Early in the morning on Jan. 10, 2023, Ms. Gage's mother peacefully passed away. Not only did she lose her mom, but the UELF community lost a precious member, as she had earned the title of "Emotional Support Grandma" during her valued time with our school. Always wearing a smile, she was greatly loved by our staff, and especially by our students. She proudly assumed the name Ms. Love, which was given to her by one of Ms. Gage's students several years ago.

An alter will be set up for Ms. Love in the MU if you'd like to leave a note, picture or memory.

Did you know that the UELF Staff number is based on the confirmation of enrollment of students at UELF? California funds public schools based on the number of students enrolled for the school year and based on the numbers of students who physically attend the school on the first 10 days of school. The more accurate our numbers are for students per grade level will ensure that teachers at UELF will be able create classrooms that best suit the needs of our students.

Kinder, 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Graders

• PLEASE complete this GoogleForm, to the best of your knowledge, by Feb. 15.
• We have 40% turned in! Please complete! The office will be calling families beginning in February.

Incoming Kinder & TK

• Please communicate open enrollment to incoming Kindergarten and TK students! Send them the link for CRPUSD Enrollment and ask families to register by Feb. 28th!
• We have 21 families signed up for tours! Get registered!

5th Graders

• Registration opens up for you on Jan. 4th to register for the middle school you hope to attend for the 2023-2024 school year. READ the LETTER to 5th GRADE FAMILIES to get the timelines needed and what paperwork needs to be turned in. Registration is due by Feb. 28 and dates are put into consideration for intra and inter district transfers so it's better to be early.

Did you know the UELF 5th graders, Class of 2023, are the FIRST class to participate in outdoor education? Our 5th graders are preparing to explore the Golden Gate Campus of NatureBridge from Jan. 23 - 25, 2023.

We are looking for the following items to create an Outdoor Education "Rental Shop" at UELF to support this project this year and for years to come. Please donate these cleaned items to the office so the 5th graders can "shop" and borrow the tools needed for the trip. The goal is this Shop will grow so students over the years will have a place to get the gear needed for this trip.

• single bed fitted sheet
• sleeping bag
• rain jacket
• headlamp
• day hiking pack
• 32 ounce Nalgene style water bottles
• puffy jacket
• fleece midlayer

All items will be professionally cleaned after each year so the shop is ready for the next year.

HOLD Feb. 9, 5pm to 7:30pm for the UELF Winter Wonderland Friendship Dance! Be sure to share your songlist ideas using the googleform linked above OR dropping a note during the Morning Walk in the box near the boombox. Songs need to have the Song Title and the Artist. All music will be screened to be K-5 appropriate!

Jan. 3, 2023

“I have had other parents ask me why UELF is so outdated and in disrepair when other schools in the district have new buildings and have been updated. What is the best way to respond to this question?”

What I have learned in my three years at UELF is that there was a plan for our UELF site, however there was an urgent need to create a CRPUSD space for Tech High. Tech High had been on the SSU Campus for 20 years, then there was immediate need for a new space. It was critical for our district to get a site ready for this amazing high-school program. Funds that had been for UELF were used there. I recognize this doesn't seem right, however it is valuable for our secondary programs to be strong and competitive for our young adults. As your cute little ones get older, you will see how important it is to have a strong, desirable program for them to get into at the secondary levels.

I am excited to share what we DO have planned for our site. Here is what our director, Josh Savage shared with me...

Here are the projects we have planned at UELF this spring/summer and the following summer:

• HVAC Tuneup with the exception of A wing - Contractor will be going through each unit on campus to ensure HVAC is working in optimal condition and installing new thermostats with CO2 sensors in all classrooms - Estimated start date is during spring break - Estimated cost is $35,000 - $45,000
• Campus Painting - This should commence at the beginning of June - CRPUSD staff will be painting, so completing this work could go into next school year - Estimated cost is $120,000
• Parking Lot Repair/Slurry Seal - Goes out to bid in March - Estimated completion is July 2023 - Estimated cost is $45,000 - $60,000
• Multi-Use Room Flooring - Goes out to bid in March - Estimated completion is July 2023 - Estimated cost is $60,000
• A Wing HVAC Replacement - Currently working with QKA Architect for DSA approval - Estimated completion is July 2024 - Estimated cost is $800,000

As you can see, we plan to invest over $1 million in projects over the next year at UELF.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

- Josh Savage - CRPUSD Director of Facilities & Maintenance

Looking for a place to volunteer?

Classrooms teachers are looking for parents to be fingerprinted and registered for field trips, special events, and classroom jobs. Get yourself set up so you're ready to be there when your student needs you.

ALL volunteers must complete the CRPUSD Volunteer Registration Process, which includes fingerprinting. Please complete the application form and get yourself fingerprinted. This MUST be completed before you can volunteer. Once this is completed, you are clear for the duration of your child's school experience in CRPUSD, including high-school and middle school!

• 1/16 & 1/17 - No School
• 1/18 - Positive Paws Pajama Day & Hot Chocolate
• 1/18 - ELAC MultiCultural Dinner at 5pm
• 1/19 - PTA Membership Meeting at 6:30pm/GM Link
• 1/20 - School Tour at 1:15pm
• 1/23-1/25 - 5th Graders Outdoor Education Field Trip

Keep Me In The Loop!

Please reach out to me if you have a bright idea, a concern (no matter how small or big) or just want to chat. I am here for you!

• 415-497-1317
• christina_lunde@crpusd.org
• Catch me walking around on campus!