Our families have spoken! We will be utilizing preferred social media platforms in addition to our weekly Family Newsletter. You can find us on Instagram at “unionmillfcps” and Facebook at “Union Mill Elementary”

Please join us in welcoming our new assistant principals. Mr. Dominic Williams is joining us from Fort Belvoir Upper and Mrs. Jamie Graham is joining us from Herndon Elementary. – at Clifton, VA

Come check out Union Mill Bear Bowling Lanes at Family Fitness from 3:45 -4:45 pm this afternoon!

We are excited to welcome our rising kindergartners and families this afternoon for our kindergarten orientation! – at Clifton, VA

Today is the finals of our Cookie March Madness for staff. Oreos vs Fudge Strips. Which one will UMES staff select as the winner? – at Virginia, USA

Math night starts soon! Families may come by anytime between 5:30 - 7:00 pm!

We are excited to continue Family Fitness this Thursday, March 16, from 3:45- 4:45 pm in the gym.  We play and learn through exercise and have a great time in the process.  Please contact Jenny Murray at [email protected], if you have any questions. – at Clifton, VA

This morning our instructional staff participated in engaging breakout sessions led by their peers, had an opportunity to learn more about and provide feedback on the @fcpsnews Strategic Plan, and enjoyed a Pop-Tart Potluck. #StaffDevelopmentDay #UMESBetterTogether

This evenings Kids Heart Challenge could not have happened without the support of our amazing UMES staff volunteers and Mrs. Murray! Thank you!

Thank you to all the Union Mill students and families who attended The Kids Heart Challenge this evening. Over 300 students attended and UMES raised over $25,000 for the American Heart Association!

It was great to see so many families attend morning meeting and our principals’ coffee this morning. Families engaged in conversations and learned strategies on how to support big feelings their children may experience.

UMES staff engaged in learning around rich math tasks today. Great conversations, high engagement and lots of learning. Coming soon to your child’s classroom at Union Mill!

Thank you Mr. Dillon for setting up our UMES blood drive today with @InovaBlood. We have a few remaining appointments this afternoon for anyone interested! inovabloodsaves.org/mobile/i… – at Clifton, VA

UMES Young Scholars kicked off an exploration in LEGO Spike robotics this week! They worked collaboratively to build and code carnival rides and high tech playground equipment. Students developed their communication skills as they built, coded and debugged their creations!

Congratulations UMES Outstanding Employees! 🥳 Mary Bowden- Outstanding Operational Employee. Jenny Murray - Outstanding Teacher. Maree Klonaris- Outstanding New Teacher. Jenna Schmidt - Outstanding Professional Employee. Jennie Skerker - Outstanding Leader. #UMESBetterTogether

THANK YOU mlrehomes.com for an amazing 5th Day of Cheer! #MLRealEstateGroup #UMESBetterTogether