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It is hard to believe next week is the end of the 3rd quarter. This year is flying by. Remember there is no school for students on Friday, April 5, because of a Teacher Work Day at the end of the quarter. We will have one week of school before Spring Break which runs from April 15 - 19. When we return on April 22, be prepared for the remainder of the year to go by quickly. End-of-year Standards of Learning assessments begin on Tuesday, May 7, and the specific dates and tests for each grade level are listed at the end of this newsletter.
Today was an exciting day for Union Mill and for 5th grade teacher Ashley Abrams. Our Acting Assistant Superintendent Jay Pearson came and announced Ms. Abrams as the Region 4 New Teacher of the Year. Ms. Abrams will be recognized at the FCPS Honors Ceremony later this year along with the winners from the other four regions. I know you join me in congratulating Ashley for this honor and appreciate her team and all of our amazing staff members for the work they do each and every day for your children. I know I feel very lucky each and every day to work with such an amazing staff. Click on the picture to see more.
 Thank you to the Watch D.O.G.S. that came in to volunteer this week. Thanks go out to Mr. Hutcherson, Mr. Goff, Mr. Isaza, Mr. Morrell, Mr. Kaiser, Mr. Sim, Mr. Garcia, Mr. Laufer, Mr. Gallivan, and Mr. Hellegas. Our Watch D.O.G. program ends on April 12, and if you have participated in our Watch D.O.G.S. program this year, please mark Monday, June 10, for our end-of-year Watch D.O.G.S. picnic. More details to follow later this year.
The focus for The Positivity Project this week was the character strength of Fairness and to be honest, this time of year, it is an important trait to talk about. With the weather getting nicer and everyone waiting for Spring Break, our students are sometimes forgetting that #OtherPeopleMatter. According to Jeff Bryan of The Positivity Project, Fairness means that you believe that all people have value. You approach situations with an unbiased mindset and treat everyone with respect. Fairness is correlated with highly desirable outcomes. Fairness helps people to become trustworthy friends, responsible citizens, and generally moral people. Fairness is also essential for the good of the group. As individuals develop their capacity for thinking about Fairness they often grow in self-reflection, self-awareness and self-confidence, and perspective taking (i.e. the ability to “put themselves in another’s shoes”). These skills significantly enhance a person’s ability to solve interpersonal and group relationship problems which is a life-long skill. Next week, we will focus on the character strength of Humor.
Some of our budding artists had their work displayed at the Centreville Pyramid Art Show yesterday at Centreville High School. Thanks go out to our art teachers Anne Hollis and Jennifer Martinelli for their time preparing our students work for the show as well as being at the show. Congratulations to the following students: K - Mark and Ellie; 1st - Parsa and Emma; 2nd - William and Bisaj; 3rd - Natalie and Bella; 4th - Oliver and Pia; 5th - Kate, Jamie, and Leonela; 6th - Gwyn and Dania. Please click on the picture below to see more.
 Thank you to everyone that contributed to our SCA pet supply drive to benefit the local animal shelter. I am sure all donations will be appreciated and used. #OtherPeopleMatter (and animals, too!)
Click on the photo below to see more pictures from this week including 6th grade All County Chorus rehearsal, 3rd grade math with GMU, recognition of our cafeteria staff, and more.
 Enjoy your weekend,
Kathy
2019-20 Kindergarten Registration Underway - Please register to ensure we are staffed appropriately for next year!
We are currently registering new students for kindergarten for the 2019-20 school year. If your child will reach his or her fifth birthday on or before September 30, 2019, he or she is eligible to attend kindergarten in the Fairfax County Public School that serves your address. Please share this information with anyone you know that will have a child that will be in kindergarten next year. Here are the steps for registration:
- Complete a packet of registration forms—you may obtain these in the Union Mill Elementary office or online at https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/enroll_0.pdf. Feel free to call Union Mill’s registrar at 703‑322‑8500 if you need help navigating the website.
- Gather supporting documents—proof of residence in the Union Mill boundary, a certified copy of your child’s birth certificate, parent/guardian photo ID, and any custody orders. Certificate of physical exam and immunization will be required before your child may start school, but is not required for registration.
- Call the registrar at 703-322-8500 or email lrmilla@fcps.edu to make an appointment to bring your completed registration forms and supporting documentation to school.
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Plan to attend Kindergarten Orientation with your child on Monday, April 1, from 4:00 to 5:00. Rising kindergarten students will have the opportunity to visit a kindergarten classroom while parents attend an information session in the school cafeteria.
If you plan to delay your child’s enrollment in kindergarten by one year, you are required to notify the school in writing of your intent.
FCPS Values Your Opinion
On March 24th, you received an invitation from Dr. Scott Brabrand, Superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools to participate in the 2019 FCPS Family Engagement Survey!
