Dear Families and Caregivers,

As we wrap up the first month of school, we want to take a moment to thank you for helping make this a successful and exciting start to the year! It has been a joy to welcome students back, meet many of you during our Back-to-School Nights, and get to know your children as we see them in classrooms, at lunch, and during recess.

At UES, we focus on creating a positive environment through our school rules, which we call the "Big Three": Make Safe Choices, Be Respectful, and Build Community. These guiding principles help ensure that our school is a place where everyone feels safe, supported, and part of a caring community.

We are looking forward to the coming month and all the exciting events ahead! October will bring the Week of Respect, the Book Fair, and, of course, our Halloween celebrations. We are excited to continue building strong connections and creating lasting memories with your children.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to an incredible month ahead!

Warm regards,
Dr. J and the UES Leadership Team

• Picture Day- September 30th & October 1st
• School Closed for Rosh Hashanah October 3rd
• Week of Respect October 7th - 11th
• UES Home & School Meeting 9:30am October 11th
• UES Book Fair October 21st- 25th
• UES Book Fair Evening Event 6pm October 24th
• Halloween and Early Dismissal Day October 31st.
• Staff Inservice Day and Schools Closed November 1st.

During the week of October 7th-11th, we will be celebrating the Week of Respect at UES, focusing on creating a culture of respect in our school community. Throughout the week, students will engage in meaningful conversations about understanding their own feelings, being empathetic toward others, and the importance of standing up against bullying. We will also celebrate each student's unique qualities and how they contribute to our diverse world. To add to the fun, we have themed spirit days planned to bring our community together:

• Monday (Inside Out Day): Wear your clothes inside out to show how we can look at things from a different perspective.
• Tuesday (Unity Day): Wear your grade-level color to symbolize our unity. 4th Grade - Yellow, 5th Grade - Green, 6th Grade - Blue.
• Wednesday (Wacky Wednesday): Get creative and wear your wackiest outfit!
• Thursday (Team Day): Show your team spirit by wearing a team shirt or a UES shirt.
• Friday (Pajama Day): End the week in comfort by wearing your pajamas.

We look forward to a fun-filled week of learning and growing together!

We are excited about the Fall Book Fair! Book Fair Night will be held on Thursday, October 24th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Come out and shop at Book Fair Night!

• Be safe and sit on the bus.
• Talk with your seatmates on the bus in a normal level.
• Feel free to read or relax on the bus.
• Use school appropriate language on the bus.
• Respect others space, bodies and feelings.

We are excited to celebrate Halloween 2024 on Thursday, October 31st! All students are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes for the day. As you help your child prepare, please ensure their costume is comfortable, school-appropriate, and follows our guidelines: no violent or gory themes, no weapons, adherence to the school dress code, shoes must be worn, and no full face coverings. Thank you for your support in making this a fun and safe celebration for everyone!

• You can easily report a child's absence by clicking on the NURSE link located under the "Quick Links" section of the UES website.
• The UES school day begins promptly at 8:00 AM! Please ensure your child arrives on time to set a positive tone for the day.
• To help your child develop responsibility, consider creating a plan together to ensure they bring all necessary items to school. Using checklists with pictures, setting alarms, or establishing routines can be great tools for fostering independence.
• If you need to drop off lunches, please do so before 10:00 AM to ensure timely delivery to your child.
• Lastly, please remind your child to charge their laptop each night so they are ready for the school day ahead!

MTPS Technical Support

Students and parents may contact the MTPS tech team if experiencing a technical

problem at home with the MTPS computer or with the online systems that MTPS

supports. If you get a busy signal or voicemail, we recommend calling back later or

using the email address if possible. Emails may be sent to the email address below

anytime, and a tech team member will respond as soon as soon as possible.

UES Tech support: uessupport@mtps.com 856-793-0333 x 14250