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Back to School Night Preview
Dear Families,
We are looking forward to Back To School Night tomorrow evening. This is an opportunity to come learn about your child's teachers, curriculum, classroom procedures and expectations.
We will be offering three sessions tomorrow, September 9th and our schedule for the evening is as follows:
- Session 1: 5:30 – 6:10 pm
- Session 2: 6:15 – 6:45 pm
- Session 3: 6:50 – 7:20 pm
Additional information including welcome back videos from FCPS Superintendent, Dr. Reid along with School Board members can be found below for families to preview below.
Sandy Anderson - for Springfield District Schools
Seema Dixit - for Sully District Schools
Connecting with Families
At Union Mill we pride ourselves on having strong connections with our families. If your family is in need of resources and/or assistance, please reach out to our Family Liaison, School Counselors or School Social Worker. You can also go to the school website, scroll down to Student Services and then click through to “School Counseling Team”. At the bottom of the page you will find a Family Needs Assessment which can be completed and returned to school. Questions can be directed to JChimnani@fcps.edu.
Updated Cellphone Policy
Senate Bill 108 is a new Virginia law that went into effect on July 1. It requires that all schools in the state follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy and prohibit cellphone possession and use for the entire school day. The updated FCPS Cellphone Policy aligns with this law.
Across all grade levels, cellphones, cellphone accessories, and all smart devices must be off and personally stored for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (like a smartwatch) must be off and personally stored for the duration of the school day, too. Personal devices that connect to a cellphone or cellphone accessory or operate as a smart device must also follow the FCPS Cellphone Policy.
This policy does not apply to school-issued devices. However, school-issued devices must be used in accordance with FCPS Regulation 6410, Acceptable Use Policy, which allows the use of school-issued devices for educational purposes. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.
Your Child’s Presence at School Matters
The beginning of the school year is the best time to develop strong attendance habits! Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well in reading and math, develop strong social and emotional skills, and graduate from high school on time. Help prepare your child for future success by helping them build good habits.
If you or your family need any kind of support, please reach out to our front office. We are here for you! Visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage for tips and strategies.
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.
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October 21
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December 2
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February 10
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May 5
Keep In Touch on Social Media
You can find the UMES PTA on Facebook and Instagram! Besides our Facebook page, the PTA maintains grade-specific Facebook groups to help parents connect with other families in their year. It’s a great way to find out who is in your child’s class, keep in touch, and ask a fellow parent what the homework assignment is if your child forgets (ask us how we know!). Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
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 - 8:00 - 4:00 pm
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