Dear Parents / Guardians,

February was a very busy, although successful month for everyone associated with UDS.  I would like to thank all students, parents/guardians, and our staff for their efforts in making February a great month.

Brenda Taylor has been away on sick leave and we wish her a speedy recovery. Nicole Benedict - Sanson has been appointed to Acting Vice Principal in Brenda's absence.  Nicole has a Master's Degree in Guidance which will be very helpful in this role. 

Please read the events that are taking place and encourage your child to participate.  I would also like to encourage all parents/guardians to become involved at our school in any way possible.   

The teaching staff and administration at UDS can be contacted via e-mail anytime that you have a question or concern related to your child’s academic progress.  All staff e-mail addresses are available online at our website:  http://uniacke.ednet.ns.ca

Sincerely yours,  Darlene Walker

Spring Fair

Please mark May 29^th on your calendar for the annual UDS Spring Fair. We will be asking for volunteers and parent support in April to early May!

Year Books

Once again this year there will be two year books:  one for grades P-6 and the other for grades  7-9.  The cost of the yearbooks is $8.00. Order forms will be going home in the spring.  These books make a great memory keeper for students of activities they have participated in and pictures of the year.

Thank you to Miss Anderson, Ms. Bedard and student leaders for your commitment and dedication in providing wonderful school memories for students and families.

Haiti Relief Fundraiser

The Grade Three classes made lovely bookmarks which were sold to family and friends in support of the Red Cross. They raised a total of $135.00 for Haiti Relief.

Breakfast Program Supporters

Again this year, our friends at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #165, are holding a "Ham and Turkey Bingo" in support of the UDS Breakfast Program.  The date is Sunday evening, March 28, at 7 p.m.  Last Spring the Legion bingo netted over a thousand dollars and allowed the Uniacke District School Breakfast Program to continue.  Each month we supply breakfast to approximately 1,200 students and, as you can imagine, the milk alone is expensive.  Breakfast programs are not merely a response to poverty, but, in fact, research has shown that ample family income does not guarantee that students come to school well nourished and ready to learn.  Please join us on March 28 in supporting this worthy school cause.

Grade Nine Leadership

Our grade nine students were very successful in fundraising over $300.00 to support Haiti by organizing a sock hop for junior high students and mini games for Primary –Three students. A special thank you is extended to Matt Page and Kyle Isenor for their leadership in presenting and organizing the games day for elementary students. A fun filled day was enjoyed by all participating students. Thank you to all grade nine students.