Bulk meal distribution is today from 10:30 - 12:30 in front of the school. No meal service again until April 14.
Bulk meal distribution starts tomorrow at 10:30 am in front of the school. We will stop distributing at 12:30 pm. Reminder that we will be giving out SEVEN days of meals to students. This will provide the student meals for tomorrow, all of spring break and Monday following spring break. This is our first day of bulk distribution so be patient and kind to everyone!
Change to Meal Service/Suspension of Bus Meal Service – Effective Friday, April 3
Beginning on Friday from 10:30 to 12:30, we will be moving to bulk meal distribution to lessen virus exposure to families and our staff. Pick up for meals will only be offered in front of the school due to being able to keep meals/milk cold. Bus delivery will no longer be an option.
7 lunches and 7 breakfasts will be given to each student to have meals through Spring Break and for Monday following Spring Break. Meals will be distributed in two grocery bags per student.
Beginning, Tuesday, April 14th, 5 lunches and 5 breakfasts will be given to each child. This distribution schedule will be followed every Tuesday after that in front of the school. We will remind families one day prior to distribution of meals.
There can be no exceptions to this new policy. Please contact the district office if you have any questions.
Stay Home - Stay Healthy
Happy Saturday Union Gap Families! Conferences will be a little different next week due to our school closure. Teachers will be asking about availability of internet access in your homes and how they can support you and your student during this unprecedented time moving into April. Our focus will be on what "school" will be like in the future versus grades and the past few months. We are excited to talk to you!
If you are in need of childcare for students in grades K-5 and meet the criteria, please complete the survey on our district website www.uniongapschool.org (COVID-19 link)
District playground is now closed to the public due to the Governor's Shelter in Place order. This includes the big toy, swings, basketball courts, etc.
Update for Bus A schedule for meal delivery
Breakfast/Lunch Service Starts Tomorrow (Wednesday) - Children up to 18 years old can get a grab and go sack that contains breakfast and lunch. Pick up in front of the school is from 10:30 – Noon or at one of the bus stops on the flyer uploaded. STUDENTS MUST BE PRESENT TO GET A MEAL. Anyone sick should remain in the car or more than 6 feet from others while obtaining their bag whether at school or a bus stop. See documents uploaded for bus stop delivery times and information. We hope to see everyone tomorrow! We miss you!
Looking for educational resources? We've got tons!
www.uniongapschool.org/resources
We are still here to help. The main school office will be open one last day on Tuesday to the public. Stop by to pick up some resources or ask us questions. After Tuesday, you will have to give us a call :)
Families - teachers should have contacted you through their classroom Dojo accounts regarding materials and resources for their students today. We will be posting additional resources on our district COVID-19 webpage (www.uniongapschool.org/resources). This will continue to be updated. Please keep checking back.
We will be starting to serve breakfast and lunch on Wednesday from 10:30 am - Noon. We will be doing a "drive up" style at the drop off area in front of the school. Both breakfast and lunch will be served in a "Grab and Go" sack during this time. Students that are bused will be provided meals at particular bus stops as we know all students don't have safe access to the school. More communication to follow on this tomorrow.
Families - We are so sorry for the late notice but due to Governor's proclamation, we have to cancel school tomorrow (Monday, March 15). More information to come.
Sunday, March 15th
Families - tomorrow we are prepared to give your students (and you) resources to help keep your students academically engaged during our mandated closure. Resources that we could quickly assemble will be sent home in print tomorrow. Teachers will be engaged on their ClassDojo classroom pages so keep checking back for resources. Our COVID-19 page on our district website will continuously be updated with academic resources for you and your students over the coming weeks. Please check back frequently.
Your child will be bringing home all personal items tomorrow so classrooms can be cleaned thoroughly.
If your child has medication at school that needs to be picked up, please do so ASAP.
Be well.
Lisa
Families - the governor has ordered the close of all schools by Tuesday morning. We will have school on Monday. More information to come. Please prepare as school will not reopen until April 27th.
March 12, 2020
UG Families - now that we have confirmation of COVID-19 in Yakima County, we are implementing the following in order to keep our students, staff and community as safe from infection as possible:
• All field trips outside of Yakima County are canceled. Other field trips decisions will be made on a case by case basis.
• Spring conferences will not be held face-to-face. Teachers will be contacting parents at the telephone number provided on the online sign-ups. If families would like to be contacted at another phone number please notify the teacher via ClassDojo or by telephone.
• We are canceling all family nights, concerts, etc. for the foreseeable future.
• At this time, no outside volunteers or visitors will be allowed at school. Parents are allowed to continue to drop off and pick up, check in and check out students. No one should enter the building if they are ill. Ill family members can call the main office for students to be picked up for appointments, etc and students will be brought to the family member outside.
• K-2 Student of the Month is canceled for the foreseeable future. When we are able, we hope to combine months missed so students can be recognized. Board Student of the Month will take place this month, but this may change moving forward.
• Spring sports practices and after school programs will continue until further notice.
These decisions were not made lightly. The district has been in constant contact with public health officials who support these decisions. We know this is a trying time and you and your families are concerned but know the district is doing everything to mitigate infection within our school walls and buses. Please contact me if you have any questions and visit our district website for additional information at www.uniongapschool.org
Stay healthy!
Lisa Gredvig
Superintendent
Effective Thursday, March 12th the school will be moving to one entrée for lunch so that kitchen staff can serve fruits and vegetables (removing self serve station/salad bar) until further notice. This is necessary to offset potential contamination of that service area. We are sorry for any inconvenience but we are thinking long term to keep COVID-ID out of our community.
Today we begin celebrating Classified Employee Appreciation Week. These dedicated and hardworking team members are recognized for their commitment to providing high quality education and positive experiences for our children, every day. Thank you!
Starting this month, you’ll receive mail from the U.S. Census Bureau asking you to take the census online or by phone. The process is quick and easy, and it helps ensure that Washington is fully counted. Check out http://2020census.gov to learn more.
Steps you can take to prevent the spread of the flu and the common cold will also help prevent coronavirus:
Wash hands often with soap and water
Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth with hands
Avoid all contact with people who are sick
Students should stay home if sick, until they are well
Cover mouth/nose with tissue or sleeve with coughing or sneezing.
Bus 1 & 6 will be up to 10-12 minutes late today. Heads up!