Please come out and cheer on University Elementary’s robotics teams at Donnie Bickham Middle School on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Four teams are competing for a spot at the State Championship in New Orleans. Tech Titans — Gavin Ferguson, Fox Golden, Xavier Leber, Connor Mallien, Rex Meshell, and Cooper Savage.
Code Crushers-Chason Briggs, Skylor Davis, Ethan Grabener, Emery Johnson, Kingstyn Larry, and Omar Shalaby.
Tech Transformers-Jude Huyah, Canaan McDaniel, Adam Shalabi, and Taylor Wells.
Robo Wildcats-Maliyah Allen, Matthew Kong, McKenzie March, and Lauren Phillips.
See you there to show our Wildcats pride!
Our Santa Shop is almost here, and we need some fun, festive volunteers to help the children pick out the perfect Christmas gifts for their family and friends! 🎁💖
If you love holiday magic, smiling kiddos, and spreading cheer, this is the perfect opportunity! 🌟
Join us on Friday, December 12 and help make this day unforgettable.
🎉 Sign up here to be part of the fun:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FAAAA2DA5F4C70-61193009-volunteers
Let’s make some Christmas magic together! 🎄✨
🎅 TODAY is the Last Day to order for Santa Shop
Students will shop during enrichment – Friday, 12/12/25 🎁
Please send list back to school so PTA can help them shop from the wish list.
Important Notes:
• Cash will NOT be accepted – please order online.
• PTA is not responsible for lost, stolen, or broken items.
Thank you for supporting our PTA! https://ueswildcatspta.givebacks.com/shop/items/a7c1a9053f
Reminder: University families-We invite students and their families to enjoy:
Cookies and Cocoa TONIGHT Tuesday December 9th from 5:30-7:00pm.
Performance by our cheerleaders
Holiday songs by Kinder and Prek,
Writing a Letter to santa,
making a craft,
Pictures with Santa
Please come out and cheer on University Elementary’s robotics teams at Donnie Bickham Middle School on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Four teams are competing for a spot at the State Championship in New Orleans. Tech Titans — Gavin Ferguson, Fox Golden, Xavier Leber, Connor Mallien, Rex Meshell, and Cooper Savage.
Code Crushers-Chason Briggs, Skylor Davis, Ethan Grabener, Emery Johnson, Kingstyn Larry, and Omar Shalaby.
Tech Transformers-Jude Huyah, Canaan McDaniel, Adam Shalabi, and Taylor Wells.
Robo Wildcats-Maliyah Allen, Matthew Kong, McKenzie March, and Lauren Phillips.
See you there to show our Wildcats pride!
🎅 Santa Shop Reminder – Friday, 12/12/25 🎁
The Santa Shop will be open during enrichment on Friday, December 12th.
Important Notes:
• Cash will NOT be accepted – please order online.
• PTA is not responsible for lost, stolen, or broken items.
• Fill out and return the form with your child so they have a shopping list for Friday.
• Thank you for supporting our PTA!
Order by Wednesday, 12/10/25: https://ueswildcatspta.givebacks.com/shop/items/a7c1a9053f
University families-We invite students and their families to enjoy:
Cookies and Cocoa Tuesday December 9th from 5:30-7:00pm.
Performance by our cheerleaders
Holiday songs by Kinder and Prek,
Writing a Letter to santa,
making a craft,
Pictures with Santa
Streetcar Snoballs will be at UES tomorrow! Our students will enjoy a sweet treat following their lunch! All sales end at midnight tonight! Link to local level is in the comments.
Enjoy a treat from Streetcar Snoballs! Link for local level is in the comments.
🎄 PTA December Announcements 🎄
🎅 Santa Shop – 12/12/2025
Students will shop during their enrichment block on Friday, December 12th.
Please note: Santa Shop is cashless this year 💳
All purchases must be made using this link:
https://ueswildcatspta.givebacks.com/shop/items/a7c1a9053f
Families should purchase the number of items their child plans to shop for 🛍️. A Santa Shop “shopping list” will be distributed soon 📝.
Please note that the PTA is not responsible for lost, stolen, or broken items ⚠️.
All proceeds support the UES PTA and go right back into benefiting our wonderful community ❤️—thank you for your continued support!
🍝 Staff Christmas Lunch – Pasta Bar
We will be serving our amazing staff a Pasta Bar lunch with salad 🥗 and garlic bread 🥖 this Christmas season on 12/17/2025!
We had an incredible turnout for the Thanksgiving Staff Lunch, and we’re hoping to show up big again 🙌!
To donate items for the Staff Lunch, please sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CA8A72AA3FBC43-60828619-staff
Thank you for helping us celebrate our Wildcat family 🐾!
Attention, Whos of University Elementary School!
To kick off the holiday season with a little mischief and a lot of fun, the Grinch himself has challenged us to show our holiday spirit! On December 1st, wear your Grinch clothing or anything green to show that Christmas doesn't come from a store—it comes from the heart!
University Families: Please do not allow your children to bring stuffed animals of any kind to school unless your child’s teacher sends a message for a special day.
Stuffed animals of all sizes should be left at home. They cannot be hung on water bottles, binders, backpacks, etc..
Thank you for understanding
Stuffed animals of all sizes should be left at home. They cannot be hung on water bottles, binders, backpacks, etc..
Thank you for understanding
🎉 Parents Night Out at Karate USA! 🎉
Drop your child off for an evening of fun while you enjoy holiday shopping, a date night, or some well-deserved time to yourself!
🕒 Friday, December 5th | 6 PM – 9 PM
🍕 Kids will enjoy a pizza dinner, games, and tons of activities to keep them entertained!
💙 All proceeds go directly to the University Elementary PTA to help cover upcoming school events and activities for our students. Your support truly makes a difference!
🔗 Reserve your spot here: bit.ly/UniversityPNOFundraiser
University's Fun Friday this month is November 21st with Loads of Fun! Obstacle course inflatable and refreshing juice drink $6. Deadline for purchase is November 20th 11:59pm. https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/42407
PTA Reminders for This Week
🍽 Lunch Volunteers Needed
We still need helpers for lunch duty!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548ACAD29A4FBC16-60552073-copy
👩🏫 Teacher Lunch Help
We also have a few slots left for our teacher lunch.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CA8A72AA3FBC43-60231249-staff
University's Fun Friday this month is November 21st with Loads of Fun! Obstacle course inflatable and refreshing juice drink $6. Deadline for purchase is November 20th 11:59pm. https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/42407
🦃 University's Thanksgiving Staff Lunch Sign-Up! 🍁
It’s that time of year again — let’s come together to show our appreciation for our amazing staff with a special Thanksgiving Lunch just for them! 💛
We’d love your help to make it a delicious and memorable celebration. Please use the link below to sign up to bring a dish or item to share for our hardworking team!
👉 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CA8A72AA3FBC43-60231249-staff
Thank you for helping us celebrate and give thanks for all that our staff does every day! 🥧🦃✨
#ThankfulForOurStaff #ThanksgivingLunch #GratitudeInAction
University's Fun Friday this month is November 21st with Loads of Fun! Obstacle course inflatable and refreshing juice drink $6. Deadline for purchase is November 20th 11:59pm. https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/42407
Honoring all Who served: Students at University may wear patriotic attire on veterans day Tuesday November 11, 2025
The second grade students will be honoring all military with a Veteran’s Day program November 11th at 9:00 in the auditorium. If you or a loved one is active or retired military, please send a picture of the second grade student with the military family member to blmassey@caddoschools.org. You are welcome to send rank and/or branch of the military.
