Another school year with opportunities for growth, new friends and learning has begun. We here at UES are proud to welcome you... we are excited to see how you progress this year.

You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think

Dear Parents and Guardians,

After reviewing our early dismissal procedures, we have made an adjustment to the dismissal start time. Effective immediately, early dismissal will now begin at 11:50 PM, instead of 11:45 AM.

The dismissal locations will remain the same:

• Bus riders: Students will report to their bus when their route is called.

Please refer to the District Calendar for the dates of early dismissals.

Thank you for your continued support of our school.

Gentle reminder... please if you are picking up your child from school , call the office to let us know. We will be sure to advise the teacher and have your child at the flag pole for dismissal. Earlier the better for phone calls, please try to call by noon at 609-738-2622.

**ALL PICKUPS AFTER 2:30 MUST BE MADE AT THE FLAG POLE~ PLEASE CALL BY 1:45 TO ALLOW TIME TO NOTIFY YOUR CHILD THAT THEY WILL NOT BE RIDING THE BUS** If you are here BEFORE 2:30 you can come up to the main office and sign your child out*

Important Dates to remember

1/20 District Closed ~ Martin Luther King Jr Day

1/24 UES Winter Dance 6-8pm UES GYM

1/30 MLL Family Mtg at CB Lamb cafe 5:30pm

1/31 Early Dismissal 11:50 ~ Staff in Service

2/4 SEPAG mtg 12-1pm UES Library

2/5 PreK Information Session: Nutrition UES 6-7pm

2/6 & 2/7 HONK JR UES AUDITORIUM Free Admission 7pm

2/13 World Cultural Day 6:30-8pm *setup time arrival is 6pm

2/14 School Closed ~ Staff in Service

2/17 District Closed ~ President's Day

3/14 Early Dismissal 11:50am ~ Staff in Service

4/4 Early Dismissal 11:50 ~ Staff in Service

4/17 Early Dismissal 11:50 ~ Staff in Service

4/18-4/25 District Closed Spring Recess 🌸🐰💐

ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE ABOVE DATES PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL OUR MAIN OFFICE

Please welcome our new MFLC counselor Barbara Angst. She is here to provide and offer support to our military children with confidential non-medical counseling, consultation and outreach services.

Feel free to reach out to Ms. Angst via email at: bsangstadt@magellanfederal.com

Please remember school code still is enforced during the dance.

• This includes no cell phones
• We are not able to accommodate early pick-ups from dances
• School dress code will be enforced

To ensure that all students are prepared for learning each day, we want to remind parents and guardians about the importance of students bringing their school-issued devices to class daily. If a student repeatedly forgets their device, they may be asked to leave it at school to ensure they have access to it during instructional time.

Please help us reinforce this responsibility at home so that students can make the most of their learning opportunities. Thank you for your support!

April Wawryk

Principal UES

Our winter coat drive was a success! We are so thankful to our UES families for the generous support & donations.. we couldn't be more proud of you all.

Should anyone need or know of a family in need of a winter coat please reach out to Megan Thompson at mthompson@nhanover.com or Devin Schoenberg at dschoenberg@nhanover.com.

Hello UES families... please take a look through our large lost & found boutique! Some great opportunities to browse are when you sign your child in or out. We greatly encourage and appreciate your "shopping" with us!

Please consider writing your child's name on jackets, hoodies, lunch boxes and water bottles.. this would be a wonderful help!

MEET YOUR PTO MEMBERS

~PTO Meeting Dates 10/7, 1/6/25, 3/10/25 & 5/12/25~

nhuespto@gmail.com

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We encourage students to stay hydrated throughout the school day. Our school is equipped with water refill stations and fountains to support this. When supplying a water bottle for your student, please keep the following guidelines in mind:

• Size: Under 32 ounces
• Visibility: Clear material
• Safety: Must have a lid that seals securely
• Durability: Made of non-shatter material

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and healthy environment!

Books are food for your head and what better way to demonstrate is the return of Inchy! Once a week children with outstanding lunch & recess behavior will be chosen.. we look forward to seeing your little ones enjoy this amazing opportunity for reward!

Check out these beautiful faces of UES, excellent job!!📚

Rehearsals begin: Monday, November 4th

Performance Dates: Thursday, February 6th & Friday, February 7th

***PLEASE REMIND YOUR CHILD THE MORNING OF IF THEY ARE TO STAY AFTER***

If you have questions about rehearsals please reach out to Mrs. Kaczor at rachel.marie.benoit@gmail.com.

Each week we will feature some of our staff & students.. it's a fun way for you to get to know us and some of our day to day activities. We hope you enjoy this as much as we do 💜

Nurse Sonja Schuster is our wonderful school nurse. Check here for important information and handy tips for your littles... you may reach Nurse Sonja at sschuster@nhanover.com or 609-738-2623

Welcome to our new “Notes from the Nurses” newsletter edition! We will be posting seasonal tips here to help get out important health and safety information based on the time of year we are in. Please return frequently for any new and important information we will share. We hope all of our students and families have a very nice winter break. I love taking care of your children while they are with us, and want to make sure they are always safe and healthy when they are not. The winter season offers many wonderful opportunities for children to go outside and play, but the low temperatures can also lead to dangerous conditions for children. Here are some helpful tips to keep kids safe and warm in the colder weather:

1. Layer up! Cold and snow can cause frostbite (injury to body tissue caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissue). Be sure to dress your child in several layers, making sure their head, neck, and hands are covered. Rule of thumb is to dress your children in one more layer than an adult would wear.

2. Beware of clothing hazards with small children. Scarves and hood strings can strangle smaller children or get wrapped around extremities causing circulation to be compromised.

3. Use sunscreen even in winter. The sun’s rays can reflect off the snow and cause sunburn for both children and adults.

4. Prevent nosebleeds. If your child is prone to minor winter nosebleeds, use a cold air humidifier in their room and saline nose drops to keep their nose moist.

5. Keep children hydrated. It’s easier for kids to know to drink fluids when they are hot and sweating, but harder when the weather is colder. In the drier winter months, kids lose more water through their breath. Offer plenty of water, juice, warm drinks, and soups frequently to encourage hydration. We hope that everyone enjoys the winter months in a safe and healthy way! We are always available for your questions!

We are so thankful to have you...

Self-care is done OFF the job and self-compassion is done ON the job...that's what makes it so powerful

You can manage your students lunch charges/accounts via North Hanover Twp School District Page... you will also find current menus.

https://www.nhanover.com/our_district/human_resources/employment_opportunities

North Hanover is currently hiring educational assistance. If you are interested, please a letter of interest and a current resume to

applications@nhanover.com