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Dates to Remember Dates to Remember

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Sept. 7th: No School- Labor Day
Sept. 18th: 2 hr. Early Dismissal (Mid Term)
Sept. 21st: No School - Yom Kippur
Sept. 25th: 3.5 Hrs Early Dismissal


Click here for FCPS 26-27 School year Calendar

Late to School Late to School

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As we continue to find ways to align expectations and responsibilities identified on the published FCPS Student Code of Conduct, beginning Monday, August 31, UMS will resume its "Late to School" policy: Every 5 unexcused late arrivals will result in a consequence.

YMCA Policy YMCA Policy

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The YMCA is asking that students not leave their bikes, scooters, etc... at the YMCA during the school day. Their bike racks are needed for their patrons who use the YMCA throughout the day.

Health Room Clothing Drive Sponsored by PTSA Health Room Clothing Drive Sponsored by PTSA

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Upcoming Author Visit Opportunity Upcoming Author Visit Opportunity

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On Sept 24th, we are pleased to announce that author Huda Al Marashi will be offering a presentation to interested students during the school day. Huda Al Marashi will be discussing the writing process and her newest book Hail Mariam. Interested students should view the UMS Library Schoology group for more information and to sign up or see Mrs. Domboski in the Media Center. For more information on the author and her books please visit her website at https://www.hudaalmarashi.com/about.

We would like to thank Curious Iguana for helping to support this event. Curious Iguana will be selling signed copies of her book, Hail Mariam, and purchasing a copy helps them continue offering these experiences for our school. Click here to purchase a copy. Books will be handed out after the author visit.

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Click here to order a Signed Copy of Hail Mariam

https://curiousiguana.com/product/urbana-hail-mariam/

Orders must be placed by 9/13. All orders appreciated.

PTSA Updates PTSA Updates

UMS PTSA Meeting – Wednesday, September 2 at 6 PM!

Join us Wednesday, September 2 at 6 PM in the UMS Media Center or virtually! PTSA members will receive the virtual meeting link by email, so join PTSA today to get connected.

Join PTSA by September 2 & Enter to Win UMS Spirit Wear!
All families who join PTSA by September 2 will be entered into a raffle. Three winners will be announced at the PTSA meeting! Click here to join: https://umsptsa.givebacks.com/shop

Sponsor a Teacher Membership!
Want to support a teacher? You can 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

September Clothing Drive
This month, we’re partnering with UMS and collecting girls’ clothing in Youth XS, S & M. Bring donations to the September PTSA meeting or drop them off anytime throughout September.

Support PTSA at Restaurant Night!
Join us at Dairy Queen on September 2 from 5–9 PM and help support UMS PTSA!

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Dairy Queen Fundraiser

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Sponsor A Teacher

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Join the PTSA Raffle

FCPS Farm to School Newsletter FCPS Farm to School Newsletter

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