Graveraet Elementary School

The Marquette-Alger RESA, PEP (Positive, Encouraging, Practical) Talk Parent Newsletter is out for December! This month, PEP is focusing on simple, practical ways families can build kindness at home. This edition offers tools that boost student well-being and support the work teachers are already doing in classrooms.

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The November 2025, PEP (Positive, Encouraging, Practical) Talk Parent Newsletter from Marquette-Alger RESA is focusing on helping kids build confidence that lasts. From simple ways to praise effort, to encouraging independence and celebrating persistence, small moments at home can make a big impact

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Happy Veterans Day, to all veterans and to our Graveraet staff who served, Ms. Thill and Mr. Fox! Thank you, to the members from the American Legion and the Graveraet student scouts for leading our flag ceremony today!

November Graveraet School Times!
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Happy Halloween!

Happy Parent Group Appreciation to our Graveraet Parent Association (GPA)! We so appreciate all your love and support for our school!

From Marquette-Alger RESA:
Protecting Children in Our New Digital World
Parenting in today’s digital world comes with new challenges. This free workshop will give you tools, strategies, and resources to help keep your child safe online.

Join us at Marquette-Alger RESA (321 E. Ohio St. Marquette, MI) for an informative workshop designed to help parents navigate the challenges of raising children in today’s digital world. Learn strategies to keep your kids safe online, encourage healthy technology habits, and better understand the risks and opportunities of our connected age.

Register at https://tinyurl.com/ParentSeries2025

For Caregivers of Elementary School Students
Wednesday, September 24 | ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM

For Caregivers of Middle & High School Students
Wednesday, October 8 | ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM

✅ Interactive presentation + Q&A
✅ Free onsite childcare provided for Sept. 24 workshop
✅ Open to all caregivers
✅ Refreshments provided

Topics
Supporting a healthy tech-life balance at home
Online safety in games and apps
Recognizing and addressing cyberbullying
Social media and addiction awareness
Sextortion prevention and response
Understanding the rise of AI tools and agents
For questions, call (906) 226-5100

PEP Talk is your monthly dose of practical tips, quick strategies, and a little humor from your Stronger Connections Team at Marquette-Alger RESA. This newsletter is short, actionable, and designed so busy parents can read it in minutes and actually use it at home!

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Happy First Day of School! It's going to be a great year!

Welcome to Graveraet Elementary School and the 2025-2026 school year!

Please see the link below for our August Graveraet School Times Newsletter for important information on:

Open House
Teacher Assignments
Parent Communication App
Helpful Links
Student Transportation
Student Attendance
Arrival & Dismissal
Before and After School Care
Employment Opportunities at Graveraet
Tips for a Great School Year

Newsletter Link: https://secure.smore.com/n/u0d4g-the-graveraet-school-times

You should have received a notification from Skyward today with information about your child's 2025-26 teacher. If you did not receive a notification, please call the school office at 225-4210, and Ms. Thill, our building secretary, will assist you.

If you have a student in fifth grade and you did not receive a teacher notification from Skyward, your child's teacher will be announced early next week. Due to Mr. Paulsen's retirement announcement this month, we are in the process of hiring a new 5th-grade teacher. We will be finishing interviews on Monday and expect to have the new 5th-grade teacher hired and ready to meet students at the Open House on Wednesday!

We look forward to the year ahead and hope to see you at our Open House on August 27th, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. It's going to be an amazing year!

Thank you for an amazing year! Our last school newsletter of the 24-25 school year includes updates on: Summer Office Hours, Before & After School Care, School Supply Lists, 25-26 Teacher Assignments, Kindergarten Registration, Join Our Team, Keep Learning at Home This Summer, First Day of School, & Helpful Links! https://secure.smore.com/n/59r7f-the-graveraet-school-times

Thank you, Graveraet staff, students, and families for another amazing school year! Have a great summer!

So many beautiful and fun moments at this year's Spring Concerts!

Congrats to our MSHS graduates! We loved seeing you this morning! Thank you for visiting our students and many of your former teachers! We are so proud of you!

This year marks Marquette Area Public Schools' 50th Anniversary of Bay Cliff Camp! What a beautiful tradition for our students and community! A big thank you to all the volunteers, counselors, parent groups, community donors, and the MAPS staff who make this experience possible for our students!

And they are off! We are so proud of our 5th grade students and wish them a great week at camp!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to the amazing teachers at Graveraet! They are dedicated, highly skilled, and passionate about teaching and learning! We are so thankful for the hard work they do each and every day to help children grow!

Thank you, Graveraet staff and students for all the love on Principal's Day! 💙Dr. Peterson

A big thank you to Graveraet's School Lunch Heroes for serving 300 beautiful little humans everyday!