Gravette students celebrate variety of awards

Glenn Duffy Elementary School students in Gravette attended the monthly Rise & Shine assembly. First-grade students led portions of the assembly. Staff and guests celebrated as Glenn Duffy students were recognized for class and individual awards.

The Glenn Duffy Elementary PAWS Program incorporates character education and positive behavior into the school community. Each month, PAWS skills are chosen and discussed in classroom guidance in relation to character education. Our school staff always watch for opportunities to encourage students for excellent character, behavior, or effort.

Classroom PAWS winners in Kindergarten are: Avery Kuhlman, Jack Cantrell, Keeley Brown, Brentley Rogers, Bella Forest, Seceda Childres, Reagan Osburn, Layton Magee, Brylie Flynn, T.C. Franklin, Aurora Allen, Eli Phillips, Kenzie Baker, and Kyis Page. First-grade winners are: Quinton Thurlo, Reagan Woolard, Easton Crane, Molly Flynt, Wyatt Clayton, Dylila Bartleson, Kimmy Hungate, Asher Valentine, Allie Merworth, Cash Staats, Paden Lemonds, Isaiah Cordeiro, Laughter Galloway, and Nathaniel Wilhelm. Second-grade winners are: Logan Heikes, Maddie Thompson, Katherine Quintana, Rhett Curtis, Calvin Bird, Addison Mussen, Bella Alexander, Will Gillespie, Carter Roughton, Kyleigh Bird, Logan Hall, and Josie Harris.

The Gravette Kiwanis Club partners with Glenn Duffy to recognize students as Terrific Kids each month. Terrific Kids in Kindergarten are: Emily Bright, Jackson Hunter, Ava Seusy, Bently Graham, Gabriel Abelar, Gabby Meyer, Braden Handle, Norah Grace Lowry, Paislee Weems, Masyn Walker, Kira Landon, Lukas Easley, Wrangler Arrendondo, and Gavin Rose. First-grade students are: Asher Sisemore, Ashlynn Mitchell, Mykhael Stone, Emily Blevins, Mason Truman, Madison Arnold, Landon White, Jacelyn Brewer, Briele Ruiz, Dylan Sanders, Maddison Brannan, Hayden Killbreth, Emeri White, and Colter Gillming. Second-grade students are: Hayden Heller, Graci Weems, Addie Long, Jason Downing, Nicolai Douglas, Kyleigh Stephens, Evelyn Bailey, Jack Frizzell, Makayla Cervantes, Canaan Johnson, Luces Heikes, and Erynn McGee.

The character word for this month is "self-control." This is defined as showing restraint over your impulses, emotions, or desires. Gravette basketball coaches Will Pittman and Matt Busch brought several of their players to Glenn Duffy. They discussed how using self-control guides students to make good choices and form healthy habits. "It's not who we are underneath, but what we DO that defines us," Batman.

First-grade teachers taught about this month's social skill, how to interrupt. Steps to practice this skill include 1) decide if you need to interrupt, 2) walk up to the person you need, 3) make eye contact, and wait for your turn, 4) say "excuse me" and wait again. First-grade teachers are Tera Leroy, Candis Jones, Andrea Nall, Tina Wellesley, Tabby Crane, Amanda White, and Margaret Martin.

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