UCA Elementary Newsletter

Principal--Lauren O'Brien lauren_obrien@uwharriecharter.org

Assistant Principal--Kelly Phillips kelly_phillips@uwharriecharter.org

Receptionist--Yanett Gomez yanett_gomez@uwharriecharter.org

Data Manager/Treasurer--Abby Walker abby_walker@uwharriecharter.org

Curriculum Facilitator--Dr. Whatley amanda_whatley@uwharriecharter.org

Digital Learning Coach--Marley Knapp marley_knapp@uwharriecharter.org

Please pick up your car riders by 3:00 pm Monday through Thursday and by 1:00 pm on Fridays. If you arrive after those times, you need to drive to the front and pick up your student.

Yearbook pre-order forms went home with students this past week. You can go ahead and order your child's yearbook to ensure they receive one. Please contact us with any questions.

Our school hours are 8:00-2:15 Monday through Thursday. Fridays are 8:00-12:15. Drop off in the mornings will be from 7:30-8:00.

We understand that transportation changes sometimes need to occur on the day of. If this is the case and the day has already begun, please email Yanett Gomez at yanett_gomez@uwharriecharter.org and message your child's teacher on Dojo. That way everyone who needs to be aware of the change has been notified.

If you know about a change in transportation ahead of time, please send in a note or message the teacher beforehand.

The menu has been updated and will be as follows:

Monday--Chick-fil-A nuggets

Tuesday--Little Ceasars pizza

Wednesday--Chick-fil-A sandwiches (instead of Bojangles)

Thursday--Tres Garcias chicken and cheese quesadillas

We will no longer be using Bojangles as a vendor due to a dramatic price increase that was not communicated to us.

Dear Parents,

In an effort to keep our staff and students healthy, we ask that parents/guardians keep students at home if they are running a fever of 100.4 degrees or higher, have diarrhea or vomiting. Students need to be fever-free without medication for 24 hours before returning to school. If a student is experiencing vomiting or diarrhea we ask that students do not return until 36 hours after symptoms have ended. Please also keep students at home if they are exhibiting flu-like symptoms. A sick note will be required within 3 days upon returning to school for any absence(s).

Please understand that this is a mandate of the Uwharrie Charter Academy Schools Central Office and the Randolph County Health Department.

Wednesday, December 20th--half day for students and staff; 5th gr. DARE graduation @ 9 am; dismissal at 12:15

Thursday, December 21st-January 2nd--no school, winter break

https://www.facebook.com/UCAElementaryPTO

Use the link above to follow the Elementary PTO FB page!

If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to the receptionist. You will need a background check on file. Our receptionist at the elementary school is Ms. Yanett Gomez. Her email address is above.