Sight Word Superstars! We are so proud of these amazing kindergartners for reaching new sight word milestones! Their hard work and dedication to reading is shining bright. 📚✨ - Willow passed 5th Grade sight words -Carter passed 4th Grade sight words -Jacob passed 2nd Grade sight words -Samuel passed 2nd Grade sight words. -Harper passed Kindergarten sight words Way to go, readers! Keep up the fantastic work—we love seeing our students grow and succeed. 💙📖

What a great day celebrating reading in our PJs! We loved seeing everyone cozy up with a good book and show their love for reading today. ✨ Don’t forget—tomorrow is Theodore Thursday! Dress as your favorite book character OR wear anything that reminds you of Dr. Seuss — think stripes, silly socks, and fun colors! We can’t wait to see your creative outfits! 🎩📖

Let’s talk prizes! 🏆 Our Read-A-Thon is full of ways to celebrate our readers for both their reading and fundraising efforts. From classroom rewards to individual prizes, we’re ready to cheer on every milestone. 🎉Ask your favorite reader what reward they’re aiming for, then help them get there! 📚💰 Currently, Top Class for Reading Minutes- Mrs. Dixon and Top Class for donations- Mrs. Pearson.

We're grateful for your support of our PTO Read-A-Thon as we celebrate the joy of reading during Read Across America Week! Friendly reminder: Be sure to register your child and log their daily reading to help us reach our goals together.

Congratulations to Mrs. Davis! Mrs. Davis was the winner for Union Elementary for her dedication to posting weekly updates for our school during the Lincoln County NASOT Winter Games! 🏆

Union Elementary PTO meeting this Wednesday!
If you’ve been thinking about volunteering or learning more about what PTO does, we’d LOVE to see you! Join us Wednesday, March 4th at 7:30 AM in Room 102 (***NOTE NEW LOCATION***) to hear about ways you can jump in and make a difference at Union as we start to plan for 2026-2027 school year and PTO leadership. We can’t wait to see you there — and thank you for supporting our amazing school!

A huge THANK YOU to our WLMS Beta Club members for kicking off Read Across America Week in the best way — by reading to our students! Our kids loved having special guest readers, and it was such a wonderful way to celebrate the joy of books and reading together. We appreciate you sharing your time and love of literacy with us! ❤️

REMINDER- MARCH 3rd 5-7 PM. Please let the staff know you are with Union Elementary prior to ordering!

Read-A-Thon this week with Read Across America. Click here to register your reader: www.read-a-thon.com/readers and Enter Code: 3378334

Happy School Social Worker Week to our very own Mrs. Kester! 💙
We are so thankful for all she does to support our students, families, and staff at Union Elementary. Her kindness, dedication, and care make a difference every single day. We are so lucky to have her!

📅 No School – March 3, 2026
Teacher Workday

♥️Mrs. Hoyle's class and Mrs. Fernetti's class came together to read together and complete playdough challenges.

🌟Our kindergartens are unstoppable. Sophia passed 2nd grade sight words Carter passed 3rd grade sight words!

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for our community meal! It will be hosted at Childers Elementary. We hope you all can make it. Link for sign up: https://forms.gle/HxFBU1w9qpD9QNRG9

March Lunch Menu!

Happy March! We look forward to starting the month off with Read Across America!

Ellie, Olivia, and Terrance all passed their 1st grade sight words!! 🎉

Mark your calendar! No School for Students
📚 Teacher Workday
March 3, 2026

Our 5th graders enjoyed a trip to hear the North Carolina Symphony today, and they did an incredible job representing our school! They were well-mannered, respectful, and dressed to impress. We are so proud of them! 🎶👏

Our school Read-A-Thon begins on Monday March 2, 2026 and is sure to be a fun and exciting event.

We understand that your time is valuable. We also know that providing the best education for your child is important. That's why we are encouraging everyone to activate their student's Read-A-Thon account as soon as possible. The instructions are straightforward, making it quick and hassle-free, and it should take less than 5 minutes of your time.

Watch a short video to see how to signup your reader:
https://youtu.be/12tmuXH8zCg

This account will serve as a hub for recording and monitoring your child's progress as a Reader in the event, and for you to share their Read-A-Thon message with friends and family. Use the link below to activate your student's Reader account:
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/vbBVdf/1?utm=email

Thank you so much for your participation and support. Together, we can make this Read-A-Thon an amazing experience for our young readers! Thank you,

Union Elementary School PTO