Tales From The Nest

Sept. 7th: No School- Labor Day
Sept. 18th: 2 hr. Early Dismissal (Mid Term)
Sept. 21st: No School - Yom Kippur
Sept. 23rd: 2026 Bernard “Pappy” Lorenzen Memorial Cross-Country County Meet

Sept. 25th: 3.5 Hrs Early Dismissal

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

Click here for FCPS 26-27 School year Calendar

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

Eighth grade students will have the opportunity to have a small snack at the beginning of SOAR/Hawk Talk each day. With this privilege, there are a few guidelines that students must remember.

Students may only have a small, healthy snack (examples: piece of fruit, carrots, granola bar, etc.) If it is not, teachers may inform the student that what he/she brought will have to wait until lunch to be eaten.

Students are not permitted to bring their lunch with them to class at this time. Their snack must truly be a snack.

Students must be able to finish their snack in the amount of time allotted by the classroom teacher.

Students may not share or trade with other students.

Students must clean up after themselves and make sure all trash is thrown away.

No food is permitted to be consumed in the hallway.

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

(Rain Date: Tuesday 09/29 or Wednesday 09/30)

Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium (21 Stadium Dr. Frederick, MD 21703)

6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls and boys will be running a 1-mile course.

Unified athletes (approximately) 1,000 around a paved trail.

RACE SCHEDULE:

4:20 - Course Walk – Middle School (All Grades)

4:30 - 8th Girls

4:46 - 8th Boys

5:08 - 7th Girls

5:18 - 7th Boys

5:30 - Purple Pappy Adapted Run/Walk or Roll

5:46 - 6th Girls

6:02 - 6th Boys

There will only be one course walk. Please make sure that you are there to walk the course. *Unified will have a separate course walk.

Permission Slip Required (linked below)

UMS is seeking new and/or gently used board games, card games, various tabletop games, and STEM/Bin type items that can be used within the building. If you are interested in providing any donations, they can be dropped off in the front office. Thank you for your consideration with this request.

Students who would like to attend the author visit on Sept. 24th should sign up using the link posted in the UMS Library Schoology group. The presentation will take place during the end of pd 2, SOAR, and the beginning of Pd 3. 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.

Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is proud of the way our communities come together at athletic contests to support our student-athletes, marching bands, and other student groups. These events are an important part of our school communities, providing opportunities for elementary and middle school students to engage with and support their future high schools.

To ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all attendees, parents and guardians are reminded of the following systemwide guidelines and expectations when attending FCPS athletic events:

• Elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by a paying parent/guardian. Students may not be dropped off at athletic events.
• Parents/guardians are expected to remain at the event for its duration and are responsible for supervising their children at all times.
• Elementary and middle school students must remain in the bleachers, except when accompanied by an adult to concessions or restrooms.
• Activities such as ball playing, tag, running, or general horseplay are not permitted at FCPS athletic events.
• Failure to comply with these expectations may result in the loss of attendance privileges for current and/or future athletic contests.

Your support in maintaining a safe and positive environment ensures that athletic events remain centered on celebrating our FCPS student-athletes and performers. The direct supervision of younger children is greatly appreciated.

For additional information, please visit the Attending Athletic Events page on FCPS Athletics.

Spanish Translation Below

Supervisión de Estudiantes de las Escuelas Primarias e Intermedias en Competencias Deportivas de FCPS

Las escuelas públicas del condado de Frederick (FCPS) se enorgullecen de la forma en que nuestras comunidades se unen durante las competencias deportivas para apoyar a nuestros estudiantes-atletas, bandas musicales y otros grupos estudiantiles. Estos eventos son una parte importante de nuestras comunidades escolares, brindando oportunidades para que los estudiantes de las escuelas primarias e intermedias participen y apoyen a sus futuras escuelas secundarias.

Para garantizar un ambiente seguro y acogedor para todos los asistentes, se recuerda a los padres y tutores las siguientes pautas y expectativas cuando asisten a eventos deportivos de FCPS:

• Los estudiantes de las escuelas primarias e intermedias deben ser acompañados por un padre/tutor que pague la entrada. Los padres/tutores no podrán dejar solos a los estudiantes en los eventos deportivos.
• Se espera que los padres/tutores permanezcan en el evento durante su duración completa y son responsables de supervisar a sus estudiantes en todo momento.
• Los estudiantes de las escuelas primarias e intermedias deben permanecer en los graderíos excepto cuando estén acompañados por un adulto en las concesiones o en los baños.
• No se permiten actividades como jugar con pelotas, jugar “tag”, correr ni participar en juegos bruscos en general durante los eventos deportivos de FCPS.
• El incumplimiento de estas expectativas puede resultar en la pérdida de los privilegios de asistencia a competiciones deportivas actuales y/o futuras.

Su apoyo para mantener un ambiente seguro y positivo garantiza que los eventos deportivos se centren en celebrar a los estudiantes-atletas y artistas de FCPS. Agradecemos enormemente la supervisión directa de los niños más pequeños.

Para obtener información adicional, visite el sitio web Asistencia a eventos deportivos (botón de traducción disponible) página en Atletismo de FCPS

PTSA Membership - 126 Members to date!

Thank you to everyone who signed up for PTSA membership so far. Those who joined by Sept 2nd were entered into a raffle to win UMS spirit wear and the winners were announced at the PTSA meeting this week. Congratulations to the three winners: Walter H., Ruth Y., and Stacey G. If you haven't joined yet, there's still time for you to join and support the PTSA. 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 is OPEN!

Show your Hawk pride with T-shirts, hoodies, pajama pants, and more!

🗓️ Order by September 20

https://urbanamiddleschoolspiritstore.itemorder.com/shop/home/

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