Sending greetings from our UMS Staff:
We certainly miss seeing our students and staff! We hope our families are doing well and are healthy during this unprecedented time. Many of our students have been in touch with our staff this week and I know they are looking forward to getting back to a normal routine also!
Calendar of events:
I have not included our regular calendar at this time due to the school closure. As we get more information, we will continue to provide updates. We do have several upcoming field trips scheduled and have been in touch with all vendors. In the event schools remain closed, these trips will be canceled. Please know that all of our calendar dates are subject to change and most likely will.
Student Work & expectations:
These 10 school days (March 16-27) are being treated as snow days with no specific instruction or homework provided. Teachers do not work on snow days so there is no expectation for instruction during these days. FCPS is preparing for continuity of instruction and learning beyond that time if needed. Teachers are beginning to get preliminary information now regarding continuity of learning in the event schools remain closed past March 27.
IMPORTANT!
Schools need to know if students do not have internet access. Please contact our school (240-566-9200) if your child does not have internet access so our school can ensure continuity of instruction. If you know parents who may not get this message and whose children may not have internet access, please urge them to contact the school as soon as possible and leave a clear message with their name, phone number, and their child's name. Someone from the school will contact them in the near future with additional information.
Meals for Children:
With changes coming at such a fast pace, it's challenging to share information that's still current. To ensure you are receiving the most up-to-date information please visit www.fcps.org/update.
Participants do NOT have to live in Frederick County, be FCPS students, or be registered to attend the schools serving meals. All meals are to go.
Coronavirus COVID-19 Information from our FCPS Communication Dept.:
FCPS is committed to the health and safety of our students and staff. We are working closely with the Frederick County Health Department, the Maryland Department of Health, and the Maryland State Department of Education to monitor the status of COVID-19. To keep our community informed on this matter, we post related information and updates online at www.fcps.org/update. You are encouraged to visit the FCPS site for answers to frequently asked questions and information about actions you can take to promote good health. In addition to the FCPS COVID-19 web page, check the following reputable sources to avoid spreading misinformation:
https://health.frederickcountymd.gov/CivicAlerts
http://www.health.maryland.gov/coronavirus
http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov
Media Center Resources:
We have many free resources on our UMS Media Center page available for students including Axis 360 and FCPL digital resources. For more information, please visit: http://education.fcps.org/ums/mediacenter.
http://education.fcps.org/ums/
3511 Pontius Court Ijamsville, MD 21754 240-566-9200 Fax 240-566-9201