University School Weekly Update

University School shifted several years ago to include the additional 30 minutes to the student day in order to have access to the 13-stockpile days. These days are used as follows:

• 4 Days for Snow Days (not required to make-up)
• 3 have been used and one remains
  
• 9 days for Star or Blue Professional Development Days (to be used if we exceed the 4 days built-in)
• 3 have been used and 6 remain (2/9, 2/12, 4/1, 5/28-30).
  

Currently, we have used 6 of the 13 days , which leaves us with one more snow or inclement weather day that is not required to make-up and 6 starred or professional development days. If we utilize more than the one additional snow day, then we will be required to make those up on any of the star or blue professional days left on our current school calendar. If additional days beyond the one snow day left are utilized during the remainder of the semester, a notification of any calendar changes will be shared at that time.

The University School Foundation is looking for a parent or guardian to join our board in the role of treasurer. Knowledge of QuickBooks and basic book keeping is helpful but not necessary. Please contact Dan Van Zant at vanzantd@etsu.edu if you are interested in joining us!

The University School Foundation is open to all parents interested in attending. The meeting dates are listed below and are scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM in the school library on each of the designated days. Immediately following the meeting, all executive officers will remain to vote on pending requests.

February 5th

March 4th

April 2nd

May 6th

June 3rd (tentative time. The last meeting of the year is typically used for voting members to vote on any requests needed for the summer, as well as to vote on the 24-25 board and budget).

Spanish Club will continue to take place after-school weekly on Mondays for K-2 graders and Wednesdays for 3-5 graders. For parents with students involved or interested, follow this link https://www.remind.com/join/uhspani or text @uhspani to 81010 to join the Remind chat for updates and supplemental resources. Email Zayda Carver at carverz@etsu.edu with any questions

Key Club Washington County Animal Shelter Supplies Drive. Key Club is continuing to accept donations through February 15th. There is a collection bin in the lobby.

You can find a wish list on their website: https://wcjcanimalshelter.org/support-us/wish-lists/

Key Club Fundraiser: Valentine’s Candy Grams. Students and Families may purchase candy and write a special message to a friend which will be delivered on Valentine’s Day. Sales of candy will take place after school on Friday, February 9th and Tuesday, February 13th. Proceeds will be used for charitable donations and to help with Key Club service and club activities.

Below are the upcoming monthly meeting dates @ 3:00 p.m. in Ms. Squibb’s room:

• Tuesday - February 6, 2024

• Tuesday - March 5, 2024

• Tuesday - April 9, 2024

• Tuesday - May 7, 2024

WHO WE ARE: The Senior Parent Committee helps facilitate events and provide memorabilia to all Seniors. We have already been hard at work this year hosting events and providing memorabilia to the Class of 2024; please see attached flier for upcoming events.

· T-Shirts, Yard Signs and Holiday Ornaments have been available for pick up in the front office and Dr. Penley’s office. Please make sure your Senior has picked up these items by the end of day Monday, January 15th. After this time, they will no longer be available.

HOW YOU CAN HELP: We need parent volunteers for the upcoming activities, including Senior Week. This is a full week of activities, and we need as many volunteers as possible. Please complete the Sign-up Genius link to let us know how you can help! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050849A8A722ABF58-47059106-help

FUNDRAISING: Each family is expected to contribute $150 towards the cost of the Senior activities, including Senior Week. These funds will be raised via the annual discount card fundraiser.

1. Each Senior is given 10 discount cards to sell for $15 each.

2. Your Senior will stop by the front desk to sign out their discount card envelope, which contains 10 discount cards with instructions.

3. Submit the $150 payment by Friday, February 2, 2023. Please use the envelope with your student's name on it and return it to the office with cash or check, made payable to UH Senior Class of 2024. Return any unsold cards to the office.

4. Or you can submit payment via Venmo, the QR code is attached, Please be sure to note your student's name on the payment.

The Senior Parent Committee appreciates your support. If you have any questions and/or you would like to volunteer - Bridgette Ward (bridgetteward1@gmail.com), Laura Willard (uhclass2021@gmail.com), Stacey Wild (drstaceywild@yahoo.com), or Leisa Harvey (HARVEYL@mail.etsu.edu).

Thank you,

Senior Class Parent Committee

It's time to start ordering yearbooks. As most of you know, we have two options: one for grades K-8 and another for grades 9-12; please see the links and order forms below:

Grades K-8:

https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=2591462

Grades 9-12:

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1041219/University-High-School/2024-Yearbook/2023120710150405084/CATALOG_SHOP/

We are collecting photographs for our yearbook—student life, sports events, clubs, and all your special school moments. Follow the link below to submit images for Kindergarten through 8th grade or high school.

K-8

https://images.jostens.com/ImageShare/upload

HIGH SCHOOL

https://images.jostens.com/ImageShare/upload

January

28 - HS Girls & Boys Basketball @ Cloudland (4:30, 5:30, 6:30, & 8:00 PM)

29 - HS Girls & Boys Basketball @ South Greene (4:30, 5:30, 6:30, & 8:00 PM)

30 - MS Boys Basketball Regional Tourney vs Bulls Gap (Varsity Only) - John Sevier @ 7:30 PM

February

2 - HS Girls & Boys Basketball Home @ Unaka (4:30, 5:30, 6:30, & 8:00 PM @ Brooks Gym)

5 - HS Girls & Boys Basketball SENIOR NIGHT Home vs Happy Valley (4:30, 5:30, 6:30, & 8:00 PM)

9 - HS Girls & Boys Basketball Home vs Cloudland (4:30, 5:30, 6:30, & 8:00 PM @ Brooks Gym)

10 - HS Girls & Boys Basketball @ Unicoi (4:30, 5:30, 6:30, & 8:00 PM)

12 - HS Boys BB Home v. Elizabethton - Boys (6:30 & 8:00) @ Tri-Cities Christian-Girls (6:00)

16 - HS Girls & Boys Basketball District Tournament Begins (TBD)

26 - MS Baseball @ Sullivan Heights (6:00 PM)

27 - MS Softball Home vs. Fall Branch (5:00 PM - Carnegie Park)

29 - MS Softball @ Lamar School (5:00 PM)

29 - MS Baseball Home vs Unaka (5:30 PM - Location TBD)