Union Public Schools - Jarman Teacher of the Year

Jarman Elementary - Lacey Dake, 4th Grade

Fourth grade teacher Lacey Dake has been named the 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year for Jarman Elementary School.

Dake started teaching at Union Public Schools in 2010 at what used to be the Union Intermediate High School.

Furthermore, she said, “I am a Union Lifer! I went to Grove Elementary and graduated in 2006. I graduated from Missouri State University in 2010 with my bachelor’s of science in elementary education. I am also certified in early childhood Education.

Dake said, “I became a teacher to make a difference in children’s lives – to know they have someone in their corner rooting them on through life. I love working with kids. I hope to inspire them and spark a love for learning just as my past educators did for me.”

Her favorite subject to teach is math.

“I love that math is universal! I enjoy using manipulatives and playing games to help students grasp the many mathematical concepts in fourth grade.”

One could say that Dake’s love for students and Union just adds up!

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Last Day of School is May 22

Friday, May 22 will be the last day of school for the 2019-20 year. Additional time will be added to the school day for students in grades 6-8 beginning Monday, March 23, and continue through the end of the school year.

“Due to two days of school that were cancelled due to inclement weather, the district calendar had to be adjusted to meet the minimum state requirement of 1,080 hours of instruction,” Superintendent Dr. Kirt Hartzler said. “We wanted to adjust the calendar so students don’t have to come back after Memorial Day.

Modifications to the school schedule will be made as follows:

Add one day at the end of the year, with Friday, May 22, being the last day of school;
Elementary schools: No change to the schedule. They have enough school hours to meet the required 1,080 hours.
6^th & 7^th Grade Center: 4 minutes added to the end of the school day effective Monday, March 23 (the day after spring break).
8^th Grade Center: 2 minutes added to the end of each day after March 23.
Union High School Freshman Academy: No change to current times.
Union High School: Friday, April 10 will be a “virtual day,” with students working on assignments from home.