Elementary Newsletter
February, 20th 2025
No School for Students
Friday, February 28th
Friday, March 7th
Friday, March 14th
Monday, March 17th - Friday, March 21st- SPRING BREAK
Friday, March 28th
Upcoming Events
Friday, February 21st- SCHOOL IS IN SESSION
Tuesday, March 4th - Choir Concert
Elementary Office Hours
The office in the Elementary building is open every day that school is in session from 7:30am to 4:00pm. If you need to reach the office, please call 970-673-4997.
Elementary School Hours
School begins at 8:00am and students are dismissed at 3:10pm
Announcements begin in the gym at 7:45am. Students are encourage to attend at 7:45 a.m. for announcements.
UCS Shuttle Bus Application
The 2025-2026 bus rider application is now available. You must enter the 2025-2026 school year in line two as well as fully completing all other sections for the application to be eligible for consideration.
https://www.unioncolonyschools.org/bus-information
MiraSoul Ancestral Healing and Wellness
Thank you to Brittni at MiraSoul Healing and Kelly Cook, for their generous donations towards our perfect attendance bike initiative. Thanks to them, two students will be awarded a bike and helmet at the end of the year!
Kids Heart Challenge
The Kids Heart Challenge has come to an end. Thank you so much to all of the families who helped their students participate! As a school, we raised an amazing $3,155.75 for The American Heart Association. We are so grateful for all of your contributions!
After School Activities
Tuesday- Volleyball Intramurals 3:10-4:00
Email Mr. Peranni if you have any questions jperanni@unioncolonyschools.org
Wednesday -Choir 3:15p.m to 4:00 p.m.
Email Mr. Drake if you have any questions cdrake@unioncolonyschools.org
Student Council will meet once a month
February 26th
March 26th
April 30th
Email Ms. Murry or Ms. Williams if you have any questions.
tymurry@unioncolonyschools.org
lwilliams@unioncolonyschools.org
Parents please remember that student must be picked up promptly at 4:00 p.m.
Visitors
Any visitor who is not employed by Union Colony Schools will have to check in at the front office with a photo government issued identification card. The card will be run through the Raptor system; this system is designed to help maintain safety on campus, which will print a photo identification badge for approved visitors.
Technology Fee
Have you paid your family technology fee? A $25 fee per family was due at registration. This is an annual technology fee to help offset the cost of technology devices and platforms. Please log in to Infinite Campus to check if your family fee has been paid. You can pay by card in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal or with exact cash only in the office. Contact Adriana if you have any questions at 970-673-4997.
Food Pantry
What: Union Colony Elementary School now has a FREE food pantry for all UCE families!
Where: Union Colony Elementary School Office
Who: The free food pantry is open to all UCE families
When: The food pantry is open Monday thru Thursday 9:00 - 2:00.
How: Parents/Guardians must come into the UCE office. You must bring your own bags ( only 2 bags per family, the size of a plastic bag from a grocery store. We do not provide bags) You will not be allowed to take food without a bag. Please only come during the pantry hours of operation - food will not be given out at other times. UCE will restock the food pantry when new shipments are received on Tuesdays - once food is gone, it is gone until the following Tuesday. Food will not be sent home with students.
Cold Weather
The mornings have been cold. Please be sure to send your student with a jacket to school. We will be going outside for recess and are often outside for PE or other classroom activities.
Students may bring snow boots if they would like to play on the field on days that there is snow on the ground.
Attendance Matters
At Union Colony Elementary School we feel that all students should come to school every day, on time and remain in school for the entire school day. When a student has reached four absences from school in any month or ten (total) absences during any school year, they may be assigned to an attendance plan.
Parents please remember, it is your responsibility to get your child to school on time. On time means students are in their classroom by 8:00 am when instruction begins. They are considered tardy at 8:01am.
Parking Lot Safety
TRAFFIC SAFETY PLAN
The Traffic Safety Plan above has been established by Union Colony Schools in order to ensure safety for students and promote efficiency. Please drive responsibly. Watch for students at all times and follow prompts from school staff monitors. Vehicles should access school property by entering in the east driveway and exiting through the west driveway. Adults dropping students off for school or picking them up are expected to follow the traffic safety plan. Do not drive across the lot even if the lot is cleared of parked cars. Double parking (parking behind a parked car in a marked parking stall) to drop off or pick up students is never permitted. All students who are being dropped off or picked up by parents shall be loaded/unloaded from the vehicles along the right hand lane adjacent to the sidewalk. If parking and walking a student to the front door, use marked crosswalks.
Weather Related Closures
Parents be prepared and informed. Winter is quickly approaching which could mean closures or delays. Please visit our parent resource page for weather related plans and other important parent information.
https://www.unioncolonyschools.org/parent-resources
In the event Union Colony Schools must close, delay the start of the school day, or release early due to weather conditions the following methods of communication will be used. Parents and guardians must ensure their email address and phone number/s are current and updated in Infinite Campus. Union Colony will use a digital communication platform that relies on current and correct contact information.
Building Closure, Delay, and/or early release
1. Union Colony will send a text and email to all parents/guardians and staff before 6am the morning of the potential closure/delay.
2. Union Colony Elementary and Preparatory campuses will send individual messages to all families and staff using individual building communication the morning of the potential closure/delay.
3. Union Colony will post all relevant information on our Facebook page and home page of our website https://www.unioncolonyschools.org/home.
4. Union Colony will always close, early release, or delay the start of the school day if District 6 chooses to close, early release, or delay the school day due to severe weather.
5. Union Colony may choose to close, early release, or delay the school day due to weather on some
days that District 6 chooses not to.
After school events and Activities
1. In the event Union Colony has a weather related closure all school sponsored events will be cancelled.
2. In the event Union Colony has a weather related early release all school sponsored events will be
cancelled.
3. In the event Union Colony has a weather related delay all school sponsored events will be a day time decision.
Before and after school childcare
1. Please contact your provider for more information on how they will handle weather related events.
In the event there is a prediction of inclement weather please call the main office the day before for closure or delay information. Elementary School (970) 673.4997 or Preparatory School (970) 673.4546.
If Union Colony chooses to close, delay, or release early the main offices will be closed or delayed. Please leave a message and someone will return your call as soon as we re-open.
ABC Preschool
Free Preschool for all 4 year olds (must turn 4 by Oct 1st)
Enrollment is NOW open for the 2025-2026 School Year
At ABC Child Development Centers we provide a caring place where your child can grow, learn, and thrive. Our team is here to help you with every step of the application process, making it simple and stress free.
Call us today! 970-352-2222 ext 5
Union Colony Elementary School
970-673-4997 (M-F 7:30 am - 4:00 pm)