UMIS News & Updates

Intermediate 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 isattendance@umtsd.org

Nurse Emails to isnurse@umtsd.org

February 3-7: School Counseling Week

February 5: World Read Aloud Day Celebration @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

February 10-13: UMIS Kindness Week - more information below

February 10: 80's Day - more information below

February 12: African American Read-In & Community Event @ 6:00 PM, UMMS

February 14: No School (Staff Development)

February 17: District Closed (Presidents Day)

February 21: Career Day - Students are encouraged to dress up for their future career.

March 7: 3rd Grade VIP Night @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Students are expected to dress appropriately for weather conditions so that they are able to participate in outdoor recess. During the winter months and on cold days, pants, coats, gloves/mittens and hats are encouraged.

Upper Moreland Primary and Intermediate School Administrators and Staff have been observing multiple vehicles passing others waiting to enter campus. This creates a safety hazard as this is a NO passing Zone. Moving forward, staff will be redirecting vehicles back to wait in line to enter campus. Safety is our utmost priority and the risk of a collision is too high to permit this to continue. We ask for your continued cooperation to keep our elementary campus safe for everyone.

• Please keep this packet in your student's take home folder throughout the winter months.
• If the district closes and calls for a Flexible Instruction Day, students should complete the work assigned in the packet.
• This packet should be handed in on the next school day to count as your child's attendance during the school closure.

Show your Eagles pride! This Friday, February 7, is Eagles Spirit Day at UMTSD!

Students & staff are encouraged to wear their Eagles gear or anything green to support our team as they take on the Kansas City Chiefs in the SUPERBOWL this Sunday!

GO BIRDS! 🦅

Monday, February 10: Shine Bright with Kindness - 80's style

• Wear bright colors, big hair, or denim jackets to celebrate our 80-day countdown!

Tuesday, February 11: Tied-Together in Kindness

• Wear a tie, bow, hair scrunchie, or tie-dye clothing to show our unity in kindness

Wednesday, February 12: Show Your Spirit for Kindness

• Wear your school spirit clothing

Thursday, February 13: Keep Calm and Be Kind

• Wear your pajamas or cozy flannels

Spread some kindness! How many acts of kindness can you complete this week?

Attention students, teachers, and staff! It’s time to dust off your leg warmers, tease your hair to the max, and grab your neon gear because 80’s Day is coming to UMIS on Monday, February 10th!

Join us as we step back in time to celebrate the totally tubular decade of big hair, bold colors, and awesome music!

Here’s what you need to know:

📅 When: Monday, February 10
📍 Where: UMIS
👗 Dress Code: Channel your inner 80’s dude or dudette!

Think:

• Bright neon outfits

• Leg warmers and headbands

• Oversized shirts and funky sunglasses

• Denim jackets and acid-wash jeans

• Big hair or slicked-back styles!

**Parents, feel free to help your kiddos dress the part.**

It’s going to be, like, totally awesome! Don’t miss it!

Can’t wait to see you all rockin’ the 80’s vibes! 🕶️🎸💿

UMIS will hold a Career Day during the afternoon of February 21, 2025. We are looking for volunteers to come and speak to the Intermediate School students about their careers. It would be wonderful if the participants were parents/guardians of Intermediate School students. The commitment to volunteer would involve speaking to three separate groups of students for twenty minute sessions. If you would be interested in speaking about your career, please fill out the google form here: https://forms.gle/KoxtoALsvyoA2w9y5

You can also email Mrs. Foley (cfoley@umtsd.org) to let her know you are interested and available on the afternoon of February 21, 2025

Our UMPS & UMIS Food Pantry is officially open! If your family is in need of any food items, please contact one of our school counselors or district social worker.

• Gr. K & 1 Counselor - Bella Pettinato, bpettinato@umtsd.org
• Gr. 2 & 3 Counselor - Tyler Groody, tgroody@umtsd.org
• Gr. 4 & 5 Counselor - Christie Foley, cfoley@umtsd.org
• Social Worker - Melissa Montella, mmontella@umtsd.org

WHEN? February 5 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

WHERE? Upper Moreland Elementary Center

WHAT? Come listen to special guest readers, including...

