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TUPS Weekly Update - October 9th

Posted Date: 10/09/26 (02:23 PM)


TUPS Weekly Updates

October 9, 2026
A collage of various school buildings in the Township of Union Public Schools, featuring the district's motto.
 

📅 TUPS Reminder:



Monday, October 12, is a Professional Development Day. 
Schools are closed for students only. 
Classes resume Tuesday, October 13.
 
A promotional banner featuring the text "Chime In, TUPS!" and "Your voice. Your ideas. Our community." with a Union logo.

Thank U for attending Back to School Night!

We value your feedback and would love to hear what worked well and what we can do to make the experience even better. This survey should take approximately two minutes to complete.
Back to School Night Survey
 

What's Happening Around the U

An announcement poster for the All In For Inclusive Education Poster Contest, with a deadline of February 5, 2027.

Get ready for a new contest!

All In for Inclusive Education invites all United States public, charter, and vocational school students in grades 1 to 12 to enter its 18th annual 
ALL IN Poster Contest!
The contest launches on 
October 2, 2026, and will end on February 5, 2027.
At the end of the contest, a grand prize winner is selected, and all winning submissions will be displayed in a poster exhibit on our website.
The contest has taught countless students the importance of inclusion for more than 10 years. When all students are included, everyone shines!

⭐️Awards⭐️
Participants, based on their grade level, will choose to enter their submissions into 
one of the following categories:
Elementary I – artwork completed by students in grades 1-2.
Elementary II – artwork completed by students in grades 3-5.
Intermediate – artwork completed by students in grades 6-8.
Secondary – artwork completed by students in grades 9-12.
The Grand Prize winner will receive a $250 award. Printed copies of their poster will be distributed to schools throughout the country. The winner’s poster will also be announced and exhibited at the Inclusion Leadership Conference in March.
Each category will have one winner and honorable mentions. Category winners will receive a $50 award. We will display all winning and honorable mention submissions on a virtual exhibit on our website.


Have questions? Contact us at info@allinforinclusiveed.org or click the button below!
 
A colorful flyer advertising free adult ESL classes for beginners by Township of Union Public Schools, featuring four diverse adults collaborating around a laptop.

FREE Adult ESL Classes for Beginners!

Township of Union Public Schools is offering free English classes for Union residents whose children attend our district’s public schools. Build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills to support your child’s education and advance in the workplace!

Classes meet virtually through Google Meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Registration is open October 2–30, 2026

Questions? Contact Lourdes Garcia, Supervisor of Bilingual/ESL/World Languages
 

"Forgotten Victory Trail"

Step into local history with the Forgotten Victory Trail Guided Walk on Saturday, October 10, at 9 a.m.
Walk 2.8 miles from Elizabeth to the Battle of Connecticut Farms site. Park at Veterans Honor Roll and Memorial Park, where busing to the starting point will be provided. Scan the flyer’s QR code to sign up!
A flyer for the 'Forgotten Victory Trail' Guided Walk on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 9 AM, covering 2.8 miles.
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