Updates & Reminders
February Reminders
February is a short and busy month at UMS!
Just a few reminders :
- Thursday, February 12th is a Friday EARLY OUT schedule with dismissal@1:10PM.
- Friday, February 13th is a NO STUDENT Day for Teacher Professional Learning Day.
- Monday, February `6th – NO SCHOOL
We are also looking forward to Parent Teacher Conferences to be held in person on Monday, February 23rd 4:00PM – 8:00PM and Wednesday, February 25th 4:00PM – 7:30PM.
- Thursday, February 26th is a Friday EARLY OUT schedule with dismissal@1:10PM.
- Friday, February 27th NO SCHOOL
Our students are AMAZING and we appreicate the RESPECT and dedication to learning they show in their efforts everyday.
Best –
UNION MS Administration Team
Angi Holden-Principal
Roger Moody A -K
Karlie Aardema L-Z
Union United, 4/23 – Last week to sign up to perform!
Union United, our cultural night is coming! 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
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!
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.
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
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
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