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August Newsletter

Posted Date: 08/16/26 (09:00 AM)
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Urbana Early Childhood School

Family Newsletter

August 17, 2026
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Welcome to the 26-27 School Year!

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year at Urbana Early Childhood School! We are so excited to welcome our returning and new families to another year of learning, growing, and playing together.
At UECS, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, welcomed, included, and empowered. We also know that our families are an essential part of our learning community. We look forward to partnering with you throughout the year and celebrating all the wonderful growth your children will make.
Here’s to a great year filled with play, learning, connection, and joy! We are so glad you’re part of the UECS family!

With gratitude and joy-
Ms. Katie
UECS Principal
 

Parking

The East parking lot is designated for family parking. The entrance is near Dodson Street on the East side of the Prairie Campus. For safety, follow the traffic pattern marked with arrows in/out of the lot. WATCH FOR SMALL CHILDREN, STROLLERS, ETC. It is difficult for drivers to see small children; please walk children directly to the sidewalk on the North side of the parking lot. Park only in marked parking spaces. DO NOT BLOCK BUS LANES, PARK ALONG CURBSIDES PAINTED YELLOW, OR ILLEGALLY PARK IN HANDICAP PARKING AREAS. Accessible parking spaces are clearly marked in our parking lot. Illegally parked vehicles are subject to tickets or towing at the owner’s expense. You MUST display a handicap placard to park in these spots.
 

Release of Students

Students will be released ONLY to the designated adults as listed by the family/guardian on enrollment paperwork. Families/guardians may contact the office to edit the authorized adult list at any time. Any adult picking up a student MUST sign the child out in the office and show a photo ID each and every time. IDs are also required when taking a student off the bus each and every day. THE CHILD WILL NOT BE RELEASED FROM SCHOOL OR THE BUS TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON OR SOMEONE WITHOUT AN ID. This policy is for the protection of the children. It is recommended that families/guardians, or authorized adults picking up a child, pick up the child prior to bus-boarding, (11:20 am or 3:20 pm for the half-day program). If, at the time of dismissal, no adult is at the school, the student will be put on his/her assigned bus.
 

Attendance everyday is very important!

Please make every effort to get your students to school everyday. If they are ill, please call the office and let our staff know the reason for their absence.
Tips for excellent attendance:
  • Make every effort to arrange appointments outside the school day.
  • If you oversleep or have an appointment, please bring your child in anyway.
  • Set routines for the night before school and the morning of school.
  • Teach your child good handwashing to keep the germs away.

 
Invitation to UECS Back to School Night on Monday, August 17, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, featuring popsicles and playground fun.
A colorful, crayon-style poster announces 'UECS Retour à Nuit Scolaire' on Monday, August 17, 2026, from 5 PM to 6 PM.
A colorful flyer announces 'Volver a Noche de Escuela' (Back to School Night) for UECS on Monday, August 17, 2026, from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
 
Purchase your UECS gear here!

Contact Information

Principal: Ms. Katie Madigan


Location: 2202 E Washington St., Urbana, IL 61802
Phone: 217-384-3616