Superintendent of Schools

March 2025 -- Read the USD School Bell

Dear Union School District Families, 

I am thrilled to share a special invitation to our third annual Health and Wellness fair. In my monthly Superintendent video, I share about the core belief that a healthy community is a strong community, and how that strength begins with each of us. The impetus for the Health and Wellness fair is to continue to prioritize the importance of health, wellness and community connections. We are committed to fostering the wellbeing of each and every member of our school community.

We understand the importance of modeling healthy habits for our students, and we strive to connect you with the resources you need to support your family's physical, mental, and emotional health. There are so many local opportunities, and we are ecstatic as to the human connections that have been built within the USD community to support our students and each other locally.

To celebrate and promote community wellness, I am delighted to invite you to our third annual USD Health and Wellness Fair, taking place on March 29th from 2 to 4 pm at Union Middle School. Each year's event is different from the last as we infuse new community partnerships.

This year’s fair is designed to be an engaging and informative experience for the entire family. You can look forward to:

• Student Showcases: Enjoy creative works and musical performances by our very own talented students.

• Community Resources: Discover valuable support and services from local organizations.

• Wellness Information: Access tools and information to support your family's well-being.

• Interactive Activities: Participate in fun, engaging exhibits designed to promote health and wellness for all ages.

This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with your neighbors, learn about valuable resources, and celebrate the importance of wellness.

I am also excited to highlight an addition this year with our STEAM Night for our Middle Schools. On April 23rd, our annual Open House will be held for our middle school students and families. New this year, we will be offering a middle school level STEAM night, which is similar to what we have done at our elementary schools. Our students take STEAM concepts to new levels in the middle school years as they apply, design, think, create, explore, and often connect directly with industry and real world problem solving. We are excited to continue the USD STEAM experience with our middle schools. The theme of the event is EnlightenED: Adventures in Light & Discovery. EnlightenED is a hands-on experience where you'll:

• Contribute to a vibrant community art mural, celebrating those people and things that make our school glow.

• Embark on a thrilling scavenger hunt, finding clues about bioluminescence and more.

• Witness the fascinating phenomenon of disappearing objects through a captivating polarization experiment.

There is always so much to celebrate and showcase in USD. I personally want to thank you for your continued partnership in building a stronger, healthier, and more connected Union School District community.

In Partnership,

Dr. Carrie Andrews

Superintendent

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