Parent Teacher Magazine Union County Public Schools January 2014 | Page 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Sun Valley Elementary students help break world reading record
UCPS recognized for graduation rate
Fairview blood drive could save 54 lives
2013 BizEd luncheon raises support from local business, industry
Education Foundation awards grants to 40 UCPS teachers
Wolfe School named ‘Citizen of the Year’ by Monroe Civitans
UCPS students get career insight from business leaders
Surprise gift from Dollar General shocks Wingate Elementary
UCPS students, teachers earn 3,293 Microsoft certifications
Sun Valley Elementary students support Make-A-Wish Foundation
Unionville Barbecue – a 64-year delicious tradition
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