Gravette Upper Elementary

The Rotary Club of Bella Vista will be hosting a free indoor carnival for Elementary-age children on Saturday, February 1st, at the Bella Vista Recreation Center. Kids will find games, balloons, prizes, face-painting, science demonstrations, button making, books, and more! More information at this link: https://www.bellavistarotary.com/ and free online registration for the two timeslots can be found here: https://stubs.net/tickets/6648/winterfest

Gravette Upper Elementary thanks Diane Solberg and Bentonville Community Church of the Nazarene for their thoughtful donation of recess items! Their generous gift of footballs, kickballs, and a fun selection of board games will bring joy and smiles to our students during recess and beyond. We appreciate your support in helping our kids learn, grow, and play! #LionPride 🦁

Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, January 20th

Due to inclement weather, Gravette Schools are closed tomorrow, Friday Jan 10th.

REMINDER: Gravette Schools are on an Early Release Schedule today due to winter weather conditions. Car riders may be dismissed starting at 1:30... Bus riders will be dismissed following the early release schedule... (K-2) GDE at 2:15pm... Pre-K at 2:45pm... GUE at 2:25pm... GMS at 2:31pm... GHS at 2:45pm... 21C After School Program, Boys and Girls Club, and all other after-hours events are cancelled for today...  Visit gravetteschools dot net for more updates. 

INCLEMENT WEATHER UPDATE: Jan 9, 2025... Due to winter weather conditions, school WILL resume Thursday, January 9th, on an EARLY RELEASE SCHEDULE... GDE (K-2): 2:15pm... GDE (Pre-K): 2:45pm... GUE: 2:25pm... GMS: 2:31pm... GHS: 2:45pm... Visit https://www.gravetteschools.net for more updates.

Reminder: Yearbook Orders for Grades K-5 https://www.gravetteschools.net/yearbook1 Don't miss out! The deadline to order yearbooks for grades K-5 is Friday, January 17, 2025. Secure your copy today to preserve the memories! For more information or to place an order, visit: https://www.gravetteschools.net/yearbook1

We hope you enjoy a well-deserved break filled with joy, relaxation, and cherished moments with loved ones. Whether you're staying close to home or traveling, may your holiday season be bright and full of wonderful memories. You've all contributed to making this a fantastic start to the school year, and we couldn’t be prouder of our school community! We look forward to welcoming everyone back for the second semester, recharged and ready to continue our journey of learning and growth! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Looks like our Superintendent found himself at the center of a little... holiday magic yesterday. A couple mischievous elves snuck in and spread Christmas cheer all over the desk, the shelves, and the floor! They couldn’t help but to make themselves at home. 🎄 Maybe this was their way of showing appreciation for all the hard work and care Superintendent Mr. Gravette puts into our school district every day. His dedication to the community and his holiday spirit are truly inspiring, and we’re lucky to have him leading the way. Thank you, Mr. Gravette, for everything you do to make our school district a wonderful place for students, staff, and families alike! 🦁🧡 #LionPride

3rd grade is going to be stitching their own pet portraits beginning January 7th. Please send a physical picture of ONE of your pets that your child wishes to paint and stitch for their artwork. If a physical photo is not an option, please email a photo to Mrs. Knuckles at morgan.knuckles@gravetteschools.net with your student’s name and teacher name as the email subject. If you do not have a pet, no worries! I will have plenty of animals for them to use as reference that they may choose from. Thank you for your support!

Every year Gravette Upper Elementary does a Read-a-thon fundraiser to raise money for The Gravette Shop with a Cop program. This year we raised $1,305. Maggie McClain raised over $600 by herself. We are very proud of the generosity of our Gravette family. Thanks to Mrs. Fitts for sharing!

Congratulations to our GUE Staff Members of the Month - Jennie Davis, 4th grade teacher and Cheryl Trapp, our Library Aide. Thank you for your dedication and the positive impact you make every day at Gravette Upper Elementary!

