UMPS News & Updates

Primary School Hours: 8:35 AM to 2:45 PM

Students should be in the classroom and ready to work at 8:35 AM

Email Attendance & Dismissal Changes to psattendance@umtsd.org

Nurse Emails to psnurse@umtsd.org

December 16-20: UMPS Winter Break Countdown

December 20: Winter Classroom Activities

December 23-January 1: No School Students/Teachers

December 24, 25, & January 1: District Closed

January 17: Early Dismissal @ 11:45 AM

January 20: District Closed (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

We are excited to work on our December goals! Classrooms have been working hard to earn 50 pawprints to receive a classroom reward. Individual students can earn 3 pawprints to receive a brag tag!

Congratulations to the following classes who have achieved our December Goal!

Grade K - Ms. Seeton, Ms. Sherron, Mrs. Holder, Ms. Wolfenden, Mrs. China,

Mrs. Thomas, Ms. Frank

Grade 1 - Ms. Fisher, Mrs. Shuttleworth

Grade 2 - Mr. Latini, Mrs. Hopkins, Mrs. Denardo, Mrs. Monaghan, Mrs. Landis, Ms. Ly,

Mr. Merrill, Ms. Tracey

Patience is a skill that children develop over time and is defined as the ability to wait for something without getting upset. And the challenge to develop it may be increasing in our modern world, given that kids have immediate access to so many things that have led them to expect instant gratification 24/7. It's important to teach children patience because it helps them learn delayed gratification, which can be beneficial for their health, relationships, and future success. Check out this Rocket Kids video about the 4 Reasons Patience is Important.

All students are invited to participate in our school-wide Winter Break Countdown during the week of December 16th through 20th.

• Monday, 12/16 - Unique Like Snowflakes - Wear something that makes you feel special!
• Tuesday, 12/17 - Sweater Weather - Wear your favorite or ugliest sweater!
• Wednesday, 12/18 - Light It Up! - Wear something bright, shiny, or sparkly!
• Thursday, 12/19 - Bundle Up with a Buddy! - Bring your favorite book and stuffed animal to school.
• Friday, 12/20 - A Long Winter's Nap - Get ready for the break in your favorite pajamas!

Educational needs and funding change frequently. To keep up with these changes and expenses, our school partners with Weis Markets in their annual Weis 4 School Program. Register your Weis Rewards card online at weis4school.com or by scanning the QR code on this flyer.

On the homepage of weis4school.com, enter Upper Moreland Elementary in the Search for Schools box. Then select the LINK YOUR WEIS REWARDS CARD. Enter all required information and select SUBMIT. Once you register, you're in the program for this year. The sooner you register and shop the sooner you're helping us earn money for our school. Please be sure to register ASAP.

By participating in this program, you can earn money for our school simply by shopping and using your Weis Rewards Card. If you don't have a Weis Rewards Card, visit weis.com through this link to create an account.

Please share this information with your friends and family. The more interest and enthusiasm we generate, the greater the benefits to our school.

The Golden Bear Wrestling team will be "Saluting those who Serve" by competing in Army-issued camo singlets supplied by the Pennsylvania National Guard. There will be a brief ceremony before the match to recognize veterans & active service personnel in attendance. Please come out and support our community's service members!

Ring in the New Year with FREE Family-Friendly Fun!

Hosted by the Friends of the Upper Moreland Free Public Library

* Dance Party * Family Trivia * Raffle Baskets *

December 31st from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Annual “Light up the Library Countdown” at 5:20 pm

Admission is free, donations to the Friends of UMFPL are gratefully accepted!

Sponsorship opportunities are also available HERE!

ADDITIONAL LIBRARY HOURS!
Beginning in 2025 the library will be open
Monday - Thursday: 10am - 8pm
Friday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Working together to support the needs of our neighbors!

Let's make a difference - Upper Moreland Township Free Public Library

Sunday, January 26 @ 2 PM

Speaker Roman Dubenko will host a listening session for all community members, sharing the history and current status of Ukrainian Families coming to the United States!

The Upper Moreland Chapter of Art Goes to School is an all volunteer, non-profit organization that brings art enrichment activities to the Primary and Intermediate students of the Upper Moreland Township School District in Montgomery County.

We are looking for new members to join our Upper Moreland Chapter of Art Goes to School. We meet in the evening at Upper Moreland Intermediate School about once per month from 7 PM - 9 PM (usually on a Monday). A big part of our monthly meetings is spent learning about the artworks in our portfolio and how to best present them to our Primary and Intermediate students. Then each spring in April or May, we present the artworks to the PS and IS students during one of their regularly scheduled Art classes.

For questions or more information about our next meeting, please email us at agtsatum@gmail.com.

• For information regarding Free & Reduced Meal Plans, please click here.
• If you have any questions regarding your account or Free & Reduced Meal plans, please contact our Food Services Coordinator, Tiarra Thomas at tthomas@umtsd.org.

• Along with school lunch, our cafeteria also has a variety of snacks and ice cream that are available for purchase. Did you know?

• You can load money onto your student's account through SchoolCafe.
• You can set restrictions for when and how much they are allowed to purchase snacks/ice cream.
• Classroom Catering: Cupcakes are no longer available. Click here for our options. No food for sharing in the classrooms are allowed to be brought in from the outside.

Breakfast is FREE for ALL Students during the 2024-25 School Year. Lunches are at cost.

We're excited to announce that we have transitioned to a new platform for processing applications and renewals.

If you have already been approved and are in our system, no action is required. The change only applies to new applicants and those renewing their applications.

For assistance with the online volunteer registration, please refer to the Volunteer Guide for an overview, or contact Human Resources Specialist, Matthew Mastrogiovanni, at mmastrogiovanni@umtsd.org for support.

• Attendance: Student absences, late arrivals, and early/change of dismissals should be reported in writing to the Upper Moreland Primary School attendance email at: psattendance@umtsd.org. It is recommended to also CC your student's homeroom teacher. Please make sure to include the student's first and last name as well as the homeroom teacher name. *We strongly encourage parents to send notifications and notes to this email prior to or on the day of a student’s absence.

• Student ID Badge Replacement: log in or create an account on the online fee payment center, (Payment center is available through the district website main page), select ID Replacement, follow directions to submit the $5 fee.

• Moving? If your family is planning to move out of the district or within the district, we need to hear from you in advance. Likewise, if your child will attend a private school, please also let us know in advance. Please use this link to learn what is needed for a smooth transition.

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