Gravette Upper Elementary

The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are thrilled to announce the return of the Report Card RewardZ program presented by GoGo squeeZ, due to its overwhelming popularity the last several seasons! This program is designed to recognize and reward the outstanding achievements of students throughout the school year. Who ❓ All K-8 students who achieve at least one A (or equivalent top grade) on their end-of-year report card. What ❓Each qualifying student will receive two free premium tickets to the Sunday, June 9th game at Arvest Ballpark and will be recognized on the field/videoboard! Bonus ❗️After Sunday games, all kids are invited to run the bases at Arvest Ballpark! How to Redeem: To claim their two complimentary tickets, students simply need to bring their report card to the Arvest Ballpark box office, accompanied by at least one parent or guardian, and show their report card.

There has been a schedule change! Due to the chance of stormy weather on Friday, our Field Day has been moved to NEXT WEDNESDAY. ☺

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.

Today's surprise reward for hitting attendance goals during testing was a PARK DAYYYY 🥳 Each grade took turns walking to the park, having a delicious lunch thanks to Grand Savings Bank, and playing in the sunshine.

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 end of the school year is quickly approaching and we understand it can sneak up on ya! Please be proactive by checking your child's meal account often and consider paying that balance off today! Click here to log in/create an account and pay: https://www.ezschoolpay.com/Login.aspx

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK IS HERE. Let's show our teachers how much we love and appreciate them! Showing someone you care for them doesn't always have to equal spending money, here are some ideas to show that special teacher in your life how much they mean to you/your child: 🧡 Write a heartfelt letter: Express your feelings in a thoughtful letter. Include specific examples of how they have impacted your life. 🧡 Create a handmade card: A personalized card can show your teacher how much you appreciate them. Include a meaningful message inside. 🧡 Offer a sincere verbal thank you via email, phone call, or in person: Sometimes, a simple thank you in person can mean a lot. Be genuine and specific about why you appreciate them. 🧡Recommend them: If you're no longer in their class, but they were exceptional, recommend them to others or write a positive review online.

🏀 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.

The rainy weather didn't stop our 4th graders from having a GREAT time at Top Golf for their Field Trip today! ⛳️ Look at those smiles 🥰

👟 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

As many of you know, last week our ENTIRE SCHOOL met the attendance goals during testing. Therefore, they earned a special surprise this past Friday. A special showing of the new "Woody the Woodpecker" movie at the GHS PAC, pizza, and then POPCORN! 🙌 It was THE BEST. Dr. Barrett is offering that same deal this week but with a different mystery surprise for Friday! Each classroom has the opportunity to meet the attendance goal and attend whatever this Friday may hold 🤭 Parents, please note: 5th-grade testing tomorrow (Tuesday), 4th-grade testing Wednesday, and 3rd-grade testing Thursday.

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

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

🏀 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.

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

Lifetouch is offering GUE 10% off of school pictures! Don't miss out on this opportunity to save some coin! Click here to redeem: https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=PPD_S24_Po15_US&utm_content=redeem#/

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