May 15 Family Newsletter
As we approach the end of the year, we will continue to celebrate many of the accomplishments and growth students have demonstrated throughout the year. It is exciting to see the results of the hard work and dedication of students, staff and families.
Below we highlight some celebrations along with some upcoming end of the year events. As a reminder, tomorrow is our final Family Fitness for the year.
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, May 16th - Family Fitness
Wednesday, May 22nd - Band Concert
Wednesday, May 29th - Strings Concert
Monday, May 27th - Memorial Day (student and staff holiday)
Friday, May 31st - SCA Spirit Day – Beach Day!
Thursday, June 6th - Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Field Day
Thursday, June 6 - 1st and 2nd Grade Field Day
Friday, June 7 - 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Grade Field Day
Monday, June 10th - Career Day
Wednesday, June 12th - Last Day of School (2 hr. early release)
UMES Running Club Takes Burke Lake
Join us in celebrating the triumphs of the UMES Running Club as they conquered the challenging trails of Burke Lake Park in their recent 5k race! Through dedication and perseverance, our students, staff, and families displayed remarkable resilience, crossing the finish line strong! Huge shout out to Mrs. Hoernke, Mrs. Rucker and our family volunteers for your dedication to our runners!
Field Day!
Field Days are coming soon! These special events could not happen without our amazing parent volunteers. Kindergarteners will participate on Thursday, June 6, from 9:30- 11 am. First and second graders will play from 1-3 pm on June 6. On Friday, June 7, the fifth and sixth graders will join us from 9:00- 11:00 am. The third and fourth graders will participate from 1:15- 3:00 pm on June 7. The theme is Summer Olympics.
We need plenty of volunteers to make this happen for your children. Volunteers are asked to check-in outside of the main doors with their driver’s license. Please do not park in the bus loop and plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the field day start time. After checking in, volunteers will walk through the lobby to the blacktop. If you are available to supervise a station, please click here .
We will not be using regular water balloons this year, so we do not need anyone to fill and bring those in. We are looking forward to a great event for all students! Please send your child to school with a full water bottle that has their name on it. Sunscreen and hats are recommended as well. If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Murray at jbmurray@fcps.edu or Michelle Orban at morban1@fcps.edu.
Lots of engagement with Union Mill Students during field trips last week and third grade students having the opportunity to learn about various instruments as part of our strings program.
Family Fitness
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The final Family Fitness event of the year is happening on Thursday, May 16, from 3:45-4:45 pm in the gym. We have fun games planned, one of which being the water balloon toss to get ready for field day. Please contact Jenny Murray at jbmurray@fcps.edu, with any questions. Thank you
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Career Day
We are excited to celebrate career diversity this year at Union Mill! We will be hosting an in-person event during the school day on Monday, June 10th for all students. Please fill out the following form by May 17th if you are interested in sharing your career in a classroom presentation. While we hope to be able to accommodate all volunteers, please understand that we may need to utilize a lottery. We are still working out the details of presentation times for each grade level so we hope you’ll be flexible with us as we work out the format of the day. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Schmidt or Mrs. Kourajian.
Family Input for Class Placements 2024-2025
As we begin to plan for the 2024-2025 school year, we are inviting your input. Creating class assignments requires careful consideration and the involvement of many perspectives. We know a good teacher-student match and a productive mix of children are ingredients for success. Should you have additional information about your specific child that school staff may not know, particularly regarding learning style and classroom environment; you have the option to complete the Family Input Form no later than Monday, May 20, 2024.
If you have more than one child attending UMES, please complete one form per child.
We ask that you do not request specific teachers and keep the information shared about your child and the type of learning environment you feel would be the most productive for him/her/them. We assure you that with or without a form, each child’s social emotional and academic strengths and needs are considered. Families will receive class placement notification just prior to school starting in August.
May 31st SCA Spirit Day – Beach Day!
Break out your flip flops (unless you have PE!), flower leis and your tropical themed tees/shirts. No swimsuits please 😊
Interested in Strings for 2024-2025?
UMES 4th Grade Strings: 2024-2025 Current 3rd graders are invited to join Strings for next year! Students can learn to play the violin, viola, cello, or bass next year. Students recently heard each instrument performed and each student was able to hold and make first sounds on an instrument themselves! We hope that your child comes home excited about Strings and ready to sign up. The deadline is June 12th. Questions? Please e-mail Mrs. Brown at msbrown3@fcps.edu. More Information: Learn about Strings Register here: Register for Strings!
5th and 6th Grade Spring Band Concert
The Union Mill Spring Band concert will be held on Wednesday, May 22nd in the Union Mill Cafeteria. We look forward to seeing students and families as our 5th and 6th grade students have the opportunity to perform.
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6:45 p.m. – All performers arrive for warm-up
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7:00 p.m. – Performance
CVHS Bandemonium
 Hello Centreville and Clifton families! The Centreville High School Wildcat Band would love to see YOU on Friday night, 5/17/24 at 6:30PM at Bandemonium! Join us as we celebrate an incredible year of music-making at our one-of-a-kind outdoor musical festival! There is something for everyone, including music, food and FUN! Please spread the word - Bandemonium is not to be missed!
Food trucks, face painting, balloon animals and music, music, MUSIC! It’s an amazing experience that you can share with the whole family!
Superintendent Community Conversations
Dr. Michelle Reid has been hosting Community Conversations and Employee Conversations throughout the division since the fall of this school year. She is committed to getting to know our school communities.
The dates for the final two Community Conversations are below. These events provide a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to connect with Dr. Reid, share concerns and ideas. She is there to listen and answer your questions. Your voice is important.
We invite you to register for one of the last two community conversations of the school year. Please register for a time and place that is convenient for you. Pre-registration is not required, but does help us plan.
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Thursday, May 16th - Poe Middle School from 6:30 - 7:30 pm
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Tuesday, May 28th - Katherine Johnson Middle School from 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided
UMES PTA
After School Activities
Go to the After School section on the UMES PTA website for information on the upcoming after-school activities!
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