Your weekly update on what's happening at UPMS!
Principal's Message
Hello Econ Families!

I hope that you had a wonderful weekend!

Things are rolling along here at Union Park and we're almost half-way through the first marking period. Students are in the middle of taking iReady Diagnostic tests, tutoring begins this week, and progress reports and open house are next week

SAVE THE DATE - OPEN HOUSE is SEPTEMBER 20th | 6:00 - 7:30

A couple of quick announcements:
  • Tomorrow, Monday, is World Suicide Prevention Day. Remember to wear something yellow to show your support!
  • Please be aware that all 6th graders are being screened for scoliosis next Friday, September 14th
  • All soccer games for the rest of the season will be HOME games due to issues with the fields at other schools. And unlike other schools, we do not charge admission at our home games. So come out and help cheer on our student athletes and support our PTSA by buying drinks and snacks at the game!
  • As I mentioned above, after school tutoring begins this week. This tutoring is for specific students only and those students have already been notified. If you would like additional help for your child, we will be offering homework help in our Academic Lab after school beginning later in the year. If you feel that your child should be in the tutoring program, please contact our coordinator, Mr. Dean, and he will discuss options with you.
  • SAVE THE DATE! The first OCPS Parent Academy is next Saturday, September 15th at Timber Creek High School. The theme for this event is "A Balanced Beginning" and will feature a wealth of information on just about everything parents need to support their children in OCPS. Click here for the program. Click here to register!

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 PTA, and some information about our school partners in education.

Thank you and have a great week!
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The official UPMS Laptop bag
Our pre-orders for the laptop bags are now closed. We plan on having these bags for sale for $12 apiece at Open House.
Upcoming Events
9/10/18 - Boys/Girls Soccer vs. Corner Lk
9/12/18 - Boys/Girls Soccer vs. Timber Spr
9/15/18 - OCPS Parent Academy @ Timber Creek HS, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
9/17/18 - Boys/Girls Soccer vs. Legacy MS
9/19/18 - Boys/Girls Soccer vs. Arbor Rdge
9/20/18 - Open House 6 - 7:30 pm
9/21/18 - Progress Reports go home
Thank you to all of the parents who came out for our PTSA reorganization meeting. We were able to form a new PTSA and voted Ms. Uma Dale as the president! We have lots planned for this year and we sincerely hope that you are able to join the PTSA and help support our students! Students are encouraged to join the movement! Membership forms are located in the font office. If you would like additional information about membership, please email: unionparkmiddleptsa@gmail.com
A Balanced Beginning!
In conjunction with the OCPS Parent and Family Engagement program , we invite you to join us during the first Parent Academy of the school year! This amazing event is free of charge and will take place on Saturday, September 15, at Timber Creek High School!

Register today and take advantage of the diverse parent/adolescents workshops, informational sessions, and surprises for the entire family! Child care and transportation services available. Registration is required. Contact our Parent Engagement Liaison, Ms. Nuñez, to register or click here now to enroll online!
Thank you partners!
A big thank you goes to Horace Mann and AXA for coming in and helping make our preplanning time a successful one for our teachers. 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. Harmon at crystal.harmon@ocps.net. We are looking for partners who are interested in supporting supplemental programs for students, student recognition programs, and teacher appreciation efforts.
Our boys and girls soccer teams have several more home games this September (10, 12, 17 and 19 th) . Come out and cheer on our ECONS! We have PTSA selling drinks and snacks. There is not a charge for OUR home Soccer games. You may wear school colors to show our spirit. Red, black, white.
 
Very important message from the Volleyball coaches:  All students who plan on trying out for volleyball on October 4 th must have already turned in their sports physical. If you need a packet see Mr. Wofford (Athletics) or the front office.
 
Basketball is in January and track is in March.
 
If you are interested in participating in or coaching a UPMS team, please contact our Athletic Director, Mr. Wofford at david.wofford@ocps.net.
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Orlando, FL 32817
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