Beck Weekly Update

Beck Attendance Line: 586-797-3999

Email: officebeck@uticak12.org
Website: beck.uticak12.org
Location: 54600 Hayes Road, Macomb, MI, USA
Phone: 586-797-3900
Facebook: facebook.com/BeckElementarySchool
Twitter: @beckelementary

Mrs. Morgan's 4th graders were seeing the world all hearts and flowers for Valentine's Day!

It is that time of year again! Registration is open for the 25th UCS Chess Tournament-Saturday April 13, 2024. Perhaps you have a student or two who loves the game!

The UCS Chess Tournament is a perfect first tournament for ANY student in ANY grade. Kindergarten-12th grade sections. This is a fun, unrated event with five rounds. Check-in 8:00-8:30 a.m. with games: @ 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, & 1:00. Awards 2:00-3:00. The tournament is held at Henry Ford High School. Usually there are nine sections: K/1/2/3/4/5/6/7-8/9-12

Visit the tournament website for the registered player list, to download the entry form, and other information: www.ucschesstournament.weebly.com

Dear Beck community,

This summer begins the most comprehensive facility improvement project in the history of Utica Community Schools. Over the next several years, renovation and construction projects across our district will address critical building needs and start the process of transforming our buildings to support future generations of students.

Safety remains the priority for the first phase of our bond issue. At Beck Centennial Elementary and other district schools, improvements will include door replacements with metal door frames as needed, upgrades to shatter-resistant glass, corridor entryway enhancements and the continued implementation of our NightLock system.

More information on the summer and fall 2024 projects is at this link. In addition, the “Bond Project List by School” link on the page has been updated for additional scheduled improvements at Beck Centennial and those in our attendance areas.

Over the next few months, Utica Community Schools will be sharing more information on the strategic vision of UCS school facilities. Thanks to our voters, we are in a unique position to transform our facilities in a way that provides additional layers of safety, builds community pride, and creates spaces that will give our staff the tools they need to empower our students.

Thank you for your continued partnership. If you have any questions, please feel free to reply to this email or call our office at 586-797-3900.

Robert S. Monroe
Superintendent of Schools