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Let's please take a moment to pray for everyone affected with the recent tragedy in the Dominican Republic. Our thoughts are with families grieving there and in our community here in the Union City School District as we all deal with this horrifying incident. May everyone find peace during this difficult time for all of us.

April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day. The purpose of World Autism Awareness Day each year is to increase awareness of autism in the world. According to the National Autism Association, Autism affects 1 in 59 children. The bio-neurological developmental disability usually presents itself by the age of three, and is more prevalent in boys than girls.

Please be advised the lead testing results concerning water in the Colin Powell School are now available online. Thank you for taking the time to review all of this pertinent information.

Please be advised of this important announcement from our Union City Superintendent of Schools as our district celebrates International Women's Day.

On February 28, 2025, author Lenny Hort visited the Colin Powell School. He engaged our students in Grades K-3 by reading read aloud to them. Students were very excited to meet a real author. This was a great way to start our Read Across America activities!

Please be advised a dozen glazed doughnuts are on sale for $15. You can order until Monday March 10, 2025. Doughnuts will be sent home with your child on March 25, 2025. Please send order with cash to checks made out to "Colin Powell School". Order Forms MUST have student's full name and room number.

Please be advised per Superintendent of Schools Silvia T. Abbato, all Union City Public Schools will be closed on Thursday February 6, 2025. Schools will reopen on Friday February 7, 2025 unless otherwise announced. Thank you for your attention in this matter and please be safe in this inclement weather.

Please be advised of this letter from the Union City Superintendent of School Silvia T. Abbato concerning a recent cybersecurity incident. Thank you for taking the time to review all of the pertinent information.

Please be advised of the both virtual workshops coming up on Wednesday January 15, 2025. Thank you for taking the time to review the flyer provided below.

Please be advised the Winter Health Fair is scheduled for this Saturday January 11, 2025 at Union City High School. Thank you for taking the time to review the flyer with all of the pertinent information concerning this important community event.