Beck Family Volunteers - Fall Fun Run Fundraiser Update!
Register or Login to your parent dashboard and complete your students' webpage at
getmovinfundhub.com
and use our school identifier:
62fe2646d0925
Student incentives include:
- Super Beck wristband ($5)
- Fun Run Super Power T-Shirt ($50)
- Principal for a Day! ($250)
- Classrooms could earn snow cone party ($1,000)
- Schoolwide participation in a Bounce House Extravaganza ($20,000)
Below are the results as of today (9/23/22):
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!
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Mrs. Lambert - Learning Center Mrs. Lambert and her family visited Mullet Lake! | Mrs. Cairns - 5th Grade! Mrs. Cairns and her family visited Mackinaw Island this summer! | The Office Fish! The Office Fish enjoyed their summer in Mrs. Wilson's pond! |
Mrs. Lambert - Learning Center
Mrs. Cairns - 5th Grade!
The Office Fish!
UPCOMING EVENTS TO ADD TO YOUR CALENDAR:
Please remember:
- September 29 - Picture Day! And the first Bagel Thursday!
- October 7 - Beck Fun Run (schedule for running located above)
- October 19 - No School for Students (Teacher PD)
- October 28 - Half Day - Dismissal at 11:44 a.m.
- Trunk or Treat (details coming soon!)
- October 31 - Halloween - Half Day - Dismissal at 11:44 a.m.
UCS Elementary Handbook
One of the most popular questions involves cell phones for students. Elementary students are asked not to bring cell phones to school. They are not needed, and use of other technology is provided to students as needed for school work while at school. Due to circumstances at home, however, with family schedules, it may be necessary for a student to need to bring their phone to school. IF a parent would like their child to carry their cell phone to school please follow these two guidelines:
- A note from parent requesting student bring their phone (so we know you approved), and
- Student parks phone in teacher's cupboard, or our office 'cell phone parking lot'
Can My Elementary Student Bring Their Cell Phone to School?
One of the most popular questions involves cell phones for students. Elementary students are asked not to bring cell phones to school. They are not needed, and use of other technology is provided to students as needed for school work while at school. Due to circumstances at home, however, with family schedules, it may be necessary for a student to need to bring their phone to school. IF a parent would like their child to carry their cell phone to school please follow these two guidelines:
- A note from parent requesting student bring their phone (so we know you approved), and
- Student parks phone in teacher's cupboard, or our office 'cell phone parking lot'
What is the UCS Dress Code?
- Indecent, tattered or unsafe dress or footwear, or attire that calls undue attention to the wearer or has lettering or symbols that are disrespectful or derogatory are not allowed.
- Beach wear, low-cut tops, tank tops, sleeveless tops, muscle-shirts, see-through clothing, short skirts or shorts, tight clothing without proper coverage and clothing exposing the shoulders or mid-section are not allowed.
- Knee-length shorts and skirts are acceptable.
- Shoes must be worn.
- Outerwear – such as coats and hats – is not to be worn in school.
- Clothing that promotes illegal substances or drugs, illegal activities, violence, tobacco or alcohol is prohibited.
- Clothing or head coverings worn as group identifiers that promote a disruptive school climate are prohibited.
- Jewelry and accessories that may be deemed dangerous are prohibited.
Schoolwide Snack Policy - Fruits and Vegetables Only
Beck is an allergy-safe school, meaning we do everything within our power to keep our children safe, limit the potential exposures to allergens, and have many guidelines and precautions in place to protect children. Part of this protection is watching for possible cross-contamination issues, where a child with an allergy could be exposed to an allergen that has accidently been smeared on a table or spread onto other common items, such as computers, pencils, or other shared supplies. Because of this all of our classrooms have food restrictions in place. Only fresh fruits and vegetables (no dips) are allowed for classroom snacks.
The lunchroom has more staff available and more space to accommodate the varied requirements of our students with allergies. We are able to place students with allergies at designated tables decreasing their risk of cross-contamination. For this reason, we do not have restrictions placed on lunches, instead we change who can safely eat at a table with our students with allergies.
This situation would be much easier for school staff if our only concerns were peanuts and tree nuts. There are 8 allergens, however, that are the cause of 90% of all food allergies. These allergens include: milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, wheat, soy, peanuts, and tree nuts. In the Utica Community School district, sesame seeds allergies are also on the rise in addition to the above allergens. Managing all of these allergens proves to be very challenging. This is why we need the help of all our parents and students.
