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FFA members got to take a trip to the farm. They participated in stick horse rodeo competition!
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Join our Running Wildcats afterschool tomorrow 11/19 for a group run. Anyone in 6th-8th grade interested in track or cross country can join the UMS Cross Country team for off-season conditioning. Run with your friends, see what cross country is all about. Bring your running clothes & shoes (dress for the weather).
What: Running Wildcats Group Run
Where: Meet @UMS track
When: 3:20-4:30
11/19 12/2 12/9 12/16
(Unless it is raining)
Pickup: parents please pickup at 4:30
Contact Coach Ayers
stacey.ayers@unionrxi.org
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W.O.W.'s were chosen this week by P.E./Health.
This week's W.O.W.'s were chosen by Electives!
**New substitute teacher and paraprofessional pay rates!**
Have you heard!?
1). We increased our substitute teacher rate of pay from $115 per day to $135 per day. Retired teachers (from any district) who substitute teach will be paid $150 per day up from $135 per day.
https://tinyurl.com/unionrxipay
If you enjoy working with students and wish to make a positive difference in the lives of students, please consider applying. If you have any questions about becoming a substitute teacher, contact Mrs. Nickie Voss, Human Resources Specialist: 636.583.8626 (vossni@unionrxi.org)
2). We also increased our district paraprofessional hourly rate of pay. Our paraprofessionals fill a variety of roles throughout our district. If you have 60 college credit hours or you’ve passed the paraprofessional exam, please check out our current openings. If you have any questions about these positions, contact Dr. Justin Tarte, Executive Director of Human Resources: 636.583.8626 (tartej@unionrxi.org)
https://tinyurl.com/unionrxipara
Employment page: https://unionrxi.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
We look forward to working with you!
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On October 29, 435 middle school students auditioned for the East Central All-District Band. 13 Union students were selected as members of the ensemble. On Saturday, November 9, the following students rehearsed and performed a concert at Fox High School.
Ashtyn Thurmond-1st chair bassoon
Brenner Gueths-3rd chair clarinet
Anthony Cojocaru-11th chair clarinet
Brooklyn Cummins-12th chair clarinet
Cathleen Westermann-18th chair clarinet
Carly Fuemmeler-20th chair clarinet
David Schroepfer-3rd chair trumpet
Maya Cojocaru-9th chair trumpet
Ally Womack-9th chair trombone
Elijah Suermann-10th chair trombone
Jacob Forshee-4th chair tuba
Leo Edwards-3rd chair percussion
Logan DeVore-1st alternate alto saxophone (not pictured)
Great job, Wildcats!
Thank you to all those who have served our great country. Today is your day, Veterans!
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Join our Running Wildcats on Mondays afterschool for a group run. Anyone in 6th-8th grade interested in track or cross country can join the UMS Cross Country team for off-season conditioning. Run with your friends, see what cross country is all about. Bring your running clothes & shoes (dress for the weather).
What: Running Wildcats Group Run
Where: Meet @UMS track
When: 3:20-4:30 Mondays
11/11 11/18 12/2 12/9 12/16
(Unless it is raining)
Pickup: parents please pickup at 4:30
Contact Coach Ayers
stacey.ayers@unionrxi.org
This week we are excited to have Angie Smallwood, special education teacher at Union Middle School, as our Wildcat of the Week.
Angie, thank you for taking the time to share a little information about yourself!
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Congrats to our October POP Connections Winner, Miriah Hittler! Huge thank you to all UMS staff that took the time to spread positivity to our UMS families this month. Your contributions help make our building great for kids.
W.O.W.'s this week were chosen by the Science Department!
7th & 8th grade girls ened their season last night. Way to go Wildcats!
Firefighter/Paramedic Patrick Smith came and shared with the Career students about his job.
W.O.W.'s this week were chosen by the History Department!
Tuesday after school, our Heart and Sole group did a fantastic job completing their practice 5K around the track and school! These ladies are training for a 5K in Forest Park on November 16th with the Saint Louis region Girls on the Run program. Way to go, ladies!
Kops and Kids Canned Food Drive begins next week.
No school - Friday, Nov. 1
Have a wonderful and safe Halloween!
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