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Union Mill First Day Replay
Dear Families,
It was a fantastic first day of school at Union Mill! There was so much excitement in the air as we welcomed our new kindergarten students and enjoyed seeing so many familiar faces return for another great year. One of the highlights of the morning was seeing siblings walking one another to class - a wonderful reminder of the caring community we have here at Union Mill.
Thank you to all of our families for your patience and flexibility with arrival and dismissal as we begin establishing the routines that will help our days run smoothly throughout the year.
We would also like to extend a special thank-you to ML Real Estate for treating our community to Kona Ice on Friday and providing lunch for our staff. Thank you to Victory Martial Arts and our PTA for providing breakfast for our staff last week as well. We are so grateful for the generosity and support of our community!
We are excited for all that this new school year will bring. One Team, One Goal!
Upcoming Dates
Friday, August 28th - PTA Kona Ice @ 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Wednesday, September 9 - Back to School Night @ 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Thursday, September 17th - PTA Fun Run
FCPS 2026-2027 School Calendar
Happy First Day Photos!
Track Your Child's Bus
With your ParentVUE account, you can activate the Here Comes the Bus app for tracking your child’s bus. The school district code is 28982.
Back to School Night
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT - Parents, don't miss the opportunity to come learn about your child's or children's teachers, grade level curriculum, classroom procedures, school wide expectations and more on Wednesday, September 9th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
School Planning
Last week, our staff came together for professional learning and collaboration as we kicked off the new school year. Thank you to ML Real Estate and Victory Marshall Arts for providing breakfast and lunch to help fuel our staff throughout the week! The time spent learning, connecting, and collaborating will help our team create meaningful and engaging learning experiences for your child throughout the year
Band & Strings Registration
Your child is invited to be part of the Band or Strings program in the 2026-27 school year! (If you already signed up in the spring, you don’t need to register again unless your choice of group or instrument has changed.)
5th and 6th graders are invited to join the Band or Strings program this year! 4th graders are invited to join the Strings program. Our Band and Strings teachers will connect with students this week to share about the programs and to demonstrate the instruments available to play. We hope that your child comes home excited to start or continue an instrument!
Updated Cellphone Policy
Senate Bill 108 is a new Virginia law that went into effect on July 1. It requires that all schools in the state follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy and prohibit cellphone possession and use for the entire school day. The updated FCPS Cellphone Policy aligns with this law.
Across all grade levels, cellphones, cellphone accessories, and all smart devices must be off and personally stored for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (like a smartwatch) must be off and personally stored for the duration of the school day, too. Personal devices that connect to a cellphone or cellphone accessory or operate as a smart device must also follow the FCPS Cellphone Policy.
This policy does not apply to school-issued devices. However, school-issued devices must be used in accordance with FCPS Regulation 6410, Acceptable Use Policy, which allows the use of school-issued devices for educational purposes. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.
Volunteering at Union Mill
If you are looking to volunteer for the 26-27 school year and have not already done so, complete your Volunteer FCPS registration this summer! This is required for all FCPS and Union Mill Volunteers.
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Register With Volunteer FCPS Volunteer FCPS allows individuals to search and register for volunteer opportunities. It helps ensure a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment here at Union Mill. All volunteers must:
- Create a profile in Volunteer FCPS.
- Register for opportunities through Volunteer FCPS.
- Sign in and out of schools using the visitor kiosk.
At the Volunteer FCPS site, you can complete a volunteer orientation. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
Union Mill thanks you for your support!
Early Release Wednesdays for 2026-27
FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year, however the number has been reduced from eight to four days.
Early release Wednesdays provide elementary teachers with a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students.
Find more information about early release Wednesdays, including the list of early release dates.
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October 21
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December 2
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February 10
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May 5
UMES PTA
Visit the PTA Table at Open House
Don’t forget to stop by the PTA table during Open House this Friday to pick up your event calendar for the school year, purchase spirit wear, and learn more about PTA programs happening! This is one of the few opportunities to buy spirit wear in person and we have limited stock in certain styles!
Spirit Wear* for 2026-27:
- Red tie-dye Union Mill t-shirts: youth sizes XS (limited), S – L
- Solid red “Bears” t-shirts: youth sizes XS-L *limited stock*
- *NEW THIS YEAR* Solid black “Bears” t-shirt: youth sizes S-L
- UMES water bottle sticker sheets
- UMES car magnets
*An online spirit wear store will open later in the year with additional options, including adult sizes. Be sure to sign up for your PTA membership so you receive our e-newsletter with updates and a link to order!
Sign Up for Your 2026-2027 PTA Membership
Welcome to a new school year and as the calendar turns, so does your PTA membership. The prices have not increased and remain $10 for individuals/staff/grandparents and $20 for families. Sign up today by clicking here.
Chill Out After the First Week with Kona Ice
We like to celebrate the end of the first week of school with an icy cold treat and extra playground time for our kids. Meet up after school on the UMES blacktop and playground to connect with friends old and new. Kona Ice will have cold treats available for purchase from 4:30-6:30pm. Don’t forget a picnic blanket! We’re looking forward to seeing you then!
Special thanks to Kona Ice of North Fairfax for donating 20% of sales during this time to the UMES PTA!
Keep In Touch on Social Media
You can find the UMES PTA on Facebook and Instagram! Besides our Facebook page, the PTA maintains grade-specific Facebook groups to help parents connect with other families in their year. It’s a great way to find out who is in your child’s class, keep in touch, and ask a fellow parent what the homework assignment is if your child forgets (ask us how we know!). Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Save These Dates
August 28th - Kona Ice 4:30-6:30PM on the UMES blacktop.
September 14th - Learning Garden Club Meeting 3:30PM
- Stay tuned for registration details!
September 17th - Fun Run - Kick Off is September 8th at school!
September 23rd - First PTA General Membership Meeting of the year!
- Time: 7PM, attend in person, childcare provided by CVHS SGA
- Meeting Topics:
- Approving the PTA Budget for the school year
- Discussion of the recent technology policy changes made by FCPS School Board and the impact on students
- Speakers will be in attendance to answer your questions
Union Mill Hours
Bell Schedule
Doors open at 8:35 am. Students should be in class by 8:45 am.
Students are dismissed at 3:30 pm.
Office Hours
Monday - Friday - 8:00 - 4:00 pm
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