UNIVERSITY PARK
PRESCHOOL ASSOCIATION
UPPA Kinder 101 Meeting
What should I pack in her backpack? What will he do all day? What time does school start? How should I get involved at UP?
Curious about the what to expect and how to prepare for your incoming UP kindergartner? Join us as experienced moms share wisdom and guidance about starting kindergarten in 2025. Gather after 7:00pm and look forward to the presentation beginning at 7:30pm. Contact Sara Sherrieb at sarasherrieb@gmail.com with questions!
UPPA Board Turnover Meeting
Please join us for a happy hour before escaping school for the summer! Board members from 2024-2025 and new members 2025-2026 are highly encouraged to come meet and discuss their positions and responsibilities. We have some exciting announcements for the upcoming school year! Sunday, May 18 4-6pm at Mary Irby’s House.
Also, margaritas, quesadillas, and free B12 shots! Clinic Concierge will be at the meeting giving out vitamin and immunity shots!
RSVP to President@uppa.org
Incoming Kinder Pool Party
Join the UPPA at the UP Pool June 11 to meet other incoming kindergarteners and their parents!
Bring your towel and stop by 2:30-4:30pm to meet other parents of incoming 2025 kinder students! Please only bring your kinder student to this event so you are able to stay and mingle! This is not a drop-off event.
$10 per student, please RSVP below!
Contact Ashley Newton on our Kinder Events Committee at Ashley.H.Newton@gmail.com with questions!
Incoming Kinder Popsicle Party
Join the UPPA and UP PTA at the UP Playground August 10 from 4-5pm to meet other incoming kindergarteners and their parents. Stay to enjoy a water slide and enjoy a cold treat!
We will have the full kindergarten class lists as well as teacher assignments! Come find out your teacher and meet some new friends before “Meet the Teacher” the following Monday. Other grades will find out their teacher assignments Monday on Skyward.
This is a free event supported by UPPA and the UP PTA!
Contact Karli Cain on our Kinder Events Committee at Karli.Bachman@gmail.com with questions!
Book Club: What’s next for next year?
UPPA Book Club wants to know what you want to read next year. Send us your favorites, your TBRs and your must-discuss books by completing the survey link below!
April Book Club!
Join us for our April book club! We’ll be discussing ““The Briar Club” by Kate Quinn on April 28th at 7:30pm at Monica Knott’s house (3240 Lovers Lane). Bring your book and wine or an appetizer. Contact Jackie Campbell at 412.855.4161 or jackie.f.campbell@gmail.com with questions. See you there!
UPPA HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
TOP 5 REASONS TO JOIN:
• Neighborhood playgroups by kinder year
• Mom’s Night Out
• Fun Seasonal Parties including Progressive Dinner, Summer pool parties and back to school events
• Opportunity to become an Amazing Member and go to the year’s most fun party!
• Children and Family Activities like Holiday Hayride, Easter Egg Hunts and UP All Night (a Father/Child Urban Campout) on the lawn of UP Elementary!
BECOME A MEMBER
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS
AMAZING MEMBER
$650.00 / year
No automatically recurring payments
• All benefits of Regular or Sustaining Membership PLUS:
• 2 AMAZING RACE Party tickets
• 2 Fall Parents' Party tickets
• 1 Up All Night Mandatory Volunteer Shift Buyout
• Access to the UPPA Membership e-Directory Mobile App
*Note: The Amazing Race Party is limited to 25 members and their spouse or guest, so this is your guarantee for a spot at the party!
REGULAR MEMBER
$150.00 / year
No automatically recurring payments
• Member has a child in KINDERGARTEN or younger
• Member lives in UP Elementary attendance area
• Member can participate in meetings, social activities, playgroups and online community
• Access to the UPPA Membership e-Directory Mobile App
• See the 'About Us' tab to view full benefits of membership
SUSTAINING MEMBER
$75.00 / year
No automatically recurring payments
• Member's youngest child is in first grade or older
• Member lives in UP Elementary attendance area
• Member can participate in meetings, social activities, playgroups and online community
• Access to the UPPA Membership E- Directory Mobile App
• See the 'About Us' tab to view full benefits of membership.