Graveraet Elementary School

Congratulations to our 2026 MSHS graduates!

Spring Hiring Event!

And they are off with MAPS Superintendent, Zack Sedgwick, driving our fifth grade students to the start of the 51st Bay Cliff Camp! Thank you to all the volunteers, counselors, parent groups, community donors, and the MAPS staff who make this experience possible for our students!

Congrats to Mrs. Andrea Johnston, Graveraet Title I Teacher, and MAPS K-5 Teacher of the Year! Her colleagues wrote, “Andrea is an outstanding educator for Marquette Area Public Schools because she not only excels in teaching in her own classroom, but has helped build an environment throughout the whole building for learning to grow and flourish. Andrea is committed to educational excellence, while keeping a positive attitude that positively impacts both her students and staff… Andrea is not just a teacher. She is a champion for teaching and learning. She is a mentor to colleagues who seek her wisdom and expertise. She is a collaborator who builds better systems and methods for students. She is an educator who works tirelessly to positively impact the lives of each and every student she knows. Most of all, she is a dedicated human being who comes to work every day, striving to make a difference in the lives of those around her.”

Dear Families,

Please see the Spring Graveraet School Times for updates about:

Upcoming Events
Teacher Appreciation Week
From the Principal's Desktop
Donations Needed
Kindergarten Registration
Looking ahead to the 26-27 School Year
Heart Healthy Day
Helpful Links

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Kind regards,
Kristen Peterson, Ph.D.
Principal
Graveraet Elementary School

Happy Administrative Assistant Day to Ms. Thill and Mrs. Vajda for all their help and support at Graveraet Elementary School!

A big, sweet thank you to all the volunteers and community sponsors for generously supporting our One School, One Book Family Reading Night Celebration of the book, Pie by Sarah Weeks!

-Lorri Smith & Patty Barton, Peace Pie Company
-Marquette Education Foundation
-Marquette Rotary Club
-Range Bank
-Co-Op
-NMU
-Brian Wallen, singer for Make Believe Spurs
-Provisions MQT
-Contrast Coffee Co.
-Queen City Running Co
-YMCA
-Children's Museum
-Stuga Veterinary Clinic
-Lagniappes
-Getz
-Burger Bus
-Bubble Tea
-Drifa
-Snowbound Books
-Local Baker- Marie Crawford
-Local Seamstress- Alexandra Zender
-Kukla Electric
-Black Rocks
-Ore Dock
-Hot Plate
-Quick Stop
-Downwind Sports
-Eye Associates of MQT
-Lindsey Dionne
-906 & Co
-Everyday Wines
-#IGOTYOU Foundation

MARESA's PEP (Positive, Encouraging, Practical) Talk Parent Newsletter is out for March! https://app.smore.com/n/sp3yh

March Focus: Resilience Recipes
This month, our SEBH team is sharing simple ways families can help kids bounce back from tough days. You will find practical tips for normalizing mistakes, encouraging positive self-talk, and building everyday routines that strengthen perseverance and confidence.



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We are looking to hire an additional noon-hour supervisor and two special education aides. For more information, go to: https://www.mapsnet.org/page/human-resources

Kindergarten registration opens March 9th-13th! See the attached flyer for more information.

This month, Marquette-Alger RESA is sharing tips to help families support kids through peer conflict, friendship challenges, and social stress. You will find practical strategies for coaching kids through disagreements, handling gossip, and building healthy, confident relationships. https://app.smore.com/n/rdg2yv

Today we kicked off our One School, One Book program with a "Cooking with the Teachers" assembly! This year’s featured book is Pie by Sarah Weeks—a warm, funny, and heartfelt story about friendship, family, and the memories that bring us together (with a little pie along the way!). We invite all families to read along with us! Your child or the oldest child in your family will come home with a copy of the book today that includes a bookmark with our weekly reading schedule. Over the coming weeks, students will explore this book at school, and we encourage families to join the fun at home by reading and talking about the story together. Thank you for helping us build a shared reading experience that brings our school community together. Happy reading! 💙📖

Thank you, to our MSHS drumline, basketball players, cheerleaders, and mascot for the spirited Winter Homecoming pep assembly today! The Graveraet students loved it! Go Sentinels!

On Thursday, January 8th, the MSHS Sentinels mascot, cheerleaders, senior basketball players, and the drumline will visit our school! Students and staff are invited to show their school and district spirit by wearing red and/or any MAPS or Graveraet gear.

Happy Holidays from the staff at Graveraet Elementary School! We wish you and your family a wonderful winter break! Classes resume on Monday, January 5th!

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.

https://app.smore.com/n/9t8vb

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

.https://app.smore.com/n/9qajr

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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