlAXnRi

Exciting afternoon enrichment program ahead ‼ We are proud to partner with the Bentonville-Rogers Junior Cotillion and its director, Renee Swindell, to offer an "Elementary Manners 101" class for our 1st - 5th graders. Mrs. Swindell will be teaching a short course that covers an array of proper etiquette, with an emphasis on table manners. From handshakes, proper introductions, conversation skills, meeting new people, giving sincere compliments, and SO MUCH MORE. And we know what you might be thinking, "Learning table manners, I'm not sure if my child would be interested", but that's where Mrs. Swindell's expertise comes in! There will be games, laughing, and just plain fun! Details are in the flyer below! To learn more about this program and to register click here: https://www.brjuniorcotillion.com/elementary-manners.html

GUE finished up their clubs today! Ms. Fitts' club designed their own pictures on Canva and then sublimated their designs onto canvas. The results were amazing! 🤩

FREE K-5 GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP for Gravette Students! See details below. Link for sign-up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGNAczE3taX2n0YAXvsIWJLm3cj-9FKF1C7h5YiDoCrYJHXA/viewform?usp=sf_link

👟 Another camp opportunity for 1st - 6th graders - TRACK CAMP ‼ Details below. Click here to sign-up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJHTdo4lpvDXzIXm_4V85J6eoJdjckQoosBlUTFtEh8BbtAA/viewform

🎶 Our 5th-grade music program on Monday was a huge success! 🌟 The students did an amazing job showcasing their talents and hard work. A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support our lions! And as always, Mr. Smith was the visionary behind it all 🧡

FREE K-5 GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP for Gravette Students! See details below: Link for sign-up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGNAczE3taX2n0YAXvsIWJLm3cj-9FKF1C7h5YiDoCrYJHXA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Here are the new Food Pantry schedules for the rest of the year/into the summer months! 🧡

🏀 INFO ABOUT THE UPCOMING BASKETBALL CAMP 🏀 - It is a free camp! - It is for boys only. - It goes from after school till 4:30pm. - Glenn A. Duffy students have it May 7th. Coaches will walk them over to GUE’s gym after school. - GUE students will have it May 14th. They will go to the gym after the final bell. - 6th grade students will be May 21st. Coaches will walk the students over to the volleyball gym after school. - Pick up for GDE and GUE camps will be in the car loop.

Exciting afternoon enrichment program ahead ‼ We are proud to partner with the Bentonville-Rogers Junior Cotillion and its director, Renee Swindell, to offer an "Elementary Manners 101" class for our 1st - 5th graders. Mrs. Swindell will be teaching a short course that covers an array of proper etiquette, with an emphasis on table manners. From handshakes, proper introductions, conversation skills, meeting new people, giving sincere compliments, and SO MUCH MORE. And we know what you might be thinking, "Learning table manners, I'm not sure if my child would be interested", but that's where Mrs. Swindell's expertise comes in! There will be games, laughing, and just plain fun! Details are in the flyer below! To learn more about this program and to register click here: https://www.brjuniorcotillion.com/elementary-manners.html

The 5th grade "Story and Song" program is THIS COMING MONDAY! 👏 See you there!

ECS (Engineering and Computer Science) Explorettes is an opportunity for 3rd-5th grade girls to explore different aspects of engineering and computer science at John Brown University! This FREE event is hosted by the JBU Chapter of the Society of Women Engineers and aims to provide information and resources that are entertaining and accessible to young girls interested in science. Morning Session: Saturday April 20th 9:00 am - 12:15 pm Afternoon Session: Saturday April 20th 1:00 pm - 4:15 pm Location: Balzer Technology Center, John Brown University, Siloam Springs AR 72716 Contact our president Anastasia Pace at pacea@jbu.edu or Faculty Advisor Kim Cornett at kcornett@jbu.edu or 479-524-7206 if you have any further questions. SIGN UP HERE: https://forms.office.com/r/LHtAAkZeE1

Earlier this week, Mrs. Carney’s homeroom & Mrs. Robert's science class are running an experiment on how many pennies a wet paper towel will hold. Students are using data collection to find which brand is the strongest! 💪

Don't forget! It is going to be a fabulous program! 🎶

The smell of cinnamon and maple syrup filled the air during our “Breakfast & Books” event this morning! Parents and students were able to fill their tummies with French toast sticks and then cruise around the Literati Book Fair. It was a great morning! #experiencethelionpride