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The Robert Waters School celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month. Students learned about the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic communities. It was a wonderful experience for everyone.

Bullying has no place at the Robert Waters School. Our students promote kindness and respect everyday. Together, we can create a safe place where everyone feels valued and accepted. Stand out, speak out and be the change.

Please be advised Union City Schools are closed in observance of Columbus Day.

World Mental Health Day is celebrated on October 10th all across the globe with the aim to promote, educate and raise awareness of mental health issues. The focus of this day is also to get people talking about their mental health and eradicate stigmas associated with mental illness. World Mental Health Day is supported by The World Health Organization which organizes events and sets a theme for the year.

Please be advised the Hudson Regional Health Commission in partnership with the City of Union City, are offering all recommended childhood vaccinations FREE for ELIGIBLE children on Thursday October 10, 2024 from 1:00PM-5:00PM at the Union City Public Library. Thank you for taking the time to review the flyer provided below.

On October 2, 2024, the Robert Waters School celebrated National Custodian Appreciation Day! Custodians and cleaning personnel were honored with a thank you breakfast and delicious treats. They also received a “Custodial Staff Survival Kit”, filled with some goodies too. Students created cards to say thank you and wrote heartfelt messages of appreciation, which were displayed throughout the school building.

Happy October! Here is the latest news and information about upcoming events concerning the Robert Waters School. Please take a moment to review our October 2024 calendar.

Please be advised a Virtual Parent Workshop is scheduled on Thursday October 3rd: Tackling Absenteeism. This workshop is focused on ensuring students' success by fostering positive and consistent routines that reduce absenteeism and promote academic achievement. Thank you for taking the time to review the flyer provided below and the Zoom link is available there.

The Constitution of the United States established America’s national government and fundamental laws, and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens. It was signed on September 17, 1787, by delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. Under America’s first governing document, the Articles of Confederation, the national government was weak and states operated like independent countries.

The Union City Board of Education, the Office of Community Relations along with the City of Union City via Mayor Brian Stack and the Board of Commissioners as well as the New Jersey Reentry Corporation will be hosting an important informational conference regarding immigration laws and immigrant rights. Thank you for taking the time to review the flyers provided below.