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March 19 Family Newsletter
Dear Families,
Thank you to everyone for your support and communication regarding Monday's early release. It was our smoothest yet! Check out some of our photos below of St. Patrick's Day and our 6th Grade Volleyball Game.
This evening our PTA will be meeting virtually at 7:00 pm on Zoom. Families are welcome to join.
This Friday, March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day. Students and staff are encouraged to wear mismatched socks.
As a reminder, if you, a neighbor or a friend have a rising kindergartener, please see information below regarding registration and our orientation on Monday, April 28th. Having students and families registered in a timely manner allows us to ensure we have adequate staffing to support rising kindergarteners.
Dominic, Jaime and Scott
The UMES Admin Team
#UMESBetterTogether
🗓️ Upcoming Dates
Friday, March 21st - World Down Syndrome Day
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)
Wednesday, April 2nd - Author James Riley Visit
Thursday, April 3rd - Friday, April 4th - Autism Acceptance Stations in PE
Friday, April 4th - Principal's Coffee - Neurodiversity Focus
- Union Mill vs. Centreville Volleyball Game
Wednesday, April 9th - Purple Up! for the Military Child Day
Monday, April 14th - Friday, April 18th - FCPS Spring Break
Monday, April 21st - Friday, April 25th - Spring Book Fair
Tuesday, April 22nd - Family Heritage Night, Literacy Night and Book Fair Shopping
Monday, April 28th - Kindergarten Orientation
Wednesday, April 30th - AAP Parent Orientation
See the complete school year calendar.
World Down Syndrome Day
Friday, March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day. Students and staff are encouraged to wear mismatched socks.
Author James Riley is Coming to UMES
Attention Parents of 4th and 5th Graders: New York Times Best Selling Author James Riley is coming to our school April 2nd!
This is optional. If your child would like to own an autographed copy of Mr. Riley’s newest book, The Dragon’s Apprentice, please order on MySchoolBucks by March 24th at https://www.myschoolbucks.com/
Autism Acceptance Stations in PE
Union Mill Elementary is hosting our Autism Acceptance Stations on April 3rd and 4th. We need volunteers on both days for morning and afternoon sessions: 8:45–11:45am and 12:10-3:15pm. The sign-up to volunteer is linked here.
Thank you for helping build our awareness and acceptance of all learners!
UMES Get 2 Green Mandalas
Union Mill 2nd to 6th graders explored temporary art by creating mandalas, learning about their symbolic meaning of harmony and balance. They collaborated to choose natural materials like leaves, flowers, and stones, reflecting their connection to nature. As they worked together, they applied symmetry to create a balanced design, fostering teamwork, patience, and communication. The project emphasized the impermanence of art, as the mandala was meant to fade naturally, teaching students that beauty and experiences are fleeting yet valuable.
Thank you to Mrs. Hollis and Mrs. Schroder for their collaboration with FCPS Get 2 Green and one another to make this happen!
Friday, April 4th - Principal's Coffee - Neurodiversity Focus
We are looking forward to hosting our next morning meeting and Principal's Coffee on Friday, April 4th. Our coffee will begin at 9:20am with some light snacks and coffee in the cafeteria. Connect with other families to learn more about celebrating diverse minds. We'll explore some principles of neurodiversity and how they benefit all students. Come share your experiences and build a supportive community. All families are welcome.
Kindergarten Registration and Orientation
Save the Date!
Union Mill’s Kindergarten Orientation for rising kindergarteners is right around the corner! Join us on Monday, April 28, 2025 from 2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
Online Registration is now open for new-to-FCPS students for the 2025-26 school year. You can register through your existing ParentVUE account, or create an account (new-to-FCPS parents only). Details are available here:
Welcome to Fairfax County Public Schools' (FCPS) Online Registration | Fairfax County Public Schools
Our Registrar, Catherine Dubas, is happy to process registrations directly, as well. Please contact her at cmdubas@fcps.edu and be ready to provide your family’s address and rising kindergartener’s date of birth. Catherine will respond with registration details and documents necessary to start the process.
Please don’t wait until summer to register your kindergarteners.
Spring Book Fair April 21-25th!
Spring has sprung and we are planning for our Spring Book Fair in a few weeks. If you have some time to give, we would love your help. No experience is needed! To sign up to help with the Book Fair, use this link: https://tinyurl.com/wd73hv3h
Due to Spring Break, we will set up the Book Fair first thing in the morning on Monday, April 21st.
Thank you! We could not run our Book Fair without the help of our volunteers!
Order Your Yearbook Now!
Time is running out to order your 2024-2025 yearbook! The deadline to order is April 22, 2025.
Please place orders at www.buytheyearbook.com (with school ID# 725178). Yearbooks are $15.70 each.
So far, only 457 yearbooks have been purchased. Don't miss the chance to buy a yearbook for your student(s) as there will not be extra yearbooks for purchase in June.
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.
March 19 PTA Meeting
Our next PTA meeting is this evening at 7:00 pm on Zoom.
Volleyball Game
Staff at Union Mill will be playing staff from Centreville Elementary on Friday, April 4th at Centreville High School. Tickets can be purchased through the PTA here. Tickets are $5 for an individual ticket or $20 for a family pack.
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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