WEAR PURPLE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 9TH. Grand Avenue will be acknowledging P.S. I Love You Day on Friday, February 9th. It is a day that brings awareness to the importance of mental health and decreasing bullying. Students and staff will wear purple and engage in activities that foster kindness and educate others that mental health is just as important as physical health.
Check out some Fast Facts about our district.
Super Science Saturday
District-Wide Grades 3-5 - Join this Fun Interactive Parent/Child Activity to Investigate Concepts in Science
Opportunity to win a great Prize
January 27, 2024 9am to 12pm
California Avenue Elementary School
The registration link: https://form.jotform.com/240015054051135.
PARENTS AS PARTNERS IN PROGRESS
This Team will meet on Saturdays from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Uniondale High School:
November 18, 2023 (Social Emotional Learning)
February 10, 2024 (21st Century Technology)
May 11, 2024 (TBD)
Hot breakfast will be served
Childcare available.
Dear Uniondale Parents, Families, and Community members:
Our Strategic Planning Retreat is scheduled for Saturday, February 3, from 9 AM until 12:30 PM. We will be sharing updates on our progress in implementing our Strategic Plan, and also discussing ideas for the next steps. If you are interested in participating, please fill out this form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedTtI9TizqMw5ePUk6KBDNt4-LsJmcSEsCAzoVZHKaZPotCQ/viewform and we will send you further details.
VIRTUAL Grand Avenue PTA Meeting
THURSDAY 1/25/2024
630PM-730PM
Google Meet joining info/video link:
https://meet.google.com/yqc-krfw-nfs
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Visit our Technology Page at https://district.uniondaleschools.org/page/technology to explore OTIS TEQ Learning Opportunities for Families. Additionally, check if you qualify for a free tablet and internet service.
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UNIONDALE COUNCIL OF PTAs 2024 LEGISLATIVE FORUM
Legislation and politics affect each one of us, including our children.
In these uncertain times, we all have questions and concerns that require expression and dialogue with our locally elected officials.
Please join us for a public discussion with your elected officials about our community, fiscal support, and other matters of importance to you and your family.
Friday, February 2, 2024
Uniondale High School (in Person) at 6:00 p.m.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yZLKQScI0GDMLH1l8sjbWlrt0eiUvYDI/view?usp=sharing
Please join us for our SPIRIT WEEK in honor of "The Great Kindness Challenge."
Monday Jan 22- SHINE BRIGHT AND SPARKLE WITH KINDESS (Wear sparkles, bright colors, and sunglasses).
Tuesday Jan 23- READ ABOUT KINDNESS (Wear your kindness t-shirt or a shirt with a kind message)
Wednesday Jan 24 - SCORE POINTS BY BEING KIND (Wear your favorite team jersey or kindness shirt)
Thursday Jan 25- KIND FROM HEAD TO TOE (Wear silly hair, hats, socks, or shoes)
Friday Jan 26- GRAND DAY OF GIVING (Wear your Grand Avenue gear)
Unity in Action: Reflecting on Dr. King's Message in Uniondale
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VJDLCksBtOfpX32jJsExK-MZSYrCvQgs/view
Uniondale Schools PTA Council invites parents to Paint Night at Uniondale High School Little Theater on Wed, 1/10/24, at 6:30 PM. Enjoy painting led by UHS National Honor Society students, hear school updates, receive resources, and ask questions in a fun setting.
Exciting News: Superintendent's Brief, Vol. 2 is here! Focused on "Nurturing Innovation and Mastery in Our Students," this edition celebrates our dedication to student growth and educational innovation. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uWQou9J-Gy9nF01E8IAiXAsXG0p7P5fK/view?usp=sharing
Dive in to discover how we're shaping a bright future for our learners. Enjoy the read and join us in shaping our students' future!
This message is to inform you that we are currently experiencing a partial power outage at Uniondale High School and Central Administrative Offices due to a down fuse on a pole according to PSEG. This has impacted our internet throughout the district and our telephone systems. PSEG expects to resolve this issue shortly. Classes at the High School are continuing as scheduled. Thank you for your continued support.
Holiday Boutique (PTA Sponsored)
Items available for purchase: jewelry, hand mirrors, reusable bags, musical light up toys, gloves, scarves, hat, pop-it toys, cars, toy animals, playset, and more! Pricing varies from $1-30. CASH ONLY.
A December to Remember Spirit Days! Please see the attached calendar for each spirit day for the month of December.
Meet Santa Saturday, December 9th 11:00 - 3:00. John J. Byrne Community Center. 925 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553. Free EVENT! This event includes Christmas carols, winter wonderland, crafts and vendors, giveaways and gifts.
Long Island Children's Museum December 7th from 6:00-8:00 PM. Grades K-6 get a free toy.
FAMILY WINTER WONDERLAND 12/2/23 12:00 - 3:30 PM.
40 Station Drive Wyandanch, NY 11798 \
The Rinx at Delano Steward Plaza and Wyndanch Plaza Association is having their opening day where everyone skates FREE! This event is not a PTA event.
For those family members interested in attending this Saturday's Parent Academy at Uniondale High School, here is the updated registration link.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsg_b84ZsG5HasBpC3jqUIXnYyt6gJEdxaXRxSEsobPcL91A/viewform
We encourage you to attend! The meeting will be in the Little Theatre of the High School at 9:00 am. Childcare and breakfast will be provided!
Reminder: The Uniondale Board of Education meeting will be held at Grand Ave. School tonight! The public session starts at 6:30 pm, to be followed by a presentation from Mrs. Bryant-Bell on the latest news and events from Grand Ave.! We will also hear about our new Pre-K STEAM science program. All are welcome!
Recordatorio: ¡La reunión de la Junta de Educación de Uniondale se llevará a cabo hoy en Grand Ave. School! La sesión pública comienza a las 6:30 pm, seguido por una presentación por Mrs. Bryant-Bell sobre nuestras últimas noticias. También escucharemos una presentación sobre el nuevo programa de ciencas de prekínder. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!