Union Chapel Elementary School

Laptops have been collected for third through sixth grade students and will not be sent home anymore this school year. We have many laptops that have been returned without the charger. If your child still has their charger at home, please return it to school tomorrow. Thank you.

Please help spread the word that TODAY is the last day for tutoring. I apologize for the short notice. If your child normally stays for tutoring on Mondays and Tuesdays, today will be the last day to stay. Please make alternate arrangements for your child throughout the remainder of this school year. Thank you.

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We continue with Day 5 of Teacher Appreciation Week. This is the last day we will highlight a group of teachers, assistants, and support personnel. We have an awesome group of instructional leaders and we want to celebrate them for all they do to make Union Chapel School a great place to learn! Here's to our resource teachers and our support staff. I think it's safe to say that resource teachers get all the love. Their classes offer a much-needed break from academics and allow the students to focus on their creative side in art and music and they can let off some steam in PE. These teachers are unique in that they get to work with every single student on our campus. That's a lot of names and personalities to remember. We commend these teachers for a job well done. Our support staff works with special populations in our school. They are not in a regular classroom; usually, these teachers and assistants pull small groups of students to work with. They are the ones who have the flexibility to help out all over campus whenever an emergency arises or a vacancy occurs. We appreciate this group for being able to work under various working conditions throughout the day. We cannot thank these staff members enough for the hard work they put into ensuring the success of their students. Take a bow!

I've got some news for you! Let me introduce you to Zac'ariah Oxendine. Zac'ariah is a third grade student here at Union Chapel Elementary School. Here are some fun facts about Zac'ariah: * He likes to go hunting and fishing. (An outdoorsman for sure.) * His favorite animal is a deer. (I'm guessing it's Rudolph.) * His favorite color is purple. (The color of royalty.) * His favorite food is Chinese cuisine. (With rice or noodles, Zac?) * He wants to be a game warden when he grows up. (Hunters need to follow rules too.) Mrs. Kimberly Clancy, Zac'ariah's teacher, said, "Zac does a great job in class. He has great participation, especially in math. His attendance is super and he always has something to share. Zac is a good helper to his peers. " What a great compliment! Zac'ariah is featured on our Facebook page because he purchased this certificate in our PBIS Store. If your child would like to receive a shout-out on our social media pages, they can buy this opportunity using their PBIS points. We love highlighting our wonderful students.

In preparation for tomorrow's May Day event, please read the letter that is being sent home today to make sure that everyone is aware of the processes and procedures that have been put in place to ensure an enjoyable time can be had by all who attend. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Thank you.

Stop your scroll! Let me introduce you to Braelon Maynor. Braelon is a fifth grade student here at Union Chapel Elementary School. Here are some fun facts about Braelon: * His favorite animal is a monkey. (Circus or jungle, he's not picky.) * His favorite color is red. (Just like the shirt he's sporting in his pic.) * His favorite place is the beach. (Sandy toes and a sun-kissed nose.) * He likes to play football and wishes that one day he could play in the NFL. (Work hard, Braelon, and don't forget the little people who helped you along the way.) * He uses the words 'energetic' and 'adventurous' to describe himself. Mrs. Ashley Kurfurst, Braelon's teacher, said, "Braelon has been a pleasure to teach this school year. He exhibits a positive outlook and attitude in the classroom. He is an inspiration because, despite any struggles he has endured, he comes in every day with a smile on his face and a willingness to improve. I can't wait to see where the future takes. him. " What a great compliment! Braelon is featured on our Facebook page because he purchased this certificate in our PBIS Store. If your child would like to receive a shout-out on our social media pages, they can buy this opportunity using their PBIS points. We love highlighting our wonderful students.

We continue with Day 4 of Teacher Appreciation Week. Each day we will highlight a group of teachers and teacher assistants. We have an awesome group of instructional leaders and we want to celebrate them for all they do to make Union Chapel School a great place to learn! Here's to our fifth and sixth grade teachers. Whoa, boy! You want to know why these teachers are Super Heroes? Because they are so close to teaching middle schoolers it isn't even funny. And middle school teachers deserve their own special place in heaven. Our fifth and sixth grade teachers work daily to not only navigate teaching reading, writing, and arithmetic, but they have to weave and bob to figure out who's not talking to who today and why someone is mad that someone else breathed too loudly! I'm telling you, it's a thing. But we appreciate these individuals more than they will ever comprehend for doing it all so seamlessly. We cannot thank these teachers enough for the hard work they put into ensuring the success of their students. Take a bow, teachers!

We have had a wonderful Staff Appreciation Week at Union Chapel School. Yesterday we were treated to pizza and dessert for lunch provided by our County Commissioner, Mrs. Judy Sampson, and our school board representative, Mr. Terry Blake Locklear. I apologize for not getting pictures from earlier in the week, but we also want to thank McNeill's Catering and Food Truck for lunch on Monday, Fuller's BBQ for lunch on Tuesday, and Pembroke Waste Collection for breakfast on Thursday. We are so blessed to have a community that values the hard work and efforts of those who work in our school. Your kindness is appreciated more than you will ever know.

