This Week:
This is a normal week of learning.
Theater Club | Monday, February 5
If you are interested in joining Theater Club, come to Mrs. Fedor’s classroom after school on Monday, February 5!
Lunch Orders Due | Thursday, February 8
Remember that lunch orders are due on Thursdays by midnight in order for your student to receive lunch for the following week. Click here to place your lunch orders. If you have not yet signed up for our lunch program, see the attached letter to learn how to set up your account and place an order. Please email Mrs. Veldboom at aveldboom@weareuca.org if you have any questions.
looking ahead:
Faith Formation Day | February 15
In the book of Mark, Jesus is portrayed as a suffering servant. He did not come to be served but to serve. As followers of Jesus who are called to follow Jesus and imitate him, it is vital that we set aside time to serve just as he did. Faith Formation Day this year will take on a new look. Instead of a day on campus, each class will be sent out to serve in a multitude of capacities.
Each class, with an assigned group of teachers, will arrive at school by 8:30 AM, where we will have a brief opening session. Then groups will depart in many different directions. They will arrive at their assigned destinations where they will serve and work for most of the morning/early afternoon. After the morning is done serving, the class will pick a place to stop for a late lunch while heading back to school. Once back at school, students are free to leave.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Sons at asons@weareuca.org.
No School, Faculty Institute | February 16
No School, President’s Day | February 19
Request for donations:
UCA families, as it is still the season for colds, we would appreciate any donations for tissues in our classrooms and offices. Any and all donations can be dropped off in the Front Office with Ms. Pointer. Thank you!
Exciting opportunities:
ComEd Black History Month STEM Labs | ComEd is pleased to announce that our annual Black History Month STEM Labs event registration is open! Our annual student STEM event will invite 50+ Black high school students from across Chicagoland to celebrate Black History Month and team up with ComEd mentors to build their own wireless speakers during a one-day program on Saturday, February 10. Each participating student will also receive a $250 scholarship.
Attached please find an informational flier with more information that can be shared with your external contacts. Registration is open until February 5 or when available spots fill up.
Event Date: Saturday, February 10 8AM-4PM
Location: ComEd Training Center (3501 S. Irons)
Application Deadline: Monday, February 5
Registration Link: comedstemlab.com
Transportation will be provided for participating students
2024 Engineers Week EXPO | Join the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) - Chicago Professionals Chapter for our National Engineers Week EXPO! We have a full agenda from 9 AM - 3 PM with interactive and exciting Engineering and Science activities for Kindergarten - 12th grade students. Some workshops include Future World Buildings, World of Polymers and the Electromagnetic Swings for grade school students, and a college panel and Speed Networking for high school students. EXPO participants include CSL Behring, Mott MacDonlad, Radancy, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, TyLin International, Sargent & Lundy, Sam Schwartz, Molex Black Professionals, Peralte-Clark LLC, RailPros, Xylem Inc., and more. Registration ends February 17, 2024.
Registration link can be found here.
Use the promo code EWEEK2024 for a 30% discount on the ticket price!