We would love for you to complete the survey, letting us know how we are doing in the areas of:
- Communicating.
- Providing you opportunities to partner.
- Developing positive relationships.
- Ensuring student success and more.
The survey will be available until April 12th.
The information we learn from you will help us strengthen family engagement and continue fostering a Caring Culture throughout FCPS.
There are 3 ways you can complete the survey:
- Check your email after March 24 for an invitation with a survey link from Dr. Scott Brabrand, Superintendent with subject line: FCPS Family Engagement Survey.
- Ask the front office staff for a paper survey. You can complete it right there on the spot.
- Complete the online survey using one of the school computers. The office staff would be happy to show you an available computer for you to complete the survey electronically at the school.
We honor your opinion and commitment to your child and our schools. We strive to make it a better place for ALL!
For more information, please contact our office.
Upcoming Autism Awareness Event - Volunteers Needed
The PE department is excited to host The Autism Awareness Stations again this year! The event will take place on Wednesday, April 3, and Thursday, April 4, during PE classes. Students will experience how people with differing abilities think, learn, and play. We could not run these great stations without help. The Lorigo family has been an amazing leader and supporter of this program for many years. If you are able to join us to supervise a station, please contact Heather Lorigo at heatherlorigo@hotmail.com or Ben Lorigo at belorigo@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!!
Save the Date: Annual FCPS Special Education Conference on April 6
Registration is now open for the 2019 Special Education Conference, which will be held Saturday, April 6, from 7:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Lake Braddock Secondary School. The focus of this year’s conference is on building inclusive and post-secondary practices to support the development of 21st century skills and Portrait of a Graduate attributes.
This year’s keynoter is Dr. Mary E. Morningstar, the co-director of Portland State University’s Think College Inclusion Oregon project and a professor in the Graduate School of Education’s Special Education Department. Dr. Morningstar will be speaking about Moving from Compliance to Quality Transition Outcomes.
Get more information and register.
LAST CALL - CENTREVILLE HIGH SCHOOL MULCH SALE
Spring has sprung! Buy your mulch and have it delivered to your house while supporting CVHS PTSA Senior Scholarships and Project Graduation, alcohol/drug free, FUN celebration for CVHS graduating Seniors. Mulch Delivery weekend is April 5-7, 2019. To place an order go to www.CVHSmulch.org (Visa/Mastercard accepted on the website). The online order deadline is Sunday, March 31st. Limited same day orders are available at CVHS on delivery days.
--Premium Double Shredded Hardwood Mulch (3cu. ft. bagged)
--Free delivery – with purchase of 10 bags or more. There is a $10 delivery charge for less than 10 bags.
--Delivery within local zip codes 20120, 20121, and 20124
CVHS PTSA is seeking VOLUNTEERS to help deliver the ~14,000 bags of mulch. This is a great way for students to earn Service Hours as well as community members to give back to the community. It takes approximately 60 students per shift and 16 adult truck drivers/navigators, plus 20 additional adult volunteer positions per shift. Please considering volunteering for this community activity at www.CVHSmulch.org. For questions, please contact us at cvhsmulch@yahoo.com.
Have You Purchased a 2018-19 Yearbook Yet?
This year’s yearbook is on sale now through Lifetouch. You can order a yearbook online at ybpay.lifetouch.com with yearbook ID code 5500719. If you’d prefer to pay by cash or check, please make check payable to “Lifetouch” and return payment and the order form to the school office.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, March 30 - All County Chorus - 3:00 PM - Hayfield Secondary
Monday, April 1 - Rising Kindergarten Orientation - 4:00-5:00 PM
Family Fitness 4 a Cause - 4:00 5:00 PM
Tuesday, April 2 - 6th Grade Battle of the Books - 2:00 PM
Wednesday, April 3 - Autism Awareness in PE
Thursday, April 4 - Autism Awareness in PE
End of Third Quarter
Friday, April 5 - No School - Teacher Work Day
Monday, April 8 - First Day of 4th Quarter
2nd Grade Author Visit - Thank you PTA
Family Fitness for a Cause - 4:00 - 5:00
Tuesday, April 9 - Volunteer Luncheon
Spring Chorus Performance - 2:00
Wednesday, April 10 - Spring Chorus Performance - 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM
SPRING BREAK - April 15 - 19
SOL Schedule
3rd Grade - Friday, May 10 - Math
Thursday, May 16 - Reading - Part 1
Friday, May 7 - Reading - Part 2
4th Grade - Wednesday, May 8 - Math
Wednesday, May 15 - Reading
Wednesday, May 22 - Virginia Studies
5th Grade - Tuesday, May 7 - Math
Tuesday, May 14 - Reading
Tuesday, May 21 - Science
6th Grade - Thursday, May 9 - Math
Monday, May 13 - Reading
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