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July 2020 Parent Newsletter
Welcome to Union Chapel
Have You Moved?
2020 Summer School Information
Click here for the online enrollment form.
Upcoming Dates
July 3- No Summer School in observance of Independence Day
July 31-Last day of Summer School
August 4-Kindergarten Kick Off (Kindergarten parents will be contacted with more information)
August 20-Back to School Night (Union Chapel classrooms; 5:30 -7:00 pm)
August 24-First day of school
Talking to Children About Race & Racism
1. 10 Tips for Teaching and Talking to Kids About Race:
Strategies and points for parents to consider when talking to their children about race.
2. Six Ways to Help Your Child Cope with Racism:
This article offers advice on how to help children cope with racism and how parents can address it.
3. Talking About Race: Parents & Caregivers:
In its "Talking About Race" resource page, The National Museum of African American History and Culture offers resources tailored specifically for parents and caregivers.
4. How to Use Children’s Books to Talk About Race and Racism:
How children's books can be used to effectively educate children about race and racism.
Kindergarten Enrollment
Do you have a child or know someone with a child starting kindergarten in the fall? We are now taking kindergarten information for the 2020-21 school year for children who will be five years old on or before July 31 this year. Please call the UC office and let us know!
Enrollment and residency verification began April 1, 2020. Information will be located on the Park Hill website, www.parkhill.k12.mo.us under parent resources. Please note that current UC families with an incoming kindergartner will add this child to your parent portal during the verification process; you will not complete the enrollment process, only the verification process.
Free Food for All Area Children
Union Chapel Vision and Mission Statement
Our Vision Building Successful Futures * Each Student * Every Day
Our Mission
Union Chapel is a safe, caring environment that upholds high standards and inspires students to achieve their personal best so they will become successful lifelong learners and citizens of character.
At Union Chapel Elementary School, we value:
A positive and structured environment;
Open line of clear and regular communication;
Collaboration;
Students feeling valued, respected and safe;
Variety in learning approaches to meet individual learning needs, styles, and interests; and
High standards and a clear purpose for learning.