This Week:
Thursday, August 10, 6:30 P.M. | Parent Orientation
Parent Orientation is one of the most important nights of the year. It is required that all UCA parents (new and returning) attend. Students are not required to attend. During this event, we will share important news and announcements for the upcoming year, and break into rotating small groups to review policies and details from the Community Handbook. If you will not be available to attend the Parent Orientation, please email Mrs. Veldboom by Tuesday, August 8.
Thursday, August 10, 5:30 P.M. | New Family Dinner
If you are a NEW family to UCA, we invite you to come one hour before Parent Orientation starts at 5:30 P.M. for our New Family Dinner. This event is a great opportunity to be welcomed into the UCA community and meet other new families. If you will not be available to attend the New Family Dinner, please email Mrs. Veldboom by August 8 so that we can prepare an accurate food count.
Friday, August 11, 9:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. | Freshman & Transfer Launch
Freshmen and transfer students should arrive between 9:00 and 9:30 A.M. Students will have a variety of opportunities to get acquainted with UCA by checking out their classes and doing fun activities to get to know one another. The school day ends at 2:30 P.M. Parents will receive a detailed schedule at Parent Orientation night. Lunch will be provided this day.
Next Week:
Monday, August 14, 9:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. | Freshman Launch Day 2
This day is for freshmen only. Transfers do not need to attend. Please be prompt in showing up to school by 9:00 A.M. to ensure we arrive to our off-campus location on time. Students will be participating in a ropes course at Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park in Western Springs (1100 Ogden Ave, Western Springs, IL 60558). Students should pack a lunch for this day, wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes.
Tuesday, August 15, 8:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. | Deeper Learning Day
This is a full day of school for ALL UCA students. The times will be a regular day, but students will be involved in a variety of activities throughout the day. Plans will be announced in next week's Monday newsletter.
Wednesday, August 16, 9:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. | First Day of Classes
Classes start on Wednesday, August 16! Please note that this Wednesday will be a normal late start day.
Looking Ahead:
SAVE THE DATE: Curriculum Night, September 7