Upson-Lee Primary School

This week our student are busy learning new SEL skills.

IMPORTANT PHONE SYSTEM UPDATE

Thomaston-Upson County Schools will transition to a new phone system on Monday, September 28.

The switchover is scheduled to take place between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. During this time, schools and the District Office may experience temporary phone outages or interruptions.

Email will continue to be available during the transition and may be used to contact our schools and District Office if you are unable to reach us by phone.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make this transition and work to improve our communication systems.

This week, kindergartners and first graders are learning about being assertive and how to ask for help at school. They are learning to face the person they are talking to, stand up straight, use a calm, firm, and respectful voice, and clearly tell the person what they need. Being assertive is an important skill because it helps children ask for help when they do not understand something so they can keep learning. Try it at home: Ask your child to show you how they would assertively ask a teacher or trusted adult for help. This week, your second grader is learning to identify how others are feeling by looking for physical, verbal, and situational clues. Students are learning that there are many different feelings. Some are comfortable, and some are uncomfortable. All feelings are natural. Children can look at a person’s face, body, and the situation for clues about how they might be feeling. This skill helps children develop empathy and better understand others. Try it at home: Ask your child to show an emotion using their face or body language. Can you guess the feeling?

Homecoming 2026 - October 5-9th

UL Families—your voice matters! Please take a few minutes to complete our Title I Parent Survey. Your feedback will help us plan family engagement activities that best support our students and families.  Survey Deadline: September 30th

Survey Link ➡️ https://forms.gle/h9DJDR8v7s7kKuqq8

Mark your calendars and join us for a night of family fun!

Tomorrow is Fun Friday snack sale!

We are excited about welcoming our grands at GRITS FOR GRANDS beginning tomorrow! Please see the schedule for each grade level .

Please note: All visitors will be required to walk through the Open Gate weapon detectors to ensure everyone's safety. There will also be a clear bag policy enforced.

This week during SEL, students will learn skills that help them be good learners. Second graders are learning four Skills for Learning: Focus your attention Listen Use self-talk Speak up respectfully These skills help children listen and learn. Self-talk is also important. Using self-talk helps children stay focused. It also helps them stay on task. Ask your child: “When can you use self-talk to help you learn at school?” Kindergarten and first graders are learning about following directions. They are learning three important steps: Listen. Remember Follow the directions Repeating a direction to yourself can help you remember it. Ask your child: “What parts of your body help you listen and follow directions?” (Eyes, ears, and brain!) You can also ask: “What can you do to help remember a direction?” ( Your child may say: Listen, Focus, Think, Repeat the direction to myself) Try these skills at home, too! Remind your child to use their eyes, ears, brain, and self-talk. We are growing great learners at ULPS!!!

This week during SEL, your child is learning that focusing takes our eyes, ears, and brain! Students are also learning about their special “Attent-o-Scope”—a fun tool they can use to help their brains focus and pay attention. Try It at Home— Before sharing something important with your child, let them know you need their focused attention. Encourage them to use their Attent-o-Scope! You might say: “This is important. You may need your Attent-o-Scope!” Then pause and give your child a moment to get their eyes, ears, and brain ready before sharing the information. A little practice at home helps children build strong listening and focusing skills that will help them learn, grow, and succeed

Tomorrow is Fun Friday snack sale day!

This week our students have started the Second Step curriculum. All students at ULPS start their day with a 20-25 minute lesson (Social Emotional Learning Time). The Second Step program teaches students to have empathy, manage emotions, and solve problems. Students with these skills are better able to learn in the classroom, develop relationships, and control their emotions and behaviors. This week the Kindergarten and First Grade students are learning about the importance of listening. They are learning the Listening Rules: Eyes Watching, Ears Listening, Voices Quiet, and Body Still. These skills help your children know how to listen and act in a group so everyone can learn. Practice at Home: Before giving directions for daily activities, such as picking up toys or washing hands, remind your child to use the Listening Rules. For example: You need to use your Listening Rules now. Say each rule and do the actions along with your child, then give the directions: We’re getting ready to leave now, so put on your shoes and coat. Second grade students are learning how to be respectful at school. Your students are learning many ways to be respectful. There are many ways to be respectful: Take turns, pay attention, listen to the speaker, raise your hand. We explain to our students when being respectful you treat people how you want to be treated. . Practice at home: Discuss with your child ways he or she showed you or others respect today. When we practice social emotional skills at school and at home, students have more opportunities to build confidence, manage their emotions, make good choices, and develop the skills they need to become stronger, more successful learners.

Our UL Knights start their football season this Friday with a home game against Lamar County! PTO Spirit Sales will be Friday morning. Get your UL gear and show your Knight pride!
Please send all money in a labeled envelope with your child's name and teacher's name! Everybody wear your purple and black on Friday and let's get ready to cheer on our Knights!

Every Day Matters. Every Absence Counts.

At Thomaston-Upson Schools, we know that being in class each day is one of the greatest predictors of student success. Every lesson, every discussion, and every connection with teachers and classmates helps students grow academically and personally.

We understand that appointments and family trips are sometimes necessary. That's why we've created this guide to help families plan ahead and take advantage of our scheduled school breaks whenever possible. By planning vacations during these opportunities, students can enjoy valuable family time while minimizing missed instructional days.

A few missed days each month can quickly add up, making it harder for students to stay on track. Working together, we can help every student make the most of every school day.

Take a look at the graphic below for built-in opportunities throughout the school year to schedule appointments and family travel.

Thank you for partnering with us to make attendance a priority. Together, we can help every student succeed—because every day counts!

#EveryDayCounts #AttendanceMatters #ThomastonUpsonSchools #OneTeamOneMission #StudentSuccess

ULPS has something to SPLASH about!

As we are approaching Teacher Appreciation Week many are asking for ideas on how to show appreciation. Attached is a flyer with more information and ideas for you. We would love for anyone who wishes to show appreciation, to send items to the school for us to set up on display for our teachers to grab something that might be a need or want for them.

KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS ONLY
Cap & Gown pictures are April 22, 2026!
Use the link below to prepay or send in money and order forms to your child's teacher.
Link - https://bpiphotography.net/view-order-photos/
Search Box > Type your School Name> Select Spring

ULPS YEARBOOKS ARE HERE!