(From Julia Page, via email) Dear UES Parents, Students, Teachers and Staff, Wouldn’t it be great if there was an easy way we could get FREE educational resources for UES? As a participating school of the Labels for Education program, we can do just that! Products from brands such as Campbell’s, Dannon, BIC, Pepperidge Farm, [...]
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Monday January 16 is Martin Luther King day. Some cities around the United States will observe MLK day by closing down city offices and schools in honor of Dr. King. Many people across the country will take advantage of this opportunity to celebrate by volunteering in their community. How ever you choose to observe this [...]
(From Theresa Giffin, via email) The snow has arrived; and so has the desire to make and throw snowballs. I am looking for a parent or two who could make collapsible wood frames (similar to sandwich boards). Our school would supply you with any needed materials. Looking forward to hearing from a few of you! [...]
This was from a Social Studies unit to study ten festivals from around the world that include the use of lanterns or lights as a significant part of the celebration. The unit takes about two weeks to complete and I always teach it in December, when many (but not all) of the festivals are celebrated. Children are [...]
The Responsive Classroom approach is a way of teaching that emphasizes social, emotional, and academic growth in a strong and safe school community. This approach is grounded by seven guiding principles that were conceived from the work of educational theorists and the expertise of exemplary classroom teachers. Additionally, at the heart of RC are 10 [...]
Please come to the UES auditorium to pick up your Innisbrook order TODAY (Nov. 21, 2011) between 2:30-5:30. The UES Innisbrook fundraiser raised $8,573! You can still earn money for UES by ordering all your holiday wrapping paper through the Innisbrook online store at www.innisbrook.com. Our school number is 116344. Thank you for your donation. Angela [...]
According to Jennifer Matthews, Movie Night (Nov. 4) was a success and raised $364.25. “One of our best.” she said.
The month of November holds several holidays, very much anticipated by the cultures that celebrate them. Here is a sampling of the holidays from around the world. Nov. 1 – All Saint’s Day (Christian holiday): All Saint’s Day honors and recognizes all of the saints of the christian church, many of which were martyrs. The church [...]
As parents, we’re faced with a digital media onslaught. One of the issues facing us as our kids grow is the cell phone decision. Here are some resources to help parents understand the different opinions and hopefully aid in making an appropriate decision for your family. Kids and social media: Guidance for parents (Harvard Health Publications) Should Your Kid Get a [...]
In a few more days our kids will come home from their annual voyage around the neighborhood collecting sugar in its many wonderful colored and various shapes. But as parents we may struggle with how much indulgence to allow. So we’ve put together some articles for you to read that may help you. Make a plan [...]
