UPS Panther Pride Weekly Newsletter

WE ARE EXTENDING THE DONATION DROPOFF!! PLEASE DROP OFF ANY DONATIONS NO LATER THAN MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND!

Our Community Service Club is putting together care packages for deployed service members! These packages are a small way to show our support, brighten someone’s day, and remind them that they are thought of back home. Every donation helps us send a little comfort, encouragement, and connection from our UPS community to those serving away from home.

We will have a donation box set up by the library doors. Donations can be dropped off in the Main Office during school hours. Thank you for helping our students show our service members that they are remembered and appreciated! If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Leady via email mleady@upsmailbox.net.

This can’t-miss event gets kids excited about reading and earns funds for our school. SAVE THE DATE for Thursday, October 29th through Wednesday, November 4th and start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/upperpittsgroveschool The book fair will also be open during parent/teacher conferences. #ScholasticBookFairs

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! If you'd like to volunteer, please click here to sign up!

Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds!

Want to become a "Book Fairy"? Share the Fair is the giving program that supports students in our school who need help buying books. No one should leave the Book Fair empty-handed!

For more information on eWallets and Share the Fair, please click on our Book Fair Homepage!

Celebrated from October 19-23, 2026, the week reflects the importance of safety for our students, as well as our drivers and other key staff members. Additionally, we would like to share that Wednesday, October 21st is a day to show your support by wearing yellow!

Boys and Girls basketball team is having its first fundraiser Tuesday October 27th from 5-9pm at the Chipotle in Glassboro. 25% of all sales will go to our basketball program if you show the flyer at the register. Spread the word and thank you! Mr. Spohr will be there to hand out flyers as well.

We know that planning family vacations and appointments can be challenging around the school calendar. Our 2026–2027 Vacation Planner highlights opportunities to plan time away during school breaks and long weekends, helping families reduce unnecessary absences whenever possible.

Please take a look at the attached planner below as you make plans for the upcoming school year. Please note that dates are subject to change due to weather-related or other emergency school closings. Thank you for helping us support strong attendance and student success!

Our school uses PickUp Patrol to help us track attendance/absences as well as dismissal information (early leaves, afterschool clubs/activities, etc.). PickUp Patrol provides you with a convenient way to make changes to your child’s dismissal plans and helps ensure that our students are accurately dismissed each day. PickUp Patrol also makes it easy to report your child's absence! Notes, emails, or phone calls are not accepted for changes, except in emergencies.

Q: How do parents enter plan changes?

Instructions for parents on how to enter a plan change:

1. Tap the Change tab and select the date

2. Then tap the Change button & select the plan type

3. Click the Plan dropdown and select a dismissal plan

4. Enter additional information & dates if needed

5. Tap Submit

Q: How do parents enter/edit default plans?

• Parent instructions for how to enter/edit a default plan:

1. Tap the Default tab and select your child

2. Tap Monday (or the day you would like to update)

3. Click the Plan drop-down and select the appropriate option.

4. Tap the days of the week that this plan occurs.

5. Save

6. Repeat for other dismissal options if needed

If you have any questions, please check the PUP Parent Guide. If you still need help, contact Marlene Leady via email mleady@upsmailbox.net or PickUp Patrol at support@pickuppatrol.net.

We strongly encourage all families to review the updated Parent/Student Handbook. In particular, please take the time to carefully review the updated Attendance and Conduct/Discipline Policies. There are important changes and clarifications regarding our attendance procedures, and it is essential that families understand these expectations as we begin the new school year.

The handbook also contains other important information families should be familiar with, including our dress code, school procedures, expectations for student conduct, and other policies and guidelines that help answer many of the questions that arise throughout the school year.

Dear UPS Families,

We want to remind families of the importance of keeping your contact information accurate and up to date. This ensures that you receive all school communications, including important reminders, announcements, and time-sensitive messages regarding emergencies, weather-related closures or delays, and attendance.

We have recently had some parents report that they are not receiving our text messages and/or phone calls. If you are not receiving these communications, please follow the steps below to opt back in as soon as possible.

To Opt Back In:

Voice Calls:
Call 855-502-7867 and follow the prompts to opt back in. Prompts are available in English and Spanish.

Text Messages:

• Emergency messages: Text START UPPEPIT to 856-471-0767

• Outreach messages: Text START UPPEPIT to 856-387-9990

You should receive an automatic confirmation once you have successfully opted back in. This may take a few minutes depending on your cell carrier.

Please take a moment to verify your contact information and communication settings so that you do not miss important information from Upper Pittsgrove School. If you are also having issues receiving our emails, please reach out to Ms. Leady to confirm your information.

Thank you for helping us keep our communication channels open and ensuring we can reach you when it matters most.