Last month, teachers & staff came together to kick off the new school year! It was a great chance to catch up after summer & enjoy some treats. A big thank you to UM alum Sam Newsham from Lincoln Investment for helping make the event possible.
We also took time to celebrate our incredible staff reaching 10, 20, & even 30 years of service in UMTSD - an incredible milestone! 💜💛🐾 #UMProud
We also took time to celebrate our incredible staff reaching 10, 20, & even 30 years of service in UMTSD - an incredible milestone! 💜💛🐾 #UMProud
💚🦅 Our Golden Bears showed their Philly pride today! Students & staff sported their green in support of the Eagles as they kick off their first game of the season tonight. Fly, Eagles Fly! #GOBIRDS
On Wednesday we held our New Teacher Induction - a special time for our new teachers to learn, connect, & get ready for a great school year ahead!
Welcome to UMTSD! 💜💛🐻
We had a sweet ending to our Extended School Year program! 🍦 Many thanks to Mini Melts Ice Cream for generously donating delicious treats for our students! Your kindness helped make our last day of ESY extra special. 🐻 💜
Many thanks to the Upper Moreland Police & Fire Departments for coming out today & spending time with students in our Extended School Year (ESY) program! 🚓🚒 We're grateful for our strong partnerships that help make learning hands-on & meaningful 💜💛
On May 12, Mrs. Crompton & Mr. Black, two Math Club advisors at UMIS, accompanied Math Club members to the annual Math 24 Tournament held at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit.
The competition brought together fourth & fifth-grade students from across the county to test their skills in the 24 Game, where players must combine four numbers to make 24 using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and/or division. ➕➖✖️➗
Representing UMIS were Caleb Christian, Jaxon Hall, Logan Waskovich, & Sean O’Reilly, who demonstrated outstanding problem-solving skills & delivered an impressive performance! #UMProud
On Friday, UM schools celebrated World Down Syndrome Day by rocking colorful mismatched socks! #UMProud
🧦 @ UMIS: Students watched a video to learn about Down syndrome & the importance of celebrating our differences. They then decorated their own socks and wrote about why being unique is awesome & why kindness matters!
🧦@ UMMS: Sixth grader Chris Ejdaharian took the lead in organizing a sock sale to support the T21 Club of the Delaware Valley, which promotes awareness & inclusion for individuals with Down syndrome in PA, NJ, & DE. Mismatched socks were sold all week to support this great cause!
🧦 @ UMHS: Our Golden Bear statue sported his crazy socks to show support!
Yesterday, students in our schools celebrated St. Patrick's Day with fun outfits, activities, & hands-on learning. 🍀🌈✨ At UMIS & UMPS, students designed leprechaun traps, crafted themed hats, & graphed Lucky Charms marshmallows. What a lucky day! #UMProud
Today, students & staff at UMIS traveled back in time to celebrate 80s Day! They celebrated 80 days left in the school year by rocking their best 1980s-inspired looks! 🎸⚡ #UMProud
It's Super Bowl Sunday, & you know what that means... GO BIRDS! 🦅💚 #UMPROUD #FLYEAGLESFLY
On Friday, our Golden Bears showed their Eagles spirit at UMPS & UMIS with an exciting Super Bowl Pep Rally! 🎉🏈 Students & staff participated in fun challenges, including a quarterback throw, touchdown dance-off, & trivia! UMIS students played the Eagles Victory Song, "Fly, Eagles, Fly," at both pep rallies while the crowd sang along! 🦅 #GOBIRDS #UMPROUD
Students in Ms. Martz's 4th-grade class celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day by reading "Martin's Big Words" & reflecting on his message about character. During social studies, they explored a portion of his speech & thought about the qualities they hope to be remembered for. After their discussion, students created a craft to reflect the values that matter most to them.
#UMProud #MLKDay
FLY, EAGLES FLY! 🏈 💚🦅
On Friday, students & staff across the district wore their green & Eagles gear to show their support ahead of today’s big game against the Commanders!
#GoBirds #UMProud
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our MLK Day of Service at UMHS yesterday!
With over 100 participants—including approximately 65 student volunteers, along with parents and staff—we came together to make 75 handmade blankets for Project Linus, providing comfort to children facing serious illness or trauma.
We also collected five boxes of donations for EACH of the food pantries at UMHS, UMMS, & UMEC.
Thank you for showing up, giving back, & making an impact on our school community! 💜💛
#UMProud #MLKDayofService
Yesterday was National Twin Day! 🎉 Check out this before & after of our twins from the Class of 2025 - from 5th grade to Seniors! #UMProud #TwinDay
Students at UMIS are counting down the days until Winter Break with two Spirit Weeks! Last week was filled with cheer as students:
🎩 Sported their Holiday Hats
❤️🖤💚 Wore red, black, & green to celebrate Kwanzaa
💙🤍✨ Dressed in blue, silver, & white for Hanukkah
🧦 Rocked their favorite Winter Socks
🎄 Wowed us with their Holiday Sweaters!
Stay tuned to see how they wrap up the season this week! #UMproud
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We are so thankful for our incredible students, dedicated staff, & supportive community! YOU make UMTSD a special place to learn, grow, & thrive! 🤗 Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂 #UMProud #HappyThanksgiving
Last week, 3rd-graders in Ms. Corso's class focused on gratitude with a simple but meaningful activity. Each student picked a random classmate's name & wrote them a note sharing something they appreciated about that person. 💜 Activities like this remind us how important it is to take time to reflect & share what we're thankful for! Great job! 👏 #UMProud #Thankfulness #Gratitude
Yesterday our amazing students at UMIS honored Mr. Joe & Mr. Bill with handmade cards & a parade in celebration of Veterans Day! Thank you to all of our staff members at UMTSD who have served our country! 💙🇺🇸 #UMProud #VeteransDay
