Announcements

No School Monday, Half-Day Tuesday

This coming Monday, April 20, there is no school for our April Break.

The following day, Tuesday, April 21, will be a half-day with dismissal at noon due to a teacher in-service. We will have after-school care until 2:30 PM. At that time, students who are registered for Boys & Girls Club will be transported to Howell Mountain Elementary. If your child is staying after school, please be sure to send a lunch.

Crescendo will meet from 12:30-1:30 next Tuesday. Students should bring a lunch to eat before rehearsal. String Ensemble will meet at its usual time, from 4:00-5:30 PM.

After-School Strings Concert

We are looking forward to the after-school strings spring concert on Wednesday, April 29, at 6:30 PM in the PUCE Gym! Participants should wear concert black and white (no athletic shoes, please).

Arrival times: 
String Ensemble by 5:20 PM
Vivace by 5:40 PM
Crescendo by 6:00 PM
Andante by 6:15 PM

On Tuesday, April 28, Vivace will have rehearsal from 3:15 to 4:15 PM to prepare for the upcoming concert on April 29. This is in addition to their usual rehearsal time on Thursday, April 30.

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8! Below are some suggestions to let your teacher know how much you appreciate them. These are all optional, so please don't feel obligated. Even just a kind word means a lot to the teachers!

Monday: bring your teacher a homemade note or card
Tuesday: bring a flower, each teacher will have a vase on their desk
Wednesday: bring your teacher a snack
Thursday: give the gift of time by supervising recess so teachers can enjoy a lunch provided by the church
Friday: bring a small gift

We will send lists of teachers' favorites before Teacher Appreciation Week to help with ideas.

Education Expo

Our Education Expo is coming up on Sunday, May 17. Please note that this is a school day, and attendance will be taken. We are excited about this opportunity to show our school family and community what we have been learning this year! 

Pre-concert arrival times:
7th-8th by 3:00 PM
5th-6th by 3:15 PM
3rd-4th by 3:30 PM
K-2nd by 3:45 PM

The schedule is as follows:
4:00 PM PUCE Spring Concert 
5:00 PM Potluck dinner
6:00 PM Classroom exhibits open

Students need to wear their gray PUCE t-shirts and black dress pants or black skirt (below the knee) for the concert.

For the potluck, families with last names ending in A-L should bring an entrée & a dessert, last names ending in M-Z should bring an entrée & a salad. 

Gray PUCE T-Shirts

Students will need to wear their gray PUCE t-shirts for several upcoming events. Please take a moment to locate your child's shirt to make sure it's clean and still fits. If your child is new to PUCE and has never received a shirt, we will provide one free of charge. If your child's shirt is too small, please bring it in to exchange for a larger one. If their shirt is lost or damaged, please bring $10 to the office and we will provide a new one.

PUC Church This Week

This Sabbath, April 18, is PUC Alumni Homecoming, and there are some changes to the worship schedule at the PUC Church. There will be a joint Sabbath School program for all children’s classes from 9:30-10:30 am in Scales Chapel. The adult program is from 9:30-10:30 am in the PUC Church Sanctuary. The church service starts at 10:40 am. Everyone is welcome!

PUCE Google Calendar

The PUCE Google Calendar has been updated with next year's important dates. To access the calendar, click here: PUCE Google Calendar

Upload Your Yearbook Photos

We have some great school trips coming up. Please take lots of pictures and upload them so we can use them in our yearbook!

To share your photos, follow these steps: 

1. Click here: https://web.treering.com/validate and enter the PUCE school passcode, which is 1016300065921278.

2. Follow the steps to set up your account or login if you already have an account.

3. Click "Explore Yearbooks"

4. The website may prompt you to purchase a yearbook. DO NOT PURCHASE. Your child's yearbook is included in tuition.

5. Scroll down to where it says "Yearbook To-Do's" and click "Upload School Photos."

6. Click the appropriate folder for your picture and click "Add Photos" to start sharing! (If you're not sure which folder to put your pictures in, just click "Add Photos" instead of selecting a folder.)

Let us know if you run into any issues.

Thank you for helping us create a yearbook full of this year's wonderful memories!

It's Time to Re-enroll!

Check your inbox for instructions on how to re-enroll your returning student(s) for next school year. Please let the office know if you did not receive the email, or if you need any assistance with your username or password. Remember that returning students do not need to complete a new application, just a re-enrollment packet.

Please re-enroll as soon as possible to help us plan for the new school year!

Tuition rates for the new school year have been posted on our website: https://www.pucelementary.org/financial-information

Conference/Union Scholarships

Thank you to those who have already re-enrolled your children for next year! If you haven't yet, please check your inbox for a reminder email and instructions to re-enroll your returning student(s) for next school year. Please let the office know if you did not receive the email, or if you need any assistance with your username or password. Remember that returning students do not need to complete a new application, just a re-enrollment packet.

Please re-enroll as soon as possible to help us plan for the new school year!

Tuition rates for the new school year have been posted on our website: https://www.pucelementary.org/financial-information

PUCE/PUC Church Tuition Assistance

For those planning to apply for tuition assistance through PUCE and/or the PUC Church for the '26-'27 school year, please complete and turn in an application and a copy of the first page of your tax return by May 1, 2026.

More information and the tuition assistance application can be found at the school office or by clicking here: https://www.pucelementary.org/financial-information 

Lunch Menu

Week of April 20-23

Monday: No School

Tuesday: Half-Day, No Lunch

Wednesday: Chili & Cornbread

Thursday: Mac & Cheese