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March 25 Family Newsletter
Dear Families,
Thank you for everyone's flexibility and patience during this afternoon's early release. During this time our staff connected with one another to purposefully plan for small groups using a wide variety of resources including using visuals for student discourse, AI tools and interactive phonics games.
The last several days have been engaging with an author visit with Stephen Shaskan, author of Pizza and Taco. Thank you to our librarian, Mrs. Schroder for coordinating this opportunity.
Looking ahead to this week, Friday, March 27th marks the end of the third quarter and will be a two our early release at 1:30 pm.
Earlier today FCPS communicated our April 29th Early Release is Canceled. This was also our date for Kindergarten Orientation. Kindergarten Orientation will be rescheduled for Wednesday, May 20th from 2:45 - 3:45 pm.
FCPS Spring Break is from Monday, March 30th - Friday, April 3rd. The Union Mill office will be closed during Spring Break. Our staff will return on Monday, April 6th for a Teacher Workday and we look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, April 7th.
Upcoming Dates
Now - Friday, March 27th - SCA Sock Drive
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)
Thursday, April 9th - Centreville Pyramid Art Show
Friday, April 10th - School Planning Day (No School for Students)
- Unified Sports @ CVHS
Saturday, April 11th - CVHS Thrift Sale
Wednesday, April 15th - Purple Up! for the Military Child
- Yearbook Order Deadline
Saturday, April 18th - Military Family Field Day @ Annandale High School
Monday, April 20th - Friday, April 24th - Book Fair
Tuesday, April 21st - Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
Wednesday, April 22nd - 6th Grade Panoramic Photo (new date)
- Evening Book Fair & Ice Cream Social
See the complete school year calendar
April Statewide Election: No School for Students
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled. Principals and directors of student activities may adjust event start times and entry points to ensure clear separation between student activity areas and polling spaces.
Employees should check their email for a message from the school division (sent Wednesday, March 11) with additional details.
Check out some of our photos from our Author Visit, Kindergarten Book Character Parade and Sixth Grade Volleyball Game. Congratulations to all of the sixth graders who participated.
UMES Yearbook
Have you been waiting to purchase a yearbook for your student? Well, wait no longer! The deadline to buy a yearbook is in 21 days (April 15th ) so don’t delay, order today!
You can click on this link to 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.
Spring Pictures & Class Photos
Victor O'Neill Studios is busy putting the finishing touches on Spring pictures and class photos. After Spring Break the link to place orders should be available and will be emailed out by classroom teachers. Please use your student's ID # for the online code/keyword.
If you have additional questions, please reach out to Victor O'Neill Studios directly at underclass@vosphoto.com.
Sock Donation Drive
UMES Kindness Club and SCA are collecting NEW socks for women and children (sizes birth to teen) through this Friday! There is a sock donation box in the front lobby at UM. The socks will be donated to the organization "Women Giving Back" who help women and children in crisis in Fairfax County at the end of the month.
Centreville Pyramid Art Show
Join us on Thursday, April 9th from 4:30 - 6:30pm at Centreville High School to see the amazing 2D and 3D artwork created by our wonderful artists from Union Mill Elementary and other nearby schools. There will be family activities and food as well.
CVHS Thrift Sale Fundraiser
Join us for the CVHS Thrift Sale on Saturday, April 11th from 8:00am-1:00pm. This is a great opportunity to shop great deals while supporting a meaningful cause. Donated items will be accepted at CVHS on Friday, April 10th from 3:00–7:00pm. All proceeds will benefit the CVHS Class of 2026 All-Night Grad Party. We hope to see you there!
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.
UMES PTA
Volunteer for the 2026/2027 PTA Board
We are looking for parents to step up and serve on the Board next year. The 2026/27 Board will create next year’s budget, programs, and events. Get involved in those decisions! Need to know more before deciding? Email pta@unionmillpta.org and a current Board member can answer all your questions!
April PTA Meeting: Save the Date!
We will be taking nominations for Board positions for 2026/2027and looking for volunteers at the April PTA Meeting on 4/15 at 7pm. Be a part of the conversation to decide next year’s budget, programs, and events! This meeting will be held virtually. A Zoom link will be provided through PTA E-news the week of the meeting, so be sure to sign-up as a PTA member to receive E-news and the meeting link. You can sign up by clicking here.
Dave & Buster’s Power Cards FUNraiser – Thank You!
Thank you to all who purchased Dave & Buster’s Power Cards! Our UMES community raised $300 to support Union Mill PTA programming and initiatives! Remember! Your cards will be distributed in Friday Folders this week!
Get Your Garden Ready for Summer Blooms!
The Spring Flower Power Fundraiser is going on until May 15th. Order seeds and bulbs online and they will be delivered directly to your home. The PTA earns 50% of each sale to support school programs. Thank you for helping our school community while you help your garden grow!
You can order here.
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!
Click this link to get started and use code P7R07LNQ!
Updated UMES PTA Calendar of Events
View our updated calendar of events here.
Visit us at unionmillpta.org, follow the PTA on Facebook @UMESPTA and email us anytime at pta@unionmillpta.org.
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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