• Local authors Jon Marshall & Amy Feldman
• UM Police & Fire Departments
• Some of your favorite UM Administration & Board Members

• Enjoy something from the hot chocolate bar
• Grab a special bookmark to color

All sessions will occur in the downstairs learning labs at the Intermediate School. Don’t forget to

grab your passport at the door and enjoy some hot chocolate in the cafeteria!

6:00 PM - 6:15 PM:

• Amanda Mills (Youth Services Librarian at UMFPL) reading There are no Bears in this Bakery - Julia Sarcone-Roach (5th grade LL)
• Dr. Criss (Primary School Principal) reading Iggy Peck, Architect - Andrea Beaty (5th grade LL)
• Chief Scott Bendig (UMPD) reading Where the Wild Things Are - Maurice Sendak (4th grade LL)
• Ieva Dovha (11th grade student) reading in Spanish Edi el elefante - Emily Ibrahim (4th grade LL)
• Ms. Antonuccio (Intermediate School Librarian) reading The Magic Word - Mac Barnett (3rd grade LL)
• Dr. Elliott (Superintendent) reading Two Bad Ants - Chris Van Alsburg(3rd grade LL)

6:15 PM - 6:30 PM:

• Amy Feldman (Local Author, Lawyer & Legal Correspondent) reading from her novel Ezra Exposed (5th grade LL)
• Dr. Bair (Intermediate School Principal) reading in Spanish Clifford El Perro Bombero - Norman Bridwell (5th grade LL)
• Mrs. Eastburn (Supervisor of STEAM) reading The Math Curse - John Sciezska (4th grade LL)
• Roxanna Senyshyn (Author, Penn State Abington Professor) reading in Ukrainian Велике місто, маленький зайчик, або Мед для мами (4th grade LL)
• Jolie Price (School Board Director) reading The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors - Drew Daywalt (3rd grade LL)
• Mrs. Gallagher (Supervisor of ELA & Humanities) reading What Do You Do With a Problem - Kobi Yamada (3rd grade LL)

6:30 PM - 6:45 PM:

• Jonathan Marshall (Local Author) reading from his own book If Dad Can Do It, So Can I (5th grade LL)
• Dr. Cannon (Assistant Superintendent) reading Jabari Jumps - Gaia Cornwall (5th grade LL)
• Mr. Ed Glassman (UM Fire Chief) reading Pete the Cat - James Dean (4th grade LL)
• Ms. Kilcollum (UM Reading Specialist) reading The Floating Field-How a Group of Thai Boys Built Their Own Soccer Field - Scott Kiley (4th grade LL)
• Kyle Magalona (11th grade student) reading in Spanish Si Le Das Un Pastelito A Un Gato Escrito - Laura Numeroff (3rd grade LL)

6:45 PM - 7:00 PM:

• Grant Rounds (School Board Director) reading Bear Snores On - Karma Wilson (5th grade LL)
• Mrs. Sullivan (UMPS Assistant Principal) reading Itty Bitty Kittycorn - Shannon Hale & Leuyen Pham (5th grade LL)
• Mrs. Lombardi (UM Reading Specialist) reading Chrysanthemum - Kevin Henkes (4th grade LL)
• Isabella Taurino (11th grade student) reading in Spanish Si Le Das Un Pastelito A Un Gato Escrito - Laura Numeroff (4th grade LL)
• April Stainback (School Board President) reading The Circus Ship - Chris VanDusen (3rd grade LL)
• Ms. McGill (Emotional Support Teacher) reading Hey, Little Ant - Phillip and Hannah Hoose (3rd grade LL)

Attention 5th Grade! Registration for Honors Choir is now open for the spring! We will meet each Tuesday until 4 PM, starting on Tuesday, February 4th. Please fill out the permission form and if you have any questions, email Miss Reiner at kreiner@umtsd.org (If you are already enrolled, there is no need to fill out the form again). Hope to see you there!

Our Poppin' Popcorn Fundraiser has been extended, so there's still plenty of time to join! You can join our fundraiser by clicking this link. The fundraiser will run 1/19/2025-2/14/2025. Proceeds from this fundraiser will help support our students' End of Year Special Activities. Once registered, you'll be able to log in and start selling by simply posting a link to your Facebook page or sending an email or text to family and friends!

