Union Vale Middle School PTA

09/12/2025

✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first PTA meeting on Wednesday — what a great turnout! ✨
If you weren’t able to make it, no worries — here’s the presentation and the minutes from June so you can stay in the loop. We are so excited for all we can accomplish together this year when we’re in the know! 💙💛 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MZjL7b4l7xY7PHViD3UbyHlY_anqitFkegEsrytXhto/edit?usp=sharing
Here’s how you can get involved right now:

🪙 Coin Wars – now available online!
https://uvms.givebacks.com/shop

👕 Spirit Wear Sale – featuring brand new Arlington Ink designs, Union Vale, and Arlington gear for both adults and students.
https://myarlingtonink.com/uvms/shop/home?fbclid=IwY2xjawMlr01leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFvVG1LMGJURVJVVVRGT0EyAR62y2lm3uevLnV5AvUgI2f2HYkh5guG0fJQKxYYAz77tw3RV2SIgFN0oR7mrA_aem__0pqDo8Akco9FnxtlG-Otw

🎟️ Membership Drive – join the PTA today and be entered to win one of our $25 gift cards! https://uvms.givebacks.com/shop

Together, we can make this year amazing for our students. Thank you for your support! 💙

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09/07/2025

🎉 GIFT CARD RAFFLE ALERT! 🎉
We’re giving away gift cards to FOUR lucky winners:
✅ Faculty & Staff
✅ 6th Grade
✅ 7th Grade
✅ 8th Grade
How do you enter? It’s simple—join the UVMS PTA!
💜 Already joined? You’re automatically entered!
💜 Haven’t joined yet? There’s no obligation; just your support helps us create amazing opportunities for our students.
👉 Click here to join today: https://uvms.givebacks.com/shop
Let’s make this year unforgettable for UVMS students—thank you for your support! 💪

09/05/2025

🚨 Attention Local Business Owners! 🚨
Support Union Vale Middle School & Promote Your Business!

We’re excited to announce that Business Memberships are now available in the PTA Shop!

✅ Show your community support
✅ Gain visibility with Union Vale Middle School families
✅ Help fund vital programs and activities for our students

Whether you’re a small shop, local service, or larger company — your partnership makes a difference!

👉 Visit the PTA Shop today and become a Business Member!
Let’s grow together, for our kids and our community.
🔗 https://uvms.givebacks.com/shop

09/05/2025

🚨⚔️ COIN WAR UPDATE ⚔️🚨

Second count and it’s giving Battle Royale vibes.

• 6th Grade tried to clap back, but the vibes were… mid. They’re gonna need a comeback arc if they want to stay relevant. 1907 points

• 7th Grade came in hot with the ✨shiny pennies✨. Lowkey stacked at 4828 points

• 8th Grade? They pulled up like “nah fam” and started dropping silvers like they had a side quest. Straight menaces. 💀 2649 points

Currently:

🥇 7th Grade is absolutely cooking.

🥈 8th Grade is fighting like it’s their main character moment.

🥉 6th Grade better wake up or it’s GG.

Reminder: 💰 Pennies = W, Silver coins = sabotage, and drama = free entertainment for your PTA.

Stay tuned—this week is about to be peak content. 📸

https://uvms.givebacks.com/membership/shop

08/16/2025

COIN WARS ARE BACK!

Union Vale Middle School PTA is excited to kick off our annual Coin Wars fundraiser!

When: From Walk-Throughs starting August 27th through September 19th (the day after Open House).

How it Works:
Each grade level will have their own jug to collect coins and bills.
Pennies and bills ADD points to your grade’s total.
Silver coins (nickels, dimes, quarters) SUBTRACT from other grades’ totals — so feel free to sabotage the competition by putting them in your opponents' jugs!

The grade with the highest points at the end wins a free period! Sixth Grade won last year with 88,199 points!

This Year’s Goal & Prize:
Our fundraising goal is $1,500.
If we exceed the goal, the principals and teachers will compete in a Fall Adults Masked Inflatable Costume Race — guaranteed to be unforgettable!

