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December 11th Family Newsletter
Dear Union Mill Families,
This morning, our Band delivered an absolutely incredible performance that filled the school with pride and excitement! Their dedication, teamwork, and passion for music were on full display, and we couldn’t be prouder of their efforts.
But the show is not over yet! We invite you to join us this evening at Liberty Middle School at 6:15 PM to experience their talent live. This is a wonderful opportunity to support our AMAZING band as they showcase the results of their hard work. Let’s come together to celebrate their success and make it a night to remember! 🎶✨
Dominic, Jaime and Scott
The UMES Admin Team
#UMESBetterTogether
Upcoming Dates
December 11th - Winter Band Concert @ Liberty Middle School
December 15th - Deadline for full-time Advanced Academic Screening
December 17th - New Hope Donation Drive
December 19th - Family Fitness
December 20th - Union Mill SCA Plaid Day
December 23rd - January 3rd - Winter Break
January 6th - Students return from Winter Break
🗓️ Calendar Reminder: Winter Break
Winter Break will be from Monday, December 23, 2024, to Friday, January 3, 2025. No homework will be assigned over Winter Break.
Classes will resume on Monday, January 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.
Family Fitness
Family Fitness will meet again on Thursday, December 19, from 3:45-4:45 pm. This month we will get to work on the gymnastic apparatus (vault, mats, climbing wall, and balance beams). We have some other fun activities planned as well. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Murray at jbmurray@fcps.com.
Union Mill is Staying FIT! 🏃♀️💪
Join our Wellness Wednesday Challenge and get moving with us! Staying active is a great way to keep in shape, increase blood flow, and boost your heart rate.
We’d love to see you in action! Share a quick video clip of yourself doing an easy, no-equipment-needed exercise. Whether you’re inside or outside, just remember to wear your PE shoes and comfy clothing.
Your video might even be shared school-wide or with the community—get ready for your moment to shine! 🌟
Click here to upload your video and join the fun. If you have trouble uploading / sharing the video please email video directly to Mrs. Tirado at mktirado@fcps.edu. Let’s stay active, Union Mill!
Full-Time AAP Referral Window Reminder
Parents/guardians who would like their student to be considered for full-time Advanced Academic services may submit the Full-Time Referral Form (translations linked below) to the local school Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) or principal no later than December 15, 2024. No late forms will be accepted.
Full-Time Referral Form (PDF)
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SCA Plaid Day
Our next UMES Spirit Day is Friday, December 20th. Students and staff are encouraged to wear their favorite plaid or winter shirt.
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New Hope Donation Drive
Union Mill will be hosting a drive-thru donation at the Kiss and Ride loop on December 17th from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Donated items will be delivered to New Hope Housing. This donation is student driven to support families in need. Additional details including a list of items needed for donation can be found here.
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Student Council Association (SCA): Stuffed Animal Collection
The UMES SCA is collecting new and gently used stuffed animals until December 20th. The stuffed animals will be donated to Great Big Cub Hugs. GBCH donates the stuffed animals to several organizations in the Hershey, Pennsylvania area, including the Teddy Bear Toss for Kids. Even though the name is Teddy Bear Toss, all types of stuffed animals (beanie baby size to size large and any type of animal) are accepted. Click here to see a photo of a previous Hockey Game Toss. There are collection boxes on the stage in the school lobby. Thank you for your donations!
Middle School Curriculum Nights
Rising 6th graders are invited to Liberty or Robinson for their curriculum nights.
These are great opportunities to learn about course offerings and the course selection process as students prepare to select classes for their first year of middle school!
Liberty Curriculum Night - Wednesday, January 8th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Robinson Curriculum Night - Wednesday, January 15th from from 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Centreville HS Baseball Camp and Softball Camp
Centreville High School will be offering a baseball camp and softball camp this January and February. Additional information including dates and times can be found at the links below.
Baseball information can be found here.
Softball information can be found here
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
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.
- February 24
- March 17
- April 28
- May 19
Additional information can be found on the FCPS Early Release Mondays webpage.
Union Mill PTA
PTA Gift Cards
 Let’s come together to show our appreciation to the wonderful teachers and staff during this holiday time. We have approximately 120 teachers, staff, admin and custodians who provide a safe and caring environment for our students to learn each day. UMES PTA will be celebrating our teachers and staff during the December Days of Cheer with a “Gift Card Grab” raffle. We need your help filling our board with gift cards. Please consider donating a gift card(s) with a value of $5-$10 by December 13th. We have created an Amazon Wish List with some options or you are welcome to purchase gift card(s) elsewhere and drop them off in the UMES office.
Please put the card in an envelope and label it “UMES PTA Gift Card Donation.” Thank you in advance for your support!!
Office Hours
Monday - Friday - 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
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