Join our Running Wildcats on Mondays afterschool for a group run. Anyone in 6th-8th grade interested in track or cross country can join the UMS Cross Country team for off-season conditioning. Run with your friends, see what cross country is all about. Bring your running clothes & shoes (dress for the weather).
What: Running Wildcats Group Run
Where: Meet @UMS track
When: 3:20-4:30 Mondays
11/11 11/18 12/2 12/9 12/16
(Unless it is raining)
Pickup: parents please pickup at 4:30
Contact Coach Ayers
stacey.ayers@unionrxi.org
This week we are excited to have Angie Smallwood, special education teacher at Union Middle School, as our Wildcat of the Week.
Angie, thank you for taking the time to share a little information about yourself!
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Congrats to our October POP Connections Winner, Miriah Hittler! Huge thank you to all UMS staff that took the time to spread positivity to our UMS families this month. Your contributions help make our building great for kids.
W.O.W.'s this week were chosen by the Science Department!
7th & 8th grade girls ened their season last night. Way to go Wildcats!
Firefighter/Paramedic Patrick Smith came and shared with the Career students about his job.
W.O.W.'s this week were chosen by the History Department!
Tuesday after school, our Heart and Sole group did a fantastic job completing their practice 5K around the track and school! These ladies are training for a 5K in Forest Park on November 16th with the Saint Louis region Girls on the Run program. Way to go, ladies!
Kops and Kids Canned Food Drive begins next week.
No school - Friday, Nov. 1
Have a wonderful and safe Halloween!
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All activities will take place during the regular school day. You will not have to make arrangements for later pick-up.
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The UMS Swag Store is open again! The store will close on November 3, 2024 at midnight. Orders will be delivered in time for Christmas!
https://umsfall24.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Please join us for Veterans Day!
**New substitute teacher and paraprofessional pay rates!**
Last night at our regularly scheduled BoE meeting, there were two agenda items approved that we’d like to bring to your attention. The changes below are not effective until Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.
1). We increased our substitute teacher rate of pay from $115 per day to $135 per day. Retired teachers (from any district) who substitute teach will be paid $150 per day up from $135 per day.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fZb77qp86J3e3yKPXlumw9EuqFxH1e4U/view
If you enjoy working with students and wish to make a positive difference in the lives of students, please consider applying. If you have any questions about becoming a substitute teacher, contact Mrs. Nickie Voss, Human Resources Specialist: 636.583.8626 (vossni@unionrxi.org)
2). We also increased our district paraprofessional hourly rate of pay. Our paraprofessionals fill a variety of roles throughout our district. If you have 60 college credit hours or you’ve passed the paraprofessional exam, please check out our current openings. If you have any questions about these positions, contact Dr. Justin Tarte, Executive Director of Human Resources: 636.583.8626 (tartej@unionrxi.org)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17DwU1L-glqS687XfwAQfpREggc5Bkvnx/view
Employment page: https://unionrxi.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
We look forward to working with you!
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Congratulations to our UMS student of the month for October, Kathryn Schneider. She was recognized at the Board of Education meeting last night.
Congratulations to our UMS student of the month for September, Alex Ward. He was recognized at the Board of Education meeting last night.
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Union girls run their personal bests at the Conference Championship meet in St Clair. Great season, Ladies!