We are tickled pink about our new mini library. This little cutie was gifted to us by The Robeson County Reading Council and is a book-sharing box where the entire Union Chapel community can get a FREE book to read. Community members can also add books to the box if they have books they have already read and would like to share with others. What a neat idea and a great addition to our community. We cannot thank these individuals enough for this wonderful gift.

This information is hot off the press! Let me introduce you to Axton Woods. Axton is a second grade student here at Union Chapel Elementary School. Here are some fun facts about Axton: * He likes to play sports, ride his four-wheeler, and play video games. (All work and no play would make Axton a very sad boy.) * His favorite animals are his hunting dogs. (What's your favorite thing to hunt, Axton?) * His favorite color is red. (Just like the sweatshirt he's sporting in his pic.) * His favorite food is pizza. (Pepperoni or cheese?) * He wants to be a doctor when he grows up. (It takes a good person to want to care for others.) Mrs. Mary Locklear and Mrs. Joan Scott, Axton's teachers, said, "Axton is a very hard worker in class. He shows lots of dedication to his work and has been a joy to teach. " What a great compliment! Axton is featured on our Facebook page because he purchased this certificate in our PBIS Store. If your child would like to receive a shout-out on our social media pages, they can buy this opportunity using their PBIS points. We love highlighting our wonderful students.

We continue with Day 3 of Teacher Appreciation Week. Each day we will highlight a group of teachers and teacher assistants. We have an awesome group of instructional leaders and we want to celebrate them for all they do to make Union Chapel School a great place to learn! Here's to our third and fourth grade teachers. Third grade teachers are very special to us because they work with students who haven't quite grasped if they are ready to leave all things associated with K-2 and become part of the 4-6 world. It's a tricky time for teachers and students alike. And fourth grade teachers are the lucky ones who get to experience the students when they realize they are too cool for ALL the things. Nevertheless, these teachers persevere and keep things rolling. We cannot thank these teachers enough for the hard work they put into ensuring the success of their students. Take a bow, teachers!

Do you know what you are looking at here? This is a group of PUBLISHED authors and illustrators and they are only in Pre - K. Yep, you read that right! Our Pre - K students, with the help of their teacher, Mrs. Kery Locklear, and their teacher assistant, Mrs. Kasurry Russell, wrote and illustrated their very own book entitled, "The Snapping Crocodile." I don't want to give away the plot, but you are going to want to get your hands on this good read. 10 out of 10...highly recommend! Thank you, Mrs. Kery and Mrs. Kasurry, for providing our littlest Tigers with this awesome opportunity! The teachers want to thank Mrs. Kristen Elk-Maynor for the idea of the story and the help along the way. We appreciate everyone who takes a vested interest in our students.

Please read the information below from our YDS, Mrs. Cathy Revels, if you are interested in your child attending Indian Education's Annual Summer Enrichment Camp.

Parents, if your child is currently in first through fifth grade and you would like for them to have an opportunity to be on next year's Battle of the Books team, please contact their teacher or the school media coordinator, Mrs. Carrie Bullard. Mrs. Carrie is currently putting things together for next year's team so that the students will have everything they need before going home for the summer. Thank you.

FYI...School will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. on the last day of school. On Friday, June 7th, please make the necessary arrangements to accommodate this early release. Thank you!

We continue with Day 2 of Teacher Appreciation Week. Each day we will highlight a group of teachers and teacher assistants. We have an awesome group of instructional leaders and we want to celebrate them for all they do to make Union Chapel School a great place to learn! Here's to our first and second grade teachers. These teachers are very special to us because these are the grades where the students are finally grasping reading and writing and learning to become independent workers. If you want to see major growth in a classroom, go visit the wonderful worlds of first and second grade. We cannot thank these teachers enough for the hard work they put into ensuring the success of their students. Take a bow, teachers!

Listen up...there's exciting news ahead! Let me introduce you to Scarlet Hunt. Scarlet is a third grade student here at Union Chapel Elementary School. Here are some fun facts about Scarlet: * She likes to play video games and draw. (Maybe Scarlet can draw graphics for video games one day.) * Her favorite animal is an axolotl. (No, that is not a misspelling. Yes, it is a real animal. And, yes, I did have to Google it.) * Her favorite color is light pink. (Like a ballerina's tutu.) * Her favorite foods are strawberries and cucumbers. (Smart and healthy.) * She wants to be a vet when she grows up. (Cause axolotls need care too.) Mrs. Kimberly Clancy, Scarlet's teacher, says, "Scarlet has been reading chapter books this year. She is a very active student meaning she has great participation during class. Scarlet is a good friend and enjoys helping her classmates. Scarlet is ready for fourth grade." What a great compliment! Scarlet is featured on our Facebook page because she purchased this certificate in our PBIS Store. If your child would like to receive a shout-out on our social media pages, they can buy this opportunity using their PBIS points. We love highlighting our wonderful students.

Our first graders LOVE our principal, Mr. Antonio Wilkins! They surprised him on the front lawn with a poster and shouts of acclamation and appreciation. Just look at the smiles on these faces. Thanks for all you do, Mr. Antonio!

Way to go, to fifth grader, Briana Walters, for being selected as a recipient of the Superintendent's Choice Art Award. We are proud of Briana for having her artwork chosen for this distinct honor. Congratulations, Briana!