OUES Week at a Glance
Week of January 20th
Week of January 20th-24th
Monday, January 20th
- MLK Day (No School for Staff/Students)
Tuesday, January 21st
- Kaylie Beck's Birthday
Thursday, January 23rd
- Kids Heart Challenge Assembly (2:00-2:45 pm)
Friday, January 24th
- Donuts with Dads in Café (7:00-7:35 am)
- Mulan and Bao PTO Event (3:00-5:00 pm)
As a reminder, good attendance and arriving on time are critical to your child’s success. The school day begins promptly at 7:40 a.m., and drop-off is available from 7:20 to 7:40 a.m. During this time, students can choose to participate in Open Gym (games and free play) or Open Café (building activities and socialization) to start their day positively.
Thank you for your continued support!
REMAING JANUARY EVENTS
Wednesday, January 29th
- College Spirit Day
- Lockdown Drill
Thursday, January 30th
- Dad's Club in the Café (7:00-7:35 am)
Friday, January 31st
- January/July Birthday Lunches on the Stage
February Dates To Remember
February Dates:
03-National School Counselor Week
03-Gina Arefi's Birthday
05-Grade 2 Math Curriculum Assessment
06-Dana Snyder's Birthday
07-Daddy Daughter Dance
10-Weather/Hazmat Training (2:00 pm)
11-Bailey Williamson's Birthday
14-Valentine Parties (2:00-2:50 pm)
17-Professional Development Day
18-Fire/Evacuation Drill (10:00 am)
21-Mother Son Event (5:00-8:00 pm)
26-College Spirit Day
27-Dads Club in the Café (7:00-7:35 am)
28-All Star Breakfast in Café (7:00-7:35 am)
PTO News and Updates
12 TICKETS LEFT!!! Chinese Calligraphy and Dumpling Making Party!
Join us on January 24th after school for a unique event that blends culture, creativity, and cuisine! Inspired by the movie Mulan and the heartwarming Disney short, Bao- OUES mom, June Matlock will teach participants the art of Chinese calligraphy and the delicate skill of making delicious dumplings. This hands-on experience offers a wonderful opportunity to explore traditional Chinese culture in a fun and interactive setting. All proceeds from this event will directly benefit our campus! Purchase your tickets here: Mulan/Bao After School Party Tickets
Max: 50 students
*This event is right after school on January 24th.
*Tickets are non refundable but are transferable
DONUTS WITH DAD IS NEXT FRIDAY
Join us for a fun morning with DAD (or special friend) next Friday, January 24th @ 7AM
IN MY DADDY & DAUGHTER ERA!
Dads (or special friend)- grab a date (or two) and join us for a fun night of sparkle, dancing, karaoke, and fun surprises on February 7th from 6-8 at Old Union
Tickets for the Daddy/Daughter dance can be purchased here: In my Daddy and Daughter Era *tickets are available at the door but will cost extra so grab your tickets prior to the event
***GLAM UP FOR THE DANCE!***
Save the date: CALKIDS FASHION SHOW FEATURING OUES MODELS! On January 29th from 6:30-8, join us for lite bites, sparkling cider and shop for the dance! On this special evening, all attendees will receive 20% off their entire purchase. Can't make it that night? Shop anytime between Jan 30-Feb 7th, mention OUES and Calakids will give back 20% to OUES!
Make an appointment at SWEET & SASSY the week of Feb 1-Feb 7th and 10% of all sales (services and merch) will go back to OUES. MAKE THOSE APPOINTMENTS SOON and mention Old Union!
Get your tickets for the Mom and Son... BRUH!
Hey, BRUH! Get your tickets for fun GLOW night with your little buddy- you know he's got RIZZ (disclaimer: I really have no clue what I'm talking about.)
But do buy your tickets here so we can all have a fun night with our boys! BRUH Night
Feb 21 6-8PM @ Old Union
Moms (or special friend)- attire: ANYTHING NEON!
***Want to keep track of your date and see him GLOW? Buy your BRUH a shirt here: BRUH Shirt
CALLING ALL 2nd SEMESTER BIRTHDAYS!!!!
Birthday Grams for all second semester birthdays are now OPEN! Please purchase your birthday gram ahead of time so our team can prepare these custom made surprises for your kiddos. All proceeds go directly back to OUES! Birthday Grams
OUES Spirit SHOP News
Gifts for the whole family at our very own Old Union Spirit Shop! The SS will be open every Friday from 10:30-1PM. Don't forget- we now sell Dragon Dollars for those upcoming birthday and holiday gifts which can be used as real money to buy anything inside our store. And as always, the SS is open 24/7 online: Spirit Shop
IMPORTANT DATES:
1/24: Donuts with Dad
1/24: Chinese Calligraphy and Dumpling Making Party
2/7: Daddy/Daughter Dance
2/21: Mother/Son Event
CISD News and Updates
Ways to Stay Connected
Make sure to sign up for the Dragon eBlast, a district communication with all of the latest news, updates and announcements! Also follow the district social media accounts to see all the latest happenings within Carroll ISD:
BIRTHDAY TREATS
Parent Birthday Ice Cream Order Form
- Step 1: To order you must have funds on your student's lunch account & order 7 days before date of celebration. The order will not be processed without sufficient funds available. You can add money to your student's account via check, cash or My School Bucks.
- Step 2: Complete this order form.
- Step 3: School Kitchen Manager will place order on the student's lunch account.
- Step 4: School Kitchen Manager will email the parent and teacher confirmation the order has been processed.
Manager's Contact is: Linda Perez, ROSALINDA.PEREZ@southlakecarroll.edu, (817)949-4608
Click this link to add money to your student's lunch account through My School Bucks: My School Bucks
Current Suggested Party/ Birthday Treats if not Purchased from the School Cafeteria
- Barnum’s Animal Crackers
- Blue Bell Ice Cream Cups (vanilla & chocolate only)
- Chips Ahoy Cookies
Hostess Items:
- Powdered Sugar Donuts, Zingers, Cupcakes, Twinkies & ~Ding Dongs
Additional Items:
- Oreo Cookies (Original & Double Stuff only)
- Peace, Love & Little Donuts (mention for a school)
- Popsicles brand Popsicles
- Rice Krispy Treats (plain only)
- Skinny Pop Popcorn (original flavor only)
If a parent chooses to bring another item it must clearly state “made in a peanut and tree nut free facility” on the packaging.
This is list is meant to serve as a resource, not a requirement or endorsement from Carroll ISD. While the above food items have currently been found to be in compliance with the Allergy Aware CISD Notice, please continue to check the food label as companies change their ingredients and manufacturing facilities. This list is intended as a guideline for parents and party planners. Other food items in compliance with the Allergy Aware Notice are also permissible. As a reminder, all classroom consumption foods, not personal snacks, must contain a label.
Any label that states the following is NOT permitted in the classroom for classroom consumption:
- “may contain peanuts or tree nuts”
- “contains peanuts or tree nuts”
- “processed on shared equipment with peanuts or tree nuts”
OLD UNION ELEMENTARY
Website: https://www.southlakecarroll.edu/Domain/10
Location: 1050 South Carroll Avenue, Southlake, TX, USA
Phone: 817 949-4600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Old-Union-Elementary-School-275759525872006/
Twitter: @oldunionES