Counselor Connection
UBMS - January & February 2022
Welcome to Unity Braxton Counseling Department!!
If this is an emergency, please visit the Counseling Department immediately (or during the next school day). Parents should email their students' counselors to set up an appointment.
Useful Phone Numbers:
Suicide Hotline: 1.800.784.2433
PWC Police Department Non-emergency Number: 703.792.6500
ACTS Helpline: 703.368.4141
Crisis Text Hotline: 703.940.0888
Dear Families,
We are looking forward to working with all of our students this year...and we are especially excited to see many of you in person! Please scroll down for more information regarding the 2021-2022 school year.
The UBMS Counseling Department publishes newsletters each month to share important information and tips with students and parents. Please let your student's counselor know if you have any questions or concerns as we begin the new year.
Sincerely,
Unity Braxton Counseling Team
Quarter 3 Starts on January 31, 2022
Students will be given a printed schedule on Monday, January 31, 2022 in their advisory class.
Attention 8th Grade Students!
ALL 8th Grade Students zoned for URHS will meet with a counselor to complete this process. Even if students have applied to other high schools for specialty programs, they will still NEED to meet with URHS since acceptance letters will not be processed yet.
ALL 8th Grade Students will watch a presentation on Monday, January 31st from URHS and fill out a practice Freshman Course Request.
Below is an example of a Freshman Course Request and 9th Grade Elective Course Descriptions.
Should you have any questions, please contact Ms. Breski or Mrs. Hamilton at 703.361.3185.
The High School Special Opportunities Application
The deadline to submit applications is February 1, 2022.
Deadline for The Center for Fine and Performing Arts at Colgan High School is December 14th!
PWCS High School Specialty Information Nights
Tuesday, Oct. 12th at 7:00 pm (virtual)
Thursday, Oct. 14th at 7:00 pm (virtual)
Please click the link below for more information.
PWCS High School Specialty Program --Application Help
UBMS Counselors will be available during Advisory on January 18th & 20th & January 25th & 26th to assist students with the high school specialty program application.
UBMS Clothing Give Away 1.28.22
Families must complete the Sign-Up Genius for a time-slot to pick-up clothing. Please fill out the attached link and select a time to arrive. Arrive promptly for your time slot, as we can only allow a certain number of families in as per COVID-19 procedures. Please wear a mask. Gloves will be provided. Families MUST have a time slot to be admitted to shop for clothes. You WILL NOT be admitted to shop if you have not reserved a time.
If you are unable to complete the form, please call the school during regular office hours (8 am-3 pm) and you will be assigned a time.
Clothing will be replenished throughout the day. Tables will be set up in the cafeteria for you to shop after check-in with UBMS Staff.
ONE TIME SLOT PER FAMILY. PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP MORE THAN ONCE SO THAT WE CAN PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL UBMS FAMILIES TO SHOP.
*This event is limited to ONLY Unity Braxton Middle School families.
UBMS---Early Identification Program Recruitment --Nomination Deadline February 2022
PWCS has partnered with George Mason University’s Early Identification for program (EIP). The Early Identification Program is a college access program that provides support in the academic, professional, and personal/social development of students who are the first in their family to go to college. Program participants receive numerous supports to help them navigate middle school, high school, and the college application process.
Are you:
-The first in your family to attend college in the U.S.?
-In 7th grade?
-If so, this program is for you!
Please contact your school counselor, Mrs. Jefferson, no later than Thursday, February 17th if you are interested.
Pause Before You Post-- 7th Grade Counseling Lesson
Technology Choices & Consequences--6th Grade Counseling Lesson
Holiday Assistance
Unity Braxton Middle School's Howard Leshin Fund was able to assist 48 families this year for the holiday season.
Park Valley Church donated gift cards to 10 UBMS Families this holiday season.
Youth for Tomorrow provided 20 UBMS families with a holiday gift card this Thanksgiving! Thank you to YFT!
THANK YOU TO THESE ORGANIZATIONS!
Wellness Room
Schedule Change Request Forms
EVERY schedule change (adding or dropping) requires a Schedule Change Request Form.
Priority for schedule change requests will be given to students who submit their forms within the first ten days of school. (September 8, 2021)
No schedule change requests will be accepted AFTER September 17, 2021.
Please visit the UBMS Counseling Website for additional information regarding scheduling changes.
Enrollment, New Students & Transfers
Click on the links below for registration forms and other information. Please make sure you have all required documents when you come to your face-to-face appointment.
Unity Braxton Middle School
Email: breskidm@pwcs.edu
Website: https://stonewallms.pwcs.edu/home
Location: Historic District, 10100 Lomond Drive, Manassas, VA, USA
Phone: (703)361-3185
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StonewallMiddle/