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Important Dates
Oct 1: Kindergarten Field Trip
Oct 2: Halloween Themed Spirit Wear
Oct 3: Dr. Newsom's Birthday!
Oct 3: Singing at GHS Football Game
Oct 7: Pictures with Santa
Oct 20-21: Parent Teacher Conferences
Oct 24: Fall Break (No School)
Oct 30: 1st Grade Field Trip
Oct 31: Snack Store
Our Focus: Leader in Me
This month, we’re continuing our journey through the Leader in Me habits... Skills that help students take charge of their learning, relationships, and goals. Each habit builds confidence and responsibility, both at school and at home.
Habit of Focus: Begin With the End in Mind
Define a clear vision of what you want to achieve.
Student Takeaways:
Set goals for myself.
Define a clear vision of what I want my future to look like.
Make choices that help me accomplish my long-term goals.
At-Home Activity:
Create a Family Vision Board! Work together as a family to make a vision board filled with goals and dreams—these might include trips, projects, or personal achievements. Use photos or drawings, and talk about the steps needed to reach each goal.
Leader at Home Tips:
Model the Habits: Share examples of how you use the 7 Habits in your daily life.
Empower Decision-Making: Encourage your child to make choices and reflect on the outcomes.
Celebrate Growth: Recognize and praise moments when your child demonstrates leadership.
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
A Note from Mrs. Hamilton
Singing at the GHS Football Game!
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We have an exciting opportunity to kick off our school year! On Friday, October 3rd, GDE students will sing the fight song before the home football game against Green Forest.
Event Details:
6:00 PM – Meet at the GDE table outside the main gate. Students will receive wristbands. Parents can purchase tickets at the gate.
6:35 PM – Students move to the track; parents find their seats.
6:45 PM – National Anthem
6:50 PM – Coin Toss
6:55 PM – Students sing the Fight Song!
7:00 PM – Dismissal to parents (directions will be provided at the game).
Additional Information:
Students of GDE will receive free admission but must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Parents/guardians and siblings must purchase tickets at the gate if they plan to stay.
Attendance is optional, but we would love to see everyone there!
For questions or concerns, please contact: Mrs. Gabrielle Hamilton
Art Opportunities from Mrs. Brown
Share Your Art and Writing – Unlock Opportunities!
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers invites students to enter their art and writing for recognition and awards.
Enter online: artandwriting.org
Imaginative Machines – Windgate Museum of Art at Hendrix College
A juried exhibition of fantastic contraptions, straight from the minds of Arkansas K–12 students!
Entries accepted: Now through December 19, 2025
Submission details & guidelines: Visit www.windgatemuseum.org/events
Submit your art today and let your creativity shine!
Outdoor Classroom
Thanks to your support, our outdoor classroom blanket fundraiser was a huge success! We’re excited to move into the next phase of this project. Our upcoming plans include adding a shade structure to provide a comfortable space for students to gather and building raised planter boxes for our sensory garden. 🌱 These additions will help create a welcoming and engaging space for all of our students to learn and explore. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue bringing this vision to life!
PE Homework
Click the image above to open the YouTube playlist with helpful shoe-tying tips!
Want to learn how to tie your shoes?
It's a very easy thing to do
Just sit on down and I'll give you the scoop
What's that? It's called a "loop de loop"
You gotta take a lace in each hand
You go over and under again
You make a loop de loop and pull
And your shoes are lookin' cool!
You go over and back, left to right
Loop de loop and you pull 'em tight!
Like bunny ears or a Christmas bow
Lace 'em up and you're ready to go!
You make a loop de loop and pull
And your shoes are lookin' cool
Monthly Spirit Days
We've Got Spirit – How ’Bout You?
Want to help your class win the coveted Spirit Trophy? Dress to impress at our monthly student assemblies! Follow the theme for the month or wear your official Glenn Duffy Elementary 2025–26 school shirt.
Order your shirt: gravetteschools.net/gde25shirts
Spirit Day Schedule & Themes:
September 4: Gravette Colors – Orange & Black
October 2: Halloween-Themed Spirit Wear
November 6: Thanksgiving/Fall or Christmas Spirit Wear
February 5: Valentine’s Day Spirit Wear
March 5: St. Patrick’s Day or Vacation/Love Theme
April 2: Easter or Spring Spirit Wear
Contact Us
📧 gde.office@gravetteschools.net
📞 (479) 787-4100 ext. 5