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.

 

Lunch Menu

Week of Nov 16-19

Monday: Tostadas

Tuesday: Pizza

Wednesday: Brunch for Lunch

Thursday: Pasta

Announcements

Pinewood Derby Time!

We are looking forward to our Pinewood Derby is this Saturday evening, November 14, 2026 from 6-9 PM! The derby car-building workshop is this evening, November 12 from 6:00-7:30 PM for those who would like to attend.

Our theme this year will be "All Kinds of Weather." Decorate your car as a raindrop, the sun, a lightning bolt, or any other weather-related idea!

If your child wishes to participate in the derby, please turn in their registration form and fee as soon as possible. Once we have received these items, you may pick up your derby car kit. You may also register on our website here: https://www.pucelementary.org/pinewood-derby 

Cars must be turned in at the school lobby tomorrow, Friday, November 13, by 3:00 PM.

Proceeds from this year's Pinewood Derby will go toward upgrading our playground!

Derby Set-up - Please Help!

We will be setting up for the Pinewood Derby tomorrow afternoon (Friday) starting at 12:30 PM in the PUCE Gym. We would really appreciate some help! Please come if you are able.

Raffle Tickets

Support our 6th-8th grade SoCal Strings Tour by purchasing raffle tickets from a student in these grades or from the office. Tickets are $5 for one or $20 for five. Prizes are: Apple iPad, 4 season passes to Discovery Kingdom, or a 2-night stay for 4 people at Albion. Winners will be announced at the derby!

Turkey Trot and Thanksgiving Feast

This year's Turkey Trot will be Friday, November 20, from 9:00 to 10:15 AM at the PUC track. This year we will be collecting items for PUC's Homeless Ministries. If you have items to donate, please bring them to the school lobby and place them in the marked box no later than November 20.

Items needed are:
-Medical and Hygiene Items (new items only) such as Band-Aids, hand sanitizer, cleansing wipes, soap, shampoo, conditioner, feminine hygiene items, toothbrushes, and toothpaste
-Toys and Kids Items (may be new or gently used/clean/working)

The Turkey Trot will be followed by our annual Thanksgiving Feast. Each class will be in charge of bringing a food for the feast: 

  • K-2: Salad, Veggies, or Fruit

  • 3-4: Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

  • 5-6: Stuffing or Mac & Cheese

  • 7-8: $5-$10 cash for Dinner Roasts (the school will purchase)

The Parent Club will provide water, pies, and rolls.

Upload Your Photos for the Yearbook!

Please upload your pictures of school trips and events so we can use them in our yearbook!

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.)

Let us know if you run into any issues.

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

Registration for PUCE Innovations - Winter Quarter

Great job to those who completed the first quarter of the PUCE Innovations STEM program!

If your child would like to participate in the PUCE Innovations program for Winter Quarter, please let the office know as soon as possible. Spots will be a first-come, first-served basis; to save your spot, you must pay and register. The deadline to pay is December 17, but you may want to pay sooner to guarantee your child's place!

Prep Seniors Wreath Fundraiser

Support the Prep Seniors by ordering a fresh wreath, garland, etc. The deadline has been extended to Tuesday, November 17! You may order at the Prep office, the PUCE office, or by emailing jgilley@pucprep.org.

Community Christmas Craft Faire