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

October 1: Parent Literacy Workshop @ 6:30 PM (RSVP Here)

October 2: Community Wellness Fair @ 5:00 PM

October 3: No School (Students/Teachers)

October 10: 10th Annual Pink Out

October 15: UMPS Fall Picture Day

October 18: Early Dismissal @ 11:45 AM; PS Grandfriends Event (info below)

Join us for a K-5 Parent Engagement Session to explore our new universal screener, Acadience, on Tuesday, October 1 from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM in the Upper Moreland Elementary Center Cafetorium. There will also be an opportunity to meet local author, Amy Feldman! Please RSVP if you plan on attending.

Join us for the HSA PS Grandfriends Night Out on Friday, October 18th from 6:00-7:30 PM. This event will take place at the Upper Moreland High School Auditorium & Cafeteria. The cost is $20 for 1 Primary School student & 2 Grandfriends. Ticket price also includes frozen treat refreshments, and entertainment. Get your ticket now on the Membership Toolkit! Want to volunteer? Sign up HERE!

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.

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. The last day to register is October 31, 2024.

By participating in this program, we can earn money for our school simply by shopping. We received a check for $200 from shopping during the 2023-2024 school year. Please share this information with your friends and family. The more interest and enthusiasm we generate, the greater the benefits to our school.

For the upcoming 2024-25 School Year, the District will again be offering optional Technology Insurance at $20 per student. This will cover accidental damage to device for the first incident.

Optional Technology Insurance must be purchased by October 1, 2024.

On Wednesday, October 2 the district will host a Community Wellness Fair beginning at 5:00 PM at Upper Moreland High School. Join us for a fun way to learn about the great services available in our community, support local businesses, & enjoy family-friendly activities.

We're kicking off our 7th year of UMMS's #ProjectLIT Book Club! This is a book club for students, families, and staff to come together. Click here to learn more!

All you have to do to attend is read the book. If you haven't attended before or you're new to the middle school, this is the perfect time to start! All families are welcome!

A Work in Progress by Jarrett Lerner

*Where? UMMS (specific room TBD)

*When? Tuesday, October 29 from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM-ish

*What? Powerful group discussions, fun activities, & exciting trivia!

If you are interested in attending, click this link to complete the Sign Up Genius.

How do I get the book?

• Check with your literacy teacher or the UMMS Library
• Check the UM Public Library
• Purchase a copy

What are the challenges you are facing as parents, guardians, and educators? Our presenters will address the potency of today's cannabis, other substances, impaired driving, and more, with a special focus on teens and emerging adults.

We'll also provide a tour of our Mock Teen Bedroom,* which helps adults to identify signs of substance use, and trends that put kids at risk, such as cannabis, vaping, and alcohol.

Together, we'll develop the tools we need to support young people!

*Attendees must be 21 years old to tour the "Mock Teen Bedroom"

CHIP covers uninsured children and teens up to age 19 – and no family earns too much to qualify. With nearly 128,000 uninsured children in Pennsylvania, this is great news for families!

CHIP provides quality, comprehensive health insurance for routine doctor’s visits, prescriptions, dental, eye care, eyeglasses, mental health, and much more. CHIP covers uninsured kids who are not eligible for Medical Assistance. For many families, CHIP is free – for others, it is low cost.

Learn more at the links below:

• ENGLISH
• 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 Coordinator, Tiarra Thomas at tthomas@umtsd.org.

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

• 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 School Cafe.
  • You can set restrictions for when and how much they are allowed to purchase snacks/ice cream.

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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