We have picture day scheduled for Wednesday, May 12th (Blue Cohort), and Thursday, May 13th (Bulldog Cohort). Picture Day is for seventh and eighth-grade students. In-person students will have their pictures taken in the morning. Remote students can come any time between 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. for pictures. *Reminder for in-person and remote students in grade eight will have an opportunity to take their picture with their cap/gown (In addition to their regular picture) on May 12th and May 13th. Please remember to bring your cap/gown. We recommend putting your cap/gown on a hangar, and we will … [Read more...] about Picture Day – May 12th (Blue Cohort) and May 13th (Bulldog Cohort)
Advisory Notes – April
During this Month's Advisory, students discussed in their group the topic of Leadership. The seventh-grade advisory groups looked at Leadership styles. The discussion focused on the different ways a student can approach leadership opportunities, and students discussed how to be more open-minded to leadership styles that may differ from their own. Eighth-grade groups looked at Leadership from the viewpoint of how to be an everyday leader. Students created their profiles of effective leaders, and then using a presentation by Drew Dudley, students review how they can be leaders every day and … [Read more...] about Advisory Notes – April
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Day – 3/26/21
In a special meeting of Advisory on March 26th, seventh and eighth-grade students at UMS investigated mindfulness as a technique to be used for alleviating stress. Along with their advisors, groups identified stress as a body’s reaction to a challenge or demand that might drive us to complete tasks, but that may also cause us frustration or tension. Students thought about personal stressors and ways they might be able to reduce the amount of stress in their lives through techniques such as visualization, meditation, journaling, breathing exercises, and games. Advisors and students then … [Read more...] about Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Day – 3/26/21
Meet Mrs. Fecanin!
Meet Mrs. Kim Fecanin Union Middle School nurse extraordinaire! Mrs. Fecanin is a natural and nursing has always been in her DNA. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, Mrs. Fecanin has been working countless hours helping students, parents, staff, and the community. Her calm and kindhearted demeanor towards others has provided individuals with a level of comfort that was much needed during these arduous times. Mrs. Fecanin’s duties do not stop at nursing. She is Union School’s 504 coordinator and member of the RTI and Advisory committee. She is extremely … [Read more...] about Meet Mrs. Fecanin!
Advisory Notes – February
February's topic of discussion was self-respect. Many students came to the conclusion that taking good care of oneself is an excellent way to practice self-respect. Students also discussed characteristics and traits they value in themselves and how self-respect is defined by a person's value system. Students were encouraged to lead at UMS and by becoming a leader - they would make UMS a place where self-respect and respect are both valued and appreciated by all. … [Read more...] about Advisory Notes – February