University Elementary

Help us welcome back the Staff! You can help us with the Staff Bags, Gift cards, Gift baskets, or sponsor a breakfast/lunch on their Professional Development Days (August 7th & 8th) Needed Items: -Choose from our Amazon Wishlist (please send to the school address) https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UHMF5PCZMJLH?ref_=wl_share -Donating gift cards (local boutiques, restaurants, coffee, Amazon, Target, etc.) -Providing gift baskets for raffles at the Staff Prep and Party! -Sponsor a staff breakfast or lunch on August 7th or August 8th If you or your business would like to participate, please contact Mrs. Atkins at: amatkins@caddoschools.org Donations due by July 28th. Items can be brought to the school Monday-Friday 8-3pm.

Mark your calendars for students first full day back! Grades 1-5th August 9th, PreK August 11th, Kindergarten August 16th. More information given at Meet the Teacher! PreK's Meet The Teacher is Thursday August 3rd. Kindergarten through 5th grade Meet The Teacher is Sunday August 6th

Did you know that University has its own App where you can have access to School Events, Dress Up Days, and Notifications? Never miss another Event or important Message again! Download the Caddo Parish Public Schools App, click Settings and select University.

Good news! There were a few orders that couldn’t be processed in time, so our Spiritwear rep has opened our shop back up. Orders for Spiritwear can still be placed through Sunday, July 16 until 11:59 PM. Shop here: https://stores.inksoft.com/uni191/shop/home Questions? Email ueswildcatspta@gmail.com

Last day to order! 🎉 Order here https://stores.inksoft.com/uni191/shop/home

ORDERS DUE BY JULY 12TH! We are so excited about our new Spirit Shop! There are so many fun styles and colors. We can’t wait to see what you pick! We are hoping to collect enough orders to have these by the beginning of school 🎉 Order here https://stores.inksoft.com/uni191/shop/home

We are loving these bright and soft tees! Which is your favorite? Order now through July 12 https://stores.inksoft.com/uni191/shop/home

Let's welcome our staff back to school by showering them with gifts! Show how you care by: Filling the staff supply closet with classroom supplies Donating gift cards (local boutiques, restaurants, coffee, Amazon, Target, etc.) Providing gift baskets for raffles **If you or your business would like to participate, please contact Mrs. Atkins at: amatkins@caddoschools.org Donations due by July 28th. #WeCare #Wildcats

Missed out on Pre-Ordering your supplies? No worries! Visit https://university.caddoschools.org/ Click the "School Supply List" button for K-5th Lists of Supplies for 23-24! *PreK List will be given at Parent Meeting

Save the date! Meet the Teacher Event is Sunday August 6th from 2-4pm. More details to follow the closer we get!

We hope everyone had a great Holiday and Happy New Year! Students return Monday January 9th. School starts at 7:25!

In 2022, University Elementary increased the School Performance Score (SPS) in every subcategory and saw double-digit gains in Math! English as a second language subcategory also had extreme gains! Th school in now a "Top Gains" School.

Interested in becoming a teacher? Join Caddo for a Facts and Snacks session on Oct. 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Rhino Coffee located downtown to learn more about becoming a teacher. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/facts-and-snacks-tickets-444774722167

She’s no stranger to the campus but she is new in the principal seat! Congratulations to Ashley Atkins for being named interim principal at University Elementary. She has been with the district for nearly ten years where she started as an elementary teacher at Oil City. She has also served Caddo students at North Caddo Elementary Middle School, Caddo Middle Career & Technology and then Midway Elementary as a master teacher. She joined the administration team at University in 2019 as an assistant principal. Atkins earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from Centenary College. She replaces Kasie Mainiero as Mainiero transitions to a role to support children and programs across the district. Let’s give Ashley Atkins a warm wildcat welcome to her new role!

This week, as we prepare for even more buses to be on the road, we urge you to be more aware of school bus and pedestrian safety during your morning and afternoon travels. Let’s work together for a great start to the 2022-2023 school year! #WeAreCaddo

APPROVED! This afternoon the Caddo Parish School Board unanimously approved an increase in the daily rate of pay for substitute teachers, substitute office clerks, and substitute secretaries. We are grateful to the Board for their continued commitment to our students and staff and efforts to remain competitive in recruiting and retaining the highest quality staff across our district.

Registration questions? Contact PreK-2 Counselor Emily Walthall (elwalthall@caddoschools.org) or Grade 3-5 Counselor Veronica Douglas-Johnson (vdouglas@caddoschools.org).

This school year, Caddo will continue to offer newly hired certified educators a $1,000 signing bonus! Interested educators can meet with a recruiter in person this Wednesday, July 13, from 9am to 11am OR 1pm to 3pm. Bring your resume and a friend to 3908 Joplin Avenue to the Wanda Gunn Professional Development Center. You can also register for a call if you cant be there in person by clicking here: https://rebrand.ly/RR2022 For more information, please email teachcaddo@caddoschools.org

Congratulations to these Caddo educators on receiving the Simple Science Grant awarded by the LSU Health Science Center. This grant helps classrooms with funding to enhance science curriculum. Our teachers plan to use these funds toward science fairs, books and supplies, live specimens and other resources. Thank you LSU Health for offering this opportunity to our classrooms!