Tales From The Nest

2026 Fall Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent/Teacher Conferences are an important opportunity for parents & guardians to connect with your child’s teachers and learn more about their progress so far this year. Each family will have the chance to schedule a 10-minute conference during the following times:

• Wednesday, October 28th – Evening conferences
• Thursday, October 29th – Evening conferences
• Friday, October 30th – Afternoon conferences

An official communication with specific directions will be shared with families in next week's Tales from the Nest Newsletter! For your reference, feel free to review this year's PTC Schedule.

We look forward to seeing you at conferences and working together to support your child’s success.

Drew Kibler

UMS Principal

Oct. 9th: Spirit Day: Baseball Day

Oct. 16th: No School - Professional Day for Teachers
Oct. 23rd: End of Term 1

Oct. 23rd: Spirit Day - Crocs & Socks
Oct. 26th: No School - Teacher Work Day

Oct. 28th: 4 Hrs. Late Arrival, Parent/Teacher Conferences

Oct. 29th: 4 Hrs. Late Arrival, Parent/Teacher Conferences

Oct. 30th: 3.5 hrs Early Dismissal, Parent/Teacher Conferences
Oct. 30th: Spirit Day: Costume Day (School Rules Apply)
Nov. 3rd: No School - Election Day

Nov. 9th: Picture Day
Dec. 1st: Picture Retakes

Click here for FCPS 26-27 School year Calendar

Students who wish to wear a costume to school on October 30th must follow these guidelines:

• All FCPS Dress Code Policies

• No inflatable costumes

• No masks or face coverings

• No weapons of any kind (plastic, foam, metal)

• No body/face paint may be applied during the school day

PTSA Membership - 162 Members to date!
Thank you to everyone who's joined the PTSA. For those who haven't joined, please help us meet our goal of 200 members and support students and our school. Click here to join: https://umsptsa.givebacks.com/shop

Reflections - Student deadline, Monday, November 16th

The 2026-2027 Reflections program theme is "What My Culture Means to Me." Check out resources for families and students at https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections/for-students-and-families#explore. Please encourage your students to participate in this national arts contest.

Busy End of October! Here are some upcoming PTSA activities:

• Tuesday, October 27th from 5 - 7 pm, Trunk or Treat. UMS PTSA is participating in Villages of Urbana's Trunk or Treat event. We would love for families to participate. Please be on the lookout for a sign up genius.
• Thursday, October 29th, Teachers dinner for Parent-Teacher conferences. The PTSA is hosting dinner for our teachers and staff on Parent-Teacher Conference Day as a small thank-you for all they do for our students and families.
• Friday, October 30th, Boo Crew is back! The PTSA will be at dismissal handing out candy to students to kick off Halloween weekend.

Mark your calendar! Next PTSA General Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4th at 6 pm at UMS Media Center. Please be sure to sign up for PTSA membership if you would like the virtual link prior to the meeting.

Mark your calendars for Nov. 9th. Retakes will be done on Dec. 1st. Pictures can be ordered at https://shop.jostenpix.com/login using Event Code: FE405726