The UMHS Girls' Basketball Team took a break from the court last week to bring smiles to students @ UMPS! The team created special memories for our youngest learners as they read stories & held fun drawing sessions in classrooms. 📚🖍️
Big thanks to the team for being awesome role models on & off the court! 👏 🏀 #UMProud
🌟 Introducing our UMHS Rotary Club Student of the Month for December, UMHS Senior, Mason Brocke!
Mason is an outstanding student and an active High School National Honor Society member, showcasing a remarkable dedication to academic excellence and community service. His leadership shines through in various roles, including serving as the Head Carpenter for the Stage Crew, Interact Club Vice President, MiniTHON Sponsorship Committee Co-Chair, and Debate Club Co-President. As the Class Secretary for the Class of 2024 and a Superintendent's Advisory Council member, Mason further demonstrates his commitment to student representation and advocacy.
Beyond his academic achievements, Mason extends his positive impact into the community by contributing as a Kennel Attendant at Hopewell Animal Hospital and serving as the Student Coordinator for the Faith & Blue Project. Mason's impressive accomplishments continue at EASTERN, where he is a SkillsUSA member, an Occupational Advisory Committee Student Representative for the Veterinary Science program, and a National Technical Honors Society member. He plans to pursue his education at Delaware Valley University with a major in Biology and a Pre-vet focus. Congratulations, Mason! 👏
#StudentoftheMonth #UMProud #Leadership #CommunityService
Lots of holiday fun last week @ UMPS & UMIS!
❄️ 3rd-graders built gingerbread houses and sported festive holiday gear.
❄️ Mrs. Crompton's class spread joy with their 'Joy Is...' activity, where they shared what makes them happy. They also worked on Snow Globe projects that featured pictures of students inside personally decorated snow globes.
❄️ Mrs. Dougherty's 5th-grade students and Mrs. Holder's kindergarteners teamed up to create gingerbread men and enjoyed a festive treat together.
#UMProud #JoyfulMoments #HolidayFun
The UMMS HSA celebrated the season by hosting its 3rd-Annual Hot Chocolate Bar. Students enjoyed this special treat during their lunches on the last day of school before Winter Break. ☕ Thank you to the HSA and all the volunteers for creating special moments like these! #UMProud
UMPS & UMIS celebrated the last day of school before Winter Break with a surprise SNOW DAY, courtesy of our amazing HSA! Huge thanks to our HSA for organizing such fantastic events & memorable experiences for our students! ❄️
#UMProud #ThankYouHSA #SnowDay
Military Appreciation Night is set for Wednesday, January 24, 2024, @ 7:00 PM at the High School!
The Golden Bear Wrestling team will be "Saluting those who Serve" by competing in Army-issued camo singlets supplied by the Pennsylvania National Guard. There will be a brief ceremony before the match to recognize veterans & active service personnel in attendance. Please come out and support our community's service members!
We're also selling Upper Moreland "Salutes our Soldiers" T-shirts. Please use the link below or scan the QR code on the attached flyer to purchase your U.M. Military Appreciation T-shirt!
⭐ Order your Military Appreciation Night T-Shirt: http://tinyurl.com/ywzh5rl9
On Tuesday, UMHS students attending the EASTERN Center for Arts & Technology visited UMMS to introduce 8th graders to the programs offered at Eastern. They shared their personal experiences in their respective programs & encouraged students to consider EASTERN an option when entering high school.
Thank you to Amy Shields, EASTERN's Marketing & Recruitment Coordinator, and our student speakers: Charlie Cribb (Welding Technology), Abby Bilotta (Cosmetology), Brendon Trago (Automotive Technology), & Mason Brocke (Vet Science).
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Exciting news @ UMIS! 🎉 Two outstanding students from Ms. Gilman's 5th-grade class are Rendell Center Citizenship Challenge finalists! John Albert and Robert Marino's powerful essay about the importance of the First Amendment earned them a chance to compete at the National Constitution Center in January.
Ms. Gilman's entire class will head down to the Constitution Center to work as a team and give a creative presentation on the winning essay for a chance to win $1,000 for UMIS. Congratulations to John and Robert, and best of luck to Ms. Gilman's class on bringing their essay to life next month! 👏
#UMproud #CitizenshipChallenge #CivicEngagement
This week, our 2nd-graders at UMPS have been embracing the holiday spirit!
