Gravette Upper Elementary

Don't forget today is a "Fast Friday" which means students are getting out early! ○ Glenn A. Duffy Elementary K-2 - 2:15 p.m. Dismissal Begins... ○ Glenn A. Duffy Elementary Pre-K - 2:45 p.m... ○ Gravette Upper Elementary - 2:25 p.m. Classes End... ○ Gravette Middle School - 2:31 p.m. 8th Period Ends... ○ Gravette High School - 2:45 p.m. 8th Period Ends...

REMINDER: ALL Gravette Schools are on the "Fast Fridays" schedule, meaning dismissal is earlier than the rest of the week! Here's when to expect schools to let out on Fridays: ○ Glenn A. Duffy Elementary K-2 - 2:15 p.m. Dismissal Begins... ○ Glenn A. Duffy Elementary Pre-K - 2:45 p.m... ○ Gravette Upper Elementary - 2:25 p.m. Classes End... ○ Gravette Middle School - 2:31 p.m. 8th Period Ends... ○ Gravette High School - 2:45 p.m. 8th Period Ends...

We're hiring substitute teachers and offering free training on Friday, August 23rd! Free substitute teacher training: Gravette School District- Friday, August 23rd 9a-12p 🍎 Proof of High School Diploma/GED required. 🍏 Must pass FBI/DHS background checks (Please call prior to training for instructions) 🍎 Bring I-9 acceptable documents to the training. If you have questions please contact ESS at 800-641-0140

Please bring in all required documents when visiting your school to enroll. If you're enrolling online, be sure to upload the required documents through the online form. Visit: https://www.gravetteschools.net/enroll for more information on enrollment at Gravette Public Schools.

Don't miss the 2024-2025 Back to School Open House on August 8th! All parents/guardians and students are welcome to attend. This opportunity gives parents and students the chance to find out who their teacher(s) are, meet their new classmates, pick up schedules, see the school building, map out their classrooms, drop off school supplies, and get a quick overview of the new school year's expectations and curriculum. Visit https://gravetteschools.net/b2s for more information. Glenn A. Duffy Elementary: 4:00-6:00 Gravette Upper Elementary: 4:00-6:00 Gravette Middle School: 5:00-7:00 Gravette High School: 6:00-7:00 GHS Freshmen Bootcamp: 1:00-5:30 GHS Freshmen Parent Meeting: 5:30-6:00

Happy 4th of July from Gravette School District! Have a fun and safe holiday!

We know, we know. It's still the middle of summer and no one wants to even be thinking about the next school year, BUT, we also know there are parents/guardians who love to plan ahead! We have officially updated our "Back to School Q&A" page for the 2024-2025 school year and the school supplies list are on it! 🦁 Please share! Click here to access: https://www.gravetteschools.net/page/back-to-school-faq

We are again proud to partner with the Bentonville-Rogers Junior Cotillion and its director, Renee Swindell, to offer another "Elementary Manners 101" class for our 2nd - 5th girls and boys. In addition, she is hosting a second class that same day, "Dolls & Me Tea Party", for our 2nd-4th grade (girls only). Details are in both flyers below! To learn more about this program and to register for either event click here: https://www.brjuniorcotillion.com/elementary-manners.html

We are again proud to partner with the Bentonville-Rogers Junior Cotillion and its director, Renee Swindell, to offer another "Elementary Manners 101" class for our 2nd - 5th girls and boys. In addition, she is hosting a second class that same day, "Dolls & Me Tea Party", for our 2nd-4th grade (girls only). Details are in both flyers below! To learn more about this program and to register for either event click here: https://www.brjuniorcotillion.com/elementary-manners.html

Summer meals are back again! 🍴 This option is available for ANY child between the ages of 0-18. They don't have to be enrolled in the Gravette School District to receive this opportunity. -How does it work ❓Starting June 3rd from 11-:12:30pm, you pull around the back of Gravette Upper Elementary (as shown in the map below) and give the names of the kids you are picking up lunches for. Then one of our lunch bunch ladies will hand you said amount of sack lunches & milks. Please note that our lunch options are fixed, and we are unable to accommodate individual customization requests. We appreciate your understanding! -What kind of lunches are they ❓ Take a look at the menu attached! Note: Breakfast is also included in the sack lunch. -SACK LUNCHES WILL NOT BE SERVED ON FRIDAYS ‼ Friday's meal/milks will be served on Thursdays. Therefore you will get double on Thursday.

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

We are again proud to partner with the Bentonville-Rogers Junior Cotillion and its director, Renee Swindell, to offer another "Elementary Manners 101" class for our 2nd - 5th girls and boys. In addition, she is hosting a second class that same day, "Dolls & Me Tea Party", for our 2nd-4th grade (girls only). Details are in both flyers below! To learn more about this program and to register for either event click here: https://www.brjuniorcotillion.com/elementary-manners.html

👟 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 GUE staff members are loading the bus and headed to Rogers High School to help those who have been affected by the devastating tornadoes 🧡 #NWAstrong #bettertogether #lionpride

IMMUNIZATION REMINDER ❗ Students who will be age 11 on or before 9-1-24 are required to have a Tdap immunization. If your child will be entering 6th grade for the 2024-2025 school year, please update their immunizations this summer and send the documentation to the school. One dose of meningococcal vaccine is required for the 7th grade. If a dose was given at age 11 they do not need another dose. Students who have an exemption for immunizations must apply this summer for a 2024-2025 school year exemption from the Arkansas Department of Health. This must be done every year. Students with asthma requiring an inhaler at school or self-carrying and inhaler will need an updated asthma plan. 👩‍⚕️ Please contact your child's school nurse for any questions!

🎉 The time has come to close the books and celebrate all the hard work you’ve put in this year! 🎉 We are so proud of each and every one of you for your dedication, perseverance, and accomplishments. Now it’s time to enjoy a well-deserved break. Have a fantastic summer filled with fun, relaxation, and new adventures. Remember to stay safe, make wonderful memories, and come back refreshed and ready for another amazing year. We can’t wait to see you in the fall! 🌞🏖️ Happy Summer, everyone! ☀️🌼 #SchoolsOut #SummerBreak #WellDeservedRest #SeeYouInTheFall

Thank you, Annabeth Townsend, with the Arkansas Sheriff’s Association and Benton County Sheriff, Shawn Holloway, for sharing in our Drug-Free Assembly yesterday! 🚔

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

The rain got us again! Field Day will be TOMORROW instead of Wednesday. Please share! 🧡

Parents, please note today is Career Day at GUE! There are several police cars, bomb squad, and K-9 units on our campus. This is for educational purposes! Thank you for understanding!