Hawk Highlights
January 28, 2024
Hilliard Highlights
The report card is a valuable tool for teachers to communicate your scholar's progress. Our dedicated hawk scholars , show dedication and perseverance even when faced with challenges in learning. Our teachers strive to provide instruction that challenges each scholar at their individual level. Scholars aim to achieve their stretch goals and narrow gaps in their daily learning. As you review the report card with your scholar, it is important to acknowledge their strengths and set goals for the upcoming quarter. We are incredibly proud of every scholar at UES as they work towards becoming leaders of tomorrow through their commitment to learning today.
Report Cards go home on Tuesday January 30, 2024.
STEAM Night - A Winter Wonderland Date: January 30, 2024 Time: 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
Come join us for a night of learning and fun as we investigate winter through STEAM.
S - (science) investigate winter through Penguin Science, Snow Science, and Arctic Warmth investigations
T - (technology) investigate winter through coding - practice using coding mice then work through Hour of Code activities
E - (engineering) investigate winter through designing a snowball launcher and a sled
A - (art) investigate winter through creating chalk drawings of snowflakes
M - (math) investigate winter by solving winter tangram puzzles, and building 3D shapes.
There will be sessions to help students prepare for the science fair.
Click the links below to sign up for science fair sessions:
6:15 - 6:45 7:00 7:30
RSVP Link for Fancy Family Friday
Current 5th Grade Scholars
Dear 5th Grade Families,
Urbana Middle School invites you and your 5th grader to attend the Rising 6th Grade Registration Night in the UMS Cafeteria on Wednesday February 7, 2024. UMS will be hosting two sessions, one from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm and another from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Both sessions will contain the same information.
At each session, student course placement letters will be distributed to families. UMS staff will present on middle school expectations and course registration information. We encourage all families to attend with their student and to bring a device to use for class registration.
UMS Administration, Counselors, and Specialists will be available for questions at the conclusion of each meeting.
UES Science and Social Studies Fair
FCPS Science and Social Studies Fair
FCPS Elementary Science and Social Studies Fairs March 23rd,
FCPS is holding their elementary science and social studies fairs on March 23rd at Tuscarora High School!
Science Fair Guide, Resources, and Registration
Social Studies Fair Registration and Resources
PTA News
The next PTA meeting is February 1, at 7pm. Immediately following the regular meeting, we will have a guest speaker for rising 6th grade families.
🌟 Calling All Future 6th Grade Families! 🌟
You're invited to our insightful workshop: Middle School Mastery: Navigating New Horizons. Tailored for families preparing for the middle school transition.
🎯 Objective: To Empower Families in Overcoming Common Middle School Fears and Anxieties.
Our workshop leaders bring a wealth of experience:
- Kris is a mom of a rising 6th grader with a decade of experience teaching middle school language arts: her insights bridge professional knowledge and parental understanding.
- Angie: A mom navigating the middle school years with three kids in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades and a rising 5th grader. She brings practical wisdom from her extensive parenting journey.
Key Focus Areas:
- Academic Challenges: Tackling increased homework and understanding academic expectations.
- Social Adjustments: Making new friends, adjusting to a bigger school, and handling peer dynamics.
- Independence and Responsibility: Helping your child manage their time and responsibilities and navigate complex situations.
This workshop is an opportunity to gain valuable insights, share experiences, and connect with other families on the same journey.
Play News
Thank you to UES students and staff for helping us select this year's play: Wonderland!
Information about upcoming auditions, rehearsals, and play performances is included below:
Auditions
- Dates/Times: Mon. 2/26/24(Grades K-3) 3:30pm-5:30pm
Weds. 2/28/24 (Grades 4-5) 3:30pm-5:30pm
· Location: UES gym
· Sign-Up Process: Sign-up for Wonderland auditions will open on Mon. 2/12/24 at 10am. A Sign-Up Genius link will be sent out at that time.
· Spots are limited and are first come, first served! See below for the number of eligible auditions spots per grade level:
o Kindergarten: 10 spots
o 1st Grade: 15 spots
o 2nd Grade:15 spots
o 3rd Grade: 15 spots
o 4th Grade: 20 spots
o 5th Grade: 20 spots
- All children who audition will receive a part in the play!
- If all spots are filled, you will be able to add your child to the waitlist. Should another child decide not to participate, waitlisted children will have the opportunity to take their spot.
- All play participants must have at least one family member who is a member of the UES PTA. To sign up, please visit https://uespta.org/pta-store
- Forms and payment included in the sign-up process must be completed within 48 hours of sign-up or your spot will be forfeited. There is a $60 fee per child for participating in this year's play. This cost covers 4 tickets for each child and a play t-shirt.
Rehearsals
- Tentative rehearsal schedule (3:30pm-5:30pm):
- Week 1: Monday March 18th, Wednesday March 20th, Thursday March 21st
- Week 2: Monday March 25th, Wednesday March 27th, Thursday March 28th
- SPRING BREAK
- Week 3: Monday April 8th, Wednesday April 10th, Friday April 12th
- Week 4: Monday April 15th, Wednesday April 17th, Friday April 19th
- Week 5: Monday April 22nd, Wednesday April 24th, Friday April 26th
TECH WEEK: Monday April 29th, Tuesday April 30th, Wednesday May 1st, Thursday May 2nd (Time TBD due to early dismissal)
- The full rehearsal schedule will be finalized soon. Main characters should expect to be needed at all rehearsals. Grades K-3 will have fewer rehearsals than older grades. All cast is required every day of Tech Week.
- Parents of children participating in the play are required to volunteer at a MINIMUM of 2 rehearsals, 2 Tech Week rehearsals, and 1 performance.
Performances
- Performances: Friday May 3rdand Saturday May 4th at 7pm
UES Family Bingo night on Friday February 9
Hi UES Families! Please join us for UES Family Bingo night on Friday February 9 - Doors open at 6:30pm, bingo begins at 7:00pm! We will have pizza slices for sale, raffle prizes, and more! Come and enjoy dinner and some bingo with UES friends! Pizza and snack sale proceeds go to the 5th grade to support end of year celebration events. *Not a drop off event Please let us know you will be attending by signing up below. Thank you! UES PTA Bingo Night volunteers Date: 02/09/2024 (Fri.) Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm EST Location: UES cafeteria Please rsvp to help us plan! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CA8AF2CA7F9C52-47351911-feb92024
Save the dates:
Feb 1, 7pm - PTA meeting
Feb 9, 7pm - UES Family Bingo Night
Week of Feb 26 - Play auditions begin
Scholar Pick Up
Please make sure that you or your designee have your ID to share with the office staff when picking up your scholar anytime during our school day. We appreciate your collaboration.
Volunteer Training
All visitors and volunteers must complete the training every school year.
*Please note: All previous 2022-2023 school year volunteers are no longer active and MUST reapply for the 2023-2024 school year by creating a new account. You may REGISTER your new account using previous account credentials, but they will not work to sign-in as all previous records have been removed.
Complete the training today so that you are cleared to participate in activities and volunteer at UES
Absences
The mailbox for any attendance related notifications please send notes to the UES attendance mailbox
Transportation Changes
The mailbox address for questions and transportation is urbana.es@fcps.org
All transportations changes for the day must be completed by 1:30. This gives the school staff time to prepare the teacher, the scholar, and staff of the change before dismissal begins.
Mrs. Hilliard, Principal
Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow
Mrs. James, Assistant Principal
Urbana Elementary School
Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow!
Email: urbana.es@fcps.org
Website: https://edu.fcps.org/ues/home
Location: 3554 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD, USA
Phone: 240-236-2200