❄️ Mrs. Monaghan's class completed Elf Applications & crafted Elf hats.
❄️ Students in Ms. Hall's class enjoyed a fun Gingerbread Day and constructed houses out of graham crackers & festive trees with ice cream cones.
❄️ Mrs. Greb's class painted snowmen using their handprint & Q-tips for the tiny details.
#UMProud #FestiveFun #WinterActivities
Friday was Career Day in UMHS, where we welcomed 40 professionals who met with our 10th, 11th, & 12th-grade students. These sessions delved into diverse careers and shed light on required education paths.
During the presentations, 9th and some 10th-grade students completed the CareerScope, which is required for those planning to apply to EASTERN next year.
Many thanks to all presenters who generously shared their time! If you want to join us for next year's Career Day, contact Mrs. Spaetti at tspaetti@umtsd.org.
#UMProud #CareerDay #CareerExploration
We concluded the First Trimester at UMIS with our Circle of Excellence ceremony last Friday. During the assembly, we recognized our students who exemplify academic success, social responsibility, and citizenship.
Students took the stage to discuss the pillars of ROAR: Respect, Ownership, Attitude, and Responsibility, symbolized by the lighting of candles. The event featured performances by student musicians, a song and dance routine by Ms. Hunsicker's 5th-grade class, and a rendition of the UMIS school song performed by our 3rd-graders.
Calvin Grasso, a UMIS 3rd-grader, received a special award for his exceptional community service and dedication to "Make Every Kid Happy" during the holidays. 🎁 For the last two years, Calvin has been organizing a toy drive in partnership with the Upper Moreland Township Police Department, benefiting Toys for Tots.
We are SO impressed by all the remarkable achievements of our students! 🤩
#UMProud #CircleofExcellence
Check out the 7th-grade CO2 Dragster project in Mr. DeFranco's class at UMMS! 🏎️ In this Problem-Solving Activity, students explore aerodynamics & design CO2-powered vehicles to meet design requirements. Using Computer-Aided Design (CAD), students render a 3D model of their vehicle & test their design before constructing a physical prototype model of their idea in the materials lab. Students used their creativity to paint & personalize their creations, making each car a unique masterpiece! 🎨
#UMProud #StudentInnovation #ProblemSolving
This morning at UMIS, 4th & 5th Graders in the National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) crafted holiday cards and treat bags for residents at Wesley Enhanced Living. They're excited to deliver these thoughtful gifts next week!
Shoutout to our students and staff for spreading joy & making a positive impact in our community! Special thanks to NEHS Advisors Ms. Zanine, Mrs. Agriss, Mrs. Dougherty, Ms. Sloan, & Mrs. Gleason!
#UMProud #Kindness #SeasonofGiving
Our talented UMMS students capped off November with their annual Choral & Orchestra Concert. 🎶 Don't miss the UMMS Band Concert tomorrow @ 7:00 PM. Come out and support our outstanding young musicians!
#UMProud #ConcertSeason
On December 1, UMHS students kicked off the holiday season in style at their Snowball Dance at The Fuge. ❄️ Students and their guests danced the night away, surrounded by the Johnsville Centrifuge - the largest and most powerful centrifuge ever built. Huge thanks to all who contributed to making the dance an enjoyable evening for our students! ✨
#UMProud #SnowballDance
This month marked the ROAR Pawprints kick-off at UMPS! 🐾 Students recently gathered for an assembly to learn more about this program, which encourages and recognizes our students for demonstrating the core values of ROAR: Respect, Ownership, Attitude, & Responsibility.
Throughout the school day, our amazing staff will be on the lookout for students who exemplify the Golden Bear Way! When they spot a student going above & beyond, they'll hand out special ROAR Pawprints. Students can earn incentives for themselves and their classrooms for consistently displaying positive behaviors.
🐻 Thanks to UMPS staff for their dedication to creating a positive & supportive learning environment!
#UMProud #ROAR #PositiveBehaviors #GoldenBearWay
