UAP
TOOLS & RESOURCES
For a Successful Program!
To get your Appreciation Program started right, line up your resources for the entire year in advance. Get your resources ready to go before your school year begins and enjoy the benefits of having several people involved in helping to make your appreciation days a success.
“The reminders and complete information provided in the packets have been extremely helpful. It’s reassuring to know we have everything we need in one place.”
~The Alpha School
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITES
Find role descriptions, responsibilities and downloadable guides for everyone involved in the Utrust Appreciation Programs
Who Does What?
District & School Leadership
Advisers
Student Leadership
Media Guides
- Videographer’s Guide
- Photographer’s Guide
- Reporter’s Guide
- How To: Photo Tips & Tricks
- How To Social Media
Role Comparison
PROGRAM LAUNCH & PLANNING
Appreciation Program
- Appreciation Program Overview
- Template: Memo to Staff Re: Utrust Appreciation Days
- Principal’s Talking Points- Staff Meeting Starting UAP
- How to Use Appreciation Grant Funds
Culture Quests
- Email for Principals to send to PARENTS for FEEDBACK about Culture Initiative
- Email for Principals to send to PARENTS about Culture Grant initiative
- Principal’s Talking Points- STUDENT Starting Culture Initiative
- Principal’s Talking Points- STAFF Meeting Starting Culture Initiative
- Email for principals to send to STAFF about Culture Grant initiative
Culture Videos
GRANTS & BUDGETING
Appreciation Grant
Culture Grant
- Budget Considerations 2026-27
- *How to Use Culture Grant Funds
- Examples of Uses for Culture Grant Funds
- Checklist for Culture Grants
Grant Information Links
COMMUNICATION TEMPLATES
Student Communications
- Sample Letter to Student Groups
- Student Leadership Statement for College Applications
- Principal’s Talking Points- STUDENT Starting Culture Initiative
Parent & Family Communications
- Sample Letter to Parents to Participate in Appreciation Days
- Sample Letter to Parents (Student Selected for A-Team or G-Force)
Staff Communications
- Template: Memo to Staff Re: Utrust Appreciation Days
- Principal’s Talking Points- Staff Meeting Starting UAP
- Principal’s Talking Points- STAFF Meeting Starting Culture Initiative
- Email for principals to send to STAFF about Culture Grant initiative
Community Communications
Certificates & Resolution Templates
FAMILY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Parent Night Resources
Family Engagement
- Why Parents Should Express Appreciation to Students
- Why Parents Should Express Appreciation to Staff
- How Parents Can Show Appreciation to Staff
- How Parents Can Recognize, Value and Express Appreciation to Their Child
Community Engagement
APPRECIATION & CULTURE IDEAS
Awesome Notes
Why Appreciation Matters
- Why Staff Should Express Appreciation To Students
- Why The Community Should Get Involved
- Why Parents Should Express Appreciation to Staff
Ways to Show Appreciation
PROMOTIONS, PHOTOS & MEDIA
School Promotion
Photography & Documentation
Can’t Find What You’re Looking For?
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Try terms such as “parent letter,” “Culture Grant funds,” “A-Team,” “photo tips” or “app submission.”