Your weekly update on what's happening at UPMS!

Principal's Message

Hello Econ Families!

I hope that you are enjoying a wonderful weekend!

Here are a few notes for this week:

Please take the time to complete the parent survey for our school. Your feedback is invaluable to us and helps guide our improvement efforts from year to year! You can access the survey through the OCPS parent access portal or by clicking the red parent survey button on the Quick Links menu.
There are a couple of events at local high schools for interested 8th grade parents this Tuesday, January 29th. Check out the flyers below for more information.
This Wednesday is a home basketball game versus Wedgefield. Come on out and support our Econs!
Last, but definitely not least, this week we are celebrating Literacy Week! Thank you to all who are participating in the door decorating contest! In addition to the activities planned for the students, we also encourage them to participate in the daily fun by following the schedule below:
Monday - Hats Off To Reading (Hat Day)
Tuesday - Team Up with a good book (Teamshirt Day)
Wednesday - Crazy about reading (Mismatched Day)
Thursday - Dress like your favorite Book Character
Friday - Cozy Winter Read-In Day (Pajama Day)

That's all I have for this week, but we have lots of other things going on at UPMS as well! Please scroll down to see great information about athletics, ways to get connected at our school such as SAC and PTSA, and some information about our school partners in education.

Thank you and have a great week!

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Attention 8th Grade Parents

Are you looking to get more information about the high school your child will be attending next year? See below for dates and times for opportunities to do just that at both Colonial and University High Schools!

This session is for students and parents who are interested in one of University High School's magnet programs or academies.

This is an information session for all parents of students who are zoned for Colonial HS.

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SAFE Ambassadors News!

Our SAFE School Ambassadors would like to thank all of you for your support with our Holiday Toy Drive and Pajama Day fundraiser!! We were able to make a donation of toys to Covenant House Florida, a homeless shelter for youth in East Orlando. Our students are learning about community service and building a culture that promotes kindness, inclusion, acceptance and diversity.

Canvas assistance for students is offered every other Friday during the 2 ^nd period in the Media Center.

Upcoming Events

1/28 to 2/01 - Literacy Week

1/29 to 02/01 - ACCESS 2.0 for ELL's

1/30 - Basketball vs. Wedgefield

2/4 - Basketball @ Discovery

2/6 - Basketball vs. Corner Lake

2/7 - Virtual Parent Academy: StemWorks! Interactive and Fun Adventures

2/11 - Basketball @ Timber Springs

2/13 - Basketball vs. Legacy

2/18 - President's Day - No School

2/20 - Basketball vs. Arbor Ridge

2/26 - SAC/PTSA Board Meeting

3/15-3/22 - Spring Break

Next meeting!

Tuesday, 02/26 | 6:00 pm | Media Center

We encourage teachers,staff, parents and students to join our UPMS- PTSA! Your $10 membership help fund activities that will support our students in a variety of ways. Join in the main office or email: unionparkmiddleptsa@gmail.com We look forward to seeing you in our next meeting!

Parent and Family Engagement

Virtual Parent Academy! Theme: “STEMWorks! Interactive and Fun Adventures” Thursday, February 7, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Register here!
Visit our Parent Resource Room located in the main office and learn different ways to better support your child at home! Canvas Parent, I-Ready, LaunchEd, ProgressBook, and Virtual Library are only some of the many resources available.
For new parent orientations, school tours, language interpretation requests, and general assistance contact Nilda Nuñez, Parent and Family Engagement Liaison at 407-249-6309, ext. 526-2346. Stop by and say hello!
Our next School Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting will be on Tuesday, 02/26 | 5:30 pm | Media Center.

Thank you partners!

A big thank you goes to Horace Mann and AXA for coming in and helping make our school year a successful one. We also want to recognize Publix Charities for their support to the Parent and Family Engagement Program, and Dick's Sporting Goods of Waterford Lakes for selecting our school's Athletic Department to be the recipient of a $1,000 grant! We are always looking for more partners in education, so if you or anyone you know would like to become a partner with Union Park Middle School, please contact our coordinator, Ms. Carrasquillo at crystal.carrasquillo@ocps.net. We are looking for partners who are interested in supporting supplemental programs for students, student recognition programs, and teacher appreciation efforts.

Basketball season is upon us! Come out and support our Econs!

If you are interested in participating in or coaching a UPMS team, please contact our Athletic Director, Mr. Wofford at david.wofford@ocps.net.

Union Park Middle School

Orlando, FL 32817

407-249-6309