For more than 100 years, Pacific Union College Elementary School has provided quality, Christian education to children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Our diverse curriculum features a strong focus on core subjects, integrated with art, music, sports, culture, and Christian values.

 

Announcements

No School Monday

Just a reminder that we do not have school this coming Monday, April 7, due to a teacher in-service.

For those who attend Boys & Girls Club, remember that they will closed next week because Howell Mountain Elementary is on spring break.

Tuition Assistance Applications Due Tomorrow!

Tuition assistance applications are due tomorrow, Friday, April 4! For those planning to apply for tuition assistance through PUCE and/or the PUC Church for the '25-'26 school year, please complete and turn in an application and a copy of the first page of your tax return.

More information and the tuition assistance application can be found at the school office or by clicking here: https://www.pucelementary.org/financial-information 

Read-a-thon Sponsorships Due Tomorrow!

Don't forget to turn in all Read-a-thon sponsorships by tomorrow! Please remind any sponsors who are planning to give online.

Parent-Teacher Conferences, Half-day, and Crescendo

Next Thursday, April 10, will be a half-day with dismissal at noon to allow time for our spring parent-teacher conferences.

**Due to the half-day on April 10, Crescendo after school-strings will take place from 12:30-1:15 PM. If your child is staying for Crescendo, please send a lunch!**

Spring parent-teacher conferences are optional at the request of the teacher or the parent, so if you'd like a conference, please contact your child's teacher to schedule a time. 

We will have after-school care available until 3:15 PM. There will be no hot lunch, so remember to send a sack lunch if your child plans to stay after school. Boys and Girls Club will be closed that week, so children will need to be picked up by 3:15 PM.

Photos for the Yearbook

We would love to have your photos of our ice skating trip yesterday, or of any other events this school year! To share your photos, follow these steps: 

  1. Click here: https://web.treering.com/validate and enter the PUCE school passcode, which is 1016300065921278. 

  2. Follow the steps to set up your account or login if you already have an account.

  3. Click "Explore Yearbooks"

  4. The website may prompt you to purchase a yearbook. DO NOT PURCHASE. Your child's yearbook is included in tuition.

  5. Scroll down to where it says "Yearbook To-Do's" and click "Upload School Photos."

  6. Click the appropriate folder for your picture and click "Add Photos" to start sharing! (If you're not sure which folder to put your pictures in, just click "Add Photos" instead of selecting a folder.)

Please try to upload photos as soon as possible! Let us know if you run into any issues.

Thank you for helping us create a yearbook full of this year's wonderful memories!

Talent Show

This year's PUCE Talent Show will be the evening of April 24! Time and location details will be coming soon.

All acts are required to audition on the afternoon of April 10 in the assembly room. Watch for a sign-up sheet soon. To apply, please turn in a registration form and entry fee of $15 by April 10.

Bring a Friend Day

On Friday, April 11 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, we are hosting Bring a Friend Day. If you know of a student currently in K-7th grade who might be interested in visiting PUCE to see what it's like, please invite them to attend for the school day. Visitors who will be attending must RSVP to 707-965-2459 or pucelementary@nccsda.com by April 8. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Kyle's April Schedule

Mrs. Kyle will be gone the following dates in April:
April 8 - Principals' Council
April 15-17 - Spring Ed Council

Mrs. Duncan will be acting principal while Mrs. Kyle is gone. Please direct any questions or concerns to her or the office on these dates.

Conference/Union Scholarships

The conference and union scholarship application process is now open for the 2025-2026 school year. The deadline is April 30, 2025. 

All incoming kindergarteners are eligible to apply for the Next Step Scholarship (see flyer).

Click here to apply: https://nccsda.com/education/scholarships/ 



Strings at St. Helena Farmer's Market

Our students will be performing at the St. Helena Farmer's Market again this year. Mark your calendars and invite your friends! 

May 23: 5th-8th grade strings with Vivace
May 30: K-4th grade strings with Andante and Crescendo

String Ensemble families, please be sure to check your 2025 Performance Calendar for other dates.

Please Re-enroll!

Please check your email for instructions on re-enrolling your student for next school year. If you did not receive the email in your inbox, check your junk/spam folder to make sure it didn't end up there. If you still don't see it, please contact the office so we can be sure to get it to you. Please let us know if you need help remembering your username or resetting your password.

Applications for new students are available now as well. Please note that returning students should not complete an application, only an enrollment packet.

The Creation Case: Live Event with Rich Aguilera

Mark Your Calendar! Rich Aguilera returns to Angwin Saturday, April 12, at 7:30 pm with “The Creation Case: Live Event,” an exciting, Bible-based, multi-media stage show for the whole family! Looking for an epic adventure? Join Rich on this exciting, edge-of-your-seat adventure of discovery as we learn about the conflict between evolution and creation and discover and explore amazing evidence about God, our Creator. Rich Aguilera is an experienced children’s ministries leader, presenter, and writer. He has authored several books and writes a regular column in Guide magazine as “The Mud Guy.” He also wrote and directed the movie “The Mysterious Note,” a film about stewardship. His previous live show, “Dinosaur Encounter,” was presented at Paulin Hall in 2023. “The Creation Case: Live Event” will be held in Paulin Recital Hall on the PUC campus and hosted by PUC Church Children’s Ministries. Everyone, all ages, welcome! Purchase your ticket ($12 each) at https://thecreationcase.com/pacific. 

Children's Tea at St. Helena Library

All children 5 years old and up are invited to this children's tea event at St. Helena Public Library next Tuesday at 3:30pm.

Lunch Menu

Week of April 7-10

Monday: No School

Tuesday: Pizza

Wednesday: Veggie Burgers

Thursday: Half-Day, No Lunch