“GCF” Graves Community Foundation 2024-2025 Date of Events GCF THEME TEACHERS, WE HEAR YOU, WE VALUE YOU, YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE! JULY 2024  7/15-7/24 – Decorate School for “Welcome Back to School.  7/25 – Annual Breakfast for Teachers, return to work (Set-up, ready to serve by 8 am) Cracker Barrel  7/29-7/30 – Set up for Open House/Concessions Grade level bookbags, t-shirts, nachos/drinks/popcorn/ice cream  7/31 – Open House K-5 th Grade (8 am – 11 am)  7/31 – Lunch for Teachers/Staff after Open House Honey Baked Ham AUGUST 2024  8/1 – Principal Ball’s Birthday …

The halls of Graves Elementary School are buzzing with excitement and gratitude as the Graves Community Foundation (GCF) celebrates the triumphant success of its 3rd Annual Christmas Store. This heartwarming tradition, fueled by the spirit of giving, has once again brought joy and support to our beloved teachers and their students. At Graves Elementary, our dedicated educators go above and beyond to create enriching learning environments for our children. However, the challenges of limited resources can often hinder their efforts. Recognizing this, GCF stepped in to lend a helping hand, ensuring that our teachers have the tools they need to…

Dear GCF Community, As the festive season unfolded, Graves Community Foundation had the privilege of hosting our 3rd Annual Christmas Store for the 2023-2024 year. It was a tremendous success, and we are overjoyed to share the heartwarming impact it had on our community. A Celebration of Generosity The Christmas Store is a cherished tradition at GCF, where community members come together to spread joy and goodwill. This year, we experienced an outpouring of generosity that allowed us to create a magical shopping experience. Holiday Cheer for All The store offered a variety of gifts, decorations, and festive essentials. Families…