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October 22 Family Newsletter
Thanks to all families who attended our PTA meeting last week to engage in a conversation around the use of digital tools and devices. For additional resources and insights, a great place to start is Common Sense Media, which offers valuable guidance for both parents and educators.
We are looking forward to our first Principal's Coffee of the year this Friday starting at 9:20 am in the cafeteria after Morning Meeting in classrooms.
In addition, we are excited to kick off our first Family Fitness event of the year tomorrow from 3:45 - 4:45 pm in the gym for Journey of the Great Pumpkin. Families are welcome to bring their kids and join the active fun!
Next Friday, October 31st, is our Family Cookout. If you plan on attending, please RSVP here. This ensures we have enough food for all students and families.
Upcoming Dates
Friday, October 24th – SCA Spirit Day – It’s a Pink Out!
- Principal's Coffee - Zones of Regulation
- RSVPs due for the Family Cookout
Friday, October 31st - Family Cookout (RSVPs needed)
- 2-Hour Early Dismissal
Tuesday, November 11th - Veterans' Day Holiday (no school)
Wednesday, November 12th - Veterans Day Concert at 6:00 pm
November 17th - 21st - Book Fair
Tuesday, November 18th - Glow and Grow Night
- Evening Book Fair Hours (4:30 - 7:00 pm)
FCPS 25-26 Calendar
SCA Spirit Day October 24th
It’s a Pink-Out!
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In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the UMES SCA is holding a Pink-Out Spirit Day on Friday, October 24th. All students are invited to wear pink to celebrate. If a student does not have something pink, white or red can be substituted. |
Zones of Regulation
We are excited to roll out a new school-wide self-regulation curriculum: Zones of Regulation! Classroom teachers have begun conducting lessons to help students identify, address, and use strategies to achieve self-control and emotional regulation. The curriculum will give our community a common language and practical strategies for navigating emotions.
Come join us on Friday, October 24th for Morning Meeting in your child’s classroom followed by a Principal’s Coffee at 8:30 am in the cafeteria to learn more about how we are utilizing this new program at Union Mill.
⏰ K-12 School Start Times Project Update at Thursday’s School Board Meeting
In January 2023, the School Board awarded a contract for the study of middle school start times and the development of alternatives for later start times.
Transportation Services developed an alternative that meets the Board’s expressed preferences. This, along with an alternative from Prismatic, the consultant, that would shift all school start times forward 30 minutes, was presented to the Board and shared at community boundary review meetings to help inform the decision process.
A presentation at the Thursday, October 23 School Board meeting will provide a brief update on the K-12 start times project. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Find out how to watch and participate in School Board meetings.
Federal Impact Aid Survey
Beginning Tuesday, October 21st, the Federal Impact Aid Survey will be available in ParentVue and can be filled out by the enrolling parent. Please help UMES to conserve resources by completing this form ONLINE following these simple steps:
1. Log in to SIS ParentVue.
2. Select the ‘Online Packets’ tab.
3. From the tiles at the bottom of the page, select the '2024/2025 Federal Impact Aid Survey'.
We appreciate your participation!
Journey to the Great Pumpkin
Journey to the Great Pumpkin for students is October 23 and 24 during the school day. Families can join the fall-themed adventure course during Family Fitness on Thursday, October 23 from 3:45-4:45 pm. We are excited to see you there!
Veterans Day Concert
Veterans Day Concert – Honoring Our Heroes
Please join us for our Veterans Day Concert on Wednesday, November 12th at 6:00 PM in the Union Mill cafeteria. As a proud Purple Heart School, Union Mill is committed to honoring the brave men and women who have served — and those who continue to serve — in our nation’s military.
This special evening will feature a performance by our 5th and 6th grade chorus members as we come together as a community to express our gratitude and respect for our veterans and active-duty service members.
Families are encouraged to invite the heroes in their lives to attend. We look forward to sharing this meaningful event with you!
Advanced Academic Information
Families who were unable to attend the Continuum of Services Parent Information session can access a copy of the slides on Union Mill’s AAP webpage or by clicking here. Our next information session will cover the Full Time Screening process, this includes pathways to screening as well as parent and school required materials for screening portfolios and important deadlines. Families are invited to learn more about the process and ask their questions November 12, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Library.
The deadline for Full Time Screening referrals is December 15, 2025. This is a firm County-set deadline.
October 31st Family Cookout
We look forward to hosting families for an opportunity to connect on Friday, October 31st during lunch. Families have the opportunity to come and eat with their child in the cafeteria or outside on Union Mill school grounds.
If you choose to attend, please click here to RSVP by Friday, October 24th. This will ensure we have enough food for all who attend. While we are excited to include families in this event, we ask no more than 2 people per child attend.
The menu includes: Grilled 100% all beef hot dogs, chips, and Rice Krispy treats. Please bring your own drink. There is no cost for the event thanks to ML Real Estate.
Please do not park in the bus loop which will be coned off. We appreciate your cooperation!
Glow and Grow Night
We are looking forward to hosting our Glow and Grow Night on Tuesday, November 18th. This night will celebrate Literacy and Culture at Union Mill. This event is an opportunity to celebrate one another’s unique culture and notice the connections we share as a community. To prepare for the event, please take time to share about your personal family culture and heritage with your child(ren), regardless of whether you plan to share (a display, traditional clothing, or a performance) or simply attend to learn with others. If you are interested in sharing more about your families culture, please sign up here.
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.
Union Mill PTA
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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