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Welcome to Union Terrace Elementary School, Home of the UT Tigers!!!

Dear Union Terrace Elementary School Families,

We hope this letter finds you refreshed and ready for an incredible school year ahead! As we gear up for another year of learning and growth, we want to extend a warm welcome to both our returning families and those joining us for the first time.

We’re excited to share with you the classroom assignments for the upcoming academic year.

  • Your child has been placed in the following class: 5th Grade: Mr Adams, Room 228

Each teacher is committed to fostering a love for learning and helping your child reach their full potential. In addition to our exceptional classroom experiences, we have a variety of enriching programs and events planned throughout the year. We encourage you to stay connected and up-to-date by joining the Class DOJO account and following us on social media. We believe that a strong partnership between home and school is essential for your child’s success. We get better together and all of our strengths are needed!

Important Updates/Reminders:

  • START TIME
    • Elementary School start time this year is 9:00 am and will end at 3:30pm
  • BREAKFAST
    • Breakfast will be served in the classrooms again this year. All doors will open at 8:55am where students will report directly to their classrooms where breakfast will be provided for every student.

Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. Here’s to a year filled with exploration, growth, and achievement! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school at 484-765-5480. Enjoy your final days of vacation and we will see you on Monday, August 26th for the first day of school.

School Pledge and Motto: Here at UT we are Responsible, On Task,  Accountable and Respectful because here at UT we ROAR to be the best that we can be! Yes I can! Yes I will! Yes we can! Yes we will! Remember Relationships Matter!

Educationally Yours,
Ms. Katie Gill - Principal 

Katie Gill, Principal of Union Terrace Elementary School

Experience:

  • Principal of Union Terrace Elementary School since 2022
  • Assistant  Principal of Union Terrace Elementary School 2020-2022
  • Assistant Principal of Ritter Elementary School 2018-2020
  • Dean of Students of Ritter Elementary School 2017-2018
  • Elementary School Teacher in ASD 2013-2017
     

Education:

  • Doctorate in Educational Leadership, Capella University- 2020 - present
  • Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, Holy Family University, 2018
  • Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, University of Phoenix 2013

 


Contact Information

1939 West Union Street
Allentown, PA 18104
484-765-5481
 
Principal
Katie Gill Mercado
 
Acting Assistant Principal
Dr. Ryan McCloskey