Last year, we raised $1,853.20 — let’s top that energy again this year!

08/14/2025

08/13/2025

Dry-fit tees. Hoodies. All-new designs. Let’s go!
NEW UVMS SPIRITWEAR!

Fresh NEW Arlington Ink designs are here — to show your UVMS pride all year long.
🗓 Orders close 9/21
📦 School distribution the week of 10/6.
💙💛 Grab your gear now and make school spirit your everyday style.
https://myarlingtonink.com/uvms/shop/home

07/01/2025

Good morning, Union Vale families, teachers, and staff!

We’re excited to share some important updates with you — thank you for taking a moment to read!

✨ Our PTA membership platform is now open for the upcoming school year! We would love your support — please consider renewing or joining as a member. Your membership helps us continue to provide programs and activities that benefit all of our students and strengthen our school community.
We will also be present during August Walk-Throughs, as well as at the Open House, so you’ll have the opportunity to sign up for membership in person.

🎉 New this year! We will have our brand-new spiritwear designs from Arlington Ink available to purchase during these events — don’t miss out!

💰 Get ready — Coin Wars is coming back! Start saving your spare change now. Which grade level will take home the bragging rights this year? Let’s see who can bring in the most spirit (and coins)!

Just a friendly reminder: joining as a member does not require any additional commitment.

👉 Membership Link: https://uvms.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true

Thank you for supporting our Union Vale Middle School community! 💙💛

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02/06/2025

Mark your calendars
7th Grade Social: February 28th 2:30-4:00
8th Grade Dance: June 13 (evening)
8th Grade Moving Up: June 23rd at 6:00 PM at AHS

Send a message to learn more

01/09/2025

🛁 How does a bath bomb work? 🧪 🥔 Can a potato power a battery? 🔋 🚙 Can you make an air-powered toy car? 💨
Your kids can take on projects big or small for:
🧬 MST Science Fair 🦠 on Sat, Feb 22.
Find a project using https://www.sciencebuddies.org/
Register at https://www.mstfair.com/
Enjoy a day of exploring projects, hands-on science and presentations by experts (Skyhunters in Flight 🦅 Central Hudson ⚡ more!) and AHS Student Clubs ⚓
Questions? Want to connect? Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/464148046705107

12/29/2024

🎉🏀 Support Our Schools and Score Big for the Kids! 🏀🎉
We’re gearing up for the Harlem Wizards Basketball Games on Sunday, February 2, 2025, and we need your help to make this event a slam dunk success! 🏀
Our concession stand is a key part of the fun, and all proceeds will directly support Arts and Education programs in our schools—think exciting residencies, inspiring author visits, and enriching opportunities for our kids to shine! ✨📚🎨
We’ve made it easy to pitch in! Check out our Amazon Wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1CF06AVHW85SC?ref_=wl_fv_le
From snacks to drinks, every item you donate helps us create an unforgettable event for our community while raising funds for these amazing programs.
How to Help:
💻 Click the link and pick an item (or two!)
📦 Your donation ships directly to us!
❤️ Share this post to spread the word!
Thank you for being the MVPs of our community! Together, we can make a huge impact for our kids while enjoying a day of fun and basketball. 🏀✨

12/12/2024

It's Wizards Wednesday!
Exclusive Courtside Giveaway!
Want to experience the game like never before? Here's your chance!
How to Enter:
Purchase your tickets before December 20th at 8:00 PM to be automatically entered.
Already Purchased? Don’t worry—you’re already entered!
What You Could Win:
CourtsidePlus Seat
Exclusive Meet & Greet with the Wizards
Autograph and Photo Op
Bonus for CourtsidePlus Ticket Holders!
Already snagged CourtsidePlus tickets? You’re guaranteed an official Harlem Wizards merch if your name is drawn!
Don’t miss out—secure your seats NOW for your shot at this incredible game-day experience!