Updates & Reminders
Friendly Drop off/Pick up Reminder
We are asking for your help to ensure the safety of students as well as to provide the most efficient drop off and pick up procedures.
We have parents parking on the side of the road on 8000 S. waiting to pick up students. This creates unnecessary congestion and increases the potential for accidents as well. If you are waiting for a student, please pull into the parking lot and wait for your student there.
The north side of the building past the Union Park parking lot is for busses ONLY. We have had multiple near misses as busses are moving through the narrow driveway and drivers are backing out in front of busses. Please do not use the north side bus area for student drop off or pickup.
Let’s work together to keep our students safe!
Husky Fair – Wednesday, 2/4 at Hillcrest High
Attention 8th Graders attending Hillcrest next year. The Husky Fair is happening this Wednesday, 2/4. This is where you can pick up your course selection card and learn about all things Hillcrest. If you are unable to make it to the Husky Fair, course selection cards will be available in the counseling center by the end of the week.
Spirit Day – Sports Day – Friday, 2/6
Going into Super Bowl weekend, dress in your favorite team or sports gear to show your school spirit.
Free English Classes for Adults
Midvalley Elementary’s family learning center is hosting free English classes for adults.
Monday – Thursday
Basic: 8:50 – 10:20 am
Intermediate: 10:30 – 12:00 pm
Midvalley Elementary
217 E. 7800 S. Midvale
801-826-8800
UMS Featured in the Sandy Journal
Our PTSA Raise Craze Fundraiser Kindness event was featured in the Sandy Journal! A huge thank you to our PTSA who worked hard to put this event and fundraiser together and to our students who participated. Click here to read the article.
Union United
Union United will be on April 23 from 6:00 – 8:00pm. This is our 3rd annual celebration of all the different cultures that make Union the amazing school that it is. We want to make sure everyone feels represented. There are lots of different ways to share your culture during the event. Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Perform a dance
- Sing a song
- Make a presentation on a trifold board
- Display artwork, artifacts, regalia etc.
- Recite or display creative writing
If your student and/or family would like to participate click here to fill out the registration form by February 13th. Questions? Contact Ms. Dinitri – ParentSquare message, dinitri.jackson@canyonsdistrict.org, 801-826-7504
For Our UMS Community:
UMS Pantry is open to families
A huge THANK YOU to our generous community for bringing in lots of donations to our school pantry! It is full so we are now going to pause accepting food donations. If you’d like to donate clothing items, please see the link to the wishlist below.
Families are welcome to come to the main office, 7:30 am – 3:00 pm, to pick up some food and/or hygiene items.
*If these hours are difficult for your family, please contact Ms. Dinitri directly to work something out.
dinitri.jackson@canyonsdistrict.org | ParentSquare message | 801-826-7504
Other ways to contribute:
Amazon Wish List
DONATE HERE or scan UMS QR CODE to donate monetarily.
Spanish Interpreter Available!
Claudia Bravo Legrand will be in the Main Office to offer support to families who speak Spanish. Her hours of availability are M-F 8:30am – 9:30am and 12:45pm – 1:45pm. Please call the office @ 801-826-7500.
Ways to get involved:
Students:
Yearbook | Tuesdays 3 pm – 4 pm Contact: Christina Kelly
Lego League | Tuesdays 3 pm – 4 pm. Contact: Ms. Ormond
Dungeons & Dragons | Tuesdays 3 pm – 4 pm. Contact: Jana Gold
Debate | Thursdays 3 pm – 4 pm Contact: Brandon Wheeler
Chess | Wednesdays 3 pm – 4 pm Contact: Ily Murdock
K -Culture Crew | Tuesdays 3 pm – 4pm Contact: Katie Morley
Families:
PTSA | Become a member here.
Volunteer | Click here for general school volunteering opportunities.
Rich’s Bagel Days | Help divide up and package bagels for distribution. Click here
Watch D.O.G.S. | Father figures spend the day at Union
Upcoming Dates:
February
3rd 5th Grade Parent Orientation @ 5:30 pm
6th Spirit Day – Sports Day
9th & 10th Theatre 2 & 3 Performances @ 7:00pm
12th Valen-grams Delivery Day
12th Honor Roll Party for Quarter 2
12th Midterm Quarter 3
13th No Student Day
16th No School – President’s Day
12th-19h District WIDA Testing
23rd Parent Teacher Conferences
25th Parent Teacher Conferences
26th EARLY OUT Schedule (Friday Schedule)
27th No School- PT Comp Day