September 11 Family Newsletter
Today marks the 23rd anniversary of September 11. FCPS acknowledges the loss of life, the heroism of our first responders, and the resilience of our country. The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, also called Patriot Day, is a chance to reflect and act in service to others to honor those who were injured or killed in the terrorist attacks.
As we approach our first 3-hour early release on Monday, September 23rd, we expect students to follow their regular routes home. To ensure student safety, please complete this form to confirm your plans for each student. During this time, our instructional staff will be involved in professional development, so it’s crucial we have an accurate count of families needing supervision to plan accordingly.
Tomorrow evening Liberty Middle School will be hosting a Fire Safety Night at 7:00 pm. Additional details can be found below.
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, September 12th - Liberty MS Fire Safety Night
Wednesday, September 18th - AAP Continuum of Services Information Night
- PTA Meeting
Monday, September 23rd - 3-hour Early Release -12:30pm dismissal
Thursday, September 26th - Union Mill Fun Run
Friday, September 27th - Centreville HS Homecoming Parade
Monday, September 30th - Picture Day (rescheduled)
October 3rd - Rosh Hashanah (student holiday)
October 4th - Teacher Workday (student holiday)
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October 9th - Principal's Coffee
October 10th - Full-time Services Screening
Process Meeting
October 28th - 3-hour Early Release (12:30pm)
October 29th - Picture Retakes
November 12th - Family Math & Science Night
& Veterans' Chorus Concert
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Students in Mrs. Fisher's first grade class communicate and collaborate as they come up with a plan to design their own park.
Questions families can ask at home to support communication and collaboration.
- How did you help someone in your group today?
- Were there moments when your group struggled? How did you handle that?
- What ideas did you share today? What were some ways you shared your ideas?
- How did you listen to other points of view? What did you learn from them?
Advanced Academics Overview
We have two upcoming parent information sessions regarding Advanced Academics. In addition, click here to checkout the Fall Newsletter.
Continuum of Services Overview
Interested in learning more about the variety of services and experiences that students have with Advanced Academics at Union Mill? Join our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, Mrs. Paris-Hutchens for an information session Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 at 6:00 pm. During this information session we will share more specifics about Access to Rigor, Subject Specific Advanced Differentiation and Part Time Services, as well as hold time for parent questions.
A separate information session will be held in October for families interested in information about Full Time Services and the screening process.
Full Time Services Screening Process
Join Mrs. Paris-Hutchens our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher on Thursday, October 10th at 5:45 pm for a presentation of information on the FCPS Full Time Screening process for referrals due December 15th. This session will include information on the school’s role in Full Time Screening, optional parent contributions to the screening portfolio, and the holistic screening process itself.
Centreville High School Homecoming Parade
Centreville High School will be hosting its annual Homecoming Parade through the Little Rocky Run neighborhood on Friday, September 27th. The parade runs from 5:00 - 5:30 pm along the following route. Please note: the parade route is significantly different than prior years' routes.
Stuffed Animals
Mrs. Schroder is looking for donations of gently used small to medium-sized stuffed animals for a school project. If you have any to donate as you clean out closets and toy cabinets please email her at amschroder@fcps.edu
Family Life Education Instructional Program Information
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) provides a comprehensive, sequential Family Life Education (FLE) program for students in grades kindergarten through grade twelve. Instruction is seen as a partnership among parents and guardians, the school, and the community in supporting the learning essential to the development of strong families, positive relationships, and a healthy community.
Parents/guardians may choose to opt their child out of all or part of the Family Life Education program. Students who are opted out are provided with age-appropriate, nonpunitive alternative health instruction, and every effort is made to foster respect for family choices. For more information about the FLE program and lessons, or if you wish to opt your child out of all or part of FLE for this school year, please see the Elementary (K-6) FLE Website.
Early Release Mondays
The Centreville Pyramid, which includes Union Mill Elementary, will have the following three-hour early release days. On these days, students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m.
- September 23
- October 28
- December 9
- February 24
- March 17
- April 28
- May 19
To help us plan for childcare needs during our early release Mondays, please fill out this form for each of your children enrolled at Union Mill Elementary. This form will cover the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 23, 2024, and October 28, 2024. If you have multiple children, please submit a separate form for each one. We’ll follow up with you to confirm the after-school supervision plan for your child. Thank you for your help in making these days smooth and enjoyable for everyone!
Additional information can be found on the FCPS Early Release Mondays webpage. If you have immediate questions, please email ESPlanning@fcps.edu.
*Students requiring adult supervision due to hardship will be overseen by instructional assistants, school monitors, school staff, central office personnel, and/or volunteers. Your child will not be with their teacher due to required professional development. Time will be allocated for students to complete STMath, Lexia, MyOn, independent reading, and other similar supervised tasks.
Union Mill PTA
Save the Date - Union Mill Fun Run 2024
We're excited to introduce this year's main fundraiser, the Union Mill Fun Run, sponsored by our UMES PTA. Our goal this year is to raise $50,000 for classroom technology needs, Math & Science Night, and flexible seating and carpet replacement in classrooms to benefit ALL students at Union Mill Elementary.
We're excited for this fundraising experience because it offers three important things to our school community:
1. User-friendly fundraising platform
2. Character enrichment program
3. Fitness-focused event that includes ALL of our students
As a family, you will work together asking friends and family to donate on your student's Donation Page at MyBooster.com. The best part is, you can still support our school just by SHARING about the fundraiser!
Students will also experience an amazing character enrichment program called "Castle Quest", teaching students about how to be brave and live with character.
Key Dates to Remember:
September 18th - Fundraiser Kickoff in School
September 26th - Event Day/Fun Run
More details to come! Follow our social pages and sign up to be a PTA member for updates on our fundraiser.
Questions? Email Juliet Prillaman at waysandmeans@unionmillpta.org.
Membership
PTA Memberships are only good for one year. Members get PTA information first, discounts and benefits at PTA-sponsored events, and are the first to know about volunteer opportunities at the school!
Why Join?
Membership is only $15/year for a family and $7.50/year for an individual or staff member and shows you value our school community - students, staff and your fellow parents and caregivers. It’s a small investment - you spend more than that on Starbucks or gas every week! Show your love and support of Union Mill and click here to join today.
Office Hours
Monday - Friday - 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
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