Prospective families are cordially invited to University Elementary School's annual Open House on Monday, March 24th, at 5:30 PM. The event will take place at 9900 Smitherman Drive in Shreveport, LA. Join Principal Mrs. Atkins to learn about the exceptional PreK through 5th-grade programs offered at University. Following the presentation, attendees may participate in guided or self-guided tours, including classroom visits with our talented teachers. On-site registration assistance will be available. For further information, please visit https://university.caddoschools.org/.
Free Saint Patrick's day Dress tomorrow! Wear green with nonuniform bottoms
Race Like a Wildcat 5k is April 5th! All participants of the race receive a Race Shirt. Race shirts are worn every Thursday with blue jeans for FREE for the rest of the 2025 school year and the 2025-2026 school year!
Want your child’s name or your business on the back of the race shirt? Sign up here! https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/37827
Register for the race before March 14th $25.
After March 14 the cost goes up to $30.
Register at https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/Shreveport/RunLikeAWildcat5k
**Proceeds of the race go toward beautifying our campus and providing food and drinks for our staff members throughout the school year.
University will be closed for Spring Break from Monday, March 10 through Friday, March 14th. Classes will resume on Monday, March 17th. We hope you have a relaxing break!
Race Like a Wildcat 5k is April 5th! All participants of the race receive a Race Shirt. Race shirts are worn every Thursday with blue jeans for FREE for the rest of the 2025 school year and the 2025-2026 school year!
Want your child’s name or your business on the back of the race shirt? Sign up here! https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/37827
Register for the race before March 14th $25.
After March 14 the cost goes up to $30.
Register at https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/Shreveport/RunLikeAWildcat5k
**Proceeds of the race go toward beautifying our campus and providing food and drinks for our staff members throughout the school year.
At University, we have a free dress day on Friday, March 7th. The theme is Dr. Seuss!
University will have a free dress day on Tuesday, March 4th. The theme is Mardi Gras! Let the good times roll!
Instructional Coordinators Week 2/24-2/28 Help us celebrate Mr. Moser and Ms. Holland!
Dibels and Donuts! This meeting is a Mandatory Parent Meeting for possible 3rd grade Retention. Parents who received the information can chose between attend Tuesday February 18th 7:30-8:00 or Friday February 21st 5:00-5:30pm. Unsure if you should attend? Call the school at 797-2240.
University will be closed for Winter Break on Friday, 2/14/25 and Monday, 2/17/25. Classes resume on Tuesday, 2/18/25. Enjoy your break!
At University, we have a free dress day on Thursday, February 13th. The theme is Valentine's Day!
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
