University School Weekly Update
August 21-27, 2022
Announcements & Updates
Increased Traffic Alert
School Picture Day - Tuesday, August 30th
Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)
JAM Registration - Last Day to Register is Sunday, August 21st
Calling all 4th-12th graders interested in after-school small group instruction in bluegrass, old-time, and string band instruction! JAM registration will be open through 8/21.
To find out more about Junior Appalachian Musicians and to register, please visit jaminthemountains.com.
Influenza Vaccination Clinic
An influenza vaccination clinic for the University School students is scheduled forFriday 10/21/22 from 9-11 am in the Library.
Parent consents are located on the links below and will also be sent home this week with each student. If you wish for your child to have the flu vaccine on 10/21/22 by the Washington County Health Department, please complete and return the consent by 8/18/22. The deadline for completion is 8/19/22 as the WCHD must have time to process all the consents and insurance information prior to this event.
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Student Athlete Information
Required Medical Forms
Middle School Dance Team
University School Foundation
Senior Tailgate Opportunity
Fridge Fairy Donations
Middle School Mixer - August 30th
2022-2023 Athletic Sports Pass
Want to Give Back to University School?
The University School Foundation would like to let you know some EASY ways your family can raise money for our amazing student, teachers, and school!
Amazon Smile
Support University School of Johnson City and Washington County
When making Amazon purchases, please LOG IN through Amazon Smile first:
- https://smile.amazon.com/?ref_=smi_ge_cnf_cnf_gw&pldnNew=1
- Amazon will DONATE 0.5% of the price of your eligible Amazon Smile purchase to the charitable organization of your choice.
- Underneath the price it will say “Eligible for amazonsmile donation.”
- When you check out you will see “Supporting: University School of Johnson City and Washington County.”
Box Tops (new easy app!)
If you visit www.boxtops4education.com/ you will find a bunch of excellent information on how to help raise funds for our school.
You can download the Box Tops for Education App (apple store and google play).
This will allow you to scan your receipts.
- Download App
- Enter email, create password, agree to terms
- Search school but using JOHNSON CITY, TN and choose University School
- Start Scanning!
**Traditional Cut-out Box Tops are being phased out. If you find them, you can still turn them in to the office and someone from the foundation will pick up and turn in!
Office Depot
Office Depot offers credits equaled to 5% of the total purchase on qualifying purchases so that the school can earn credits for free supplies!
All you need is the University School ID: 70092925 at check out (online or in stores)
Kroger
Kroger offers the Kroger Community Rewards program, which donates annually to participating organizations based on the percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating Kroger Community Rewards organizations
Visit http://www.kroger.com.
Once logged into your Kroger account; locate the Kroger Community Rewards section and then search for University School Foundation either by name or XT962
Click Enroll.
*If you do not have a Kroger Card, you will need to create an account which requires some basic information to get a Kroger rewards card.
Food City
Food City offers “School Bucks” and at the end of every year they will donate a percentage of the amount spent by University School shoppers.
Starting after 8/10 (once all Washington Co school start), when you use for Food City Card at check out, you’ll just need to state that you want your card/donations to go to University School.
This only needs to be done one time, and from then on, your card will be associated with University School.
No form, registration, or code
*If you do not have a Food City card, you will need to create an account which requires some basic information to get a Food City rewards card.
Ingles
Ingles offers the “Tools for Schools” program and a portion of the sales will be donated back to the school of choice.
Please see attached Ingles Enrollment Form to enroll in the Tools for Schools program and link your Ingles Advantage Card or visit https://www.ingles-markets.com/tfs/sendhomeletter.pdf
Publix
Giving back to your school is as easy as 1, 2, 3.
- Join Club Publix, if you’re not already a member. Terms & conditions apply.
- Log in to your Club Publix account. Select My Publix Partner in your profile to choose your school.
- Pay with the Publix app or enter your phone number at checkout, and Publix will donate a portion of your eligible purchase to your school.
https://corporate.publix.com/community/corporate-campaigns/publix-partners/supporters
Free Lunch Applications
University School
Email: partinbk@etsu.edu
Website: www.usbucs.com
Location: 68 Martha Culp Dr. Johnson City, TN, 37614
Phone: (423)439-4271
Facebook: facebook.com/uschool1911
Twitter: @USBucs