Jen Munoz
 
University Park Elementary Bike Rodeo 2016 A Big Success
Last month, University Park Elementary students strapped on their helmets and were ready to roll for the 2016 Bike Rodeo. 1st - 4th graders had a blast riding...
Park Cities iReporter     Oct 4 2016
UP Hosts Teacher Appreciation Lunch Texas State Fair Style
According to Monster.com, "if people are having fun, they’re going to work harder, stay longer, maintain their composure in a crisis and take better care of the...
Park Cities iReporter     Sep 30 2016
UP Hosts Annual School Carnival “Beach Bash” and Picnic
On Thursday, May 5th, students and parents enjoyed In-N-Out Burger and fruit from Whole Foods while relaxing on the school lawn listening to beachy tunes to...
Park Cities iReporter     May 9 2016
University Park Elementary's Camp Write Along 2016 is a Wrap!
For the past 12 years, fourth grade Panthers at UP have considered the challenge of surviving Camp Write Along as a rite of passage in perfecting their writing...
Park Cities iReporter     Mar 28 2016
UP Elementary Hosts Third Grade Sock Hop
On Friday, February 26th, University Park Elementary third graders traveled back in time to the 1950s for a Sock Hop - Panther Party. White tees, denim and...
Park Cities iReporter     Mar 7 2016
UP Student Artwork Takes Top Honors in State Art Competition
Youth Art Month is an annual observance in March to emphasize the value of art education for all children & to encourage support for quality school art...
Park Cities iReporter     Feb 11 2016
UP Elementary Celebrates Grandest Friends' Day
The PTA Grandest Friends’ Day event, chaired by Kelley Johnson and Amy Anderson, was a big hit. On this day, students beamed with pride showing off their...
Park Cities iReporter     Feb 11 2016
University Park KC Club Collected Coats & Art Supplies for Children in Juarez, Mexico
The University Park Kindness & Compassion Club collected 30 gently used and new coats from January 4 – 8 for boys and girls of Juarez, Mexico. In addition to...
Park Cities iReporter     Feb 1 2016
UP Third Grade Explorations Class Studies Cardiovascular System
University Park Elementary’s third grade explorations class recently had the opportunity to learn more about the cardiovascular system by dissected a pig heart....
Park Cities iReporter     Dec 16 2015
UP Toys for Tots Drive Collects over 500 Toys for North Texas Children
On Friday, December 10th University Park Elementary wrapped up its third annual Student Council-led Toys for Tots drive. United States Marine Sergeants’...
Park Cities iReporter     Dec 13 2015
UP Students Participate in Hour of Code for Third Consecutive Year
Last week, Hour of Code took center stage across the school as students tried their hand writing code in developmentally appropriate lessons, while...
Park Cities iReporter     Dec 13 2015
UP’s 3rd Annual Canstruction, Jr. Build A “Colorful” Success
On Saturday, November 21st, UP 4th graders worked in teams at the 3rd Annual Canstruction, Jr. event to build a final sculpture using more than 1,000 of the...
Park Cities iReporter     Dec 9 2015
The UP Learning Garden Makes First Food Donation to Our Community Pantry
The UP Learning Garden made its first food donation from the school's community beds. In partnership with the North Texas Food Bank, UP students were able to...
Park Cities iReporter     Dec 3 2015
UP Elementary 2nd Graders Release Butterflies in the Learning Garden
Second graders at University Park Elementary recently completed a plant/animal/habitats unit. Students watched caterpillars go through their life cycle and...
Park Cities iReporter     Nov 30 2015
University Park Elementary’s Holds Character Dress Up Day for School’s Monster Book Fair
University Park Elementary’s annual Scholastic Book Fair, co-chaired by Kristine Burke and Stephanie Choulpek captivated readers November 17th through the 20th....
Park Cities iReporter     Nov 30 2015
The Huckleberry Foundation Raises $30,000 for Families with Special Needs Children
The Filter Building at White Rock Lake was filled with an outpouring of love on Thursday, October 22, as the Huckleberry Foundation held its inaugural luncheon....
Park Cities iReporter     Nov 24 2015
UP 3rd Graders from Miss Atkinson & Miss Davison’s Classes Compete in Wonder League Competition
Since the Wonder League Robotics Competition began a couple of weeks ago, over 1,100 teams have enrolled in the competition. University Park Elementary has 13...
Park Cities iReporter     Nov 16 2015
University Park Student Council Dedicated to Canned Food Drive: Panthers Can Fight Hunger
University Park’s canned food drive led by the UP Student Council and Art Teacher, Mrs. Torres will once again have a fun, creative art component. This year UP...
Park Cities iReporter     Nov 13 2015
University Park Elementary’s Student Council Participates in City’s Arbor Day Celebration
On Friday, November 6, University Park Elementary’s Student Council officers and two Student Council representatives from each 4th grade class went to Curtis...
Park Cities iReporter     Nov 13 2015
UP Teachers Attend Global Education Forum 2015 – Our Mission Raising Global Kids!
On October 16th and 17th, UP classroom teachers, Kendra Davison and Annie Vitale, were given the unique opportunity to join a group of teachers from around our...
Park Cities iReporter     Nov 12 2015
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