Today, we join other schools and communities across the nation in celebrating National Inclusion and Special Education Day, a day dedicated to embracing and honoring the diversity that makes each of us unique. Inclusion is more than just a word—it's a mindset and a commitment to creating environments where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered. In schools, inclusion is vital because it ensures that every student, regardless of their background, or abilities, has the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Here’s why inclusion is so important in schools: 1) Fosters Empathy and Understanding: When we learn and grow alongside peers from diverse backgrounds, we develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for different perspectives. -- 2) Builds Stronger Communities: Inclusive classrooms and schools promote unity and teach us that we are stronger when we work together. -- 3) Empowers Everyone to Succeed: When students feel included, they are more confident, engaged, and motivated to reach their full potential. -- 4) Prepares Us for the Future: In an increasingly global and diverse world, learning to collaborate and respect differences is a skill that benefits everyone. - Today, let’s recommit to being kind, supportive, and inclusive. Whether it’s reaching out to someone new, standing up against exclusion, or simply being a good listener, every action counts. Together, we can make our school a place where everyone belongs, because All means All. You may see our schools' educators wearing our inclusion day shirts, "Y'all means All" . We hope to embrace that as we move our students forward in the inclusive environments we are all striving to help create in Gravette schools. Warm regards, Tyler A. Matlock, Ed.S Director of Special Education Gravette School District

🚀✨ Last week, Mrs. Moore’s 4th grade class took coding and creativity to the next level! For their Thanksgiving Day parade project, students decorated balloons and attached them to the Wonder Workshop Cue robot, affectionately named Tony Stark 😂 They then instructed the robot to navigate an obstacle course representing the buildings of New York City. This hands-on project shows how learning can be fun and inspiring! Through coding and robotics, kids aren’t just learning to control a robot – they’re building problem-solving skills, exercising their creativity, and developing critical thinking. By using tools like the Cue robot, which allows kids to transition from block-based coding to more advanced programming, they’re getting a head start in today’s tech-driven world. With endless possibilities for exploration, projects like these help prepare students for the future by showing how technology can integrate into real-world problem solving and innovation. The future is bright when kids can code, create, and play their way into success! 💡🤖 #STEM #CodingForKids #TechInEducation #LionPride

Don’t forget! Our parent meeting for Title 1 is happening tomorrow, November 21, from 7:45 to 8:15 AM at the Lion Community Learning Center (located beside the administration building). This is your chance to talk academic support, student goals, and explore how to get involved supporting your child’s education. We look forward to seeing you there and partnering together for student success! https://www.gravetteschools.net/title1

Family Fun Night tomorrow, Thursday, November 21st! Bring the family and enjoy a night of Bingo and board games! Winning Bingo cards receive a prize! 5:30pm - 7:00pm in the GUE Cafeteria. Hope to see you all there!

If you're needing retakes on Picture Retake Day, December 5, be sure to order soon! There aren't always enough order forms to send home for every student so you may find the order form online as well at the following link: https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/pictureDayId/EVTPDGKQ6

Gravette Upper Elementary had the chance to travel to the high school and enjoy the play from Gravette High School's Theatre Program! For many of these young audience members, it was their very first experience with live theater. Mr. Galloway opened the presentation by telling the kids the High School Drama class chose to perform "Rhubarb Jam" specifically because Elementary students would enjoy the colorful, high-energy play. Not only did they get to enjoy a fantastic show, but they also saw what’s possible for them in the future as part of our school’s theater program. It was a wonderful way for younger students to connect with their older peers and be inspired by the dedication and talent on stage. Thank you to our high school actors and crew for sharing the magic of theater with these bright young minds! #LionPride Learn more about the play here: https://www.gravetteschools.net/rhubarb Show Times: Saturday, Nov 16- 7pm Sunday, Nov 17- 2pm Tickets: Adults - $5 Under 8 - $2

All are welcome to join us on Nov 21 at 7:45am for coffee and breakfast snacks while we discuss the Title I Program at Glenn Duffy Elementary, Upper Elementary, and Gravette Middle School. We will give an overview of the program, discuss student goals, share parental involvement opportunities, and there will be a Q&A session. We will have representatives from all three schools, so all parents are welcome! Title I is a federally funded program that provides extra academic support to students in the areas of reading and/or math. One of the goals of the program is to improve the academic achievement of the students who struggle the most. The purpose of the title is to ensure that all children have an equal and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education. According to the U.S. Department of Education, students should be able to reach, at minimum, proficiency on the challenging state academic assessments and standards. Join us Nov 21 at 7:45am in the Lion Community Center (beside administration building). The meeting will last around 30 minutes.

We're hiring bus drivers and we'll pay for training! If you know anyone who needs a great part-time job with flexible hours, health and retirement benefits, and opportunities for additional hours, send them to https://www.gravetteschools.net/drive and fill out an application today.