Tales From The Nest

Oct 2nd: Spirit Day - Pink Out

Oct. 7th: National Walk & Roll To School Day
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

We are collecting new or gently used pairs of socks to donate to Frederick shelters. Students can bring their donated socks to their Hawk Talk teacher or the counseling office.

• Help us spread kindness and warmth this fall by donating socks for our neighbors in need.

On Monday, October 5th, your student will bring home a copy of their 2025-2026 MCAP Assessment Results. These will be distributed by their Period 7 teachers.

PTSA Membership - 160 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

Sponsor a Teacher Membership!
Want to support a teacher? You can continue to sponsor their PTSA membership! Ask your student’s teacher if they would like to be sponsored. Click here to access faculty/staff membership form: https://umsptsa.givebacks.com/shop/items/708413

Reflections

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.

Please reach out to the UMS PTSA with any questions by emailing umsptsaboard@gmail.com

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