March 13 Family Newsletter
Good afternoon,
With the nice weather our after school Garden Club has been active with getting our plant and flower beds prepped for the spring. Speaking of spring, as a reminder, FCPS Spring Break is Monday, March 25th - Friday, March 29th followed by Teacher Workdays on Monday, April 1st and Tuesday, April 2nd. We look forward to welcoming in the class of 2037 on Tuesday, April 2nd at 2:45 pm for our Kindergarten Orientation. Incoming kindergarteners and their families are welcome.
Sincerely,
Dominic, Jaime and Scott
The UMES Admin Team
#UMESBetterTogether
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, March 19th - PTA General Membership Meeting
Wednesday, March 20th - Spring Picture Day
Thursday, March 21st - World Down Syndrome Day
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
Spring Break
Monday, March 25 -Friday, March 29 is Spring Break for FCPS students and staff. We wish our students, teachers, and school-based staff a happy and restful Spring Break! Students will return on Wednesday, April 3rd.
Union Mill Spelling Bee
 Congratulations to our Union Mill Spelling Bee winner Parker Heggestad and runner up Samantha Regan!
World Down Syndrome Day
On Thursday, March 21 we will raise awareness for Down Syndrome by wearing fun socks! Individuals who have Down Syndrome have an extra (3rd/ “Tri”) chromosome on the 21st pair of chromosomes. Instead of having 46 total chromosomes, individuals with Down Syndrome have 47. Individuals with Down Syndrome have varying degrees of developmental disabilities and certain recognizable physical features. The idea of wearing mismatched/crazy socks was started several years ago by a man with Down Syndrome because chromosomes under the microscope are shaped like knee socks. Please also consider viewing this brief video “Just Like You- Down Syndrome” for more information.
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Union Mill Chorus Spring Concert Alumni Invited!
The Union Mill Chorus is performing their Spring Concert, “Union Mill Goes to the Movies”, on Tuesday, April 30th at 6:00 PM. Any alumni students that are now in Middle or High School are invited to join the chorus for the last song, “We’re All in This Together” from High School Musical. Reach out to ecunningham@fcps.edu with any questions.
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!
FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form
On Monday, March 18, Union Mill parents/guardians will be sent an email containing a link to complete the online FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the VDOE-mandated Performance Evaluation Program for principals and offers parents/guardians an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics related to our school. These topics include how the principal demonstrates/impacts instructional leadership, school climate, management, communication and community relations, culturally responsive and equitable leadership, and professionalism within the school.
The questionnaire will be administered between March 18 and April 5. When you receive an email from FCPS Surveys, please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your feedback matters!
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 flier: 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!
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Union Mill Office Hours
Monday - Friday - 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
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