Principal’s Message
Hello Union MS Community!
Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we work together to make this year amazing!. We have so many wonderful things happening at Union MS!
Congratulations to our Schoolhouse Rock Jr. Musical Cast! Thank you to our Directors, Ms. Grant, Mr. Christensen, and Ms. Paulsen for all of their time, energy and organization. We are looking forward to an amazing show to be held in November!
Learning how to work the combination on a locker is a rite of passage for many entering middle school students. On Friday, September 6th, all our 6th graders were assigned lockers. This week 7th and 8th grade students will receive information on how to sign up for a locker if they are interested!
SMILE! This week school pictures will be on Thursday, September 12th. Information can be found in our newsletter below including information on how to order online or informational flyers can be picked up in the front office.
UMS After School Tutoring will begin next week on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the UMS Library. Students must be in the library by 3:00 pm sharp to participate.
- Monday tutoring sessions will be for English Language Arts, Social Studies and DLI Spanish.
- Thursday tutoring sessions will be for Math, Science and DLI Spanish.
UMS After School Activities schedule will also be shared next week! This year our school has been awarded a substantial grant from the Ron McBride Foundation to provide our students with enrichment opportunities, academic support and positive mentoring from our teachers and staff. Thank you to the Ron McBride Foundation! We are excited for this partnership to support our students and Union MS community.
Here’s to a wonderful week filled with smiles and positive experiences for all!
Angi Holden
Principal
Union Middle School
This Week:
Important Drop off/ Pick Up Reminders – Please Read
Parents:
Thank you for a great start to the 24-25 school year! As we have been doing drop off and pick up for the last few weeks, we have some reminders for students and parents to keep the students of Union Middle safe.
-Speed is 10 miles per hour. Please keep your speed in mind as you travel through the school drive.
–Students should exit curbside, not in the roadway.-If dropping off in the parking lot, students should only cross the lanes of traffic with an adult stopping traffic for them.
– Try to keep your drop off times to 7 seconds or less. Please encourage your students to have their bags ready, instruments in hand, and say your goodbyes before getting to school.
-Find those in your area to carpool with.
-Several students and parents have expressed concern with drivers and the vehicle traffic around the intersections on 700 E and 8000 S., as well as at 7800 S. and 700 E. Please discuss with your student ways to cross safely, including watching for cars who push the limits of the yellow lights. We have asked Sandy PD monitor traffic in these areas both before and after school.
-Some students are being dropped off along 8000 S. and the drivers are pulling back into traffic, leading to some near misses with other cars. Please be diligent and turn into the school parking lot before letting students out.
-The north side bus lane is for busses ONLY. In order to maintain the safety of the students who ride the busses and those who are walking, please refrain from using the bus area on the north side for student drop off. We have asked for the support of Sandy PD to help enforce this if it continues to be a safety issue.
Dads and Kids Pizza Night
Fathers and Father-figures, TODAY, 9/9, is the LAST DAY to RSVP for our Dad’s and Kids Pizza Night where you will learn about how you can support our school through our Watch D.O.G.S. program. *You will meet here at the school in the Bobcat Den at (6:30 pm) for FREE pizza and drinks.* Scan the QR code to RSVP now! Click here for more information.
Union Middle -Classic Skate Night, 9/11
Bobcat families are free at Classic Fun Center this Wednesday, 9/11, from 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm!
Upgrade to Unlimited Activities (and bonus 15 Game credits + 30 Tickets) – $10Bounce World, Zombie Survival Laser Tag,Blast Zone Foam Balls, Air Cannons,The Jungle Zp Lines, Slides and Rope Swings
Bring your SKATES. BLADES or SCOOTERS or you can rent them there for $3.
Picture Day – 9/12
Picture day will be on 9/12. To view picture packages and order online, Click here and use the code unionmsfall24. There are also flyers in the main office.
Cross Country Season Details and Schedule
Cross country is still going on, even with other activities starting. We all work as a team to make it possible for students to be involved with many activities if they choose. If you haven’t come yet to join, you still can. It’s free, fun and hyou meet new friends.
Any questions call or email Coach Ginger: 801-826-7573; ginger.gines@canyonsdistrict.org.
Schedule for the rest of the season:
9/9 Practice, 3-4 pm
9/11 Practice, 3-4 pm
9/13 Practice 2:10 – 2:50 pm
9/16 Practice, 3-4 pm
9/18 Short Practice, 3-3:30 pm
9/19 Quad Meet @ Butler Middle, 3:30 pm
9/20 Short practice, 2:10-2:40 pm
9/23 Practice, 3-4 pm
9/25 Practice, 3-4 pm
9/27 no school
9/30 3-4 pm
10/2 Teacher, student, family FUN RUN 3:10PM
10/4 Practice, 2:10-2:50 pm
10/7 Practice, 3-4 pm
10/9 Practice, 3-4 pm
10/11 Short Practice, 2:10-2:40 pm
10/12 District Meet, Jordan High 8:30 AM
