Veteran's Day Program
Dancers at the Veteran's Day program was presented by ULES 5th graders on November 8 at the UL Fine Arts Center. #ULProud
Can Food Drive
The Annual Empty Stocking Fund, Canned Food Drive, and Toys for Tots is underway. Students may turn in canned or nonperishable food items and new, unwrapped toys to their homeroom teachers. Thank you in advance for your assistance with these holiday service projects
Understanding, Learning, Engaging..Students!
ReadBox
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We've implemented a new reading program called readbox.
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1st Incentive: Reading is as Easy as Pie. Students who make their goal will receive a pizza luncheon at American Pie. Read Mrs. Davis' Book Review
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All students and staff will read for 30 uninterrupted minutes each Monday from 8:00-8:30. Read Mrs. Ellington's Book Review
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Students and staff will complete a book review each month on one of their books. Read Mrs. Price's Book Review
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2nd Incentive: Reading is a Walk in the Park. Students who make their goal will go to Weaver Park for a picnic lunch and some play time! Read Mrs. Salter's Book Review
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Students will earn rewards if they read their set number of minutes each month. Read Mr. Seymour's Book Review
Welcome to Upson-Lee Elementary School
Upson-Lee Elementary School serves scholars in grades 3-5 in a grade center environment. A well-organized and dedicated teaching staff is supported by administrators and instructional coaches. Educators monitor all scholars to ensure that their learning is progressing on a daily, monthly, and yearly basis. Common planning times allow teachers to discuss strategies across subjects, compare best practices, and target problems quickly and effectively.
In addition to the core academic courses, scholars receive instruction in music, art, and physical education. Scholars may audition for the ULE chorus, which has been recognized at the regional and state levels. A Challenge program is available for accelerated learners.
In 2017, the school completed a 1:1 computing initiative, providing students with frequent, integral use of technology across the curriculum. Upson-Lee Elementary is accredited by AdvancEd (SACS/CASI) and is Accredited with Quality by the Georgia Accrediting Commission.
Events
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5th Grade Aquarium Trip
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5th Grade Aquarium Trip
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5th Grade Aquarium Trip
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4th Grade Dance
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Fun Friday
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Look What's Going on at ULES
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During Bully Prevention Week, one of our days was "Kindness lives at Upson-Lee" school spirit day. Students and staff wore school colors. Many students and staff at UL Primary and UL Elementary joined together and wore red to support our friends and neighbors in Pike County! #dylanstrong
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As part of their government unit, 3rd graders had local government officials Ben Coker, Russell Thompson, and Ryan Tucker about their duties within each branch of local government.
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During Bully Prevention Week, we focused on kindness, and we had dress-up days for students and staff. One of your days was "Kindness in a Gift." Students more bows and bow ties as they dressed their best. Pictured are 3rd-grade teachers: Monique Henry, Brittani Moore, Ashanti Brown, and Taylor Hickmon.
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Homecoming! Mrs. Brown's and Mrs. Amos' classes.
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Homecoming! Mrs. McGee's class
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Homecoming! Mrs. Ellerbee's class
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3rd-grade students visited Vulcan Rock Quarry as part of their rocks and soils unit. Pictured is Mrs. Henry's class.
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The ULE cafeteria sponsored a Homecoming tailgate for students and staff.
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Mr. Clarke pretends that he's an Atlanta Falcons football player.
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Mrs. Jody Thompson's 4th-grade class enjoyed their field trip to the Mercedes Benz Stadium.
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These girls won a $25 Walmart gift card for attending Curriculum Knight. Pictured: Markenzie Banks, Aaliyah Hughley, and Isabella Williams.
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Character Book Parade
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Character Book Parade
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Character Book Parade
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Character Book Parade
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Thanksgiving Feast
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Thanksgiving Feast
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Thanksgiving Feast
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Veteran's Day Program
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Veteran's Day Program
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Career Day
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Career Day
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Career Day
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Career Day
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Career Day
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3rd grade spelling bee contestants
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3rd grade spelling bee winners. 1st place- Ethan Evans. 2nd place- Emme Goen.
