Parent Teacher Magazine Union County Public Schools May/June 2016 | Page 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MAY/JUNE 2016
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Community shelter touched by fourth-graders’ Love Project
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Porter Ridge senior takes leadership skills to Merchant Marine Academy 3
Clean Energy Academy powers dreams of a better tomorrow
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Learning skills today for tomorrow’s jobs 5
SRO of the year believes building a rapport with students is vital
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UCPS students splash into UCPS summer camp fun
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Superintendent Dr. Mary Ellis announces retirement
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Marvin Ridge High swimmer is named Student Athlete of the Month 9
UCPS Teacher of the Year selection down to 10 finalists
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Unionville Elementary teacher is 2016-17 UCPS Teacher of the Year 11
Success of UC Virtual linked to one-on-one time with teachers
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Charlotte Hornets help bring the love of reading to Union Elementary 14
Student teachers from China impressed with immersion program
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Cuthbertson High teacher wins Hometown Hero Award
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Porter Ridge High teacher is April ‘Hometown Hero’
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Buster the Bus makes school bus safety lessons fun
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2016-2017 Traditional School Calendar 20
Cover Photo: Kayle Barreto
is in Amanda McMillan’s
kindergarten class at Prospect
Elementary.
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