Tales From The Nest
January 12th, 2024
Feb 7th: Last day to purchase Adventure Park tickets (UMS PTA Fundraiser)
Feb 13th: Science Fair Applications Due
Feb 12th: Rising 6th Grade Family Information Night
Feb. 14th: Remote Virtual Program Application Due
Feb 17th: President's Day - FCPS Closed
Feb 21st: Mid-Term - 2 Hour Early Dismissal
Feb 26th: UMS Science Fair
Get ready for an evening of non-stop fun brought to you by UMS PTSA! Join us on February 14th, 6–9 PM for an unforgettable Valentine’s adventure! For just $45, you’ll enjoy:
🎯 ALL Indoor Attractions:
🎳 Mini Bowling
🔫 Laser Tag
🚗 Bumper Cars
🐸 Frog Hopper
💪 Ropes Course
🎥 XD Motion Theater
🍕 PLUS, your ticket includes a slice of pizza, a drink, and chips to keep you fueled for all the action!
🔐 Important Details:
👉 Advanced sales only! Last day to grab your tickets is February 7th. Link to purchase below
👉 This offer is for February 14th ONLY and cannot be redeemed on other dates.
👉 This is NOT a drop-off event – adult supervision is required. (Per park rules, there is a limit of 6 minors per adult/legal guardian.)
👉 Redemption games are excluded (no tickets/prizes).
This special UMS PTSA event is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your friends and family! 💖 Tag your squad, bring the whole family, and make it a night to remember! 🥳
🎟️ Don’t miss out – grab your tickets by February 7th!
The UMS Science Department is proud to announce the UMS Science Fair on Wednesday, February 26th!
We need volunteers to judge projects and interview students from 10:00-1:00 that day. If you are interested in becoming a science fair judge, please fill out the form at tinyurl.com/umsjudge. You’ll get an email from Ashley Oland that will provide more information.
Students will be getting application information in their science classes this week, but will be due February 13, 2025. Please direct any questions to Ashley Oland, ashley.oland@fcps.org.
This year our SGA Sent Seven members to Winter Leadership conference at Walter Johnson High School in Montgomery County. All students learned the process of how bills become laws as well as proper discourse during a legislative assembly. Three of our Students Ethan Xu, Ronith Girish and Kanish Agrawal all presented sessions on the importance of SMOB at the State Level.
UMS wants to congratulation Shaun Hayes for being one of two 1st place winners in a poster contest titled Black History is American History hosted by FTCA! His artwork will be printed on posters and you can also see it on social media for FCTA is @myfcta on Facebook, Instagram and X. Shaun’s artwork will be featured during the month of February.
Science Fair Applications
The UMS Science Fair will be during the day on February 26th, 2025. Students who would like to participate should read and fill out tinyurl.com/umsfair. Applications are due on February 13th. Please email ashley.oland@fcps.org for questions.
