A Message from your Admin. Team

Dear Families,

As we approach the end of the 2023-2024 school year, I can’t help but reflect on the many joyful experiences that have placed smiles on our faces.  From the first day of school to now, it has been an incredible journey filled with growth, learning, and connections.

As we enter into the last month of school, I encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect, not only on how fast the year went, as does life, but also on the friendships made, the challenges overcome and the memories that were created. 

I also want to thank our families for sharing your children with us, your support, and walking through each day as a team to do the very best we can for each child.

Before I sign off for this school year, I wanted to share a change that we have discussed as a team, to better serve our families.  This year, at both our Kindergarten Celebration, and our fifth-grade Moving-Up-Day ceremony, siblings are invited to attend. 

Our Kindergarten Celebration is June 7th  at 1:00 PM  and it typically lasts less than one hour.  Please keep in mind that our classrooms will still be in full swing learning.  If siblings attend, it is likely that they will be missing new instruction.  While we do encourage you to consider keeping siblings in their classrooms and for parents to take this time to enjoy the ceremony, if parents wish to have siblings attend, they are welcome.

Our Moving Up Day Ceremony will be held on the last day of school, June 21st at 9:30 AM.  Please note that this is a change in the start time than what was originally printed in the district calendar.  On this day, classes are working to get personal belongings packed up and preparing to close the year.  Siblings will not be missing new instruction.  In years past, many parents took their fifth-grade child home after the MUD ceremony.  This year, we are asking students to stay.  They will use the remainder of the day to sign yearbooks and enjoy time together.

***Important- Please note that if you do wish to have a sibling attend either ceremony, you will need to write a note to their teacher granting them permission so that we honor your wishes.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Molly Dehlinger

UPES Principal

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We want to share important information regarding best practices when charging devices equipped with Lithium-Ion batteries, such as cell phones, ipads, laptops and chromebooks. While these batteries are generally safe when used correctly, they can present a potential hazard if not handled properly. Here are some recommendations for safety tips:

1. Use a Solid Surface: When charging, place the device on a solid surface. Avoid charging on soft surfaces like beds, couches, or pillows, as these can trap heat and pose a fire hazard.

2. Limit Charging Time: Most batteries fully charge within one to three hours. Avoid overcharging by unplugging the device once it's fully charged.

3. Feel for Heat: If the device becomes unusually hot during charging, unplug it immediately and move it to a safe location outdoors away from flammable materials.

4. Consider Not Charging Devices While Unattended: Devices should not be left charging without supervision. It's important to keep an eye on them during the charging process.

These precautions are essential to minimize the risk of battery-related accidents. Many of you have heard and/or read about hazards of lithium-ion batteries that are found in many products on the market today, including our Chromebooks, cell phones and ipads.  Making you aware of safe charging practices is a priority to us so that you can follow them and keep your family safe.

Thank you for prioritizing safety and awareness when it comes to technology use.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Molly Dehlinger

UPES Principal

65th HAMBURG ELEMENTARY TRACK & FIELD MEET

4th and 5th Grade Boys & Girls

Tuesday, June 4th, 2024  4:30 PM at Howe Field

Rain Date- Wednesday June 5th

Elementary students from across the district are invited to participate in the District-wide Elementary Track meet on June 4th  at 4:30 PM at Howe Field.  Students have been practicing the events in physical education classes. Students can compete in three of the following events:

Running Events    Field Events

55M Dash              High Jump

55M Hurdles                 Long Jump

400M Run Shot Put (6 lb.)

There is also the 4 x 100 meter relay. The 400M Relay (class combo of boys/girls) will be determined by the physical education teacher and will not count as one of the students' three events. 

Interested students will receive a number in school, which should be worn the day of the event.  If you have any questions, please contact your child’s Physical Education teacher.

1st Day Student Supply 

Kits for 2024 - 25

For parents who are interested in ordering their child(ren)'s school supplies from 1st Day School Supplies for the coming school year, you may do this using the QR Code below  or can go to this link:  1st Day School Order form .   If Union Pleasant received 100 or more orders,  First Day School will donate supplies to needy families in our building.  The link will be accessible until July 1, 2024.  

This will allow you to purchase the supplies for the student's particular grade level.    In late August, once you receive your child's teacher assignment, check the Union Pleasant website for any additional supplies needed for child's individual teacher.

Staff News:  

• Congratulations to Mr. Ebsary and his wife, with the birth of their son, Everett, in May!

Attendance Reminder

• Anytime your child is absent from school, a paper note must be sent to school with your child upon their return, stating the reason for the absence.  If you do not turn in the note, the absence will become an unexcused absence.  Parents, please check your child's report card for any unexcused absences and send in a note for those date(s).  If you are uncertain of the date(s), please contact  Margaret Duszynski in the Attendance Office in the morning at (716) 646-3288.

• Please call the Attendance Office each day that your child is absent.  Our phone number is (716) 646-3288.   A message can be left at anytime school is not open.   Please do not call the main office or email the teacher to report an absence.   

• If your child(ren) will be absent because of a vacation, please fill out a vacation form two weeks prior to your departure.  These forms are available in the main office, on our district website or click on this link: Family Vacation Form .

Union Pleasant Elementary School

150 Pleasant Avenue  Hamburg, NY 14075

Main Office Phone:   (716) 646-3280 option 1

Fax: (716) 646-3237

Attendance Office:  (716) 646-3288

Nurse's Office:  (716) 646-3287

To email the main office, contact Mary Beth Murray at mmurrayhcsdk12.org or Jenny Carrig at jcarrig@hcsdk12.org.