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Happy Friday, UCE Bearcats! Please check the Newsletter link in Thrillshare to see our latest UCE Newsletter!
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Bearcat Beginnings UTSC preschool is off to a fantastic start! We are pleased to announce that we are now eligible for CCDF and On My Way vouchers for families that qualify. Please visit the application website for more details: https://earlyedconnect.fssa.in.gov/onlineApp/home
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Our Band and Cheer Team were incredible in the Popcorn Parade! Thank you for proudly representing UTSC! #bearcatpride
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UTSC and UTTA will live stream their pre-bargaining meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. You may follow this link: https://youtube.com/live/-BngBd942AI?feature=share
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🎶Our UCE choir starts tomorrow morning at 7:50 for 4th and 5th graders. Drop off will be at the front of the building. Doors will open at 7:45. We still have a few open spots left! If you'd like to join, email Mrs. Willis at kwillis@union.k12.in.us 🎶
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Good morning, UCE Families! We are still experiencing issues with our phones. If you need to reach the office, please email Mrs. Roberts at mroberts@union.k12.in.us until the problem is resolved.
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Wednesday UCE Lunch Menu Change: We will be having French toast, not biscuits and gravy on Wednesday.
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PCES Parent Group is holding a Community Meeting September 25, 2024 at the PCACS Building in Valparaiso. Check out the invitation!
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When you come for our Grade 2-5 Back to School Night tonight, please do not park in the south lot (closest to US 30). They are trimming trees at this time. We look forward to seeing you at 6:00 tonight! Thank you!
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Our littlest Bearcats love preschool! Thank you to Mrs.Webb, our preschool teacher for her leadership in developing our Bearcat Beginnings Preschool! We have a few remaining openings in the AM and PM program. Interested in learning more, contact JSE's main office.
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Hot lunch returns to UCE tomorrow!
Thursday: Cheeseburger
Friday: Walking Taco
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UPDATE: UCE Lunch for Wednesday will need to be cold lunch again (we should return to hot lunch Thursday). The choices will be nachos with cheese or sandwich (PB&J, turkey, or ham sandwich). Thank you for your flexibility and patience!
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Lunch Menu for Wednesday at UCE: Walking tacos with refried beans (NOT breakfast for lunch).
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UTSC had a great start to the school year! We're already learning, belonging, and celebrating at all our schools and in all of our classrooms, laying the foundation for another successful year. Thank you to our staff and families for working together and supporting each other!
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Good morning!
At this time, UCE is experiencing issues with our phone lines and are unable to send or receive phone calls. Please email mroberts@union.k12.in.us to communicate with the building.
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Welcomed back our staff today with Eric Jenkins, 2024 Indiana Teacher of the Year. What an inspiration to start our school year! We are ready for our incredible students tomorrow!
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UCE Parents:
There is a change to the lunch choice for tomorrow- there will be HOT DOGS (not waffles, as is stated on the menu).
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Reminder: Tonight is school supply drop-off for K-5 families from 5:30-7:00 p.m.. There will be designated spaces outside each classroom to place supplies. PLEASE MAKE SURE STUDENT NAMES ARE MARKED ON THE SUPPLIES. There is also a K/1st Grade Meet and Greet tonight from 6-7 p.m.
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We welcomed our new staff at the UTSC Teacher and Staff Orientation, we welcomed Benny the Bearcat and now we can't wait to welcome back our staff and students! It's going to be another fantastic school year at UTSC!
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Meet Benny, the newest member of the Bearcat family! He's ready to score a touchdown and steal your heart! It’s gonna be a paw-some football season! 🧡🐾💚🏈📣Thank you to our Cheer Team! Benny is already loved!
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