
Thank you to our UTSC teaching staff and building leaders for a great day of learning to be better tomorrow for our students and community!










Tomorrow is the last day to send in candy for our candy contest! We are just a bit over halfway where we ended last year, so let’s catch up! All candy donated is used for October 11th Fall Fest Trunk or Treat!
Can we beat last years record? Here are the current standings….
1. Barker - 55.2 lbs
2. Schumacher - 47.0
3. Milcarek - 46.7
4. Phelps - 44.4
5. Kearney - 43.9
6. Uskert - 42.8
7. Green - 40.6
8. Parks - 34.7
9. Zupanoski - 32.7
10. Williams - 32.5
11. Werno - 32.4
12. Taylor - 26.5
13. Barton - 25.9
14. Normal - 19.8
15. Gage - 14.0
16. Baxley - 13.7
17. Weiss - 13.2
May the best class win 🏆

BOOK FAIR UPDATE:
Our book fair next week will now accept CASH, CHECK (made out to Union Center) and E-WALLETS!
Our books are being delivered today and Mrs. Welch is very excited to start setting up for the fun!
Questions? Please email her at awelch@union.k12.in.us


It's a great day to celebrate our custodial and maintenance staff and we have the best! Thank you for all you do for UTSC!#bearcatpride



UTSC hosts District 1 principals for a morning full of learning! Thank you Mrs. Hankins for your leadership! A special thank you to our building leaders for all they do!



THE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN!
Mrs. Welch will be hard at work this weekend to transform our library into our "There is Always Room for S'MORE books" book fair next week!
It's not too late to create your e-wallet at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/unioncenterelementaryschool



The WHS cheerleaders brought over a special visitor for UCE's Homecoming Festivities! Benny the Bearcat was at school to ask us to come cheer on the Bearcats to a Homecoming Victory tonight against Gary West Side! GO BEARCATS!
Check out our slideshow to see all of the fun!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1M-OfLdahmt5b2EpxS8uOGke5odIA8YPDwojH6MR0R1o/edit?usp=sharing


Today, 09/25/2024, is Picture Day! Shipping and handling charges may apply to orders placed after Picture Day. Order now at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/87572MF.

Save the Date: To support our Bearcats at the Annual Bearcat Holiday Craft and Vender Show!


Don't forget to set up your student's eWallet account for our Scholastic Book Fair : "There's Always Room for S'MORE Books!" running October 8-11th!
Set one up here:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/unioncenterelementaryschool
#ScholasticBookFairs


Happy Friday, UCE Bearcats! Please check the Newsletter link in Thrillshare to see our latest UCE Newsletter!

Bearcat Beginnings UTSC preschool is off to a fantastic start! We are pleased to announce that we are now eligible for CCDF and On My Way vouchers for families that qualify. Please visit the application website for more details: https://earlyedconnect.fssa.in.gov/onlineApp/home





Our Band and Cheer Team were incredible in the Popcorn Parade! Thank you for proudly representing UTSC! #bearcatpride









UTSC and UTTA will live stream their pre-bargaining meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. You may follow this link: https://youtube.com/live/-BngBd942AI?feature=share

🎶Our UCE choir starts tomorrow morning at 7:50 for 4th and 5th graders. Drop off will be at the front of the building. Doors will open at 7:45. We still have a few open spots left! If you'd like to join, email Mrs. Willis at kwillis@union.k12.in.us 🎶


Good morning, UCE Families! We are still experiencing issues with our phones. If you need to reach the office, please email Mrs. Roberts at mroberts@union.k12.in.us until the problem is resolved.

Wednesday UCE Lunch Menu Change: We will be having French toast, not biscuits and gravy on Wednesday.

PCES Parent Group is holding a Community Meeting September 25, 2024 at the PCACS Building in Valparaiso. Check out the invitation!


When you come for our Grade 2-5 Back to School Night tonight, please do not park in the south lot (closest to US 30). They are trimming trees at this time. We look forward to seeing you at 6:00 tonight! Thank you!

Our littlest Bearcats love preschool! Thank you to Mrs.Webb, our preschool teacher for her leadership in developing our Bearcat Beginnings Preschool! We have a few remaining openings in the AM and PM program. Interested in learning more, contact JSE's main office.


