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March 11 Family Newsletter
Dear Families,
What a shift in weather from a few weeks ago. It has been great seeing students having fun outside and continuing to learn inside as we continue to engage students in meaningful learning experiences.
Earlier this week, important health notifications were sent to families through eNotify on both Monday and today regarding respiratory illness and influenza. These messages include helpful information and guidance for families. In some cases, mass emails may be filtered by email providers, so if you did not receive these notifications, please check your spam or junk folder. We encourage families to review the information to stay informed and help keep our school community healthy.
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, March 12th - Picture Day
Friday, March 13th - SCA Mismatched Sock Day
- PTA Sock Hop (6:00-7:30 pm)
Thursday, March 19th - Kindergarten Book Character Parade
Friday, March 20th - Eid-al-Fitr Holiday (No School)
Wednesday, March 25th - 3-hour Early Release
Friday, March 27th - End of Quarter
- 2-hour Early Release
Monday, March 30th - Friday, April 3rd - Spring Break
Monday, April 6th - Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
Friday, April 10th - School Planning Day (No School for Students)
- Unified Sports @ CVHS
Saturday, April 18th - Military Family Field Day @ Annandale High School
Tuesday, April 21st - Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
Wednesday, April 22nd - 6th Grade Panoramic Photo (new date)
Wednesday, April 29th - Kindergarten Orientation
See the complete school year calendar
Picture Day is Here
Tomorrow is the big day! Victor O'Neill will be at Union Mill taking Spring pictures and class photos.
You will be able to view and order your child’s photos in their online gallery approximately ten days after picture day. If you have any questions leading up to picture day, please reach out to Victor O’Neill Studios by emailing Underclass@vosphoto.com .”
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Military Family Field Day - Saturday, April 18, 2026
FCPS is excited to celebrate the Month of the Military Child with a good, old-fashioned field day! We invite all military-connected families with FCPS students to a special field day to honor our military-connected children. Join us for an afternoon of fun and community at Annandale High School (4700 Medford Dr, Annandale, VA 22003) on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from noon to 2 p.m. Enjoy field day games and crafts at the football and track stadium. Food and beverages will be available for purchase to support various FCPS school clubs and organizations. This is a great opportunity to connect with other military families across the division! To RSVP, please complete this Google form by Friday, March 27, 2026.
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Family Academy Offers Support to Parents and Guardians
The Family Academy offers resources and in-person and virtual classes, workshops, webinars, and programs for families. The following webinars and workshops will take place in March:
- Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes (in Spanish)
- The Connected Family: Navigating the Digital World Together
- Introduction to Career Pathways for Students
- Getting to Know Fairfax County Public Schools: A Family Orientation (for military families)
- Mind in the Making: Making Connection and Critical Thinking
There will also be Family Resource Center webinars on topics including reducing parent stress and anxiety, parenting neurodivergent kids, why smart kids struggle, and a countdown to kindergarten.
Visit the Family Academy Catalog to explore these and other resources.
Summer Camp Fairfax Registration Opens Soon!
Registration for Summer Camp Fairfax opens next Tuesday, March 17 through the Fairfax County Park Authority. These camps offer a wide variety of fun and engaging experiences for children, including outdoor adventures, sports, arts, science, and more. Many camps fill quickly, so families are encouraged to explore options and register early to secure a spot. It’s a great way for students to stay active, make new friends, and keep learning all summer long! For more information, visit: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/camps
Kindergarten Registration and Orientation
Online Registration is now open for the 2026-27 school year!
Kindergarten helps children learn and practice the social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives.
New-to-FCPS families create a ParentVUE account for online access. Details are available here: Welcome to Fairfax County Public Schools' (FCPS) Online Registration | Fairfax County Public Schools
Current families can register their new student through their existing ParentVUE account. (No need to register students returning to UMES.)
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.
Spring registration puts you on the list for school communications, so don’t wait!
Early Release Wednesdays
The Centreville Pyramid, which includes Union Mill Elementary, will have the following three-hour early release Wednesdays. On these days, students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. This time allows for our staff to plan, collaborate and grow professionally.
Thank you for your help in making these days smooth and enjoyable for everyone!
Additional information can be found on the FCPS Early Release Wednesdays webpage.
It's Time to Order a Yearbook!
It's time to order your 2025-2026 yearbook! Families may place orders at www.buytheyearbook.com with school ID# 732149. Yearbooks are $16.49 each.
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 15, 2026.
UMES PTA
UMES Sock Hop Update!
Please note that we have reached capacity for our upcoming Sock Hop on Friday, March 13th from 6-7:30 PM - thank you for your incredible response.
Snacks will be provided and we will have pizza available for sale. There will be a sensory-friendly space available to all students. This is not a drop off event, all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Volunteer for the 2026/2027 PTA Board
Are you interested in serving on the PTA board or in a volunteer position? Reach out by the April 15 PTA Meeting. We will put together the 2026/27 officer slate in April and vote in May. Details can be found in the Union Mill Messenger newsletter.
Click here to read the Union Mill Messenger.
Chick-fil-A Spirit Night!
Our next Spirit Night is Wednesday March 18th from 4-8PM at the Fair Lakes Chick-fil-A location! Mention the Spirit Night when placing an order or use code “BEARS” when ordering online!
Dave & Busters Power Cards FUNraiser
Purchase a $10 or $20 Power Card and support Union Mill PTA programming and initiatives plus have some fun with your family and friends! Power Cards can be used ANYTIME at ANY LOCATION! 50% of every purchase will be donated back to Union Mill PTA! Power Card sales end March 20th and your cards will be distributed on March 27th in Friday Folders.
Purchase your Power Cards here.
Spring Flower Sale
Temps are rising and the snow is going to melt! Why not start to get your garden summer ready while supporting the UMES PTA? You can help support our entire UMES community simply by ordering your spring flower seeds and bulbs through Flower Power Fundraising. You can order here. The PTA will earn 50% of each sale. Your seeds and bulbs will be delivered to your door! Orders are open now through May 15th. Have questions? Please e-mail waysandmeans@unionmillpta.org.
Box Tops for Education
We are a Box Tops for Education school! All you have to do is download the app and scan your printed receipts or upload your digital receipts. Shopping at Walmart? Just connect your account, no scanning required! Check out the special offers for the month of November!
Click this link to get started and use code P7R07LNQ!.
Union Mill Hours
Bell Schedule
Doors open at 8:35 am. Students should be in class by 8:45 am.
Students are dismissed at 3:30 pm.
Office Hours
Monday - Friday - 8:15 am - 4:15 pm
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