University Elementary Lower Grades Dance 2025
Free
Friday, February 7
5:30-7:30 PM
Join us for our Lower Grade Under the Sea Dance! Come dance the night away with friends and family! Dress as fancy or as casual as you like, but make sure you wear your dancing shoes! Guests can also dress in theme such as pirates, mermaids, or any other Under the Sea dress. PTA will sell concessions in the cafeteria, and the DJ will be ready to rock in the auditorium. There will be strobe lighting.
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd admitted plus one grown-up. This is NOT a drop-off event. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
RSVP HERE: https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/register/37828/79783
Please join us Friday January 31st in celebrating Ms. Cindy Farnell (Bus 674). for her 25 years in Caddo Parish! After 25 years, Ms. Farnell is retiring. Snacks and refreshments provided 8:30-9:30 in Room 16 at University.
University has a free dress day on Wednesday, 1/29/25. The theme is the 100th day of school!
University Parents: With the cold weather we are seeing an increase of nonuniform attire. We kindly ask that students follow the Dress Code Policy. If you are in need of additional uniforms please contact our school counselors, Ms. Ashley (bashley@caddoschools.org) or Ms. Walthall (elwalthall@caddoschools.org)
Our Career Day is January 31st 7:45-2:30pm. We would love to have as many participants for our Career Day as possible. Please complete the Google Form so that we can reach out to you or your business. Our students love to see their parents showing off what they do for work!
https://forms.gle/R1uzZd4t9x1c6T1k8
AM Carpool Reminders (University): Important Information for Morning Drop-Off:
Lane Closure: When the outside lane is closed, please do not drive around the cones. This creates a safety hazard for both students and staff.
Tardy Policy: Tardies begin at 7:25 AM. Guardians must park, escort their child to the designated drop-off area, and sign them in.
Safety First: Please do not drop off your child when duty personnel are absent. This is a significant safety concern.
Traffic Flow: To ensure a smooth and timely drop-off, please: Arrive early to avoid delays. Refrain from using cell phones while in the drop-off line. Ensure your child is ready to exit the vehicle promptly.
AM Carpool Reminders (University): Do not turn left into the carpool lane (from Smitherman/ Stratmore) When the outside lane closes, do NOT drive around the cones.
Outside lane turns left, inside lane turns right-Both exits go to Youree Drive.
Tardies begin at 7:25 and guardians must park, escort the student inside, and sign them in. Please do NOT drop your student off when duty personnel are gone. This is very dangerous.
Cane's Spirit Night will be Wednesday, January 22nd from 4-9pm. Don't cook, instead come to Cane's on Youree Drive to support University Elementary.
Attention Shreveport Community! University Elementary School is in need of a Crossing Guard directly across the school on Smitherman. Please apply TODAY! Must be able to pass a criminal background check, pass a drug screening, work 2 hours a day when school is in session, pay is $14.00/hour. You will be provided stop signs, vests, whistles, and then a few other mandatory items. Lieutenant Miles can be reached at 318-675-2230. Applications can be picked up from the school or accessed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TUg3qvTyAnPojdZkgnMgUIkGWSIkNS4O/view?usp=sharing
2nd nine weeks Honors Assembly at University Elementary will be on Thursday and Friday, January 23rd and 24th. Pizza with the principal for a straight A students will be Friday, January 24th.
Honors Schedule for Thursday, 1/23/25:
3rd grade: 8:00
4th grade: 10:00
5th grade: 1:00
Honors Schedule for Friday, 1/24/25
1st grade: 9:00
2nd grade: 12:00
University is hosting our annual Multicultural Night Tuesday, January 28 from 5-7 PM.
We are looking for participants to share their culture's food or drinks. To sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemWOEg0lpqoRaoSHgQYADPcgef0OQhpefMFKOpJEOsuE3rJQ/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawH7pMRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHWKMfqsLrOKw208VL64JBDeAQ8E55Gtywkoa1sm4u30bwqhrvo3RgZlk5Q_aem_dYtKsKhZtaiaZ7ceaNW_mg
There will be no school at University Elementary on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Class Pictures will be Friday, January 17th. Students should wear their regular school unifrom for pictures.
University 4th and 5th grade parents: There was an error on the January Parent Calendar that showed honors assembly was on both Thursday and Friday. Honors for 4th and 5th graders is on Thursday 23rd 4th 10:00-11:00 & 5th 1:00-2:00.
Attention parents of 5th graders: Magnet testing for 6th grade is now open on the Caddo Parish School Board website. YOU MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION BY JANUARY 10 TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR TESTING. Magnet testing will be held at University during the school day in late January. Even if you are unsure about your middle school choice, it is advised that you sign up for magnet testing. Please call Ms. Walthall or Ms. Ashley if you have any questions at 364-5205.
https://magnetapplication.com/
We are Hiring! K-2 Resource Teacher and a Child Specific Behavior Para. To apply please go to https://caddo.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx and in the search bar type "University".
University will be our for Winter Break from Friday, December 20 to January 6th. The students will return on Tuesday, January 7th. We hope you have a joyous and restful break. Enjoy your precious children.
Reminder that Thursday, December 19th is Christmas PJ Day at University! Wear your cutest holiday pajamas to school on Thursday!
Attention parents of 5th graders: Magnet testing for 6th grade is now open on the Caddo Parish School Board website. YOU MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION BY JANUARY 10 TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR TESTING. Magnet testing will be held at University during the school day in late January. Even if you are unsure about your middle school choice, it is advised that you sign up for magnet testing. Please call Ms. Walthall or Ms. Ashley if you have any questions at 364-5205.
https://magnetapplication.com/
Remember that Tuesday, December 17th is tacky Christmas sweater dress up day at University! Wear your Christmas sweaters and show your holiday spirit!!!
