Bobcat Newsletter

Updates & Reminders

Spring MAP Testing this Week

This week we will start MAP testing. Please ensure your student is here every day. Below is the adjusted bell schedule for Monday – Wednesday.
Testing Date & Subject: 
Monday, April 27th Reading
Tuesday April 28th Math
To help your student do their best, we encourage:

• A good night’s sleep before testing days
• Arriving at school on time
• Maintaining a positive mindset

Important REMINDERS: 

• Be prepared with a fully charged Chromebook
• Review Adjusted Bell Schedule
  
  

Union United on April 30

Join us for a celebration of all the cultures that make Union special. Thursday, 4/30 at 6 pm – 8 pm. There will be live performances and presentations from our students, games and crafts, Z104 Radio Station, El Mini Taco Truck and much more…We hope to see our whole community there!

8th Grade Lagoon Day Information 

ADMISSION:

Students will purchase their tickets online, in person at Lagoon, or bring a season pass. No money will be accepted at the school. 

• Online Student Tickets: We are waiting for more information about ticket purchasing and will send it out when we know. The total cost will be $55 including tax with the promo code they give us.
• The tickets purchased for the School Day discount will ONLY be valid for May 26th. 
• If students have purchased their tickets online in advance, they can go directly to the Entrance Gates with their digital tickets.
• Tickets can be purchased at the gate for $55. The lines are long, so we highly suggest purchasing online before May 26th.
• If you feel that your student needs financial assistance with their ticket, please reach out to Karlie Aardema. You can email me or send a parent square message. karlie.aardema@canyonsdistrict.org

TRANSPORTATION:

• At approximately 8:45 a.m., buses will load at the north end of the school.
•  At approximately 9:00 a.m., buses will leave for Lagoon. The park opens at 10:00 a.m.
• There is no cost to ride the school bus.
• Busses will be chosen by the teacher this year and each student will receive a colored wrist band to match the color bus they will ride.
• 5:00 p.m. buses will load for the return trip to Union Middle. Lagoon closes for students at 5:00 p.m. on this day.
• 5:15 p.m. buses will leave Lagoon. If your student is not on the bus by this time, it is the guardian’s responsibility to get them home.
• 6:15 p.m. approximate arrival at school time depending on traffic. For students who cannot walk home, please arrange transportation from Union Middle for your student.

DRESS

• Student dress must follow the school dress code.
• Students in violation of the Canyons District dress code will not be allowed to board the bus to Lagoon.

Food

• Lunch may be carried in by the student or purchased at the park.
• Please mark below if you would like a school lunch or if you will be providing your own.
• Lagoon does have lockers, students may rent for a small fee.

PLEASE COMPLETE LAGOON PERMISSION SLIP ASAP!