Week of September 27 Parent Newsletter

Stay Informed | Stay Engaged

Important News:

  • This Friday, UCA will host a Celebration of Hispanic Heritage! Students will participate in various activities including a research challenge, gallery walk, games, Hispanic professionals panel, and eating authentic Hispanic foods.

  • This Saturday, October 4 , 10a-4p | Work Day at the New Building

    • Our new school building needs to be cleaned out and we need your help!

    • If attending, please bring screwdrivers (phillips & straight), work gloves, closed-toed shoes, masks, and a ladder if possible.

    • We’ll provide water and snacks. Bringing your own sack lunch is encouraged.

    • If you plan to attend, please email Ms. Grant at ggrant@weareuca.org.

  • Module 1 ends next week (Wednesday, October 6). Module 2 also begins next week (Thursday, October 7). Now is the perfect time to check in with your student regarding their academic progress thus far and offer needed encouragements and challenges.

    • “A good time was had by all” at last week’s Parent Dine & Dive. Mastery-based learning and navigating Otus were two topics discussed. Be on the lookout for future opportunities to learn about how learning works at UCA.

  • COVID-19:

    • Please click here to read a revised version of UCA’s COVID-19 Response Plan.

    • Please click here to download, print, and return to Ms. Grant the Parent Pledge for UCA’s COVID plan. The form can also be signed and returned digitally by using the signatures feature in your PDF reader.

    • As a reminder, please do not send your student(s) to school if they are experiencing Covid symptoms. Please note that they may be asked to leave campus if symptoms develop at school.

  • Fall Sports Calendar:

    • Please click here to access the sports calendar for September and October.

  • College Readiness:

    • A UCA parent has shared information about two programs the Dolton Public Library is hosting via Zoom. Both programs are for high schoolers and adults.

    • The first program is called "So You Want To Go To College", presented by the Family Centered Educational Agency & Talent Search. The website is: familycentered.org. Here is the audio link from V103, advertising this program to give you a bit more information.

    • In addition, the library will also be hosting a program on October 23rd, from 12-1 pm via Zoom. It is a Pharmacy Profession Program, presented by the Chicago State University College of Pharmacy. This program, like the college readiness program, is open to high schoolers and adults.

    • Please contact Mrs. Lillie Byrd, Youth Service Program Coordinator for the Dolton Public Library and proud parent of a UCA junior, for more information. Her work number is 708-849-2385 ext. 4.