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Principal's Message
Hello Econ Families!

I hope that you had a wonderful Labor Day Weekend!

I would like to ask our families for some help regarding three items that have been issues for our students so far this year. First is dress code. As I stated in last week's newsletter, all students must come to school in clothes that cover their bodies from mid-thigh to the top of the shoulders. That means shirts should overlap with pants and not expose midriffs and/or underwear. The second issue is with phones and earbuds/headphones. With all students having a digital device that has been issued through the school, there is no need for them to have their phones out during the school day; this includes headsets and earbuds. The third issue is tardies. School starts at 9:30, which means students should be on campus no later than 9:20 each day. I ask that you help us manage these issues by setting your child up for success with what they wear and bring to school and when they arrive each morning.

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
Click here to pre-order your UPMS laptop bag on the school pay website or pay in cash in the front office. These bags are $12 and we will be taking orders until August 31st. We anticipate bags being delivered by mid-September.
Upcoming Events
9/3/18 - No School (Labor Day)
9/5/18 - Boys/Girls Soccer vs. Wedgefield
9/6/18 - Boys/Girls Soccer @Discovery
9/10/18 - Boys/Girls Soccer vs. Corner Lk
9/12/18 - Boys/Girls Soccer @ 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! If you would like 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, at nilda.nunezgonzalez@ocps.net 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.
We are currently in the midst of the Boys and Girls Soccer season. If you are interested in participating in or coaching a UPMS team, please contact our Athletic Director, Mr. Wofford at david.wofford@ocps.net.
2018 Boys & Girls Soccer Schedule
Union Park Middle School
Orlando, FL 32817
407-249-6309
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