“Take care how you place your moccasins upon the Earth, step with care, for the faces of the future generations are looking up from the Earth waiting their turn for life.” - Wilma Mankiller
Today we Rocked Our Mocs at Union Chapel Elementary School. Rock Your Mocs Day was started in 2010 as an opportunity for Native peoples across the country to express solidarity and embrace their identities by wearing moccasins. Thank you to all who participated.
In celebration of National Native American Heritage Month, we want to highlight our Youth Development Specialist, Mrs. Cathy Revels. Mrs. Cathy serves as a strong advocate and positive role model not only for our American Indian students but for all of our students. She is vital to making sure our students are in school and makes home visits when needed. Mrs. Cathy is a wonderful liaison between the community and the school, ensuring that we all know of important tribal events that are taking place.
Mrs. Cathy, we hope you know how important you are to our school and how you make Union Chapel School a great place to learn! Thank you for all you do. You are appreciated.
Today is Education Support Professionals Day. Education Support Professionals, also known as school support staff, strengthen our schools. They play a vital role on the education team and in students' lives inside and outside the classroom.
Today, we say THANK YOU to the following Education Support Professionals at Union Chapel School:
* our administrative assistant, Ms. Sonja Watson
* our data manager, Mrs. Ciara Hunt
* our custodians, Ms. Leslie Huggins and Mr. Anthony Oxendine
* our food service workers: Mrs. Denise Brayboy, Mrs. Doreen Locklear, Ms. Kim Locklear, Ms. Vachel Locklear, Mrs. Alecia Oxendine, and Mrs. Edith Woods
* our nurse, Ms. Rebecca Jacobs
* our CNA, Mrs. Candace Lowery
* our social worker, Ms. Amy Morgan
* our youth development specialist, Mrs. Cathy Revels
* our parent liaison, Ms. Layni Jones
* our speech therapy assistant, Mrs. Jade Locklear
* our school counselor, Mrs. Cindy Chavis
* our technology assistant, Mrs. Debbie Troutman
* our teacher assistants: Mrs. Darlene Chavis, Mrs. Kyndra Chavis, Mrs. Rene Emanuel, Mrs. Geraldine Hunt, Mrs. Amy Locklear, Mrs. Madison Locklear, Mrs. Tina Locklear, Mrs. Belinda Mauney, Mrs. Kasurry Russell, and Mrs. Joan Scott
* our school resource officer, Mr. Drake Strickland
* our bus drivers: Mr. Gen Bullard, Mrs. Darlene Chavis, Mrs. Anessa Clark, Mrs. Rene Emanuel, and Ms. April Locklear
Once again, THANK YOU for keeping our schools running and our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn every day.
"We've Got Spirit, Yes We Do! We've Got Spirit, How 'Bout You?"
Not only do we have spirit, but we also have CHAMPIONS to prove it! The Union Chapel cheerleaders took first place in the 1st - 6th Grade Division of the Robeson County Parks & Recreation Department's annual Spirit Night competition held at Purnell Swett High School on Thursday, November 9th.
We want to thank our coaches, first grade teacher, Ms. Mariah Jeffries, and parent volunteer, Ms. Taylor Locklear for working with our students and producing an award-winning performance.
Click to view the cheerleaders' routine on our school's YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/iSCYu-3guX0
Native American attire filled the hallways and classrooms of UCES today! We appreciate all those who wore their ribbon skirts or American Indian tops today. It is always a good thing when students and staff can share their culture with each other.
Good afternoon, Union Chapel Family! I just received some information from Lifetouch, the company that took our school pictures. If you are thinking about buying your child's pictures, utilize this 10% off coupon. The online code is F202310OFF and it expires May 1, 2024.
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Parents, if your child sold six or more boxes of candy and is eligible for a cash prize, please come to school to collect their prizes. The prizes are ready for pick-up and I do not want to send cash home with students. Thank you.
Please join us at McDonald's in Pembroke tomorrow night from 5:00 - 8:00. Buy any item and a portion of all proceeds will be used to purchase goodies for our PBIS Store.
Keep up with the happenings at Union Chapel Elementary School by reading this week's newsletter:
https://www.smore.com/04ze3
As we prepare for another wonderful week at school, please note the following events:
* Tomorrow, November 13th, is Native American Attire Day. If you are able, wear your American Indian clothing and jewelry.
* Tuesday, November 14th, is McDonald's Night. Make a purchase at McDonald's in Pembroke between 5:00 and 8:00 and a portion of all proceeds will be used to purchase items for our PBIS Store.
* Wednesday, November 15th, is Rock Your Mocs Day. If you have a pair of moccasins, wear them on Wednesday.
* Lastly, there will be NO TUTORING until after Thanksgiving. If your child normally stays for tutoring on Mondays and Tuesdays, please make alternate arrangements until November 27th.
We look forward to seeing all of our students tomorrow morning!
Union Chapel Elementary School thanks all veterans for their service.
“For the veteran, thank you for bravely doing what you’re called to do so we can safely do what we’re free to do.”
Parents, prizes earned for selling World's Finest Chocolate are being sent home. Any student who sold six or more boxes of candy and is eligible for a cash prize did not get their prizes today. I am asking the parents of those students to come to school to collect their prizes because I do not want to send cash home with students. Please wait to be contacted before coming to school to collect those prizes. It might be advantageous to call the school before heading out, to make sure that everything is in order. If you have any concerns, do not hesitate to contact the school. Thank you.
This is a reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow, November 10th, in honor of Veterans Day. If you know a veteran, thank them for their service to ensure our freedoms in America.
Today, our fifth and sixth grade students were part of an assembly where Dr. Bobby Brayboy presented in celebration of Native American Heritage Month. Dr. Brayboy is a retired veteran and Public Schools of Robeson County employee. Now, he takes pride in educating our students on American Indian history. He brought various pieces of jewelry and other artifacts and shared with the students how Native Americans have historically used things from nature to meet their needs. We appreciate Dr. Brayboy for coming to speak with our students.
Tomorrow is the field trip to UNC Pembroke for Lumbee American Indian Culture Day. All students in first, second, third, fourth, and sixth grades will be attending the trip. If you wish for your child to attend and you have not returned their permission slip, please send it to school tomorrow. No student can leave campus without a parent's permission. Thank you.
Tomorrow, November 9th, bus 76 will be a second load in the afternoon only. This bus will run as usual tomorrow morning, but please note your child will be getting home later than normal tomorrow afternoon. Thank you for your cooperation during this time.
Join us for McDonald's Night, next Tuesday, November 14th. Make a purchase at McDonald's in Pembroke from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and a portion of all proceeds will be given to our school to help purchase student incentive items.
Thank you in advance for helping to make this fundraiser a success!
Today, these students were treated to First Class Dining in the Cafeteria, one of the many opportunities available to our TIGERS in the PBIS Store. Students can earn points each day for being R - Responsible, O - Organized, A - Attentive, and R - Respectful. These points can then be redeemed for prizes and events in the PBIS Store. We love being able to provide incentives for our students.
Ice cream will be sold tomorrow in the cafeteria during lunch. Please send $1.00 if you would like for your child to purchase ice cream. Thank you.
Bus 76 will be a second load tomorrow afternoon, November 8th. There will be several changes to a couple of our buses this week, so if your child is a bus rider, be on the lookout for this.
