Updates and Reminders
8th Grade Field Trip – Wednesday, 11/12
Our 8th graders will be going to Hillcrest High to see their school play this Wednesday morning. If you have not already signed the electronic permission slip sent out on ParentSquare, please do so ASAP.
SCC – Thursday, 11/13
For parents who are interested, SCC will be held this Thursday, 6pm – 7pm.
UMS Musical: Matilda Jr. Tickets Now Available
We’re so excited to announce showtimes for our coming musical, Matilda Jr. Tickets are now available for $5! Click here to purchase.
- Nov. 19th – 20th at 7pm
- Nov. 21st at 5:00pm and 7:30pm
- Nov. 22 at 12pm and 2:30pm
You do not want to miss it!
Scholastic Book Fair Details
The Scholastic Book Fair will be run along with the musical. The dates and times it will be available are below. Please note, there will not be a book fair next school year so take advantage of this one! We will be alternating years.
- Monday, Nov. 17 @ 2:50
- Tuesday, Nov. 18 @ 2:50
- Wednesday, Nov. 19 @ 2:50 and for 30 minutes before and after the play.
- Thursday, Nov. 20 @ 2:50 and for 30 minutes before and after the play.
- Friday, Nov. 21 @ 1:10 and 30 minutes before the first play and here until the ending of the second play.
- Saturday, Nov. 22 – 30 minutes before the first play. All sales will end by 2:30pm when the second play starts. No sales after the 2nd showing of Matilda on Saturday.
No Tardy November
Congratulations to Ms. Vawdrey’s 2nd period class for earning the Oreos for On Time October! Remember to get to class on time for No Tardy November. You can earn points for Battle of the Bobcats and to be entered into a raffle for Nerd Clusters for your whole class!
NJHS Penny War Fundraiser
Bring pennies to earn points for your team. Bring nickels, dimes and quarters to sabotage other teams! Change will be collected before school and during lunches. Let’s have fun while making a difference!
November/December Library Reading Promotion:
Read on SORA and be invited to a donut/apple cider party before Christmas break. We will also raffle off some prizes. We will take 80 students total so the top 80 readers from SORA will be invited.
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!
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:
Thanksgiving Heroes – Applications available
If your family could use some support with a Thanksgiving meal there are minimal options still available. Contact Dinitri – ParentSquare message | dinitri.jackson@canyonsdistrict.org | 801-826-7504 for information.
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
Musical Rehearsals (for musical cast only) | Mon, Wed, Thurs, and Fri
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:
November
17th – 22nd Scholastic Book Fair
19th – 22nd Matilda Jr.
21st – UMS Spirit Day – Dress like a lumber jack
26th – 28th Thanksgiving, No school