by Emily Wellborn | Jul 8, 2021 | 2021, In the Classroom
“Children. That is the one word answer. Children deserve the best education we can provide them. It’s that simple.” This was the new center director at UICS-North Center, Tina Pike’s response to the question, “What makes you passionate about this work?” Tina joins the...
by UICSKC Communications Team | May 15, 2021 | 2021, In the Classroom, In the News
Amazing educators work at United Inner City Services (UICS). At UICS, we know they’re strong, determined, dependable, and innovative, and we’re thrilled that our community recognizes this too! “I am lucky to have colleagues who truly care about early learning and...
by Mariah Roady | Apr 26, 2021 | 2021, Arts@EarlystART, In the Classroom
Flowers are blooming. The days feel longer. Spring is here! In tandem with new life emerging and a sense of renewal that the spring season brings, little learners at UICS have been active in exploring the natural world around them. This includes creatures they find on...
by UICSKC Communications Team | Apr 9, 2021 | 2021, In the Classroom
Adobo chicken. Chicken alfredo from scratch. Homemade cream of mushroom soup. Breakfast frittatas. Fresh baked croissants. Mmmmmm….! Are these menu items from a five-star restaurant? Nope! They’re breakfasts and lunches at United Inner City Services (UICS)! (If you...
by Mariah Roady | Mar 5, 2021 | 2021, In the Classroom
Vroom vroom. Honk. Beep beep. Chugga-chugga-choo-choo. Clackety-clack-clack. Eee ooo eee ooo. Zoom. We hear these sounds every day en route. They are incorporated in our everyday lives. As many move through the work day, they play on a constant loop as background...
by Mariah Roady | Feb 26, 2021 | 2021, In the Classroom
United Inner City Services (UICS)-Metro Center looks a little different in 2021. There are updated art display areas, interactive resource boards, and new spaces dedicated to showing appreciation for teachers. All are results of a very special new addition to the UICS...