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Website Maintenance
Attention Visitors: Please be patient as we undergo maintenance on our NEW website. We appreciate your understanding as we make our website more easily accessible.

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February 2012 School Newsletter
Check out the latest Unity Grove Panther Press to see what is going on at UGE!
Thanks for your support!

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SAGE Testing Information
It is time for testing for Special Activities for Gifted Education for next year. If you would like for your child to be tested for SAGE, please send a signed note with your request to your child’s homeroom teacher by February 29, 2012. We will send a permission to test form immediately for you to fill out and sign. We cannot test a student without consent from the parent(s) or guardian(s). If your child was tested last year, he or she cannot be tested this year. If you have questions or concerns, please email me at lfitz@henry.k12.ga.us. Another resource is the Henry County Schools website.

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Jump Rope for Heart
All money raised for Jump Rope for Heart needs to be turned in by Friday, February 17. If you raise $15 you will be able to throw green slime at either Mrs. Wilson, Ms. Mitchell, or Mr. Dean. Detailed information can be found at the Jump Rope for Heart site. Thanks for supporting the American Heart Association.

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Georgia NCLB Waiver
Georgia has received the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Waiver. Please read this article to learn more information.

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Mid-Winter Break
The Mid-Winter Break is from Monday, February 20 to Friday, February 24. Students will return on Monday, February 27. Have a safe and wonderful break!

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Relay for Life Fundraiser
Beginning next week, February 13 and extending through April 20, we will be doing a fundraiser called "Save Dimes to Save Lives." Each class will have a 20-ounce water bottle to use to save the dimes. Each bottle will hold $100 worth of dimes. If each homeroom filled up a bottle, our UGE team would have $4100 to donate to the ACS!!! Read the flyer.

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Practice CRCT Questions
Please visit the Georgia OAS site for on-line CRCT practice questions.
Login Information
Login ID: 10-digit Georgia Student ID
Password: student

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Snacks for Sale
School council, Helpers Club, and Beta Club will begin selling bottled water, and assorted snacks such as animal crackers and Goldfish every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday starting Monday, Feb. 6. The items will be 50 cents and proceeds will support classrooms at UGE. Your child will hold onto and be responsible for their snack money themselves.

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5th Grade Immunization
All 5th grade students should return their immunization forms by Mid-Winter Break (Feb. 17). All 5th grade students need to have updated immunization records in order to enroll in 6th grade. If you have any questions please contact the school and speak to one or our nurses.

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Panther Running Club
The UGE Panther Running Club will be meeting each week beginning Thursday, February 2 from 2:30-3:15. Please visit the running club site for more information.

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Yearbooks
The UGE yearbook is for sale through Jostens. Buy yours today to preserve the memories for years to come.

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County Writing Winner
UGE is proud to announce that McKenna Shirah placed first in the 3rd Grade County Writing Contest. Congratulations McKenna who is a student in Ms. Fowler's class.

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Pennies for Pets
The UGE Helpers’ Club will sell animal items on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 am-7:50 am beginning January 19^th in the front lobby area. Students can purchase pencils, erasers, silly bands, animal stamps and beanie baby animals. All items are between $.25 and $3.00. All money collected will go to the Henry County Humane Society. To learn about the Humane Society or the animals available for adoption, please go to the Henry County Humane Society website at www.henryhumane.com.

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Pay for Lunches Online
Parents you may choose to pay for school lunch on line by visiting myLunchMoney.com. Please read all of the information carefully if you choose to pay for lunches on line.

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Literacy Newsletters and Calendars
To access the monthly Literacy Newsletters and Calendars please click here.

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Math Calendars
The following Math Calendars will provide your children an opportunity to learn and reinforce math skills on a daily basis. Previous calendars
February 2012
Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade

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UGE Plan on a Page
UGE has specific plans to improve academics for this school year. Please view this plan. Thanks for your continued support for the continued growth and success of our students.

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Standards-Based Report Card Information
Grades K through 4 are now using a Standards-Based Report Card. Please visit the Standards-Based Report Cards site to read more information and view the report cards.

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UGE Physical Education
Check out the UGE Physical Education Page for information about PE related information. You can even share your thoughts on different health and physical education topics on the Physical Education Blog page. Stay active!

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Georgia Performance Standards
Please visit the GaDOE website to view and print the Georgia Performance Standards. You can also visit this page to print the entire performance standards for each grade level.

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Math Vocabulary Cards
These are a great resource for helping with important math terms that will reinforce strategies in solving math concepts and word problems. All pdfs
Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade

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6-Day Rotation Calendar
UGE is operating on a 6-Day Rotation this year for specials (Art, Music, Physical Education). This calendar (pdf) will help you keep track of what day it is during the school year. Thanks!

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Tennis Shoes/Sneakers for Physical Education
It is imperative that students wear tennis shoes or sneakers to Physical Education. We are operating on a 6-day rotation. Please check the PE Schedule to see when your child has PE. Thanks for your support!and the 6-day rotation calendar.

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PTO
A big welcome to the new PTO officers at UGE. Check out the PTO page for exciting events that will be happening this school year. PTO is selling t-shirts for $10 -adult sizes (size XL or bigger is $11); $8 - youth sizes and slingpack bags for $12. Check out the pictures(pdf).

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Suggested Supply Lists for 2011-12
View the Suggested Supply Lists for 2011-12 school year.

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Georgia Child Passenger Safety Law
Information about the Georgia Child Passenger Safety Law and booster seat changes.

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ASEP
Visit the ASEP page to access the parent handbook and registration form and other information.

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2011 AYP Information
The Georgia Department of Education has released the 2011 AYP results and Unity Grove met AYP in all indicators. Congratulations to our staff and students.
Unity Grove Elementary School AYP Summary Report

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