Diwali Celebration - A Festival of Lights
Dear Staff,
We're excited to announce our upcoming Diwali celebration, a joyous festival of lights that symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
As Mahatma Gandhi said, "Diwali is the festival of lights, which means more light, and less darkness." Let's come together to celebrate this beautiful festival with the Uniondale community.
Here are the details: DIWALI CELEBRATION
Date: Thursday, November 7th, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Uniondale High School, Little Theater
Let's make this Diwali celebration a memorable one!
Best regards,
Dr. Shawn F. Brown, Principal
Free Family Event Alert***
The Lawrence Road PTSA and Junior Honor Society are inviting all community members to attend their annual health fair on Saturday, November 9th at 3 p.m. There will be workshops on preventative health, free health screenings, narcan training, zumba, line dancing and much more. There will be activities for children and childcare will be provided. We are looking to see you there.
Dear Uniondale Students,
With Halloween approaching tomorrow, we want everyone to enjoy the celebration responsibly. Please remember that safety and respect are our top priorities.
Costume Guidelines:
• Costumes should be school-appropriate and respectful of others.
• No face coverings or masks that obscure identity will be allowed.
• No sharp objects, weapons, or props of any kind are permitted.
Costumes that do not meet these guidelines will not be allowed into the building. We encourage everyone to be creative while keeping our school environment safe and inclusive for all.
Thank you for your cooperation, and let’s make it a fun and respectful Halloween!
Best regards,
Dr. Shawn F. Brown
The Sounds of Latin America. A Celebration of Music from Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Cuba. Please see the flyer for more details.
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Important Safety Update for Uniondale High School
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are writing to inform you about important safety protocols and procedures that will be implemented at Uniondale High School to ensure the well-being of our students and staff.
To enhance security, we will be implementing the following measures:
Vehicle Access: All drivers entering the school grounds must present a valid driver's license. Security personnel will document license plate numbers and driver information.
Parent Drop-off and Pick-up: Parent drop-off and pick-up will be restricted to the designated visitor parking lot on the right side of the Goodrich Street entrance. Please do not drive around campus.
Gate Closure: The Hempstead Boulevard gate will be closed at 3:00 PM daily.
Walnut School Pick-up: Walnut School pick-ups should only occur at the Walnut Street entrance.
Campus Security: Security personnel will conduct perimeter walks every 30 minutes to monitor the campus.
Campus Closure: The campus will be closed daily from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. It will reopen at 6:00 PM for adult education classes.
Sports Event Attendance: All guests attending sporting events must present valid identification. Students from other districts will not be permitted to participate in games on campus without identification.
Team Supervision: All teams must have a designated supervisor present to monitor visiting students.
We appreciate your cooperation in following these guidelines. Your support is essential in maintaining a safe and secure learning environment.
Sincerely,
Dr. Shawn F. Brown, Ph.D. Principal, Uniondale High School
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Uniondale School District Job Fair
The Superintendent’s Brief for October 2024 is now available!
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Spanish: https://5il.co/2zphk
French: https://5il.co/2zphl
Stay informed and celebrate our district's successes!
Uniondale College Expo. Thursday, October 17. Over 75 Colleges and Universities.
Notice of Action Meeting of the Board of Education of the Uniondale Union Free School District.T he Board of Education of the Uniondale Union Free School District has scheduled an action meeting for Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 7:00 PM at Walnut Elementary School. Please see the following link for more details.https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQ7lJEq3N9E8UG1ad-ZAYkfuTo-i2VGpXRsF_8JufOxNvFku6VxjoO_VDYCPcMqIKGm7obnYpneoipo/pub
Dear Parents,
I hope this finds you well. We have gotten off to a pretty good start, but there is still so much more work to do. Please remember to speak with your children about their attendance. We will begin home visits for chronically absent students.
Please follow student drop-off rules. Do not stop in front of the school gate or make a broken U-turn on Goodriche. That is stopping traffic. Simply go through the gate to the parking lot and have your student walk one block to school. They will be fine.
In addition, make sure your students are dressed appropriately. Do-rags, hoodies, and crop tops are not permitted. We want our students to focus on scholarship, not fashion.
Failure to comply will lead to further disciplinary actions.
Thank you,
Shawn F. Brown, Ph.D.
🎓 🎓 COLLEGE EXPO 🎓 🎓 Thursday, October 17 from 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Workshops include:
7: 15 PM Introduction to the College Search Process
7:15 PM Proceso de Admision se la Universidad
7:30 PM NCAA and Athletic Scholarships
7:30 PM Saving for College
7:45 PM Historically Black Colleges & Universities
8:00 PM Financial Aid
💛 🖤 Uniondale Students & Parents are Welcome!! 💛 🖤
Attendance and Uniform:
Dear Uniondale Highschool Family,
I hope you all had an amazing weekend. Attendance is mandatory, every day for every student. Students who have chronic absenteeism will receive a home visit from a staff member and/or myself.
Students must have a valid medical note for absences.
In addition, du-rags, hats, hoodies, and cut shirts are not allowed and will result in a mandatory meeting with the administration.
My vision is to create a school where academics is the focus, not fashion.
If you have any concerns, feel free to speak with me directly.
Thank you,
Shawn F. Brown, Ph.D.
Good morning Uniondale Community,
Please take a moment to read the important letter from our Superintendent about recent safety updates and district-wide efforts to ensure student and staff well-being. You can access the letter at the following link: https://5il.co/2x1zo
Thank you for your continued support!
Good morning Uniondale Community,
Please take a moment to read an important update from the District regarding safety measures and today’s early dismissal. You can read the full letter here: https://5il.co/2wy7u
Thank you for your attention and cooperation.
This is a message from Dr. Akil. A letter regarding today's lockout and security measures has been sent to all families. Please take a moment to read it to stay informed. If you have any questions, contact your building administration. Thank you.
Read the letter here: https://5il.co/2wunr
The Uniondale Union Free School District is looking for community residents to join the
District’s Curriculum Committee for the 2024-2025 school year. Please see the following link for more details.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EQ582ARowt-fUzMjA9MYSorhL5M9WBS0/view?usp=drive_link
Notice of a Special Meeting of the Board of Education of the Uniondale Union Free School District. The Board of Education of the Uniondale Union Free School District will be holding a special meeting on Monday, September 16, 2024. The special meeting will begin at 6:00 PM. Please click the following link for more details. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nMozv87HvIwY-ADkGahSPFnZywqKx7gFLnq1uY3kQ9o/pub
Dear Uniondale Family,
Thank you for your support and partnership, as we help our scholars reach their full potential.
Moving forward we have policies that we expect all students to follow.
1. Cell phones are only to be used in the cafeteria or in-class when given permission from the teacher. No cell phone use in the halls during passing.
2. All in-house suspension students must submit their phones to administration for the day. Phones will be given back to students at the end of the day.
Students in violation of these policies require a mandatory meeting with myself and the administrative team.
If you have any questions feel free to speak with me directly.
Thank you,
Shawn F. Brown, Ph.D.