Union Chapel Elementary School

🎶✨ Learning Through Music & Art in 1st Grade! ✨🎨

Ms. Taylor Locklear and Mrs. Helen’s 1st grade class has been diving into the world of music this week while learning about the Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, best known for his musical masterpiece The Nutcracker.

To bring this learning to life, students explored the 2018 film The Nutcracker and the Four Realms and chose their favorite realm to illustrate. Through creativity and imagination, students connected music, storytelling, and art in a meaningful way.

Learning about composers while using movies that spark students’ interests helps make learning engaging, creative, and fun! 🎼🖍️

📣 Attention Union Chapel Families

This is a reminder that school will be closed on Monday, January 19th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

We will also have teacher workdays on Tuesday, January 20th, and Wednesday, January 21st, so there will be no school for students on these days.

Students will return to school on Thursday, January 22nd.
Thank you for your continued support!

Join us for an exciting evening of hands-on learning and fun at Union Chapel Elementary STEM Night! Families are invited to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through engaging activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity.

📅 Date: January 27
⏰ Time: 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Location: Union Chapel Elementary

✨ This event is proudly sponsored by The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (Project Create Services). ✨

We can’t wait to see our students and families learning, exploring, and discovering together. Mark your calendars and come ready for a fun-filled night of STEM! 🚀

Ms. Wanda’s 4th grade science class completed a fun, hands-on activity learning about the phases of the moon using Oreo cookies. Students explored each phase from new moon to full moon while building their models and deepening their understanding in a creative (and tasty!) way.

Learning is always better when it’s interactive and a little sweet! ✨

Today we had the honor of inducting our newest members into the Beta Club at Union Chapel Elementary. We are incredibly proud of these students for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. The Beta Club represents leadership, service, academic achievement, and strong character. These inductees have shown they are ready to lead by example while serving their school and community. Congratulations to our newest Beta Club members! 🎉

Enjoy the Student Support January Newsletter from the school counselor, Mrs. Cindy Chavis, and the school social worker, Ms. Amy Morgan.

Enjoy the Student Support January Newsletter from the school counselor, Mrs. Cindy Chavis, and the school social worker, Ms. Amy Morgan.

We are incredibly proud to share some exciting news! Our very own teacher, Ms. Rhyane Jacobs, has been selected as a finalist for the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Beginning Teacher of the Year Award!

As a finalist, Ms. Jacobs has been invited to participate in NCCAT’s Beginning Teacher of the Year Program, scheduled for March 9–13, 2026, at the Truist Leadership Center in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Today, Dr. Freddie Williamson, Dr. Windy Dorsey-Carr, and Ms. Amanda Graham stopped by to congratulate Ms. Jacobs on this outstanding accomplishment.

We are so proud to call her one of our own in Tiger Country!

❄️💚 The Grinch didn’t stand a chance! 💚❄️
Our Pre-K students took him on in a snowball fight today and had the best time doing it. Take a look at these fun photos! 😄🎄

💚📸 The Grinch found himself in the principal’s office today! He made a surprise stop in Mr. Wilkins’ office and stirred up plenty of laughs along the way. Check out these fun photos from his visit! 😄🎄

💚📸 More Grinch magic coming your way! He brought the giggles, the silliness, and the holiday fun to Union Chapel Elementary. Check out these extra photos from today! 🎄😄

💚📸 Here are more pictures of the Grinch from today! We had such a fun time at Union Chapel Elementary. 🎄😊

💚📸 The Grinch just couldn’t resist coming back into view! We’re sharing more photos from his wild visit around Union Chapel Elementary today. From silly faces to playful chaos, he made sure everyone had a reason to smile. Enjoy these extra snapshots of Grinchy fun! 😄🎄

💚📸 The Grinch struck again! We’re sharing more fun photos from his stop at Union Chapel Elementary. Our students had the best time during his silly visit—take a look at these extra highlights! 😄🎄

We’ve got even more snapshots to share from the Grinch’s visit today! It’s safe to say he kept Union Chapel Elementary buzzing with excitement and giggles. Check out these extra moments from his chaotic adventure! 😄🎄

💚📸 More Grinch pictures coming your way! We loved having this mischievous visitor at Union Chapel today. Enjoy these additional photos from his fun stop at our school! 🎄😊

We’re sharing even more pictures from the Grinch’s visit today! Our students had a blast watching him stir up mischief and spread lots of laughs throughout the building.

Take a look at these additional moments! 😄🎄💚

📸💚 Grinch Sighting at Union Chapel Elementary! 💚📸

The Grinch made a surprise visit to Union Chapel Elementary today and caused all kinds of hilarious havoc around the school! From classrooms to hallways, he kept everyone on their toes with his silly antics and mischievous grin.

Check out these fun pictures of his visit! 😄🎄💚

📣 Reminder! Early Release Tomorrow!
School will dismiss at 11:30 AM tomorrow.

Wishing everyone a wonderful and relaxing holiday break! 🎄✨
We can’t wait to welcome students back on January 5, 2026! 🎉

Enjoy the time off and stay safe! 💚❤️

Here are more pictures from What Not to Wear Wednesday! Our students continued to show off their cutest and ugliest Christmas sweaters, filling our school with laughter, color, and holiday spirit. ❤️💚

📸 Enjoy these extra photos from today’s festive fun! 🎅🧣✨