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Dates to Remember
APR 2: Leader In Me Assembly
APR 7-8: Kindergarten Signing Day
APR 9: Art Show
APR 15: Kindergarten Graduation Photos
APR 21: 1st Grade Music Program
Lion Leaders Leading the Way
Leader in Me: 7 Habits of Happy Kids Welcome to our monthly Leader in Me newsletter!
Through the Leader in Me framework, we aim to empower every student with leadership and life skills. By fostering a culture of collaboration, responsibility, and personal growth, we ensure that every child realizes their unique potential.
Student Takeaways Habit of Focus: Sharpen the Saw Regularly renew and balance your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Take Care of My Body: Eat right, exercise, and get enough rest.
Make Time for Learning: Engage in creativity and activities that help me grow.
Enjoy Relationships: Connect with family and friends to stay balanced and happy.
At-Home Activity Have a "Family Wellness Day." Plan a day to do activities that refresh the mind, body, and soul, such as a walk in nature, reading time, or a family yoga session. Discuss how self-care makes everyone more effective and happy.
Leader at Home Tips
Model the Habits: Talk about how to use the 7 Habits in your own life.
Empower Decision-Making: Let your child make choices and reflect on outcomes.
Celebrate Growth: Acknowledge when your child demonstrates leadership.
Mrs. Brown's Studio Spotlight
The Gravette School District art show is this week! Walking through the Event Center will feel like entering a grand world fair where the work of our kids in every grade level fills the room.
Experience the growth of our Lions as you explore hundreds of paintings and sculptures that show unique student vision. Last year was the biggest turnout yet, and we're hoping to match or exceed that. Supporting these artists helps them recognize the success of their hard work and encourages them to keep creating. Before we head into spring break, mark your calendars for this spectacular community evening. Parent support shows our students that their efforts matter and strengthens the connection between our schools and the families we serve. Have a restful break and get ready for a marvelous show!
Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Event Center at Ozark Community Hospital
We could use your help! Our staff are seeking parent volunteers to help out with the enormous task of running this show. Please consider signing up to help make this event a success!
Message Brandi Brown Here: https://www.gravetteschools.net/o/gde/staff?id=635667
Music Notes from Mrs. Hamilton
Parents/Guardians,
The 1st graders will be performing their spring concert, Blast Off!, on April 21st, at 6:00 PM. This musical explores our solar system as amateur astronauts. We will rocket to the sun and the moon, explore all the planets, learn how to remember their names, and maybe even see an alien along the way.
Performance Details:
Location: Gravette Performing Arts Center at Gravette High School
Arrival Time: Please have your students there by 5:45 PM * Costumes: Please have your children dress in bright, spring colors. If you would like to dress up as aliens or astronauts, that is also great! Please be sure that these are school and weather-appropriate.
As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Message Gabrielle Hamilton here
Sincerely, Gabrielle Hamilton
SAVE THE DATE: GDE's Family Science Night!
An evening of hands-on fun and discovery!
Date: May 5, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Gravette Upper Elementary School
Featuring Special Guest: The Nutty Scientist
Buddy Day
One day left to help support our Physical Education Program in style! Glenn A. Duffy Elementary students are getting ready for Buddy Day, and the official merchandise store closes tomorrow night to fund the physical education program. Buddy Day pairs students together for a morning of cooperation and outdoor activities.
Pre-sale Closes: April 5th
Buddy Day Event: Friday, May 8, 2026
Location: Glenn A. Duffy Elementary
Buddy Day Merch Store Grab your buddy because we’ve got some fun new merch for you to rock this spring at Buddy Day! This is a pre-sale store, so be sure to get your orders in before it closes. Once the store closes, all items will be processed, printed, and delivered to the school for distribution by your student’s teacher. Purchasing your new gear helps fund active learning year-round. Thank you for equipping our students for a strong finish to the semester. We can’t wait to see everyone showing their Lion pride!
Order Online Here: https://skylinemerch.printavo.com/merch/gravettebuddyday26
Donations Needed Please consider signing up to donate for Buddy Day—your support helps make this special event possible for our students! Families are invited to send in donations of individually wrapped snacks, juice pouches, bottled water, and ice. We are also collecting fingernail polish, face paint, and sunscreen to make sure the activity booths are fully stocked and ready to go.
If you prefer to send a monetary donation to help purchase these supplies, please place it in an envelope clearly labeled for GDE Buddy Day, along with your child's name and their teacher's name.
Message Coach Melissa Pittman Here: https://www.gravetteschools.net/o/gde/staff?id=577434
Blanket Fundraiser – Round Two!
Our last blanket fundraiser was such a success that we’re doing another round—with a brand new blanket style!
Blankets are $30 each, and the best part is—we already have them on hand, so there’s no waiting for shipping. These will be Venmo or CASH ONLY.
If you’d like to purchase one, please email April Jones at https://www.gravetteschools.net/o/gde/staff?id=734763 to reserve yours. Once they’re gone, they’re gone—so grab yours while supplies last! (We have 4 left!)
CALLING ALL DADS AND MOMS ON DUTY!!
We need community help for our Outdoor Classroom project! We are organizing a "Dads and Moms on Duty" Saturday work day to build a foundation for future science, art, and math lessons in the fresh air. While we have not set the final date, we are compiling a roster of volunteers to get an idea of the best schedule.
We're planning to erect a metal shade structure, which involves pouring concrete anchors, and to build six wooden planter boxes. Anyone with experience in metal and wood construction who is willing to donate their labor would be greatly appreciated! Transforming this open area into a functional educational garden will provide our young Lions with new ways to explore nature and STEAM subjects. We are grateful for the community members ready to lend their professional tools and time to build something lasting for our school.
Sign Up to Volunteer Here: https://forms.gle/aQRjXeHfqVVBsZfM7
Read More About the Project: https://www.gravetteschools.net/gdeoutdoorclass
Contact Us!
Email: gde.office@gravetteschools.net
Website: https://www.gravetteschools.net/o/gde
Phone: (479) 787-4100 ext. 5