This Week:
This is a normal week of learning.
Bake Sale is on this week! Come support your student government and buy a treat for $2.
Learning session with officer norris:
Please read the following letter from Mrs. Smith regarding an important learning session occurring on Thursday, November 16.
Dear Parents,
At UCA, we care deeply about your student's well-being, health, and safety. We know that vaping, marijuana, social media, and inappropriate photo sharing have become popular in schools across the country.
In an effort to be proactive and help protect our UCA community, we have invited Officer Megan Norris from the South Holland Police Department to discuss these delicate matters with our student body and to provide education surrounding these increasingly popular issues.
There will be 3 separate sessions for 9th, 10th and 11th graders on Thursday, November 16 during the day.
If you have any specific questions and concerns, please feel free to contact our Dean of Students Mrs. Smith at msmith@weareuca.org. Thank you for your partnership.
Looking Ahead:
Thanksgiving Break | November 22-24
Lunch Orders:
Our lunch ordering system is now completely online through the Boonli program. See the attached letter to learn how to set up your account and place an order. Click here to place your lunch orders. Please email Mrs. Veldboom at aveldboom@weareuca.org if you have any questions.
Winter athlete physicals & fees:
Physical forms & fees are due Monday, November 20 in the Main Office.
Driver’s Ed:
Please make sure to pay your driver's education fees ASAP! This holds your spot and makes sure you are ready to go in January. Our first class is Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
service opportunities:
Angel Tree Service Opportunity | 'Tis the season for giving! This year, UCA is partnering with a local organization to provide gifts to children and families in need. Help brighten someone's Christmas this year by buying them a gift! Starting Tuesday, November 14, there will be name tags on a Christmas tree with a person in need of a gift. Grab a name tag, sign up for the person you chose, and go shopping! The usual price spent is $15 and under. All gifts are due back to school by Tuesday, November 28. If you would rather make a donation to the cause instead of a gift, please pay in the Main Office. Thank you!
Tissue donations | If you are willing to donate tissue boxes, please bring them to Ms. Pointer in the Main Office.
winter jam:
UCA’s annual winter retreat is approaching and we are going back to Silver Birch Ranch in Wisconsin for Winter Jam! The purpose for the retreat is for UCA students to have their faith deepened, be spiritually revived, and have lots of fun with their classmates and other high school students from all over the Midwest! Students will leave school on Friday, February 2nd and return home Sunday, February 4th. While there, students will have a variety of activities to choose from. Broomball, Cross Country Skiing, Horseback Riding, Ice Skating, Indoor Gymnasium, Powertubing, Tube Hill, Tube Terrain Park, Zip Line and more! All the while, students will endure engaging and spiritual messages throughout the weekend.
We have 50 spots available for students this year. First come first serve throughout the next two months. The cost will be $200 with a $50 deposit that is due when you sign up that secures your spot. When you sign up, please fill out the permission slip attached and the deposit of $50. Final payments will be due on December 15th.
More information (packing list, times of departure, and parent meeting) will be provided as we get closer to the date. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact Mr. Sons at asons@weareuca.org. Silver Birch Ranch is located at N6120 Sawyer Lake Road, White Lake, WI 54491.
EXCITING NEWS from the UCA RaiseRight/ TRIP (Tuition Reduction Incentive Program):
We completed our first rebate period on October 31! Many UCA families will see their tuition reduction in the November Blackbaud Tuition Management accounts! Congratulations! (Please review our distribution policy attached)
The future distribution occurs after April 30, 2024. Distributions are only twice a school year. You can view the schedule here.
Everyone can begin using RaiseRight anytime. All participants must complete the registration form, consent to the program policies and return to the Main Office, as soon as possible.
Remember to link your RaiseRight account to your banking institution to begin shopping for the holiday.
Use RaiseRight for all your holiday spending/travel and check the RaiseRight brands to maximize your tuition credits. There are 850+ vendors. The 2023 Holiday Catalog 2023 RaiseRight Holiday Gift Guide can be found here.
Please contact raiseright@weareuca.org if you have any questions.
Blessings and SAVINGS with HOLIDAY SHOPPING!
