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October 31st Family Newsletter
Dear Union Mill Families,
Thank you to our fantastic PE teachers including Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Tirado and Mrs. Orban for hosting our first Family Fitness last week and providing an opportunity for families to experience Journey of the Great Pumpkin. Thank you to our SCA for coordinating our "Pink Out" on Friday for Breast Cancer Awareness. Check out some of the photos below!
We are excited to host our Fall Family cookout today. Thank you to all families who completed the form to RSVP.
Today marks the end of the first quarter and with that we have some upcoming calendar reminders:
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Thursday, October 31st - 2 Hour Early Release at 1:30 pm
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Friday, November 1st - Diwali, All Saints Day (student and staff holiday)
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Monday, November 4th - School Planning Day (student holiday)
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Tuesday, November 5th - Teacher Workday (student holiday)
Upcoming Dates
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 15th -Wear Camouflage or Military Shirt (to celebrate Veterans Day) SCA Spirit Day
November 12th - Family Math & Science Night
& Veterans' Chorus Concert
Fall Family Cookout
We look forward to hosting families today to connect 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. Families who RSVP received an email with additional details.
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 block any driveways or mailboxes in the neighborhood. We appreciate your cooperation!
Soaring into Math: 6th Grade Paper Plane Challenge
When creativity meets measurement and intentional design, amazing things happen! Our 6th graders dove into a hands-on math project that brought the entire grade together for a fun and engaging experience. Kudos to our young innovators and their impressive plane designs—it was fantastic to see students owning their learning in such an enjoyable way!
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.
Union Mill Get2Green
 The Get2Green program has started at Union Mill as part of the FCPS Zero Waste effort. Our Get2Green student team is led by sixth graders, Olivia C. and Ella K. We are working on earning our Eco Flag. One of the steps on our journey is to get recycling up and running here at UMES. Each classroom has received a blue recycling bin in which to collect used paper, post-its and cardboard. Once a week Green Team sixth graders will pick up the recycling from the larger pod recycling bins and take them to the large recycling container outside by the loading dock. Recycling requires everyone to be on board. Our sixth graders are researching recycling and making posters to help educate students and staff. Some of our second graders helped us make a video to show students what to recycle. We are striving to make a difference in the amount of paper we consume as well as recycling what we currently use. Another Green Team/ Zero Waste commitment this year is the Share Table. Located in the school cafeteria, we have two refrigerators and a cart where unopened, prepackaged food and drinks can be left. Any student can access the items so they are eaten instead of being thrown away. Students are learning about both of these programs through the morning news show and their classroom teachers.
If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Murray at jbmurray@fcps.edu or Ami Schroder at amschroder@fcps.edu.
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
Thank you to all families for a successful early release on Monday. Our next early release will be on Monday, December 9th. We will be reaching out in mid-November to confirm your preference on childcare and transportation. 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.
- 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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