Principal’s Message

Dear UAS Elementary Family,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2026–2027 school year at The Universal American School! I am excited to join the UAS family and begin this new chapter as your Elementary School Principal. As we start the year together, I look forward to getting to know our students, families, and staff and discovering all that makes UAS such a vibrant and special school community.

Our goal in the Elementary School is for every child to feel supported and challenged to reach their full potential. At the heart of our school community are Safety, Kindness, and Responsibility: values that help us create an environment where all students can thrive. At UAS, we are committed to high academic standards while also recognizing the importance of developing the whole child. Our teachers intentionally create engaging learning experiences that encourage students to think critically about their world, collaborate with their peers, and solve problems in thoughtful and creative ways.

I believe a successful school is built on the foundation of strong relationships, collaboration, and a shared commitment to student success. As Principal, I am committed to fostering a connected school community where students, teachers, and families feel welcomed and valued. I want everyone in our school community to feel encouraged to actively participate in the learning process and know that their voice and involvement are important to the success of our students.

I am excited about the year ahead and look forward to all that we will accomplish together. Most of all, I look forward to making the 2026–2027 school year a joyful, meaningful, and successful experience for every child.

 

Dr. Kay Burks

Elementary School Principal

Universal American School

 

Vice Principal’s Message

Dear UAS Community, 

Welcome back to the 2026–2027 school year! We are thrilled to begin this new journey together and look forward to a year filled with discovery, growth, meaningful learning, and memorable moments.

As we welcome our students back, we are excited to embark on another year of learning, personal growth, friendship, and discovery. At UAS, we believe that education extends far beyond the classroom. It is about creating experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and a genuine love of learning. Every child brings unique talents, interests, strengths, and aspirations to our community, and our goal is to provide opportunities for each student to discover, develop, and celebrate what makes them unique.

We are delighted to welcome our returning families and extend a warm welcome to those joining the UAS community for the first time. Every family brings something valuable to our school community, and we look forward to getting to know you, learning from you, and working alongside you. We strongly believe that a meaningful partnership between school and home is one of the most important foundations for a child’s success. Your encouragement, trust, communication, and support are invaluable. By working together, we can create a nurturing environment where every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.

As we begin this new chapter, we look forward to the many experiences that will make this school year special. There will be challenges to overcome, goals to achieve, friendships to build, and countless opportunities to celebrate progress and success. Most importantly, we look forward to watching our students grow not only as learners, but also as compassionate, confident, and responsible individuals.

Here’s to a wonderful new school year filled with learning, growth, achievement, friendship, and new possibilities. We are excited about all that lies ahead and grateful to have our UAS community by our side. Together, we look forward to making this school year a truly memorable one!

 

Warm Regards, 

Abeer Daham 

Elementary Vice Principal 

Universal American School