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July 8th Family Newsletter
Dear Families,
We hope everyone is having a nice summer and had a good 4th of July. Below are some updates along with Save the Dates for our Welcome Back events. We also have FCPS Summer Learning Resources for students to review previously taught concepts and ways to support continued learning over the summer.
Grade level supply lists are posted on the Union Mill website and for families interested in a one stop shop for ordering can order at www.campussurvivalkits.com/unionmill.
For any new families or returning families who have not yet completed the Volunteer FCPS registration, details can be found below.
As a reminder, our office is open throughout the summer. If you plan to visit, please call ahead to schedule an appointment. This allows us to have the necessary materials prepared and ready for you when you arrive.
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, July 28 - Kindergarten & New Student Scavenger Hunt @ 2:00 pm
Friday, August 7 - Kindergarten & New Student Scavenger Hunt @ 10:30 am
Friday, August 21 - Open House @ 10:00 - 11:30 am
Monday, August 24 - First Day of School
Wednesday, September 9 - Back to School Night @ 5:30 - 7:30 pm
FCPS 2026-2027 School Calendar
Open House and Back to School Night
Open House - Friday, August 21st from 10:00 - 11:30 am
This event gives families a chance to find their classroom, meet the teacher, drop off school supplies, and reconnect with friends.
Back to School Night - Wednesday, September 9th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Back to School Night (BTSN) provides an opportunity for parents and guardians to meet with teachers and learn about the grade level curriculum, expectations for the school year, supports for students, classroom communication and more.
- We will be offering three sessions for families with multiple children
Reminder: End-of-Year Progress Reports & Student Belongings
If you have not yet picked up your child's end-of-year progress report or any personal belongings and school supplies, please stop by the school office during our summer office hours to claim them.
All unclaimed items must be picked up by Thursday, July 30. After that date, any remaining supplies and personal belongings will be donated or disposed of.
Thank you for your attention, and we hope you are enjoying a wonderful summer!
Summer Learning Resources for Families
Now that the school year has ended, we want to share that FCPS Summer Learning Resources are now available for students and families. Resources are organized by grade level and provide opportunities for students to review previously taught concepts, practice skills, and explore new ideas throughout the summer.
Families can access the resources at any time as one of many ways to support continued learning and engagement over the summer.
Additional resources will continue to be added throughout July.
Kindergarten and New Student Scavenger Hunt
We’re excited to invite our newest Union Mill Bears to a New Student and Kindergarten Scavenger Hunt this July and August! 🐾 This fun and welcoming event is a great opportunity for students to explore key areas of the school, meet friendly faces, and begin feeling comfortable in their new environment. We hope you’ll join us for this exciting adventure as we kick off the school year together!
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Tuesday, July 28th from 2:00 - 3:00 pm
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Friday, August 7th from10:30 - 11:30 am
Kindergarteners and any students new to Union Mill are welcome to attend one or both of the Scavenger Hunts.
Summer Reading
Fight the summer slide and read this summer. Join us in celebrating America’s 250th birthday by participating in our 250th Birthday Summer Reading Program! There will be prizes in the fall! Details can be found on the flyer and on our school web page!
In addition, here are some other summer reading opportunities:
Fairfax County Public Library Summer Reading Program: Unearth a Story!
Pre-Order School Supply Kits
School’s out for the summer but you can get ready for back-to-school by ordering your student’s school supply kit online! The kit contains the exact supplies requested by the teachers and makes purchasing school supplies super simple! Additionally, every kit provides additional supplies to Union Mill so your purchase goes further than just your student’s desk.
Don’t delay! Order by July 15th to guarantee delivery to Union Mill Elementary by Open House in August! www.campussurvivalkits.com/unionmill
Orders placed after July 15th will arrive after the start of the school year.
Volunteering at Union Mill
If you are looking to volunteer for the 26-27 school year and have not already done so, complete your Volunteer FCPS registration this summer! This is required for all FCPS and Union Mill Volunteers.
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Register With Volunteer FCPS Volunteer FCPS allows individuals to search and register for volunteer opportunities. It helps ensure a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment here at [School]. All volunteers must:
- Create a profile in Volunteer FCPS.
- Register for opportunities through Volunteer FCPS.
- Sign in and out of schools using the visitor kiosk.
At the Volunteer FCPS site, you can complete a volunteer orientation. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
Union Mill thanks you for your support!
Kindergarten Registration
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.
Early registration puts you on the list for school communications, so don’t wait!
Early Release Wednesdays for 2026-27
FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year, however the number has been reduced from eight to four days.
Early release Wednesdays provide elementary teachers with a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students.
Find more information about early release Wednesdays, including the list of early release dates.
More information
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October 21
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December 2
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February 10
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May 5
UMES PTA
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Fun Run – Fall 2026 – Save the Date!
The PTA is reviving the UMES Booster Fun Run on Thursday, September 17! Be on the lookout for sponsorship opportunities and more information over the summer. Please email pta@unionmillpta.org with questions.
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Welcome Our 2026-2027 PTA Board!
Meet your PTA Board Members for the 2026-2027 school year! This group of devoted parents and teachers will work to strengthen and serve the students, staff, and families that make up our UMES community! We’d love to see you in our inbox, on social media, at an event, or in a meeting. Many voices make for a well-represented community!
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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.
Summer Office Hours
Monday - Friday - 9:00 - 1:00 pm *appointments preferred
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