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4th and 5th grade spelling bee contestants
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4th and 5th grade spelling bee winners. 1st place: Aiden Tindell. 2nd place: Simone Mosely.
Noteworthy Knights
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Mr. Marcus Flowers teaches Math, Science, ELA, and Social Studies in 4th grade. He has been an educator for 18 years. He has taught in our system as a former Middle School teacher. For the month of August, Mr. Flowers has received the most "Noteworthy Knight" referrals from administrators.
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Mrs. Nikki Dunn and Mrs. Lauren Ellington tied for having received the most Noteworthy Knight referrals from administrators.
Teachers Giving the Most Positive Behavior Referrals
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Mrs. Niki Dunn is a Math and Science teacher in 5th grade. She's been an educator for 12 years. She currently serves on our Data Team and PBIS Team. For the month of August, Mrs. Dunn gave out 46 positive behavior referrals to her scholars.
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Ms. Ashanti Brown is an ELA and SS teacher in 3rd grade. She's been an educator for 5 years. She serves on our Spirit and PBIS teams. For the month of September, Ms. Brown gave out 48 Positive Behavior referrals to students.
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Mrs. Elizabeth Bunn is a Math and Science teacher in 4th grade. She's been an educator for 8 years. Mrs. Bunn serves on the School Spirit Committee and the PBIS Committee. For the month of September, Mrs. Bunn gave out 51 Positive Behavior referrals to students.
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Mrs. Elizabeth Davis is a 5th grade Special Education teacher. This is her first-year teaching. Mrs. Davis serves on the Data Team and the PBIS committee. For the month of September, Mrs. Davis gave out 47 Positive Behavior referrals.
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Mrs. Nikki Dunn is a 5th grade math and science teacher. This is her 2nd month giving out the most Positive Behavior Referrals. She gave out 60!
Third Grade Positive Behavior Referrals
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These scholars earned the most positive behavior rewards for the month of August. 3rd Grade: Pictured (left to right) Corrine Woodall, Tristen Hutchins-Boyt, Kinsley Lonecke
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Third Grade Most Positive Behavior Referrals for September
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Fourth Grade Positive Behavior Referrals
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These scholars earned the most positive behavior rewards for the month of August. 4th grade: Pictured (top row, left to right) Marcus Flemister, Luke Fry, Devin Brooks, Cason Waddell (bottom row, left to right) Gillian Moore, Hannah Butts, Irene Ou, Makiya Foster.
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Fourth Grade Most Positive Behavior Referrals for September
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Fifth Grade Positive Behavior Referrals
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Fifth Grade Most Positive Behavior Referrals September
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These scholars earned the most positive behavior rewards for the month of August. 5th grade: Pictured (top row, left to right) Amir Dubinion, Maggie Ou, Syria Lockhart (bottom row, left to right) Carsen Barfield, Abigail Ozley
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3rd Grade Students of the Month
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3rd Grade August SOM
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3rd Grade September Student of the Month
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3rd Grade October Student of the Month
4th Grade Students of the Month
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4th Grade August SOM
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4th Grade September Student of the Month
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4th Grade October Student of the Month
5th Grade Students of the Month
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5th Grade August SOM
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5th Grade September Student of the Month
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5th Grade October Student of the Month
STEM
STEM News
This month's STEM Day focuses on Recycling. As a class, students will design and build a costume for their teacher using recycled materials. They will also write a "bio" to be read as the teacher models the costume on how recycled materials were used to build the costume. Students will include at least one important fact about the need to recycle.
Governor's Office of Student Achievement
The Governor's Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) website provides school reports for all public elementary, middle, and high schools in Georgia. These reports include A-F letter grades based on school performance and other useful information about the school, such as performance on statewide assessments, the make-up of the school's student body, the graduation rate, and additional academic information. Information is available in both English and Spanish. The most current report card available analyzes data from the 2016-2017 school year.
Parent Survey
The Georgia District Review for Thomaston-Upson Schools is a voluntary process conducted by a team of Department of Education specialists designed to examine the instructional practices of the entire district. The goal of hosting the review is to positively impact student achievement by coordinating the improvement efforts of the district with the various supports that the Department of Education offers districts across the state.