June 11 Family Newsletter
As we approach the last day of school, it is truly hard to believe how quickly this year has flown by. Our theme this year has been about making the most out of our time together with students and staff, and we are proud of the community we have built and the connections we have strengthened.
This last week has been a whirlwind of end-of-the-year excitement, filled with unforgettable events and some big feelings. We celebrated Field Day with laughter and friendly competition, explored future possibilities on Career Day, and marked a significant milestone with our Sixth Grade Promotion. To top it all off, we had the thrilling experience of a helicopter landing at Union Mill on Monday, which left our students in awe.
While the upcoming summer break brings the promise of fun and relaxation, it can also be a challenging transition for children as they say goodbye to their teachers and friends for several weeks. We recognize these mixed emotions and are here to support our students as they navigate this change.
Thank you for being a part of our vibrant community and for making this year so special. We wish you all a wonderful and safe summer, filled with joy and new adventures.
As a reminder, Wednesday, June 12th is the last day of school and students will be dismissed at 1:30 pm.
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, June 12th - Last Day of School (2 hr. early release)
- Medication Pick Up
Monday, June 17th - Eid-al-Adha
Wednesday, June 19th - Juneteenth
Friday, August 16 - Open House AM
August 19th - First Day of School
 Wednesday, June 19, is a holiday for FCPS employees. Schools and offices will be closed. Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 that word of the Emancipation Proclamation and the end of the Civil War finally reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, effectively marking the end of slavery in the United States. Learn more about Juneteenth.
Helicopter Landing
It was exciting to have Fairfax County Police Department helicopter land at Union Mill on Monday to kickoff career day. A special thank you to Mr. Quinn, a Union Mill parent for making this happen! All students were able to watch the helicopter land. Kindergartners and sixth graders had the opportunity to get a closer look and meet some of our community helpers.
6th Grade Promotion
Field Day
Health Room Medication Pick Up Wed, June 12th
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up by a parent or guardian no later than student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed per policy. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by FCPS, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick-up the medication before student dismissal time on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site on the first day of the summer program. If you have any questions, please contact the Health Room at 703-322-8510.
Summer Math Support
As we’re moving into the summer, if you are looking for ways to support your student’s mathematical learning, FCPS has created a page with variety of optional resources. You can view them at the link here. ST Math will continue to be available over the summer and ST Math family resources are also linked on the FCPS page.
SOL Scores Posted in SIS ParentVUE
Families can find Standards of Learning (SOL) reports for spring testing in the SIS ParentVUE Documents section on or before the last day of school. Log in to your ParentVUE account to access the following:
- For all students – the official SOL Score Report with overall and reporting category performance for all spring tests.
- For grade 3-8 students – the SOL Growth Parent Report shows performance over time for state reading and math tests completed this school year.
Visit the FCPS website for additional information about spring assessment reporting practices and timelines.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
PTA Update
Congratulations to our new PTA officers for the 24-25 School Year! Thank you for all you do to support students, staff and families at Union Mill!
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President: Sam Jonsson
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Treasurer: Alison Green
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VP Ways and Means: Juliet Prillaman
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VP Volunteers: Allison Warren
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Secretaries: Chelsea Merchant/Michelle Sveum
Union Mill Office Hours
Monday - Friday - 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
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