Union Chapel Elementary School

Attention Kindergarten Families: Please be reminded that all immunizations and NC Health Assessments are due tomorrow. Kindergarten students must have updated immunizations and a completed physical on file to continue attending school. Students without these requirements met will not be permitted to return until they are up-to-date. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our school nurse, Kaitlyn Strickland, or our school CNA, Keanu Locklear. Thank you for your cooperation!

We are looking forward to our FALL PICTURE DAY on Thursday, September 26th! Some exciting updates have been made to the Lifetouch photo program. Parents will now be ordering their child's photos online and all orders placed will be shipped directly to the mailing address provided to Lifetouch. Instructions to do this were included on the paper picture day flyers that went home, and one is also attached below. Parents can subscribe and take advantage of the Advance Pay Credit, but they MUST subscribe to receive notifications from Lifetouch when their child's photos are ready to view and order. If you have questions about placing your child's photo order, you may contact the Lifetouch Customer Care Team at 1-877-791-1676. WATCH THIS VIDEO TO LEARN ALL ABOUT THE NEW LIFETOUCH PHOTO DAY EXPERIENCE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibtsRhfIaMU

This is a reminder that Parent-Teacher Conferences are tomorrow from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please attend to discuss your child's progress report that was sent home today. We look forward to seeing you!

Progress Reports for the first nine weeks of school will be sent home tomorrow. Please join us at Parent / Teacher Conferences on Tuesday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to discuss Progress Reports, as well as, your child's academic progress this year. We hope all families will attend.

Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again. Studies show that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. And fostering a love of independent reading leads to a wide variety of benefits—including academic success and improved mental health. Our Scholastic Book Fair will start tomorrow, September 23rd, and run through Friday, September 27th, in the school media center. Don't forget to set up your student's eWallet account for cashless, stress-less shopping. Friends and family can even contribute funds! Set one up here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/unionchapelelemsch. THANK YOU in advance for supporting our book fair! #ScholasticBookFairs

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Tiger Family, we are still selling World's Finest Chocolate candy and we need you to keep the energy going to help us meet our fundraising goal. If you have received candy, THANK YOU for selling, and remember that all money is due by October 9th. If you have not received a box of candy yet, there's still plenty left for you to get in on the action.

On October 12, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., the UNCP Athletics Department and the School of Education will sponsor an Education Day Event during the home football game at the Grace P. Johnson Stadium in Pembroke. PSRC district employees, students, and families are invited to attend this special event. Attached is a flyer with detailed information. UNCP is offering discounted tickets for staff and students. In addition to the football game, attendees can enjoy games, activities, food, and performances by district high school cheerleaders and marching bands. For ticket information, please call 910-775-4123 or email tickets@uncp.edu.

Attention Kindergarten Families: Please be reminded that all immunizations and NC Health Assessments are due by Wednesday, September 25th. Kindergarten students must have updated immunizations and a completed physical on file to continue attending school. Students without these requirements met will not be permitted to return until they are up-to-date. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our school nurse, Kaitlyn Strickland, or our school CNA, Keanu Locklear. Thank you for your cooperation!

Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again. Studies show that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. And fostering a love of independent reading leads to a wide variety of benefits—including academic success and improved mental health. Our Scholastic Book Fair will be next week, September 23rd - 27th, in the school media center. Don't forget to set up your student's eWallet account for cashless, stress-less shopping. Friends and family can even contribute funds! Set one up here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/unionchapelelemsch. THANK YOU in advance for supporting our book fair! #ScholasticBookFairs

Please mark your calendars to join us one week from today for this school year's first Parent / Teacher Conferences. Meet with your child's teacher(s) on Tuesday, September 24th from 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. to discuss their academic progress. We hope all families will attend!

Today begins National Hispanic Heritage Month. This month-long celebration recognizes the achievements and contributions of Hispanic-American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. This year's theme is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.” The theme is meant to capture the Hispanic experience's "spirit of innovation, resilience, and unity." Union Chapel Elementary School is proud to recognize our diverse student population and learn more about other cultures worldwide.

Keep up with the happenings at Union Chapel Elementary School by reading this week's Tiger News: https://secure.smore.com/n/p1hbe-union-chapel-tiger-news?ref=email

Attention Kindergarten Families: Please be reminded that all immunizations and NC Health Assessments are due by Wednesday, September 25th. Kindergarten students must have updated immunizations and a completed physical on file to continue attending school. Students without these requirements met will not be permitted to return until they are up-to-date. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our school nurse, Kaitlyn Strickland, or our school CNA, Keanu Locklear. Thank you for your cooperation!

Today is Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance; a day where we remember victims who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 attacks and honor the bravery shown by heroes who answered the call to serve and protect. Today, let’s pause to remember and reflect to ensure their stories and sacrifices are never forgotten. #UNIONCHAPELREMEMBERS

FYI: Read the Flyer Below for Information on FREE After-School Tutoring Opportunities for All Students with a 506 Number or Lumbee Tribal Enrollment Number

Tiger Families, we hope you will join us for this school year's first Title 1 Parent Meeting tomorrow, September 10th at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. We would love to have all families represented.

Tiger Families, our World's Finest Chocolate fundraiser starts tomorrow and runs through October 9th. This is a quick reminder that if you want your child to join in on the fun and sell those $3 variety packs of bars, return the permission slip that is being sent home tomorrow. We need all hands on deck to ensure this is our most successful fundraiser ever.

Flag football, tackle football, and cheerleading sign-ups start tomorrow. If your child is interested and eligible to participate, please read the informational flyer below.

This week is National Arts in Education Week. During this week, the field of arts education joins together to advocate, educate, and celebrate the impact and transformative power of the arts in education. We want to acknowledge our art teacher, Mrs. Whitney Oxendine, and our music teacher, Mrs. Angela Oxendine for inspiring our students to think creatively and be innovative learners. As you think about your education, comment and let us know how instrumental the arts were in your academic career.