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December 18th Family Newsletter
Dear Families,
It is certainly a busy time of year both in and out of school. We are extremely proud of our staff this week as they have continued to provide engaging and meaningful experiences for your children, reflect on data and plan for instruction for the new year. Below, we showcase a selection of photos from throughout the week that highlight the communication and collaboration skills demonstrated by students.
Thank you to our PTA for providing treats, gift cards and fun for our staff this week as part of our "Days of Cheer." The PTA will be meeting virtually this evening at 7:00 pm on the following link.
As a reminder, our December Family Fitness is after school tomorrow starting at 3:45 pm. More details below.
We hope everyone has a safe and happy Winter Break. We look forward to welcoming students back on Monday, January 6th. Our office will be open over break by appointment only. If you would like to make an appointment to come in, please click here to schedule an appointment.
Dominic, Jaime and Scott
The UMES Admin Team
#UMESBetterTogether
Upcoming Dates
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.
Student Council Association (SCA) Members are Communicators and Collaborators!
For the December meeting, SCA members worked in mixed grade level teams to accomplish goals. Their goals were to learn one another’s name and to work together as a team to stack cups using a rubber band and string. Each member in the group had to hold a string that was attached to the group’s rubber band. They worked together to open and close the rubber band to move the cups to form a stack of 6 and 10 cups! Afterwards, SCA members shared how they had to communicate and collaborate in order to move the rubber band and accomplish the group goal of stacking the cups! As student leaders, they know the importance of good communication and collaboration to accomplish group goals!
SCA Stuffed Animal Drive Success
 Thank you to everyone who donated a stuffed animal to our SCA Great Big Cub Hugs stuffed animal drive. We collected 392 stuffed animals that will be bringing smiles to 392 children! Thank you!
Student Ambassadors at Work
Our UMES Student Ambassadors have been welcoming new students and families to Union Mill by providing tours to newly registered families. They are also collaborating with our SCA to develop a brochure to welcome new students and families.
Kindergarten Non-Standard Measurement
To go along with our gingerbread author visit, Mrs. Duncan and Mrs. Bowden's kindergartners practiced using nonstandard tools of measurement (construction paper gingerbread cookies) to see how many cookies tall they are!
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 the video directly to Mrs. Tirado at mktirado@fcps.edu. Let’s stay active, Union Mill!
Winter Special Education and 504 Newsletter
The latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and 504 Newsletter is available online. Topics in this issue include:
- Community Resources for Families of Students with Disabilities
- Save the Date: 2025 Family Summit
- SEL Screener Results
- New Accessibility Resources
- Adapted Physical Education and Recreation Program
- Why Some Students with Disabilities Stay in FCPS Until Age 22
- VR Programs Supports Out-of-State Post Secondary Schools
- Executive Functioning Webinars
- Early Literacy Resources
- ESY and Assessment Webinar
COVID-19 Compensatory Education: FCPS Service Delivery Options
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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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School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue!
FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during Winter Break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during Winter Break or weather-related school closures.
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
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
December 18th Meeting
The PTA is meeting virtually this evening at 7:00 pm for a general membership meeting. Click here to join.
Here is the link for tonight’s meeting.
Office Hours
Monday - Friday - 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
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