Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

This class gives a hands-on approach to each topic and helps to integrate problem solving and creativity.

The students will be given different leveled problems and questions that they will have to imagine and create a way to solve it. They will be working with teams to then create, test, and improve their creations and take time to reflect on the process and their outcome. Throughout each step the students will be asked to describe each step through writing. They will note each step of the process through their writing and then give a final reflection that they will be asked to support using data from their creations. 

 Each student will be given a different group job that they will use to contribute to their team. They will be able to build problem solving skills, teamwork skills, and life skills they will need to be active citizens in society.

Email: ccrozier@bcswan.net

Health and Physical Education classes are designed to practice and develop skills in activities that will help students maintain and improve their fitness throughout life.  

We will participate in fitness tests which we will use to set personal fitness goals.  We will then explore physical activities that will improve our level of fitness. We will be playing well known sports such as basketball and volleyball, but also some different games that may be new. 

It is important that all students come to class prepared for physical activity on their PE day. This means athletic shoes that will keep them and their classmates safe. Safety is our number one priority.

I look forward to seeing you all and working together to stay healthy!

Email: kblackmon@bcswan.net

Elementary art is a time for children to experience many different aspects of art and art production.

Students will participate in activities that include drawing, painting, collage and pottery.

Lessons will revolve around the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design.  Students will be able to analyze art using the elements of art.  These include line, shape, color, value, form, space, and texture.

Older students will also learn about the principles of design.  These include pattern, balance, rhythm, emphasis, proportion, unity, and variety.

Students will be exposed to various artists and styles and to the art of various cultures.

Email:  amclendon@bcswan.net

Union Elementary School's Guidance and Counseling program includes elements of individual counseling, small group counseling and classroom guidance lessons. 

Classroom guidance lessons for the school year will be taught using the Second Step Program ( a county approved evidence based social emotional learning curriculum). Students will also learning critical thinking and problem solving skills using Habits of Mind program. 

Please contact me with any concerns you or your student may be having:

Email: kgach@bcswan.net 

            mkinlaw@bcswan.net

Elementary music class is an opportunity for students to explore music in a hands-on active learning environment. Students will have lessons that encourage participation through speaking, singing, moving, and playing.  The goal is for the students to find an area of interest in music that they can continue to develop as a lifelong learner.

Music classes will revolve around the elements of music, and students will have experiences in listening, creating, arranging, performing, reflecting, analyzing, and finding joy in making music. Students will be introduced to musicians and composers throughout time, as well as the musical traditions of cultures around the world.

All grade levels will play classroom instruments. In addition to our classroom instruments, 3rd and 4th  grades will be playing recorders.  5th grade will be playing ukuleles.

Email: swright@bcswan.net 

The Union Elementary School Media Program seeks to create a 21st century environment that promotes learning to all students by providing equitable access to information, teaching information literacy skills and encouraging lifelong learning.

The mission at UES is to provide students with the opportunity to become lifelong users of information, creators of information and lifelong readers.

Students will visit the library weekly for book checkout and lessons.

Checkout K-2 = two books  3-5 = three books

Email:  wrobertson@bcswan.net

Union Collection Development Plan