March 6 Family Newsletter
Good afternoon,
Today was exciting with our kindergarten book character day parade! Our kindergarten students and staff participated in this celebration of literacy and fortunately the rain held off.
During yesterday's school planning day, UMES staff engaged in a wide variety of professional learning connected to our school improvement and innovation plan. Staff participated in professional learning to deepen their understanding of various digital tools to keep students engaged in the classroom, high leverage strategies to support multilingual learners and strategies to support students in small group instruction. This learning will support student learning along with the development of their communication and collaboration skills.
Sincerely,
Dominic, Jaime and Scott
The UMES Admin Team
#UMESBetterTogether
Upcoming Dates
Sunday, March 10th - Daylight Saving Begins
Tuesday, March 12th - Making Meaning of Mathematics Parent Info. Session
Tuesday, March 19th - PTA General Membership Meeting
Friday, March 22nd - Centreville/Robinson Spirit Day
Monday, March 25th - Friday, March 29th - FCPS Spring Break
Monday, April 1st and Tuesday, April 2nd - Teacher Workdays (Student Holidays)
Tuesday, April 2nd - Kindergarten Orientation (2:45 - 3:45 pm)
Friday, April 5th - Union Mill vs. Centreville Volleyball Game
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Daylight Savings
Daylight Saving begins (Spring Forward) Sunday, March 10, at 2:00 am. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour! As a result of the time change, many students will be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run into the street or cross between parked cars.
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This year, the first full day of Ramadan is Monday, March 11. In Islam, Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year. During this month Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset each day while striving to increase their spirituality, through prayers, charity and good deeds. Read more about Ramadan in National Geographic Kids.This artwork was created by Westfield High School student Naba F.
Throughout the year, as we observe various cultural holidays, families are encouraged to contact Dominic Williams regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.
Kindergarten Book Character Day
Making Meaning of Mathematics
All parents and guardians of students in grades 5 & 6 in the Centreville Pyramid are invited to a parent information session presented by FCPS Instructional Services on March 12th at 6:30pm at Bull Run Elementary about mathematics pathways in FCPS. This is a critical session to help parents think about their child’s future as they progress from elementary to middle school and finally into high school. Parents will also hear about ways to help ensure success for their child as they progress in mathematics.
WHAT: Parent Information Session about Math Pathways
WHO: Parents of Students in Grades 5 & 6
WHEN: March 12 at 6:30PM
WHERE: Bull Run Elementary School, 15301 Lee Hwy, Centreville, VA 20121
WHY: To promote understanding of math pathways (courses) in middle and
high school.
Centreville/Robinson Spirit Day
Friday, March 22nd is our next SCA Spirit Day. Show your support for Centreville High School by wearing black and blue or show your support for Robinson Secondary School by wearing blue and gold. Go Wildcats! Go Rams!
Best Selling Author Stuart Gibbs is coming to UMES April 15th!
Sponsored by the UMES PTA and the UMES Library - Stuart Gibbs will be presenting to 4th, 5th and 6th Graders on April 15th. Along with Mr. Gibbs' presentation, we are offering discounted copies of his newest book, "Evil Spy School the Graphic Novel" for $12. Mr. Gibbs will be signing the books. You can purchase a copy for your child by going to http://www.myschoolbucks.com and going to the School Store to pay with a credit card or sending in cash (exact change) or a check (payable to "UMES") for $12. Email Mrs. Schroder, school librarian, with any questions or if you did not get a flyer: amschroder@fpcs.edu
Save the date! Union Mill’s Kindergarten Orientation for rising Kindergarteners is right around the corner! Join us on Tuesday, April 2 from 2:45 – 3:45 pm. April 2nd is a student holiday for current FCPS students. We are excited to meet our upcoming Kindergarteners.
Our registrar, Stephanie Kohout, is currently accepting registration paperwork. If you have not been in contact with her, please email snkohout@fcps.edu with your child’s date of birth and your address of residence. Stephanie will respond with the registration details and documents necessary to start the process. Please don’t wait until summer to register your kindergarteners.
UMES PTA
Our next PTA meeting will be on Tuesday, March 19th. More details coming soon!
After School Activities
Go to the After School section on the UMES PTA website for information on the upcoming after-school activities!
More activities coming soon!
Membership
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Union Mill Office Hours
Monday - Friday - 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
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