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BCJ 5th Grade TAGD - May 2020 Final Project
BCJ TAGD students continued their work on an anti-bullying campaign despite COVID-19 closing their school for spring 2020. Click headline to read more and see their video.
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Alfred Hired to Lead BCJ
The District welcomes JaNae’ L. Alfred, Ph.D., as the new principal of Barbara C. Jordan Elementary School starting July 1. Click headline to read more.
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Growing Together: Elementary PTOs Create One U City
The District’s four elementary school Parent Teacher Organizations have banded together to create a new initiative called One U City. It is intended to drive #LionPride, build community across the district and ensure all schools have the resources and support to host successful family events. Click headline to learn more.
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UPDATE: Building Closure Extended Through End of School Year
The School District of University City will now close its school buildings through the end of the school year. Click headline to read the April 9 letter from Superintendent Sharonica Hardin-Bartley.
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Join Us: Summer Learning Academy Q&A Zoom, Tues., May 26
Parents considering enrolling their students in the District's Virtual Summer Learning Academy and parents who have already enrolled their children are encouraged to register for a Zoom orientation on Tuesday, May 26 at 5 p.m. The Q&A will focus on Launch courses offered to students rising into grades 1-8. The annual district summer school program will run from June 3 through July 31. Click headline to register, learn more about summer school, and find a Quick-Start Guide for Launch courses.
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Update: Grab & Go Meal Program Starts Tuesday Only Pick-Up on June 2
Starting Tuesday, June 2, Grab & Go meal pickups will be on Tuesdays only. The District will continue to provide 21 meals for the full week. The free meal program is available to ALL children of U. City Schools families. Please note, families are allowed to pickup the food by car or on foot during the St. Louis County "Stay at Home" order. Click headline to learn more details.
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Upcoming Zoom School Board Meeting
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the University City Board of Education is accepting registration and citizen's comments in advance of its regularly scheduled meetings. It's next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21. Click headline to read more.
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District Arts Night Goes Virtual!
The annual districtwide Arts Night has gone virtual for the 2020 school year. Arts Night was originally scheduled for April 10 at University City High School, but was canceled due to COVID-19. Check out the amazing work of U. City students. Click headline to read and see more.
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Pablo Flinn To Join Brittany Woods Middle School Leadership Team
Flinn, a 1990 UCHS grad with deep ties to the District will serve as assistant principal under new Principal Grace Lee. Click headline to read more.
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Grand Opening! The Peace Place is Your Place To Be Well
The Peace Place is a virtual wellness site with dozens of tools to help you with relaxation, mindfulness and overall well-being. Click headline to read more.
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University City Education Foundation Awarded a $10K Grant To Support Summer Meal Appeal
The $10,000 grant is from the St. Louis Community Foundation's COVID-19 Regional Response Fund and will fund care packages containing fresh produce, snacks and household essentials for U. City families over the summer. Click headline to read more.
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Dr. Grace Lee Named Principal of Brittany Woods Middle School
Brittany Woods Middle School will have a new leader starting July 1. District parents, staff and stakeholders are invited to meet Dr. Grace Lee during a virtual meet and greet reception - on Thursday, May 14, 2020. Click headline for registration link and to read more.
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Want to Help During COVID-19? The UCEF Summer Meal Appeal Is Now Taking Donations
The University City Education Foundation has launched a Summer Meal Appeal to help University City families adversely affected by the COVID-19 virus. Your donation will enable The School District of University City to distribute essential weekly care packages containing fresh produce, canned goods, snacks and personal items to families. Donations are being taken now! Click headline to learn more.
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KHAOS Korner for Self-Care
Candice Cox from KHAOS Kids brings some great advice to Keep Healing and Overcome Struggles to help students and families, especially during these difficult times. Click headline to watch her video.
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Zoom with the Superintendent
Superintendent Hardin-Bartley checks in with families during morning and evening Zoom virtual meetings. The next set of meetings is scheduled for Monday, May 18. Click the headline for more information including registration link and videos of past meetings with associated chat questions.
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SDUC Remains Committed to Equity During COVID-19
Alive & Well Communities has released and excellent document on equity and trauma during the COVID-19 outbreak. The School District of University City pledges to keep equity and informed trauma response at the center of our work as we adjust learning and services to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak. Click headline to read more.
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UPDATE: Grab & Go Meal Program Starts New Pick-Up Day Schedule the Week of April 6
Starting the week of April 6, Grab & Go meal pick-ups will be scaled-back to Tuesdays and Fridays. The District will further provide dinner for all students on weekdays, and breakfasts and lunches on the weekends. The free meal program is available to all U. City Schools students. Please note, families are allowed to pick-up the food by car or on foot during the St. Louis County "Stay at Home" order. Click headline to learn more details.
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Parents: Student Distance Learning Hub Is Here
Learn more about the District's new one-stop-shop for information about Student Distance Learning by school and grade level. Click headline to read more.
