Union Elementary

🎶 Off to All-County! 🎶 Today, 11 of our talented students are headed to practice with the District All-County Chorus before their big performance tonight! We are so proud of their hard work and dedication. A huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Minick for guiding, supporting, and preparing them for this exciting opportunity! 💙✨ Good luck tonight, All-County singers! 🎤👏

Reminder- PTO 2nd Annual Cookie with Santa will be Tuesday Dec 9th after school.
PLEASE send registration form and payment back by Tuesday Dec 2nd.

Who is getting a gift card this year for Christmas? Maybe your pet sitter, mailman, babysitter, hairdresser, garbage man, delivery person, neighbor, family, etc.

Union PTO has your list covered! Texas Roadhouse Gift Card order forms were sent home with students this week. Gift cards can be purchased in amounts $5 to $100 and will be distributed no later than 12/19/25. Union PTO will receive 10% of sales.

Order forms and money (cash or check made out to Union PTO) MUST be returns by Monday Nov 24th.
Late order forms/money will not be accepted.

1st grade is still leading the pack, but there's only 23 items between 1st and 2nd place! Also Ms. Dixon's class has taken the lead as top class! We have two days left--Bring in those cans! 🥫🥫🥫

📸 Reminder!
Holiday & Fall Make-Up Picture Day is this Thursday!
We can’t wait to see those smiles! 🎉

🚨🥫CANS-Giving UPDATE! 1st grade has taken the lead with 4th grade not far behind! Any grade level could still win! We've got close numbers across the board! Only three days left! Bring in your items!

We hope to see you!

Mark your calendar for upcoming December events!

🥫🦃CANS-GIVING COMPETITION UPDATE🦃🥫 4th grade is currently in the lead! 1st and 2nd grade are currently tied for 2nd place, and 3rd grade is not far behind! This is the final week, bring in your items to help give back to our community!

🥫🧡 Union Elementary Cansgiving Drive!
Our students are showing gratitude in action by collecting canned goods for local families.
Send in a can (or a few!) and help us make a big impact this Thanksgiving season. the last day to collect is November 21st.

🎉🦉 Our First Completed Owl! 🦉🎉 We had our first completed owl turned in yesterday! Students are working hard to “fill their owl” and help raise money for our library. 📚💙 If we reach our school-wide goal of $3,000, we will be able to rent inflatables for our Winter Wonderland event! ❄️✨ Thank you for supporting our library and encouraging a love of reading!

Don’t forget — Holiday & Fall Make-Up Picture Day is Thursday, November 20th!
Be sure to bring your best smile! 😄✨

Mark your Calendars!

Just a Reminder! There is no school Tuesday, November 11th.

In observance of Veterans Day, all schools and district offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11.

We encourage our students and families to take this time to honor and remember the service and sacrifices of our nation’s veterans.

School will resume on Wednesday, November 12.

Friday we will be honoring our veterans. Please have your student wear red, white, or blue to show their support.

🥫 Cansgiving at Union Elementary! Starting November 10th, we’re collecting canned goods to help give back to our community. Let’s show how much Union cares! 💛💙

This is a reminder today Wednesday, November 5, is an early release day for all students.

Students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. to accommodate district professional development for staff. Please ensure that transportation arrangements are made accordingly.

🏛️ Our 4th graders had a wonderful trip to the Biltmore House yesterday! They learned so much about a piece of North Carolina history and represented Union beautifully with their great behavior and enthusiasm. 💙

Early Release Day Reminder

This is a reminder that Wednesday, November 5, is an early release day for all students.

Students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. to accommodate district professional development for staff. Please ensure that transportation arrangements are made accordingly.