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October 23rd Family Newsletter
Dear Union Mill Families,
Tomorrow kicks off our first Family Fitness of the year at 3:45 pm in the Union Mill gym. Students and families are welcome to take part in the Journey to the Great Pumpkin.
As a reminder, Monday, October 28th is our next 3-hour early release. Families should have received a confirmation email earlier today of your transportation needs. If there are any changes, please complete the form or contact the office at Union Mill.
Upcoming Dates
October 24th - Family Fitness for a Cause 3:45-4:45
October 25th - Pink Out! for Breast Cancer Awareness (SCA-sponsored Spirit Day)
October 28th - 3-hour Early Release (12:30pm)
October 29th - Picture Retakes
October 30th - Virtual PTA Meeting at 7:00 pm
October 31st - Fall Family Cookout & 2-hour Early Release (1:30 pm)
Friday, November 1st - Diwali and All Saints Day (student and staff holiday)
Monday, November 4th - School Planning Day (student holiday)
Tuesday, November 5th - Teacher Workday (student holiday)
November 12th - Family Math & Science Night
& Veterans' Chorus Concert
Family Fitness is Back!
Family Fitness is starting soon! We will meet in the gym once a quarter from 3:45-4:45pm to move, play, and learn together. Students, bring a grown-up and join us on Thursday, October 24, for our first gathering. Families will get to go through the Journey to the Great Pumpkin obstacle course before we play outside.
Contact Jenny Murray at jbmurray@fcps.edu, if you have any questions. We hope to see you this year.
Celebrating Our Armed Forces
UMES PE wants to celebrate our service people! Please share a photo, in uniform if possible, with a brief description of you or your loved ones who have or are currently serving in our armed forces. This will go on our “Union Mill is Thankful for our Service People” bulletin board (November). All pictures and submissions should be sent no later than Tuesday October 29 to Manda Tirado at mktirado@fcps.edu.
Need an example of what we would love to see?:
Captain William Tirado (O-6), Intelligence Officer. Captain Tirado served in the US Navy from 1964-1993. He is Mrs. Tirado's father-in-law.
DID YOU KNOW…?
While physical activity and education has its history in Ancient Greece, PE in US public schools was introduced as a necessary part of the school day after the American Civil War to maintain fitness and health standards of the youth.
Many thanks,
PE Team
Fall Family Cookout
We look forward to hosting families for an opportunity to connect on Thursday, October 31st during their child's lunch. Families will have the opportunity to come eat with their child in the cafeteria or outside on Union Mill school grounds. If you choose to attend the Fall Family Cookout, please click here to RSVP by Friday, October 25th. This will ensure we have enough food for all who attend. While we are excited to include families in this event, we ask no more than 2 people per child attend.
The menu includes: Grilled 100% all-beef hot dogs, chips, light snacks and water. There is no cost for the event thank you to ML Real Estate.
For those students that would rather purchase a lunch from the cafeteria, Food & Nutrition Services will have a few menu items available for students to purchase. Additionally, Food Services staff will monitor those students with dietary needs.
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Grade Level
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Time
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10:50 - 11:20 am
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11:10 - 11:40 am
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11:30 - 12:00 pm
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11:50 - 12:20 pm
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12:05 - 12:35 pm
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12:20 - 1:10 pm
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12:45 - 1:15 pm
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Please do not park in the bus loop which will be coned off. We appreciate your cooperation!
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Gently Used Board Books
The UMES Library is looking for donations of gently used board books. If you are cleaning out your child’s room, please consider donating them to the UMES library! All board books should be delivered to the library. Thank you!
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October 25th Pink Out! for Breast Cancer Awareness
Our next Sprit Day is this Friday! It's Pink Out! for Breast Cancer Awareness. Thank you to the Union Mill SCA for advocating for and planning this day.
Outstanding Staff Nominations
Are you ready to brag about our Union Mill Community? Please reflect on the Awesomeness you see and experience daily at Union Mill and consider nominating a staff member for an Outstanding Staff Award! Mark your calendars: submissions can be entered until Friday, November 8.
You may nominate an employee in one or more categories by completing the following nomination form. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category AND YOU HAVE TO MAKE SURE THEY KNOW AND AGREE TO THE NOMINATION!!!
The individual sections have more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below:
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Outstanding Teacher – a teacher or librarian with 3 or more years of experience
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Outstanding New Teacher – a teacher or librarian with less than 3 years of experience
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Outstanding New Principal – a building principal with less than 3 years of experience
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Outstanding Leader – at least one year of experience in current position - Assistant and Associate Principals, DSA, DSS
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Outstanding Professional Employee – these positions could include School-Based Technology Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, or Resource Teacher who serves in a non-instructional or administrative role in the school
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Outstanding Operational Employee - at least one year of experience in current position - Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons Note:
Staff can be nominated for any of the above categories between now and Friday, November 8th by clicking here.
Math and Science Night
We are excited to announce our upcoming Math and Science Night at Union Mill on November 12th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM! This event will be a fantastic opportunity for our students and their families to explore the wonders of math and science through engaging, hands-on activities.
To make this event a success, we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help facilitate the activities. Volunteer opportunities will begin at 5:00 and end at 7:30.
The best part? No prep is required! All materials will be provided by Mathnasium of Centreville and The Children's Science Center. Your role will simply involve guiding families through the various stations and ensuring everyone has a great time.
To volunteer use this link, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FAFAE28A1FD0-51906240-union
Order Your Yearbook Now!
 It's time to order your 2024-2025 yearbook! Families may place orders at www.buytheyearbook.com (with school ID# 725178) or use the QR code below. Yearbooks are $15.70 each.
Don't miss your chance to order this year’s yearbook! There will not be extras available at the end of the year.
The deadline to order is April 22, 2025.
Early Release Mondays
An eNotify message was sent to families on Wednesday, October 9th to confirm your current childcare option for our next early release on Monday, October 28th. If you need to update your preference, please complete the form included in the letter. This will allow us to plan for staffing and student safety for our next early release.
As a reminder, 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.
- October 28
- December 9
- February 24
- March 17
- April 28
- May 19
Additional information can be found on the FCPS Early Release Mondays webpage.
Union Mill PTA
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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