Counselor Connection
UBMS - October 2021
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
School Counseling Orientation Lesson
UBMS Clothing Give Away
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.
BRAWS Donations to Unity Braxton Middle School
October is ...
UBMS Bully Prevention Month Weekly Themes
October 13, 2021
October 20, 2021
October 27, 2021
Unity Day at Unity Braxton MS is October 20th
Wear ORANGE to show that we are together against bullying, and united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
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.
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.
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 typically at the beginning of December. Check back after Oct. 15th for a finalized date.
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 --Classroom Lesson
During the Month of October, UBMS Counselors will be meeting with students in their Social Studies class about high school specialty programs and the application process. All information presented will be available through the school counseling Canvas page.
Information for 8th Graders: Thomas Jefferson High School
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/