Kindergarten Meet & Greet - Thursday, August 25!
On Thursday, August 25, from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m., our new kindergarten students will have a chance to stop by and meet their new teacher, as well as take a peek at their classroom. So that everyone doesn't arrive at the same time, let's try and pace it out a bit. If your:
Last names start with A-M 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Last names start with N-Z 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
For those students attending Young 5's, we will be holding a separate Meet and Greet for them. Stay tuned for that date and time!
Lunch Account - Meal Magic
https://utica.familyportal.cloud/
Click on the picture (right) to watch a quick video on how to set up your account!
Free and Reduced Lunch
The USDA sponsored pandemic-related free school meal program has ended. During the 2022-2023 school year all families will be responsible for the full price of school meals unless they have applied and been approved for free or reduced priced meals. To apply for these accommodations, visit https://utica.familyportal.cloud. Please note that last year’s application will expire on October 13, 2022. Additionally, families may deposit funds on their student’s lunch accounts at the same website.
Mark Your Calendar for the First Days of School!
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 8:40 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 1, 2022 8:40 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 2 NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
Monday, Sept. 5 NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
School resumes Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022 with a full day.
Technology Device Insurance Available for 2022-2023
Device Insurance Plan for Accidental Damage – Annual OPTIONAL COVERAGE
An annual insurance plan has been designed to help families if there is an accident that causes damage to the school issued device. When participating in the district’s insurance plan for $15 per year, any accidental damage reported will be covered as described below.
Insurance coverage will repair/replace the device for accidental damage with no cost incurred by the student for the first incident (claim). Subsequent damage repairs during the covered year will have a deductible assessed per instance. Insurance will cover a maximum of 3 damage occurrences during the covered year. The deductible fee schedule for each damage occurrence is outlined below. Please note, if insurance is not purchased, actual repair costs (not to exceed the cost of the device) will apply.
How to Purchase Device Insurance -- ONLINE:
The initial fee to purchase device insurance ($15 per device) can be paid online using your checking account, debit card or credit card through PaySchools. The link to PaySchools is unique to each individual school within the district. The link can be found on the homepage of the school your student attends, under “Parents” - “My *school name*” I have included the link for you below.
by Cash or Check: You can send cash or check to school with your child. Make sure to seal it in an envelope with your child's full name, teacher's name, and mark it "Device Insurance". Teachers will forward these envelopes to our school office. Please remember, the Sept. 8 deadline. The office cannot accept insurance payments after Sept. 8.
FINAL DATE TO ENROLL FOR TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE (2022-2023)
In order to be considered enrolled in the optional Technology Insurance Program, payments for 2022- 2023 school year must be received no later than Thursday, September 2, 2022.
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Catherwood Family The Catherwoods explored the Blue Ridge Mountains and Appalachia this summer! | A Sailing We Will Go! The Forbes family sailed away to fun places! | Robots! Summer fun - Adriana builds a robot! |
Catherwood Family
A Sailing We Will Go!
Robots!
UPCOMING EVENTS TO ADD TO YOUR CALENDAR:
- UCS Back to School Night at Jimmy John's Field - August 18, 2022 6:00 p.m., game starts at 7:05 p.m.
- Kindergarten Meet and Greet - Aug. 25 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
- August 30th, 2022 - First Day of School - Half Day (8:40 - 11:45 a.m.)
- August 31, September 1 - Full Days of School
- No School Friday, September 2 - Monday, September 5, for Labor Day Weekend
- September 6 - School resumes
- September 14 - No School, Teacher Professional Development Day
