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March 5 Family Newsletter
Dear Families,
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Kids Heart Challenge! It was a fantastic event, and we are so proud of our students for raising money for such a great cause. Your support made it a huge success!
We were also honored to welcome FCPS Superintendent Michelle Reid to our school recently. She had the opportunity to visit classrooms and see our students engaged in the writing process—a wonderful showcase of their hard work and creativity.
Looking ahead, we invite parents of our exceptional children to join an upcoming Zoom session, where families can connect, share resources, and discuss triumphs and challenges together. Find the link below to register.
Dominic, Jaime and Scott
The UMES Admin Team
#UMESBetterTogether
🗓️ Upcoming Dates
Monday, March 3rd - Friday, March 7th - Read Across America Week
Thursday, March 6th - Virtual Supporting Neurodivergent Families
Thursday, March 13th - PTA's Family Paint Night
Monday, March 17th - 3 Hour Early Release
Wednesday, March 19th - Spring Picture Day & 6th Grade Panoramic
Friday, March 28th - PTA's Bingo Night Make-Up
Monday, March 31st - Eid-al-Fitr Holiday (No School)
Tuesday, April 1st - Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
Friday, April 4th - Principal's Coffee - Neurodiversity Focus
Wednesday, April 9th - Purple Up! for the Military Child Day
Monday, April 14th - Friday, April 18th - FCPS Spring Break
See the complete school year calendar.
Congratulations Mrs. Moore!
 Congratulations Mrs. Erica Moore on her recognition as the December / January FCPS CARES Region 4 Recipient of the month! To read the write up and learn more click here.
To submit an FCPS CARES to recognize the amazing work by FCPS and Union Mill staff, click here.
Kids Heart Challenge
THANK YOU! Our school raised $28,553 for the American Heart Association! The top three student earners were Leyna H., Jackson S., and Ian A. We are so grateful to all of the families who registered, donated, or attended the event. We had an amazing turn out on Thursday. We are so proud of the sixth graders who volunteered to run the stations. They showed great leadership, kindness, and maturity. Thank you also to the staff members who stayed after to supervise at the event.
The duck keychains are rolling out this week. The jump ropes, t-shirts, basketballs, etc. are ordered. When they arrive, they will be sent home. If you have any questions, please email Jenny Murray at jbmurray@fcps.edu.
Read Across America Week
FCPS Superintendent Dr. Reid Visit
 FCPS Superintendent, Dr. Michelle Reid took time to visit Union Mill last week. Dr. Reid was greeted by two of our student ambassadors then visited Ms. Abrams, Ms. Price and Mrs. Jimmo's classrooms. During her visit she was able to connect with students and staff and check out some of the amazing work our staff is doing with language arts instruction.
Volunteers Needed
Union Mill families, we need your help! We are looking for volunteers to support our Calm Cafe during lunch blocks. Your presence can make a big difference in ensuring a smooth and enjoyable lunchtime experience for our students. If you’re available to lend a hand, even for a short time, we would love to have you!
If you are interested in volunteering, please email Dominic Williams at dawilliams@fcps.edu.
Thank you for being a part of our amazing community and for your support!
SACC Parking
As a reminder, we kindly ask that all parents dropping off and picking up students use the designated SACC parking spots. Parking in undesignated areas can block access for delivery vehicles and create unnecessary congestion. Your cooperation helps keep our parking lot safe and efficient for everyone.
Thank you,
SACC/UMES Staff
Supporting Neurodivergent Families
Please join UMES Special Education teacher, Nicole Zupan, on Thursday March 6 from 6:30-7:30pm in a virtual support group for families of neurodivergent students. This group is meant to be a place to share resources, triumphs and challenges with our exceptional children. Please use the following link to join the meeting:
Nicole Zupan is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Support Group for Families with Neurodivergent Students
Time: Mar 6, 2025 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Three Piggy Opera
Do you have a couple of great shots from this week's Three Piggy Opera that would be perfect for the yearbook? We are looking for photos that contain at least two or more students. Please upload it to http://www.YBKpix.com Use the school ID: 301716-2501 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.
Month of the Military Child
April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to honor and celebrate the resilience, courage, and contributions of FCPS military-connected children.
To show our support, FCPS will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Please note that this date has been adjusted to align with our Spring Break schedule. On this day, school staff and students are encouraged to wear purple, symbolizing unity and support for military families across all service branches.
Purchase the FCPS Purple Up! T-shirt and/or hoodie between now and March 7 to wear on Purple Up! Day!
Please note, the cost of shipping and handling is per shipping address.
Order the t-shirt online by March 7, 2025.
FCPS Family Summit
The 2025 FCPS Family Summit is coming up on Saturday, March 15, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at South Lakes High School. Families can register at the following link: 2025 FCPS Family Summit - Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging
This is an in-person conference, which will cover a variety of topics and benefit all families. There will be two guest speakers, and families will have the opportunity to participate in two breakout sessions.
Participants can expect engaging discussions on special and general education topics around the following themes:
- Advocating for your student,
- Supporting your student,
- Partnering with your school, and
- Understanding your students' learning.
Alongside a variety of exhibitors offering resources and details on community events and services, our student showcase will provide a platform for students to showcase their creativity and leadership by sharing projects and initiatives they've designed or led.
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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). Yearbooks are $15.70 each.
So far, only 362 yearbooks have been purchased. Don't miss your chance to order a yearbook as 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.
Additional information can be found on the FCPS Early Release Mondays webpage.
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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