Union Park Toro Times

Hola Toro Families,

As we enter the final quarter of the school year, our students in grades 3-8 are preparing to showcase their learning on the state test, beginning April 1st and continuing through the end of the month. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication!

Please stay connected by checking emails from your child’s teacher for important updates and upcoming events. The final months of school are filled with exciting events and celebrations, including the Kinder Countdown, the PTSA Foam Party, and our special 8th Grade Promotion.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support. Together, we are making this school year one to remember!

Somos Toros-

Mrs. Ghanooni

• Wednesday, April 2: Sports Pics Volleyball, Basketball & Spiritline starting at 7:15 am
• Friday, April 4: IT Factor Breakfast (invite only) 7:30-8:00 am
• Monday, April 7: PTSA Spirit NIght @ Pasta Love 11:00a-8:00p
• Friday, April 11: PTSA Foam Party
• Friday, April 18: Spring Break Day
• Tuesday, April 29: 8th grade to Boyce-Thompson Arboretum
• Wednesday, April 30: PTSA Meeting, 5:00-7:00 PM

May 2 May 9 May 16

There are NO ER Fridays in April due to state testing

Are you looking for a fulfilling way to spend your time on your days off? Union Park School is seeking a group of dedicated substitute nurses to step in when our wonderful Nurse Elizabeth is away. If you're not looking to commit to a full day, we would also welcome volunteers to assist with screenings or general nursing duties.

If you're interested or would like more information, please give us a call or stop by. We’d love to hear from you!

Please reach out to Ms. Chancellor with any questions. Kelsey.Chancellor@dvusd.org

• April 7 - Spirit Day at Pasta Love,11am-8pm 🍝
• April 11 - Free Foam Party, 5-7 PM 🫧
• April 17 - Day of Awesomeness 🌟
• April 30 - PTSA General Meeting, 5-7 PM 🌸
• May 5–9 - Teacher Appreciation Week 🍎

On April 17, we’re celebrating our Raise Above It Fundraiser and Kindness Challenge success! We’ll announce the total funds we raised together as a community and celebrate with obstacle courses, inflatable games, and a whole lot of jumping, running, and hopping fun!

👉 Pro tips:

• Tell your student to wear socks! 🧦
• Bring plenty of water! 💧
• Parents! Help us make the day unforgettably awesome by volunteering: Sign Up Here

👉 Schedule:

• Session #1: 8:20-9:05 (6th & 7th Grade)

• Session #2: 9:10-9:55 (Kinder & 1st Grade)

• Session #3: 10:00-10:45 (2nd & 3rd Grade)
• Session #4: 10:50-11:35 (4th & 5th Grade)
• Session #5: 11:40-12:25 (8th Grade)
• Session #6: 12:30-1:00 (Agnos)

Join us on Wednesday, April 30 at 5PM in the Multimedia Center for our next PTSA meeting. We’ll finalize plans for Teacher Appreciation Week and chat about the end of the school year. See you there!

From May 5–9, we’re celebrating our amazing teachers and staff with meals, games, and fabulous prizes! If you or a company you know would like to donate, email us at board@upptsa.org. Your support makes all the difference!

Help keep lunchtime running smoothly by volunteering in the cafeteria! Volunteers must be DVUSD Volunteer trained.

• April – May Sign-Up

If you’d like to help with copying, laminating, preparing special teacher projects etc., please email specialprojects@upptsa.org. We appreciate all of our volunteers!

School tax credits are a win-win for students and taxpayers! Making a donation is easy: Donate using the link below, keep your receipt and claim your tax credit when you file! Every dollar reduces your tax liability dollar for dollar. Taxpayers can donate up to $200 for an individual and $400 for a married couple.

Union Park students are blessed to participate in a few overnight field trips each year. This year our 5th grade students are heading to Tonto Creek and our Choir and Band are heading to Disneyland to compete in a national competition. Your tax credit donations help make the trip more affordable for all and also help our school offer scholarships for those that need it to attend.

https://az-deervalley.intouchreceipting.com/ Please choose: Union Park School. If you would like to fund a student scholarship for out of state or overnight travel please choose either Choir, Band, 5th grade field trips (Tonto Creek) or General Tax Credit. We also have athletics, leadership groups, etc. you can donate to as well.

Thank you for donating to Union Park! We greatly appreciate your support!

This is a great time to save our attendance line to your phone! The number is 623-445-5890, this line is accessible 24/7. Please leave your students name, their teacher or grade level, your name and relationship to them and the reason for the absence in your message. Please do not leave attendance messages on the main school number.

Not receiving our text messages? Simply text START to 60680 to opt in and stay up-to-date with important school information. In addition to emails, we use this system to send critical updates and announcements to keep you informed. Don't miss out on vital information—sign up today!

For safety reasons, e-bikes, scooters, and skateboards are not permitted on campus. Please ensure that your child does not bring any of these items to school.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

We’d like to remind families about the procedure for dropping off forgotten items. If you need to drop something off for your child, please email their teacher to inform them that the item is available for pickup in the office.

To minimize disruptions to instructional time, we kindly ask that you limit drop-offs to the following essential items: Chromebooks, glasses, medically required items and lunches.

We would like to kindly remind everyone that, in accordance with DVUSD policy, pets are not allowed on school grounds at any time, including before and after school hours, unless explicitly authorized. This policy is designed to prioritize the safety and comfort of our students and staff, while helping to maintain a welcoming environment for all.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping to keep our school a safe and pleasant space for everyone.

If you need to pick up your child for a doctor or dentist appointment, are picking them up from the nurse, or are signing them in late, please remember:

1. Come into the office: You’ll need to use our iPad for the sign-in/sign-out process. It's simple, and we’re happy to assist you if needed!

2. Bring your phone: You’ll need it to fill out the required Google Form. Be sure to complete the form fully, and if you have multiple children, please enter each one on a separate line.

3. Why the forms are important: These sign-in forms help us track who is on campus and when. While our office staff has access to the responses, they are not notified when the form is filled out, so please let someone know you're here before sitting down in the lobby.

4. Arrive early: We ask that you arrive 10 minutes before you need to leave, as your child may be in a different classroom or at lunch/recess. Be prepared to show ID as well.

5. Late arrivals: Parents must accompany students into the office if they are late to school and sign them in on the iPad provided. If you do not sign your student in, they will be marked unexcused.

Dismissal Times

• No student dismissal after 2:45 pm on full days.
• No student dismissal after 1:15 pm on Early Release Fridays.

Please be sure to discuss transportation plans with your child before they leave home. If there are any changes to your child's after-school transportation, Union Park requests that parents email the child's teacher with the updated information before 1 PM.