Parent Teacher Magazine Union County Public Schools March/April 2018

TABLE OF CONTENTS P M MAGAZINE PARENT TEACHER News from Union County Public Schools • Forest Hills High students share G.I.R.L. power with mentees 2 • Sun Valley Middle students lead through reading 3 • It’s that time again: Books and Brackets is back! 4 • Countdown to Kindergarten 5 • Union Elementary graduates inaugural class of Young Bankers Club 7 • Welcome, Class of 2031 8 • Therapy dogs bring calm and comfort to UCPS classrooms 9 • Marvin Ridge Middle student wins record-breaking Spelling Bee 10 • Spelling Bee Winners from Around the District 11 • Marvin Ridge Middle student wins regional spelling bee 11 • PRMS musical emphasizes inclusiveness, both on and off the stage 13 • Rea View Elementary students share the love on Valentine’s Day 14 • MIT students inspire and encourage UCPS middle school girls 17 • Board of Education approves restart applications 18 • 2017-2018 Traditional School Calendar 21 Read the cover article on Books and Brackets on page 4. Mar/Apr 2018 Editor in Chief: Dani Noto [email protected] Advertising Sales [email protected] 704-644-0016 Ext. 704 Parent Teacher News and Parent Teacher Magazine are owned and operated by The American Publishing Biz, Inc., which produces a collection of magazines with readers from: • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools • Rowan-Salisbury Schools • Union County Public Schools • Gaston County Schools and • Cabarrus County Schools of North Carolina Published by: The American Publishing Biz, Inc. Copyright 2018 © The American Publishing Biz, Inc, All rights reserved P.O. Box 3023 Indian Trail, NC 28079 • 704-644-0016 The American Publishing Biz, Inc. has the right to reject any advertisement or listing that is not in keeping with the publication’s standards. The American Publishing Biz, Inc. does not endorse or assume responsibility for information, products, services or statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. ParentTeacherMagazine.com Parent Teacher Magazine • Mar/Apr 2018 • 1

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