December 2023
Here's what's happening at the UES in December!
Mark your calendars!
December 1 - 12 - Toys For Tots Toy Drive
December 4 - 8 - The UES Celebrates Inclusive Schools Week
December 8 - Madrigals Assembly
December , 5, 6, 7, 13 - UES Musical (Matilda Jr.) Auditions - see website for details
December 12 - BOE Meeting - 7 PM WAMS Media Center
December 21 - Grade 4 & 5 Holiday Celebrations
December 22 - Grade 6 Holiday Celebrations
December 22 - UES December School Spirit Day - Pajama Day!
December 22 - Early Dismissal Day (Dismissal at 12:35 PM)
December 26 through January 1 - Schools Closed for Winter Break
January 2 - School re-opens for 2023 - Happy New Year!
Inclusive Schools Week - December 4-8!
Monday 12/4: Theme = Diversity
Wear bright colored clothes - “Don’t blend in when you were made to stand out”
Tuesday 12/5 : Theme = Equity
Wear your favorite hat - “Hats off to Equity”
Wednesday 12/6: Theme = Inclusion
Wear Moorestown or UES attire - We are all on the same team”
Thursday 12/7: Theme = Belonging
Wear your favorite PJs - “Dream of ways to include everyone”
Friday 12/8: Theme = Respect
Wear Orange - "Wear orange to unite against bullying."
Our December Character Strong Theme is Gratitude!
We look forward to focusing on Gratitude this month! One way to think about Gratitude is “choosing to appreciate the people and things in our lives.” Practicing Gratitude can increase our well-being and our happiness. Gratitude is 1 of 3 traits we will focus on throughout the year that helps students Be Well.
Toys For Tots!
Toys for Tots donation boxes will be located in our vestibule and in our main lobby from November 13, through December 13. Please consider donating an unwrapped toy to help put a smile on a child's face this Holiday season. For a toy wish list or to make a monetary donation please Click HERE
The 2023 Thanskgivig Food Drive was a Success!
Thank you to our Undeniably Excellent School communityh for helping the UES and Home and School provide Turkeys and all the trimmings for our local families. We are grateful for your support!
The winter months are upon us! Please know that we make every effort to get our UES students outside for recess during the winter months. We monitor the safe temperatures closely and go out for fresh air as much as possible. Please make sure your child has appropriate outerwear for recess each day.
UES 2023 Musical Production -Matilda, Jr.
UES 2023-2024 Yearbooks Are On Sale!
Order your 2023-2024 UES Yearbook now! Order on line at ybpay.com. Use the UES Yearbook ID Code 4390324. All UES yearbooks must be pre-ordered.
Reminders, Updates, and Information...
- Please remind your child to charge his/her laptop every night!
- Attention Grade 4 Parents - please remember to pack a light snack for your child to enjoy during grade 4 snack time! We are only able to provide a snack on an emergent basis. Also, your child may bring his/her own water bottle that can be filled here at school.
- The UES school day starts at 8:00 AM! Help us help your child have a great start to his/her day by getting here on time!
- Please remember that the UES is a cell phone and smart watch free school.
Happy Holidays! Enjoy this Undeniably Excellent Season!
Moorestown Upper Elementary School
Website: mtps.com
Location: 325 Borton Landing Road
Phone: 856-793-0333