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January 22 Family Newsletter
Dear Families,
Thank you for everyone's flexibility with the cold weather. We have maintained routine to the best of our ability. With the ongoing cold spell, we continue to anticipate longer than usual Kiss and Ride times. Thank you in advance for your patience.
Dominic, Jaime and Scott
The UMES Admin Team
#UMESBetterTogether
🗓️ Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, January 29th - Teacher Workday, Student Holiday
Friday, January 31st - SCA Spirit Day - Centreville and Robinson Day
Friday, February 7th - PTA Bingo Night
Monday, February 17th - Presidents' Day - Student Holiday
Thursday, February 20th - Kid's Heart Challenge
Monday, February 24th - 3 Hour Early Release
See the complete school year calendar.
Smart Phone and Watch Reminders
Cell phones may be used on campus before and after school only. Phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (e.g., smart watch) may be worn; however, phone features (e.g., texting, internet, calls, etc.) are to be off when phone use is prohibited. Students are prohibited from using phones, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms and locker rooms, unless there is a medical necessity or emergency. With the approval of the principal or their designee, teachers may allow usage of cell phones for instructional activities where they are the most appropriate tool; however, one-to-one FCPS devices should meet most needs.
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SCA Spirit Day
Our next SCA Spirit day will be on Friday, January 31st - Centreville HS and Robinson HS Day. Wear blue and black or blue and gold!
Recognizing FCPS Staff
There are many ways we can recognize our amazing staff at Union Mill and throughout FCPS. If you are looking to formally recognize a staff member, the FCPS CARES Program provides an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees who go above and beyond to help others and show they care about their students, colleagues, and the community.
If you would like to submit an FCPS cares, click here and under "I want to submit a(an) "FCPS Cares Submission" then share specific details.
UMES Yearbook Help - Photos and Typing
Do you enjoy taking photographs? The UMES Yearbook is in need of some photography help and some typing help. We do have a school camera you can use. You would need to be able to come to school during the day on special events to capture photographs. We are also looking for help typing up the sixth grade statements for each sixth grader in the yearbook. The sixth grade support can also be done from your home. If you are interested in helping with the yearbook, please email Ami Schroder at amschroder@fcps.edu.
Valentines for Veterans and Active Duty Service Members!
Our UMES SCA is sponsoring a Valentine card project to make valentines for every military connected family member connected to our UMES students. If a member of your student’s family is connected to a military veteran or an active duty service member and you would like them to receive some valentines, please fill out this form. If you have multiple military connected family members, please fill out and submit a form for each member for who you wish to receive valentine cards.
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Bundle up for Winter Recess
Winter is here, and we’re ready to keep recess safe and fun for everyone! Please take a moment to review our Cold Weather Recess Guidelines, based on recommendations from the National Weather Service (NWS):
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Wind Chill Advisory: Outdoor recess will be a brisk 15 minutes max
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Wind Chill Warning: Recess will move indoors for activities.
To keep everyone’s winter gear in check, please write your child’s name on their items (coats, hats, gloves, scarves, etc.). Our lost and found is overflowing, and labeled gear makes reunions much easier!
Thank you for helping us keep recess safe and warm this winter!
Photos for the Yearbook Wanted!
Do you have a couple of great shots of your together with other UMES students that would be perfect for the yearbook? Please upload it to http://www.YBKpix.com Use the school ID: 301716-2501
We are looking for photos that contain at least two or more students. They can be shots taken at the bus stop, here at school, at school evening events or even in the cafeteria at lunch. A submission of photos is not a guarantee the photo will be used but we will do our best.
Thank you for helping to make our yearbook a wonderful book of memories.
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.
Family Bingo Night
Our PTA is excited to host Family Bingo night on Friday, February 7. At this time, we have reached capacity and can no longer accept additional registrations.
If you registered to attend and your plans change, please email pta@unionmillpta.org so we can take you off the list and open your spots to another family.
This is a free event for our UMES families. These giveback events are only possible through your support of the UMES PTA. Thank you!
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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