The holidays are here
The spirit of the holidays glistened in the Main Office with a rotating Christmas tree donated by Betty Cruz, who decorated it with ornaments donated by faculty and staff.
Mark your calendars
FLOWERS ON CAMPUS. Photo by Amber T. from GATE/Tech class.
Nov. 24: 2nd Quarter Progress Reports to go home.
Nov. 26: Special Thanksgiving lunch.
Nov. 28: (Make-up Day #2)"Make Every Day Earth Day," optional non-uniform day (see guidelines on pg. 33-34 of the student planner).
FLOWERS ON CAMPUS. Photo by Taylor T. from GATE/Tech class.
Dec. 1-19: World AIDS Day Coin Drive by homeroom.
Dec. 4: Parent-Teacher Association meeting, 6-7 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
Dec. 8: Our Lady of Camarin feast day, no classes
Dec. 10: Jingle-Jungle Christmas Talentshow, 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 22-23: (Make-up Day #3 & #4) Regular school day
Dec. 24-Jan. 2: Christmas Break
Jan. 5: Classes resume
A Wildcat Halloween
From the Halloween Dance to movies to video game rooms, the UMS campus was buzzing with activity on Oct. 31. Students of Mrs. Cariño's GATE/Tech class described the atmosphere in their blogs: Check out what Tamalin, Ritanna, Alyssa, Maeann,Pia, and Taylor T. observed and what students had to say.
Students in costumes. Photos by Ritanna P. from GATE/Tech class.
Students playing video games. Photo by Pia V. from GATE/Tech class.
Spooktacular Halloween Door Decorating Contest Winners
Congratulations to the Homebases of Mr. Dave Borja, Mrs. Ramona Duenas, and Mrs. Marcia Martir for a 3-way split for 1st Place! The students received a dress-down day and a pizza party for their hard work. Special thanks to the judges: Mr. P. Kelly, Mr. D. Fullo, Mrs. P. DeVera, and
Mr. M. Inocentes. View the gallery here.
Student Database
Teams Leaders & Teams Webmasters: please download the Student Database template in Excel format from this link. Your team's database is due to Mr. Fullo on Friday, Nov. 21.
November Blues
Classes will not be held on Monday, Nov. 3 due to the All Soul's Day holiday and Tuesday, Nov. 4 due to the UMS Professional Development Day. This month's holidays also includes Tuesday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day) and Thursday, Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving).
Wildcat Spirit Week
October 27-31 is Spirit Week on campus. Here are the themes:
• Monday: ODD BALL MONDAY
• Tuesday: SPORTS DAY TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY: Parent-Teacher Conference (8am-1pm)
• Thursday: BACK IN THE DAY THURSDAY
• Friday: FREAKY FRIDAY
Students in costume from SY 07-08
Read the bulletin for more details. If a student chooses not to participate in any of the designated day-to-day themes, UMS uniform policy takes effect immediately. Everyone is reminded to follow appropriate attire as mentioned in the handout/student planner. students who do not follow uniform code and are not participating in Spirit Week themes will also face disciplinary action for such actions.
HAIRSPRAY PAINT, HALLOWEEN FACE PAINT, FAKE BLOOD, SILLY STRING, FACE MASKS, FAKE WEAPONS, & CROSS-DRESSING ARE NOT ALLOWED.
Important Dates for October
• Friday, October 3: Content Representatives Meeting at 8:30AM (Principals Office)
• Tuesday, October 7: Faculty Meeting at 7:30AM (Library)
• Tuesday-Friday, Oct.7-Oct. 10: Exam Week
• Monday, October 13: Flexible Make Up Day - classes will continue as scheduled for LPUMS
• Tuesday, October 14: Content Area-Admin Meetings during Prep time (Data Walkthrough Analysis)
• Wednesday, Oct. 15: End of 1st Quarter
• Monday, October 20: Student Assembly --Rescheduled to Monday Oct. 27
• Tuesday, Oct. 21: First Quarter Grades Due
• Tuesday, Oct. 28: Skills Assessment and Learning Accountability Due
• Wednesday, October 29: Parent Teacher Conference - 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. (no lunchtime)
• Friday, October 31: Spooktacular Activity Day Door Contest & Dance
Open House Survey
Parents were asked to fill out a survey about the Open House on Aug. 27. See the results here.
Wildcats Honor Patriot Day
On Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, the UMS Wildcats will be remembering "Patriot Day." The entire school community is encouraged to participate in spreading our patriotic colors—red, white, blue—throughout our campus. Teachers are encouraged to cover lessons relating to the significance of Sept. 11 in America's history.
Students, teachers, and staff are asked to wear red, white, or blue tops on this day. Students will be authorized an assigned color according to grade level as follows:
6th: white top with black uniform bottom
7th: blue top with black uniform bottom
8th: red top with black uniform bottom
Important note: Students who do not wish to participate in Patriot Day are required to adhere to the UMS Uniform Policy. In addition, please follow the dress code (appropriate attire) located in the student handbook/planner.
--- Ms. V. Quinata, Asst. Principal
UMS VISION Revealed
Although school started four days later than anticipated, the UMS faculty and staff met on August 11, 2008 to discuss the goals and expectations. The meeting began with the introduction of the new Wildcat family members. Soon after, our School Principal, Mrs. Taitingfong, began the school year with a reflection of where UMS has been, where we are currently, and where she sees UMS in the next 5-10 years.
To read more, download the newsletter.
UMS Holds
Open House Night
Parents or Guardians can meet with their child's teachers on Wednesday, Aug. 27 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Welcome Back Wildcats!
After a week-long delay, students finally walked the halls of Untalan Middle School for the first time this school year. Welcome back everyone and let's have a great year!
Assistant Principal Maria San Nicolas passed out donated pens to students arriving on campus.
Woodshop teacher Mr. Hernandez helped pass out notebooks.
Students and some parents lined up to purchase breakfast or lunch tickets.
Forms available:
Click "Resources" on the left navigation buttons.
School Opening Delayed
The opening of classes at Untalan Middle School have been pushed back due to incomplete classroom renovations. Please contact the school at 735-1300 for more information on when classes will resume.
Aug. 13: Update from the Principal
School Aides and other staff helped prepare the school—such as School Aide Rose San Agustine.
Classroom furniture were still waiting to be brought into a classroom, which was not yet completely renovated.
A contractor installs fencing around the lower recess under one of the temporary classrooms.
The air-conditioning unit of a temporary classroom was one of the last things installed before furniture could be returned into the classroom.
New Policies
Board Policy 401: Uniform Policy
Board Policy 406, 407, 901.25: Cell Phone Policy