Tales From The Nest
January 12th, 2024
Sept. 25th: 3.5 Hrs Early Dismissal - Fair Day
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
Families interested in applying to the International Baccalaureate Program are invited to attend an information session at Urbana High School to learn more about the program and application. Sessions will be held on September 30th and October 5th at 6pm in the UHS auditorium. The application officially opens on September 30th. All application materials are due by December 4th at 2:30pm. Please reach out if you have any questions: uhsibprogram@fcps.org
Congratulations to the following UMS students who placed at the annual Cross Country Meet
8th Gr. Girls Results
Carmen Nevares (10th place)
Emilia Ortiz (15th place)
8th Gr. Boys Results
Tommy Monaco (3rd plac)
7th Gr. Girls Results
Penelope Gallo (10th place)
Angelina Costanso (11th place)
Venkata Aishwarya (27th place)
6th Gr. Girls Results
Phoebe Dorumishola (26th place)
Yasmine Selmani (27th place)
6th Gr. Boys Results
Alberto Nevares (14th place)
PTSA Membership - 156 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 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.
Spirit Wear Store
The UMS Spirit Wear Store closed last week. Thank you to everyone who placed an order. Please be on the lookout for an email with information on spirit wear pick up.
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 orderd at https://shop.jostenpix.com/login using Event Code: FE405726