After-School Programming

Through grant funding, Union Terrace will have a return of fun after-school programs such as Wildlands Conservancy, Community Bike Works, and Da Vinci Science Center. 

Family Support

Union Terrace continues collaboration with both Allentown Rotary and Allentown Rescue Mission for family needs, food assistance, and classroom support. 

Free Library

With the help of numerous donors, the "Free Library" outside the building is stocked with books for students to take home. Bookshelves are also set up inside for students to take free books and expand their at-home libraries. 

Kellyn Foundation Collaboration

Partnership with Kellyn Foundation allows for classroom engagement regarding healthy food choices. Courtyard plant beds will also be another food resource for students.

Lunch Bunch

Lunch Bunch is held with Good News Club and occurs with college partners for added literacy and attendance initiatives. 

Pratyush Sinha Foundation

Collaboration with this foundation allows for students to experience Mindfulness sessions school-wide. 

SEL Kits

Social Emotional Learning kits are provided for each student in the building for classroom use. Posters and imagery will also be posted throughout the school. 

Meet Community School Coordinator Magan DePrefontaine

Ms. Magan DePrefontaine has been working in the Allentown area for approximately ten years, providing outreach and services to students and adults in the community.For the last five years she has worked at Communities in Schools of the Lehigh Valley, connected previously at Central Elementary and beginning her work as Community School Coordinator at Union Terrace in January 2021.

Prior to her time in Allentown, she supported students of all ranges in Baltimore City Public Schools. She looks forward to supporting, providing resources, and connecting partnerships to the students, families, and staff at Union Terrace Elementary as they begin the new school year in-person once again. 

Union Terrace Receives Donation from St. Lukes Nurses

Union Terrace received a $10,000 donation from the Nurse Excellence Committees at St. Lukes Allentown and Sacred Heart campuses to help upgrade the school's playground. The nurses presented the check to the school on June 7, 2022. Click here to read more.