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Principal's Message

Hello Econ Families!

I hope that you had a wonderful weekend! Today is Veteran's Day and I would like to say thank you to all of our veterans out there. Thank you for serving our country and protecting the freedoms in this great country!

Yesterday was our school beautification day. Thank you to all who volunteered to help! The school looks amazing, and we could not have done it without you. Thank you so much!

Here are a few announcements about the happenings around Union Park MS:

Please remember that the school is shut down next week (11/19 - 11/23) for Thanksgiving Break

Also, be advised that the YMCA after school program is cancelled for this Friday, November 16th

Progress Reports will be issued to students this Friday November 16th.

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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SAFE Ambassadors News!

Our SAFE Ambassadors celebrated Red Ribbon Week turning their shirts backwards and taking a picture that symbolized "We turn our backs to drugs." National Unity Day was recognized with students, teachers, administrators, and staff wearing orange. Additionally, all students recognized this event by writing messages of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. A visual statement is being portrayed in our front office with the positive statements written by all students.

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

Upcoming Events

11/12/18 - Volleyball vs. Legacy

11/14/18 - Volleyball vs. Arbor Ridge

11/15/18 - Picture Retakes

11/16/18 - Progress Reports

11/19-11/23 - Thanksgiving Break

11/27/18 - SAC/PTSA Board meeting

12/21 - 1/4 - Winter Break

Our PTSA invites you to their monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 27, at 6pm. Join us in the media center and be part of the change! We are looking to fill the following positions:

Vice President
Historian
Vice President 6th grade
Vice President 7th grade
Vice President 8th grade
Box Tops Coordinator

Your $10 membership help with the funding of the following activities:

8th Grade End of Year Event
6th | 7th Grade Fun Day Events
Teacher Appreciation Week
National Nurses Week
and more!

Students are also encouraged to join the movement by becoming members! Join in main office or email: unionparkmiddleptsa@gmail.com

Save the Dates!

* Parent Workshop: ELL Resources 101 Join us in the Parent Resource Room to know about the different resources available to help your English Language Learner! Registration is required. Contact Ms. Nuñez to register!

Date: Wednesday, 11/14
Session A: 8 am - ESP
Session B: 10 am - ENG
Session C : 2 pm - ESP

* Spirit Day & Book Fair - UPMS will have a Spirit Day & Holiday Book Fair on Saturday, December 1, at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore located in Waterford Lakes! We need volunteers to help us in the gift wrapping department! Join us and share your creative skills! Our Choir and Band will be performing! Part of the profits will be donated to our school! If you would like to participate, please contact Ms. Nilda Nunez or Ms. Bianca Martinez for information.

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 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.

We are now set to begin Volleyball season! Congratulations to all of the students who made the Volleyball teams! We had a tremendous turnout for Volleyball tryouts and you should be very proud of your child for making the team! Our season kicks off next week:

Game Schedule for Volleyball

Monday October 22 Avalon vs. UPMS (Away)

Wednesday October 24 UPMS vs. Wedgefield (Home)

Monday October 29 Discovery vs. UPMS (Away)

Monday November 5 UPMS vs Corner Lake (Home)

Wednesday November 7 Timber Springs vs. UPMS (Away)

Monday November 12 UPMS vs. Legacy (Home)

Wednesday November 14 UPMS vs. Arbor Ridge (Home)

Wednesday games will start at 4:30 and other days will start at 5:30

Boys play first followed by girls (switches every year)

Games are held in the gym and each gym charges $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for students 1234

Special Olympics Bowling!

Any student with a physical limitation or disability is eligible to participate in the Special Olympics bowling team. All matches take place at Boardwalk Bowl with the first being September 17th. Contact Coach Honeycutt if interested.

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