Tales From The Nest
January 12th, 2024
Good Afternoon UMS Families,
As we draw closer to the holiday season, it’s a time to pause and reflect on the year, while looking forward to the moments of joy, warmth, and connection that this season brings. Whether we are gathered with family, spending time with friends, or sharing kindness with strangers, the spirit of togetherness is what makes this time of year so special. It’s a chance to embrace gratitude, spread love, and create lasting memories. May this December bring peace, happiness, and blessings to us all!
Let's take these thoughts to heart as we enter Winter Break! Wishing everyone a relaxing and enjoyable season and looking forward to seeing all our rested students on January 2nd!
Mr. Kibler
Principal
UMS
Reminder: On page 14 of the Hawk Handbook for Students & Families outside food is addressed in these two items:
Outside meals are not permitted to be delivered to students via delivery services (Postmates, Grubhub, Doordash, Direct ordering from restaurants)
Students may not bring food for classmates or to share unless it is related to school coursework and previously approved in advance with the teacher or appropriate school staff.
- If you have any questions, please reach out to UMS admin. Thank you for your understanding with this request.
Chromebooks
Please confirm that your student has a charger for the issued FCPS Chromebook. Many students misplaced their chargers and the daily search for one to borrow from a classmate is impacting learning in all class periods. If your child no longer has a charger, please notify John.Czapski.org [UMS Technology Specialist], so that he may get a replacement charger to your child and maximum learning and instruction may resume for all students.
Hearing and Vision Screening
Hearing and Vision Screening will take place at UMS on December 20th, 2024 for 8th grade and new enterers to the Maryland public school system. Rescreens are scheduled for January 14, 2025. Parents/guardians who have an objection to this screening must submit a written request for their child to be exempt, to the health room by December 13, 2024.
Maryland State Law mandates these screenings.
If your child wears glasses or contacts, please be sure they have them on the screening days.
- If you have any questions, please contact the health room at 227-203-2609.
UMS Band Mattress Fundraiser - January 11th
Hello Urbana Families and Community Members,
My name is Mr. Conrad, and I am the Band Director at Urbana Middle School. I’m excited to share that we have an upcoming Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, January 11th, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in the UMS Cafeteria. The cafeteria will be transformed into a large mattress showroom, where you can browse and purchase top-name brands like Purple, Therapedic, and Helix at significantly discounted rates. All proceeds will directly benefit our student musicians in the largest secondary band program in Frederick County! All mattresses are made to order and will be delivered to your home within approximately two weeks. For more details, please check out this video invitation. We look forward to seeing you at the UMS Band Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, January 11th!
Best regards,
Mr. Conrad
