Microsoft Office 365 is here!
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All UCPS staff and students can now install Microsoft Office 365 on up to five personal devices or computers for free! Office 365 is an online cloud service that includes Microsoft Word, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
This software is compatible with Mac, Android and Microsoft operating systems. It can be installed on personal devices and shared with other family members. Please note that Microsoft Office 365 will not replace any existing items, such as Google or Canvas.
Use the link below to access the Office 365 website. UCPS staff should sign in with their UCPS username and password and then click "download" to install Office 365 on their personal device(s).
If you have any issues accessing Office 365, please submit a
helpdesk ticket
or contact your school's instructional coach.
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Superintendent's Parent Advisory Council
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Last month, UCPS Superintendent Dr. Andrew Houlihan met with the newly formed Superintendent's Parent Advisory Council. Principals from each cluster recommended a parent to serve on the council, which is tasked with providing feedback and input on UCPS initiatives. At the January meeting, the council discussed safety, counseling services and district programs.
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2019-2020 Elementary School Choice
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On Jan. 23, UCPS announced its 14 elementary schools of choice for the 2019-2020 school year. To help families learn more about their school choice options, UCPS will hold three Elementary Choice showcase events in February and March.
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Board of Education Update
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During the Feb. 5 Board of Education meeting, board members approved moving elementary schools to a nine-week grading period beginning in the 2019-2020 school year.
The Board of Education also appointed Todd F. Price to the at-large position vacated by former board member Dennis Rape, who was elected to the Union County Board of Commissioners in November. Mr. Price will be sworn in at the March 2019 Board of Education meeting.
Additionally, the Board approved its 2019-2020 legislative agenda, which includes the prioritization of issues such as principal compensation, teacher pay, safe school environments and more.
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UCPS announces the 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year finalists
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Congratulations to the 10 Teacher of the Year finalists! The winner will be announced at the annual Teacher of the Year banquet on April 16.
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Check out what's happening at Weddington Elementary!
Last month, third graders participated in student-led parent conferences. The students shared their "Super Star Work" as well as their plans for improvement.
Click the tweet to view pictures from the parent conferences.
Way to empower your students, Weddington Elementary!
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Employee of the Month:
John Paul Hinson
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Congratulations to John Paul Hinson, the February 2019 UCPS Employee of the Month!
During the Feb. 5 Board of Education meeting, John Paul was praised for his 65 years of dedication to the UCPS Transportation department as a bus mechanic, fuel truck driver and bus driver.
"John Paul is always very professional and polite to everyone he meets, and he continuously shares his love for his job," Director of Transportation Marlon Watson said during the meeting. "He is an extraordinary employee, not only because he has given so many years of his life as a public servant in school transportation but also because of his dependability, professionalism and dedication to his job and the students of Union County Public Schools."
Congratulations, John Paul!
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Spotlight on EmpowerED:
Marshville Elementary teacher engages students in budgeting lesson
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Each month, UCPS features an EmpowerED classroom to show how teachers are transforming learners into leaders through meaningful connections, collaboration and creation.
Click the video on the left to see how
Marshville Elementary teacher Jan Ledderman encourages collaboration in her classroom through an engaging lesson on budgeting.
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School Spotlight: Wingate Elementary
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This school year, Wingate Elementary implemented a new project-based learning club that encourages students to collaborate and hone their problem solving skills.
The scope of the club’s semester-long assignments are designed to be challenging and complex at times, Wingate Elementary AIG teacher Dawn Toot said. But they also expose students to in-demand career fields and require them to think critically as they spend weeks researching and working together to complete their projects.
In the fall, the students worked as physician assistants for an injured Carolina Panthers player. They not only accurately diagnosed the athlete’s ACL tear but also spent weeks researching the correct physical therapy regiment needed to get him back on the field.
That project culminated in a press conference at the end of the semester, when the students presented their research, findings and proposed physical therapy plan.
This semester, the students are donning their lab coats once again. But this time, they’re working as civil engineers.
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CostCo National Membership Program
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With a new Costco membership, UCPS employees will receive coupons for free products and other savings valued at more than $60.
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UCPS employees who work with Homes for Heroes affiliate real estate specialists or local businesses are eligible to receive Hero Rewards.
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Student and Educator Opportunities
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The City of Raleigh Museum is offering free educational field trips to UCPS elementary students.
The museum's educational programs use local historic sites, artifacts, and photographs. Each activity will have recommended grade levels, but all can be adapted to multiple grade levels.
Click the link below and then scroll to Field Trips and Educational Programs for more information.
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Do you know a student who is interested in wildlife and fisheries research, water quality and soil conservation, sustainable agriculture or forest management?
If so, encourage them to apply for the Resource Conservation Workshop, which will be held June 23-29 at NC State University. The application deadline is April 5.
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Twitter Chat: Flexible Seating
7:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 12
Follow #UCPSChat on Twitter
Elementary Choice Showcase
5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 18
Sardis Baptist Church (3602 Unionville-Indian Trail Rd. W., Indian Trail)
Optional Teacher Workday:Year-Round and Traditional Schools
Friday, Feb. 22
Elementary Choice Showcase
10 a.m. - noon, Saturday, March 2
UCPS Professional Development Center (721 Brewer Drive, Monroe)
Elementary Choice Showcase
10 a.m. - noon, Saturday, March 9
Weddington Middle (5903 Deal Rd., Matthews)
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