Week of May 2 Parent Newsletter

This Week:

  • 2022-2023 Leadership & New Faculty Announcements | If you have not yet read Mr. Okuley’s email from last Thursday, please click here to read the exciting announcements regarding new roles for current faculty members, as well as introducing several new faculty members for next school year.

  • Monday, May 2 | Module 6 Begins

  • Friday, May 6 | Prom

    • Prom is this Friday, May 6, 2022 at Glenwood Oaks from 7-11:30 P.M. A full course meal, entertainment, dessert, and photos are included in the ticket price.

    • Any student who has purchased a ticket to Prom will be granted an early dismissal after their Deeper Learning Block (12:30p) this Friday. It is the expectation that all students who plan to attend Prom are present for their Deeper Learning Block on Friday.

Looking Further Ahead:

  • Saturday, June 4 - Tuesday, June 7 | Senior Trip

  • Thursday, June 9 | Celebration of Learning (Last Day of School)

  • Friday, June 10 | UCA Graduation

    • The first-ever graduation ceremony of Unity Christian Academy will be held on Friday, June 10 at 10:00a in the sanctuary at the new home of UCA (700 E. 170th St., South Holland, IL). All are welcome to join us for a momentous celebration of the Class of 2022, the groundbreaking, first-ever graduating class in the history of Unity Christian Academy.

Yearbook:

  • Yearbook Ads & Dedications | If you are a business owner or non-profit representative who would like to purchase an ad spot in the back of this year’s yearbook, OR if you are a parent who would like to make a shout-out/dedication to your student, click here to do so. Email Ms. Grant at ggrant@weareuca.org for help navigating this portal.

Intercessory Prayer Team:

  • UCA is launching an Intercessory Prayer Team. If you would like to join, please email Mr. Okuley at nokuley@weareuca.org.

    • The Prayer Team will meet as the group is able, up to once a week, at a time that works for the group.

    • The team will intercede in prayer on behalf of the UCA community generally, and as appropriate, for specific needs.

Attention All Golfers:

Summer Opportunity:

The following message is from Mia Carter, District Outreach Manager for U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly.

“On behalf of Congresswoman Robin Kelly, I am pleased to announce we are accepting applications for the 2022-2023 Congressional Youth Cabinet. This is an amazing opportunity for students to learn about Congress and participate in a program that helps Congresswoman Kelly better understand concerns that matter to youth AND can possibly inspire future legislation.” If your student is interested in applying, please email Mia.Carter@mail.house.gov for an application.