University School Weekly Update

As we prepare for the upcoming week, we ask that you please review the following information:

Congratulations to our University School Spelling Bee Winners! Anneliese Crider, 5th grade, won the school-wide spelling bee with the word lachrymose. The runner-up was 3rd grader Sawyer Jane Hayter. Love our orthographic Bucs!

Based on recent updates by the CDC and TN Department of Health (see pdf file below) received this week, we ask that are families please review the recommendations and to please feel free to contact the school if you have any questions. We are seeing a spike in cases both in our region and school, so we do ask that everyone please help us in taking the best safety precautions possible.

University School students in grades 8 through 10 will take the PreACT on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

The PreACT is an assessment intended to provide students with a practice opportunity for the required ACT College Entrance Exam. PreACT results provide information on current achievement levels and include a predicted ACT composite score range. Student results are also an important factor in scheduling and dual enrollment conversations.

The PreACT is formatted using shorter testing times and ACT-style questions. The assessment covers the four ACT tested areas: English, Math, Reading, and Science. Students should bring #2 pencils, an ACT approved calculator (https://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/ACT-calculator-policy.pdf), a small snack for the break if desired, and dress in layers. Backpacks, cell phones, and other personal items should not be brought into the testing room.

Information regarding testing logistics will be shared directly with students. After testing is completed, students will have the opportunity to eat lunch at the Culp Center Dining Hall or other options available within the Culp. Bagged lunches will be provided by the University School cafeteria upon student request.

For lunch planning purposes, please access the Google form below and indicate your student’s lunch preference by Friday, January 14th.

https://forms.gle/dYRyKCdrbMchodaq8

Happy New Year, University School, Elizabethton City, Unicoi, and Washington Counties!

Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) registration is NOW OPEN for Spring semester!!!

Details:

Registration website: jaminthemountains.com

Program length: 12 weeks of small group and string band instruction

Grade participation: University School and Washington County 4th-12th grades; Unicoi County 4th-8th grades; Elizabethton City 6th-8th

Registration closes: January 10th

Program dates/times/locations: listed on website per program

If you are a current student, please register for the same instrument taken in the first semester, as students are asked to stick with this instrument for the year.

We look forward to another brilliant semester of gathering to learn Appalachian music and traditions!

Contact Information:

Kim Allison

jaminthemountains@gmail.com

Annual Health Screenings are scheduled for Thursday, January 20, 2022, in the University School Library for Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th & 9th Grades. Parents will receive a letter with your child's results and any referrals that are recommended related to the screening.

View Events for Entire School Year | Printable Calendar: This Year or Next Year | Schedule Change Policy

January 10 Math Help Club, Library, 3:15-4:30 p.m.
January 10 MS Girls, Boys Basketball, @Central, 6:00,7:00
January 11 Photography Club, Room 301A, 3:15-4:15 p.m.
January 11 HS Girls, Boys Basketball, vs Hampton, 5:00,6:30,8:00
January 12 Testing, PreACT, 8th, 9th, 10th
January 12 Bible Study Club, Warf-Pickel Hall Room 127, 3:15-4:00 p.m.
January 12 Green Club, Room 010, 3:15-4:15 p.m.
January 12 Key Club, Room 011, 3:05-3:30 p.m.
January 13 Testing, PreACT, 8th, 9th, 10th
January 13 Chick Chat Club, Room 010, 3:15-4:15 p.m.
January 13 College Ready Club, Library, 3:00 p.m.
January 13 Math Help Club, Library, 3:15-4:30 p.m.
January 13 MS Girls, Boys Basketball, @Hampton, 5:00,6:00,7:00
January 14 HS Girls, Boys Basketball, @Cloudland, 5:00,6:30,8:00
January 17 No School - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
January 17 HS Girls, Boys Basketball, @Happy Valley, 5:00,6:30,8:00
January 19 Testing, Pre-ACT (10th grade)
January 19 Bible Study Club, Warf-Pickel Hall Room 127, 3:15-4:00 p.m.
January 20 Annual Health Screenings, Library, Grades K,2,4,6,8,9
January 20 Chick Chat Club, Room 010, 3:15-4:15 p.m.
January 20 College Ready Club, Library, 3:00 p.m.
January 20 Math Help Club, Library, 3:15-4:30 p.m.
January 22 MS Girls, Boys Basketball, Area Tournament, @Hampton High
January 22 HS Girls, Boys Basketball, @Jellico, 5:00,6:30,8:00
January 24 Math Help Club, Library, 3:15-4:30 p.m.
January 24 MS Girls, Boys Basketball, Area Tournament, @Hampton High
January 25 ** If needed Testing, Pre-ACT (10th grade)
January 25 Photography Club, Room 301A, 3:15-4:15 p.m.
January 25 MS Girls, Boys Basketball, Area Tournament, @Hampton High
January 25 Homecoming, Training School Night, Brooks Gym
Homecoming Court Presentation, approximately 7:30 p.m.
HS Girls, Boys Basketball, vs KACHEA, 5:00,6:30,8:00
January 26 Bible Study Club, Warf-Pickel Hall Room 127, 3:15-4:00 p.m.
January 26 Green Club, Room 010, 3:15-4:15 p.m.
January 27 Chick Chat Club, Room 010, 3:15-4:15 p.m.
January 27 College Ready Club, Library, 3:00 p.m.
January 27 Math Help Club, Library, 3:15-4:30 p.m.
January 28 HS Girls, Boys Basketball, vs North Greene, 5:00,6:30,8:00
January 29 MS Girls, Boys Basketball, Sectional Tournament, @John Sevier Middle
January 30 MS Girls, Boys Basketball, Sectional Tournament, @John Sevier Middle
January 31 Math Help Club, Library, 3:15-4:30 p.m.
January 31 MS Girls, Boys Basketball, Sectional Tournament, @John Sevier Middle

Email: partinbk@etsu.edu
Website: www.usbucs.com
Location: 68 Martha Culp Dr. Johnson City, TN, 37614
Phone: (423)439-4271
Facebook: facebook.com/uschool1911
Twitter: @USBucs