Carpool Reminders for University Elementary:
Only parents of cheerleaders helping with carpool are allowed to wait in front of the school before 7am.
No children allowed to be dropped off until duty people arrive at 7am.
Carpool and fast pass are the only approved drop off areas for parents.
Do NOT drop students off in the parking lot, street, or apartment complex. This is dangerous
Students must wait for a duty person to open the car door before getting out
Staying off your cell phone helps keep the lines moving
At University we want you to come eat with your child at lunch anytime, but please be respectful of our guidelines for eating lunch at school. Any outside food from restaurants that is brought into the school must be removed from containers/wrappers with logos before entering. Also, you may only eat with your child.
Lunch times:
PreK: 10:00-10:30
Kinder: 12:45-1:10
1st: 10:35-11:00
2nd: 11:15-11:45
3rd: 12:00-12:25
4th: 11:00-11:25
5th: 11:35-12:00
Monday, December 2nd is a free dress day at University. The dress up theme is Grinch inspired attire.
University Elementary will be out of school for Thanksgiving break from Monday, November 25 to Friday, November 29th. We hope you have a joyful and restful Thanksgiving holiday.
University Spirit Night at Dillas on Bert Kouns is scheduled for Tuesday, November 19th. Part of the proceeds will go back to our school. Don't cook, come to Dillas and help support University!
UES Bus 662 and 161 do not have a driver but one will be assigned
We're hiring for a Child Specific Para and Custodian II at University Elementary School! We are looking for eager candidates who are dependable, motivated, and passionate about our future! Apply at https://caddo.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx and type "University" in the search bar.
Just a reminder that Christmas pictures at University are scheduled for Friday, November 15th. The children should wear Christmas dress for the pictures. Siblings can take pictures together for a fee.
University Academic Night is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12 from 5-6:30. The teachers will be there to give you educational strategies. The kids can play Bingo for Books. The Book Fair will be open for you and your children to browse books. The Caddo parent resource center will have materials for parents. We will have food trucks for your family. There will be LSUS aspiring educator students performing animated read alouds for the kids. It promises to be a fun night for all with strategies to help with your child's academics.
University Academic Night is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12 from 5-6:30. The teachers will be there to give you educational strategies. The kids can play Bingo for Books. The Book Fair will be open for you and your children to browse books. The Caddo parent resource center will have materials for parents. We will have food trucks for your family. There will be LSUS aspiring educator students performing animated read alouds for the kids. It promises to be a fun night for all with strategies to help with your child's academics.
At University, Monday November 11 is a free dress day for Veterans Day.
At University, Christmas pictures are scheduled for Friday, November 15th. The children should wear Christmas dress for the pictures. Siblings can take pictures together for a fee.
The following classes will shop the Book Fair on Monday, 11/11/24. Parents are welcome!
(during your child's enrichment time).
4th Grade-Mr. Washington 7:45-8:30
5th Grade-Ms. Sweet 8:35-9:20
3rd Grade-Mrs. White 9:25-10:10
Pre-K-Mrs. Wyss and Mrs. Sharpley 11:00-11:30
Kindergarten-Mrs. Heard 12:00-12:45
2nd Grade-Mrs. Elberson 12:50-1:35
1st Grade-Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Groves 1:50-2:35
Due to Donuts for Grownups Event there will not be any parents allowed to visit for lunch today and tomorrow. Thank you!
University parents! There was a misprint in the November parental calendar for Donuts for Grown ups. The event is from 8:30-10:30 (not 8-10). Door will not open until 8:30. We apologize in advance for any confusion. See you tomorrow and Friday!
Yearbook picture retakes will be Wednesday, November 6. Please wear your regular school uniform for pictures.
At University Donuts with Grownups is scheduled for November 7-8. Thursday, November 7 at 8:30 is students with last names A-L, and Friday, November 8 at 8:30 is students with last names M-Z. Parking is available at University, Town South Swim Club, and Gateway Church. Grownups are escorted to the breezeway to meet the student then can go to the auditorium for refreshments. Pictures are available. Don't forget to visit our bookfair in the library. All check outs must go through the front office. ID's will be required and checked against JCAMPUS.
The first of November is very busy at University! No school Monday, November 4 for Teacher Professional Development Day. No School Tuesday, November 5 for Election Day. Book Fair begins Wednesday, November 6th. Thursday, November 7 at 8:30 is Donuts for Grownups with last name A-L. Friday, November 8 at 8:30 is Donuts for Grownups with last name M-Z. Students may visit the book fair during their enrichment time or with their guardian during Donuts for Grownups.
At University all students have a free dress day for Halloween on Thursday, October 31st. Students may wear school appropriate costumes with no face paint, masks, or weapons. Parents of younger children, please send a change of clothes in the event your child becomes uncomfortable in their costume. We can't wait to see the kids all dressed up in their costumes.
At University all students have a free dress day for Halloween on Thursday, October 31st. Students may wear school appropriate costumes with no face paint, masks, or weapons. Parents of younger children, please send a change of clothes in the event your child becomes uncomfortable in their costume. We can't wait to see the kids all dressed up in their costumes.