• $15 HSA Members
• $20 Non-Members

VIP must stay with student during event

Did you know there is no yearbook photographer? We rely on pictures being sent in by parents. If you want to see your child’s smiling face in the yearbook be sure to send pictures from any school events to: Umclassof2032yearbook@gmail.com

These are some of the categories of photos we are looking for:

• Halloween
• Boosterthon
• Music
• Field trip fun
• Back 2 school
• Virtual days
• UMIS fun
• Thanksgiving/Friendsgiving
• Pink out/special days/honor society
• Field day fun
• UMIS clubs: E-club, Math, Reading Olympics, Spanish, K-Kids
• Activities outside school

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.

When: Monday, February 10th at 7 PM

Where: Intermediate School Art Room

Volunteer meeting for the Art Goes to School program here at U.M. If interested in volunteering or want more information please email agtsatum@gmail.com or visit our Art Goes to School Upper Moreland Chapter Facebook page.

The National African American Read-In (AARI) is an event to encourage communities to read together, centering African American books and authors. It was established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English. (from NCTE)

Join us for our third annual AARI&C event at UMMS! All families and ages in the community are welcome! Wednesday, February 12, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, Upper Moreland Middle School.

Featuring:

• Local author Jonathan Marshall
• A performance by the middle school dance team, including a solo by London Warrick
• Local businesses including Nutz about Popcorn & The Sweet Spot
• Upper Moreland Free Public Library
• Literacy crafts & activities
• A book raffle
• Bookmarks made by the UMMS Crochet Club

Schedule:

• 6:00: Event begins! Come early to enjoy all the activities offered!
• 6:25: Lynette Smith from Nutz about Popcorn presentation on entrepreneurship
• 6:40: Local author Jonathan Marshall presentation
• 7:10: Dance team performance
• 7:25: Raffles pulled!
• 7:30: Event ends

Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 13th at 7:00 PM and join us at the Simmons Elementary School in Hatboro-Horsham School District for a special College Prep Night event.

This informative evening is jointly sponsored by State Rep. Nancy Guenst, State Rep. Melissa Cerrato, and PA Senator Maria Collett.

The event will feature a Q&A-style presentation with representatives from PHEAA and the Department of Treasury answering questions about:

• PA 529 Plans
• Financial Aid
• Scholarships
• FAFSA Applications & Deadlines
• Finding the Right Fit for Your Child

This is an excellent opportunity for families to gain valuable insights into planning for their child’s higher education. Don’t miss it!

• All health forms can be found on our website
• Please Read: Important Medication Policies:
• Do not send any medication including cough drops, ointments, etc. to school with your child! Only a parent or responsible adult may transport medication to and from school! PA law requires all medications given in school, including over- the- counter, have a physician's prescription/ action plan and a parental permission form. Medical forms are available at www.umtsd.org.
• Our campus is very busy during student arrival and dismissal. Please avoid dropping off medication during arrival, dismissal, and lunch times if at all possible. Medication may be dropped off during Meet The Teacher Night.

• 3rd Grade Parents:
• Reminder that all 3rd grade student dental forms are now due. If your child has not had a dental visit in the past year, please schedule one ASAP and notify the nurse of the date. If you need financial assistance the nurse can assist in helping you with resources.
• When should a student stay home?
• Students should stay home for 24 hours after the last episode of fever, vomiting, or diarrhea and be off any medication used to control such episodes for 24 hours. Keep your child home if he/she has excessive mucus production, persistent coughing, or is too lethargic to participate in class. Students who report flu or cold-like symptoms, including but not limited to a positive COVID-19 test result, will be encouraged to stay home and seek advice from their healthcare provider for testing and care.
• Does your child need immunizations including COVID or Flu?
• See this link: Shots-for-Tots_English Shots-For-Tots Spanish

• 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 Department at umfoods@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: Send an email to ISattendance@umtsd.org to report absences, late arrivals, early dismissals and changes in dismissal.

• Free / Reduced Meals information and application is available on our website.

Intermediate School Family Handbook

*Items dropped off for students will be delivered to classrooms as time permits.*

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