Tales From The Nest
January 12th, 2024
January 10th, 2025
Dates to Remember
Jan 11th: UMS BAND Mattress Fundraiser
Jan 15th: End of Term 2
Jan 16th-20th: Schools Closed to Students
Feb 12th: Science Fair Applications Due
Feb 12th: Rising 6th Grade Family Information Night
Feb 26th: UMS Science Fair
8th Grade Scheduling for High School
This week 8th grade students received information regarding high school planning and 9th grade course recommendations. The articulation team will continue to meet with students in classes next week. The 9th grade planning presentation can be accessed using the following link tinyurl.com/grade9planning. Within the presentation, students will find the link needed to register for classes. Students need to submit their registration by Friday, January 24th.
Urbana High School will be presenting to our 8th graders on Monday 1/13 during Hawk Talk.
UHS is hosting their Academic Information Night for parents and students on Thursday, January 23rd from 5:00pm - 7:00pm.
Students with individual questions, who would like to further discuss their registration, should add their name to the sign-up sheet at lunch.
UMS Band Mattress Fundraiser - January 11th
Hello Urbana Families and Community Members,
Join us on Saturday, January 11th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in the Urbana Middle School Cafeteria for a one-day mattress sale! The cafeteria will be transformed into a showroom featuring top brands like Purple, Therapedic, and Helix at unbeatable prices—better than what you’d find at big-box stores! Plus, 100% of the proceeds benefit the UMS Band, the largest secondary band program in Frederick County.
Teachers and school staff in the Urbana Feeder Pattern can enjoy an extra 10% discount! Simply mention that you work in the Urbana Feeder Pattern and show your staff ID to receive the discount. All mattresses are made to order and delivered to your home, with a limited selection of gently used floor models available at up to 50% off. Financing options are also available!
We look forward to seeing you there and supporting our student musicians!
Best regards,
Mr. Conrad
Science Olympiad Updates
Congratulations to all of the UMS Science Olympiad students who participated in last weekend's invitational. Students took part in multiple events; from fossils to crime solving. Students received awards for individual competitions and performances, as well as a final team score. The UMS team ended up placing 4th at the competition and will now move onto Maryland Regionals in March!
Science Fair Information
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 12th. Please email ashley.oland@fcps.org for questions.
Volunteer Opportunity
Green Valley ES is having their annual math night on Jan 29. The PTA is looking for student volunteers that can earn SSL hours. Students, please sign up below to help. Thanks so much!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4EACA922A3FD0-54319629-gvmath?useFullSite=true#/
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