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Our spring book fair is next week. This is a great opportunity to support our library while purchasing some great books for your child(ren). Please see the information below on ways to preview and purchase the books. Parents are welcome to visit the book fair on Wednesday, April 27, from 4:00 - 7:30 PM.
SOL testing begins the week of May 2. The SOL schedule for grades 3-6 is printed at the end of this newsletter. Please try to ensure your child does not have scheduled appointments or is away from school on their scheduled test dates.
We are trying to get more classes outside for lunch when the weather cooperates. We are hopeful to be able to have classes each outside for a week every 3 weeks.
April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize and thank children from military families for their contributions and sacrifices. The nationwide commemoration was established in 1986 by former Defense Secretary Casper Weinberger. We invite all military-connected students to send in drawings, poetry, and/or photographs that celebrate their life as a military-connected student. We will display all submissions on a bulletin board in the cafeteria. Please bring your submissions to the office. We extend our appreciation for the service of all children from military families and celebrate them by wearing purple today in an effort to say “Thank You.”
Have a good rest of the week,
The UMES Admin Team
Ashleigh, Jennie, and Kathy
#UMESBetterTogether
The Spring Book Fair is Coming!
Union Mill’s Scholastic Book Fair opens Monday, April 25th and runs until noon on Friday, April 29th. On Wednesday, April 27th the book fair will open from 4pm -7:30pm. For parents who cannot come to the book fair in person, they can support the school and order online at: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/unionmillelemsch.
Instead of Teacher Wish lists, parents can donate funds via Scholastic’s eWallet option and the designated teacher can spend the funds at the book fair. Any unused funds will be presented in the form of a gift certificate that the teacher can use at the online site or through their regular Scholastic book orders. Parents can also set up an eWallet online for their own child to use at the book fair.
Support our library by going online or attending the book fair in person to browse a great selection of books at great prices. All proceeds help us to purchase new books for the UMES Library. Thank you for your support!
5th and 6th Grade Families- Update Your Child’s Immunizations
If your child has received the Tdap or Meningococcal vaccine, please bring a copy of this record to our school office. Reminders for students in grades 5 and 6 will be in the Friday folder. Virginia Law requires that all students entering seventh grade receive a booster dose of the Tdap vaccine prior to the beginning of school. For questions regarding immunization documentation, please contact Leah Milla/Registrar at 703-322-8500.
Student Intentions for the Next School Year
The Student Intention Form for Next Year was sent home in last week's Friday folder. Thank you to those that have already completed and returned the form. Completing and returning this form promptly to the office will help ensure we have the correct number of teachers at all grade levels for next year and that we are sending your rising 7th grader to the correct school.
Online Tutoring
Students now have unlimited access to online tutoring support services through Tutor.com at no cost to families. Tutor.com is available 24/7, through online voice or text chat, and in your child’s preferred language. Student participation is optional and parents/guardians can opt their students out of accessing the service. You can learn more about Tutor.com on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services website.
Students will be able to access Tutor.com via a link in Schoology. Additional information about how to log in and access a tutor is provided to families via the following instructional videos: elementary video and secondary video. Questions not answered in the posted resources may be sent to onlinetutoring@fcps.edu.
This new service can help many Union Mill students complete assignments, better understand classroom lessons, and be successful.
Call the Parent Support Line
Our Parent Support Line is a great resource for parents and caregivers of children. Get help from our staff with parenting advice, support, and tips to navigate emotional and relational parenting issues. Contact the Parent Support Line 703-324-7720 or by email Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Learn more about how we provide support to parents.
Author Presentation - Julie Lythcott-Haims, NYT Best-Selling Author
New York Times best selling author Julie Lythcott-Haims of How to Raise an Adult is returning to Northern Virginia. Back by popular demand, former Stanford dean and New York Times best-selling author Julie Lythcott-Haims presents “Throw Out the Checklisted Childhood: Tips and Strategies for Raising Successful Kids.”
This FREE program, sponsored by the Safe Community Coalition and The Potomac School, takes place April 26th from 7-9pm at Temple Rodef Shalom. It’s open to all, but space is limited and registration is required. Visit the Safe Community Coalition website for more information and registration: http://mcleanscc.org/.
FCPS Cares
FCPS CARES is an opportunity for staff, parents, students, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others. If you would like to acknowledge a staff member who has gone above and beyond, please consider nominating them for FCPS Cares recognition. (Please use Chrome when opening the links above.)
Photos from the Week
Please click on the photo below to see more from the past week including the 3rd and 5th grade field trips, fun in P.E., honoring military families by "Purpling Up" and more.
Upcoming Dates
Monday, April 25 - Friday, April 29 - Book Fair
Wednesday, April 27 - Book Fair Evening Hours - 4:00 - 7:30 PM; Workout Wednesday
Friday, April 29 - SCA Spirit Day - Crazy Hat Day
Monday, May 3 - SOLs begin - See Schedule Below
#UMESBetterTogether
SOL Schedule for Grades 3-6
Below is our schedule for SOL testing which will begin on Tuesday, May 3. Students that score within a certain range will be eligible for retests after further instruction. Parents will be contacted if their child qualifies for this retest. More information on SOL testing will be sent to families in grades 3-6 as we get closer to the testing window.
Please do not schedule time out of school for your child on their testing dates.
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