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

What do you love about UES and how can we grow? Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. We use this information every year to become better and determine focus areas for the following year.

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

Important Dates to remember

5/9 Early Dismissal 11:50am ~ Staff in Service 1/2 day

5/23 School Closed~ Staff in Service 1/2 day

5/24 North Hanover Twp Memorial Day Parade 12pm

5/26 District Closed ~ Memorial Day

6/4 BMX Anti Bullying BMX School Assembly 1:15pm

6/5 Spring Fair/Evening of the Arts ~ UES 5:30pm

6/6 Early Dismissal 11:50pm ~ Staff In Service

6/7 North Hanover Community Yard Sale Green Acres Park & neighboring area

6/11 Field Day UES (Rain Date June 12th)

6/16 UES Awards Ceremony @ 1:15- You will be notified if your student is getting an individual award

6/18 UES Promotion Ceremony 6pm (Tentative)

6/19 District Closed ~ Juneteenth

6/24 Early Dismissal 11:50pm/Last Day of School /Final Report Card (*updated to reflect snow day, still tentative*)

Many students at UES are increasingly using inappropriate language or making unkind comments toward their peers. While our staff is actively working to address this at school, we’re also noticing that influences outside of the classroom—like social media, group texting, and online content—are shaping how students communicate with one another. These platforms often expose students to language and behavior they may not yet be ready to navigate, and managing that influence is a challenge we know families are also facing.

To help support positive communication both at school and at home, we’re sharing a few strategies that may be helpful in encouraging respectful language. These ideas are not about blame—they’re about working together to guide our children toward kindness, empathy, and self-awareness as they grow.

Tips for Home:

• Model Appropriate Language – Kids often mirror what they hear. Using respectful language ourselves helps set the tone.
• Stay Calm – Big reactions to inappropriate words can unintentionally reinforce the behavior. A calm, consistent response is more effective.
• Make It a Learning Moment – Help your child come up with more appropriate words they can use instead, and practice them together.
• Set Clear Expectations – Be explicit about what kind of language is acceptable at home, at school, and online.
• Understand the Context – If inappropriate language continues, explore whether it's linked to stress, frustration, or peer influence.
• Monitor Media and Tech – Stay involved with the music, games, group chats, and social platforms your child is using.
• Praise Positive Language – Notice and affirm when your child chooses respectful or kind language—it goes a long way!

We appreciate your ongoing support in helping students build healthy, respectful communication habits. If you have any questions or would like additional resources, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We're here to support you.

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*

We here at UES are so lucky to have the wide variety of teaching styles, each one collaborating with the next to bring the very best to our students. The support and dedication to our UES kids is unmatched and for that we are most grateful.. we couldn't be prouder of our teachers!

We are just spoiled by our amazing NH UES PTO... Teacher Appreciation week is just starting and what better way to fuel up for NJSLA testing! Such an amazing breakfast spread! We feel so loved 🥰

What would our school do without our wonderful nurses.. as we celebrate Nurses week here at UES please join us in welcoming our new building based Nurse Ashely Martinez!!

Nurse Sonja and Nurse Ashely give compassion, care and comfort prescription free!! Thank you isn't enough, you are so appreciated each and everyday! 🩺❤️

Good Morning UES.. just a little reminder as we head into spring! Any questions feel free to reach out to the main office.... also if you could add your child's name that would be so great as we get many water bottles in the lost & found #springishere!

We are excited to roll out a new bus appreciation award! Each month our bus driver will hand out up to 5 certificates. They will be turned in by the child to receive a small reward for excellent behavior or improvement. These will be used randomly for students who consistently follow bus rules, show kindness & respect to others and or exhibits improved behavior after a conversation with them or the staff. We look forward to this new tool to encourage harmony & safety on our bus.. every child has the opportunity and potential for being a Model Panther Passenger! 💜🚌

Please welcome our new MFLC counselor Mary Toohey. 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.Toohey via email at: mtoohey@magellanfederal.com

Here's another amazing summer bit of fun... June 25-27th & 30th. 9-3pm daily, open to kids entering 3rd-7th grade right here at the Upper Elementary! See link below to register! We can't wait to see you all..

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!

Helppppp our lost & found is growing.. come claim some coats, water bottles etc!

MEET YOUR PTO MEMBERS

~Upcoming PTO Meeting Date 5/12/25~

nhuespto@gmail.com

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Books are food for your head and what better way to demonstrate is the return of Inchy! We look forward to seeing your little ones enjoy this amazing opportunity for reward!

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

We are always looking for ways to foster excellent behavior with our UES kids.. check out this revised encouragement plan to earn Inchy the Bookworm books! 📚📖 #foodforyourhead

STARTING NEXT WEEK WE ARE IMPLENTING A REVISED REWARD SYSTEM FOR INCHY- BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR "PAW'SOME GOLD CARDS!

We are really working hard on a behavior reset. One part of that is recognizing appropriate behavior and being specific. The Paw'some Gold cards are for these areas

1. Hallways

2. Assemblies

3. Morning Meetings

4. Cafeteria

5. Bathrooms

6. Arrivals

We are looking for:

Students with passes, students walking, students not screaming in a louder environment, students who clean up and help others. Students who include others.

If you have any of these duties or are in these areas please feel free to grab a stack and try to notice kids. A valid card has my stamp on the back or a staff initial.

This will replace the lunch and recess certificates.

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April Wawryk

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 💜

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, as well as other symptoms such as abdominal pain, fatigue, and dehydration. People infected with norovirus usually start to show symptoms 12-48 hours after exposure.

How it Spreads

Norovirus can spread quickly in childcare and schools by:

• Having direct contact with someone with norovirus, like caring for them, sharing food or eating utensils with them, or eating food handled by them.
• Eating food or drinking liquids that are contaminated with norovirus
• Touching contaminated objects or surfaces and then putting your unwashed fingers in your mouth.

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!

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