Unity Braxton Weekly Newsletter
Sunday October 17, 2026
Dear Jaguar Families and Staff,
We are officially two weeks away from the end of the first quarter! 🎉 As we approach this important milestone, we want to encourage our students to stay focused, finish strong, and continue giving their very best each day.
The next two weeks are a great opportunity for students to:
Complete any missing or late assignments.
Prepare for upcoming assessments and projects.
Check their grades regularly and communicate with their teachers.
Stay organized and make the most of every instructional day.
Ask for help when needed and take advantage of opportunities to improve their learning.
Saturday Detention
To help students build strong habits for success, UBMS will begin assigning students to Saturday Detention on October 31st. This is a detention for students with chronic attendance issues who may need additional support with punctuality, attendance, and academic responsibilities. These sessions provide a structured environment for students to complete work, reflect on goals, and strengthen the skills needed to be successful learners. We appreciate our families' partnership as we work together to promote responsibility, accountability, and student growth.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for November 2 from 8:30am-11:30am in person at Unity Braxton Middle School. This is a valuable opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and ask any questions you may have. We encourage you to prepare any questions or concerns you’d like to address to make the most of your meeting time.
PTO Corner
PTO CORNER:
Join UBMS Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
PTO membership is FREE, and every parent, guardian, family member, and staff member is welcome. Whether you can volunteer regularly or simply want to stay informed, your involvement makes a difference.
Together, we can:
Support students and staff through meaningful programs and events
Celebrate our amazing teachers and school community
Strengthen family-school partnerships
Ready to Get Involved?
Take the first step today and Register Here: https://forms.office.com/r/y0qxMeyLP2
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Meeting Time: 5:30 -6:30 PM
Hybrid Participation:
In person: Library
Virtual via Zoom: Click the link below.
https://pwcs-zm-edu.zoom.us/j/87374411705?pwd=rWiTwTSFGtvAaG0JeAAZQ7viVabtz1.1
SAC Corner
SAC CORNER:
Join UBMS School Advisory Council (SAC)
SAC membership is free and open to all UBMS parents, staff, students, and community members. Join us, stay informed, and help make a positive difference in our school!
School Advisory Council (SAC) advises school administration on the budget, school improvement efforts, and program implementation. SAC gathers staff and community feedback, identifies concerns, and supports the school's goals and priorities.
Join us at our next SAC meeting!
Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Meeting Time: 5:30 -6:30 PM
Location: Library
Up Coming Events
Monday October 19
Boys Soccer- Bull Run @ Unity Braxton
Volleyball- Bull Run @ Unity Braxton
Tuesday October 20
Football- Unity Braxton @ Reagan
PTO Meeting 5:30
Wednesday October 21
Fall BandConcert @ Unity Reed
Thursday October 22
Girls Track- Bull Run @ Unity Braxton
Fall Orchestra Concert @ Unity Reed
Monday October 26
Boys Soccer- Unity Braxton @ Nokesville
Volleyball- Nokesville @ Unity Braxton
Tuesday October 27
Drama Showcase
Wednesday October 28
Picture Day
Boys Soccer- Unity Braxton @ Metz
Football- Marsteller @ Unity Braxton
SAC Meeting
Thursday October 29
Picture Day
8th Grade Field Trip to GMU
Friday October 30
Last Day of Quarter 1
8th Grade Marching Band Night @ Unity Reed
Monday November 2
NO SCHOOL
Tuesday November 3
NO SCHOOL
Sports
Library Corner
Counseling Corner
Colgan High School is hosting their annual "CFPA Info Night" on Tuesday, October 20 at 6:30 p.m. Interested students and their families will be able to explore the school and visit up to two strands in the CFPA program.
The CFPA Strands are:
Band
Choir
Creative Writing
Dance
Music Technology
Orchestra
Piano
Theatre
Visual Art
CASIIT Information Night: Are you interested in joining the hundreds of curious, creative, and driven CASIIT students at Battlefield High School next year? CASIIT offers hands-on learning, industry certifications, and exciting career pathways in computer science, networking, engineering, and digital design. Come learn more at CASIIT Information Night Thursday, 10/22 from 6:30-7:30 in the Battlefield's auditorium. Find out how you can explore your passion for technology and innovation in the CASIIT program...where future leaders in IT, Engineering, and Cybersecurity begin their journey!
Clubs and activities are a vital part of building a strong and vibrant school community at Unity Braxton Middle School. We’re excited to kick off another great year with a variety of after-school clubs and activities led by our enthusiastic faculty and staff!
We hope you find something that sparks your interest and encourages you to get involved. To join a club or activity:
- Reach out to the sponsor either in person or via email.
- Request a permission slip from them to get started.
Let’s make this year memorable by connecting, exploring new interests, and having fun together!
📅 Important Dates 📅
November 2, 2026 – Specialty program application opens
December 11, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. – CFPA Application closes
February 1, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. – Specialty program application closes
March 1, 2027 – Application results will be available for parents
March 5, 2027 – Deadline to accept or decline an offer
CFPA Information Night at Colgan High School
October 20, 6:30 PM
Questions???? Contact the PWCS Advanced Academics and Specialty Programs
Email: aasp@pwcs.edu
Phone: 703-791-7923
Information Sessions
Specialty Program information nights are held in the fall and offer an overview of each program and the application process. Program-specific information nights are held at each high school.
High School Information Session
October 27, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
High School Specialty Program Information Nights
Attention 8th Grade Families! High School Specialty Program Information Night dates have been published. If your student is interested in exploring a specialty program and would like to learn more, we encourage you to attend an upcoming information session. Please see the list below for program names, dates, times, and locations.
Breakfast/Lunch Menu
The Three Rules of Unity Braxton
At Unity Braxton Middle School, we believe that a positive school culture begins with three simple expectations. Throughout the year, students will be encouraged to follow our three school rules:
- Take Care of Yourself – Make healthy choices, be prepared to learn, and always do your best.
- Take Care of Others – Show kindness, respect, empathy, and include everyone in our school community.
- Take Care of This Place – Take pride in our school by keeping our classrooms, hallways, and campus clean, safe, and welcoming.
These three expectations guide everything we do and help us create a school where every Jaguar feels safe, valued, and ready to succeed. We encourage families to reinforce these principles at home as we work together to build a strong, respectful, and caring school community.