Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and we’re excited to celebrate with a classroom card exchange! To ensure that everyone feels included, we kindly ask that if your child chooses to participate, they bring a card (or small item) for every student in the class.

Please note that due to school policies, no food items or edible treats can be included in the exchange. Non-food items such as stickers, pencils, or small notes are great alternatives.

If providing cards or items for the exchange presents a challenge, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re happy to provide support to make sure every student can take part in the fun.

Your child's classroom teacher will be sending home a class list for your child to reference.  

Thank you for helping us create a festive and inclusive celebration!

We are excited to be doing Cochran's each week!

Grades 3,4 from 9-10am

Grades K-2 from 10-11am

If your child is using their own equipment, please bring it to school Thursday morning.  There will be large containers near the drop off for you to put skis/snowboards into.  Please note:  skis and snowboards are not allowed on the bus, they must be dropped off.    **Please label your child’s equipment, including helmets!**  Ski boots and helmets will go to your child’s classroom.  If your child is borrowing equipment, but has their own helmet, please send them with it!!  We will have some helmets for students to use if they don’t have their own.  Equipment will be outside at end of day during dismissal for pick up.  Any equipment not picked up then will be left in the hallway inside main entrance (outside multipurpose room).  It can be picked up any time before 6pm.

If you are volunteering at Cochrans, please arrive 15 min early.  Thank you so much to all of you who have volunteered your time to help our students.  We couldn’t do this program without you!!  Please email Mrs. Cowan at Amanda.Cowan@mmuusd.org if you have any questions.

Are you interested in volunteering for Snow Motion, Field Trips, or any class events at UCS? Please take a moment to complete the quick and easy VOLUNTEER FORM ... Note that the form is valid for 5 years, so if you previously filled it out for older siblings, it may have expired. If you'd like to volunteer, please submit the form again. Thank you!

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

• February 12th ~ Student Early Release / Staff PD

• February 13th ~ Snow Motion #2 @ Cochran's

• February 14th ~ All-School Meeting (Mrs. Jones' Class)

• February 17th - 21st ~ UCS Spirit Week

• February 20th ~ Snow Motion #3 @ Cochran's

• February 24th - March 4th ~ Winter Vacation - NO SCHOOL

• March 6th ~ Snow Motion #4 @ Cochran's

Please help us host an epic dance party in March. On Friday 3/21, we will raising money for Girls on the Run and Kids on Bikes with a Spring Fling family dance! Mark your calendars — all are welcome! And please volunteer in any way you can. Sign up here to volunteer at the event with set up or clean up. Sign up to bake something for the bake sale. If you have an item or service you can donate to the raffle, please email the PTO (ucspto@mmuusd.org). Lastly, if you are an amateur or professional DJ and want to volunteer to help us take our tunes to the next level, please email the PTO (ucspto@mmuusd.org). We are so grateful for any help you can provide! 

Despite the snow and frosty temps, it's not too early to start planning your garden! Be on the lookout for the High Mowing Seeds Fundraiser information coming home this week with your student.  You will find a handout with some general information and a catalog/order form.  Completed order forms and payment are due by Friday, February 21, 2025, so we can make sure seeds arrive in early March.  Please reach out to the PTO with any questions at ucspto@mmuusd.org.  Thanks for your support!