March 20 Family Newsletter
Good afternoon,
It has been an exciting week with first grade preforming The Three Piggy Opera and students participating in Cosmic Bowling in PE. For any families interested in participating in Cosmic Bowling, we will be hosting Family Fitness after school on Thursday in the gym. Come by if you have any "spare" time!
As a reminder, tomorrow is World Down Syndrome day. Students are encouraged to Rock Their Socks! Friday is Centreville and Robinson Spirit Wear Day.
Next week is FCPS Spring Break and a holiday for UMES Students and Staff. The UMES office will be closed next week as well. We look forward to welcoming our students back on Wednesday, April 3rd.
Sincerely,
Dominic, Jaime and Scott
The UMES Admin Team
#UMESBetterTogether
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, March 21st - World Down Syndrome Day
Thursday, March 22nd - Family Fitness
Friday, March 22nd - Centreville/Robinson Spirit Day
Monday, March 25th - Friday, March 29th - FCPS Spring Break
Monday, April 1st & Tuesday, April 2nd - Teacher Workdays (Student Holidays)
Tuesday, April 2nd - Kindergarten Orientation (2:45 - 3:45 pm)
Friday, April 5th - Union Mill vs. Centreville E.S. Volleyball Game
Wednesday, April 17th - UMES Purple Up!
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.
National Autism Acceptance Month
April is National Autism Acceptance Month. The PE Department is excited to host Autism Acceptance stations on Wednesday, April 3, and Thursday, April 4. Parent volunteers would be very helpful in making this a successful event. If you have a day, a morning, an afternoon, or just an hour to supervise a station, please let us know. Below is the schedule of when classes will be participating if you would like to come in with your child's class. Please email Jenny Murray at jbmurray@fcps.edu with any questions. Thank you.
Wednesday, April 3
8:50 - 9:50 6th grade: Orange group
9:50 -10:50 5th grade: Orange and Yellow groups
10:40 -11:50 4th grade: Landsman and Bisson
12:25 -12:55 Kindergarten and 1st grade: Wilken, Metcalf, and Zeidman
12:55 -1:25 Kindergarten and 1st grade: Waters and Har
1:25 -1:55 2nd grade: Vickers and Holdsman
1:55 - 2:25 2nd grade: Taylor and Wynder
2:25 - 3:25 3rd grade: Leone, Lee, and Jelstrom
Thursday, April 4
8:50 - 9:50 6th grade: Green, Yellow, and Red groups
9:50 -10:50 5th grade: Blue, Green, and Red groups
10:40 - 11:50 4th grade: Harrison, McGeehan, and White
12:25 - 12:55 1st grade: Sullivan, Glover, and Fisher
12:55 - 1:25 1st grade and Kindergarten: Chae, Fisher, and Carr
1:25 -1:55 2nd grade: Duncan
1:55 - 2:25 2nd grade: Taylor and Budd
2:25 - 3:25 3rd grade: Abrams and Snider
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.
Additional Resources can be found below:
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!
Best Selling Author Stuart Gibbs is coming to UMES!
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.
LAST CHANCE: Order Your Yearbook Now!
The April 19th deadline to order a yearbook is rapidly approaching. Don't miss the chance to order a yearbook for your student.
Families may place orders online at www.buytheyearbook.com and enter School ID# 719478. Yearbooks are $15.69 each.
*Families who previously ordered a yearbook will have received a receipt from Yearbooklife.
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
The office will be closed the week of Spring Break.
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