Week of May 30 Parent Newsletter

This Week:

  • JUNE LUNCH | Click here to order lunch for the first two weeks of June.

  • Wednesday, June 1 | Senior Locker Clean Out

    • Seniors are expected to clean out their lockers by the end of day on Wednesday.

  • Wednesday, June 1 | Senior Cubs Game

    • As a gift to the first graduating class, Mr. John Purnell, UCA Board Chairman, has secured free tickets to watch the Cubs play the Brewers at 7:05pm. Transportation will be provided; the bus will leave UCA at 4:30pm. Parents should plan on picking their students up at UCA after the game. This is a student-only event.

  • Thursday, June 2 | Seniors’ Last Day of Classes

  • Friday, June 3 | Senior Awards Breakfast

    • This will be an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2022. The event will include breakfast.

    • Parents and students should plan on arriving by 9:00am, dressed in semi-formal attire.

    • The event will wrap up around 12 noon.

  • Friday, June 3 | Graduation Rehearsal

    • After the Awards Breakfast, seniors will be provided lunch, then we will proceed to graduation rehearsal at the new building. Graduates can bring a change of clothes for graduation rehearsal.

    • Seniors can be picked up at 16341 South Park Ave by 2pm.

    • Students should also plan on turning in their Chromebook on this day. If families desire, the Chromebook can be purchased from UCA for $50. If purchasing, payment is due by June 8.

  • Friday, June 3 | Remote Learning Day for 9th-11th graders

    • 9th-11th graders should not come to campus on this Friday. Classes will be conducted asynchronously (not live) and remote. Students will receive specific instructions from each of their Mod 6 teachers regarding this day.

Next Week:

  • Celebration of Learning | Thursday, June 9, 8:30a-3:30p

    • In the morning, we will celebrate student learning through an awards breakfast, a passage ceremony, and student presentations of the work they’ve done this year. In the afternoon, we will gather at Veteran’s Park for an All-School BBQ Fellowship. Celebration of Learning is the last day of school for 9th-11th graders.

    • To prepare enough food, please complete this RSVP form at your earliest convenience.

Important News:

  • Summer Session | Once again, we are offering an optional Summer Session from June 14 - July 1. This year, the two courses offered are: Explorations in Printmaking and Adventure in Fitness. Registration is open to all current UCA students, as well as non-UCA high school students (including rising 9th graders). These courses are for credit. CLICK HERE to visit the registration page.

  • 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).

    • Two weeks ago, all senior students were sent home with 20 physical tickets to distribute to family and friends.

    • Two weeks ago, all 9th-11th grade students were sent home with 2 physical tickets. One ticket is for them, the other ticket is for one parent/guardian to accompany them, should you choose to come. If you desire more than 2 tickets, please submit this form.

    • A ticket is necessary for entrance to Graduation.

  • 2022-2023 School Calendar | Click here to view the official 2022-2023 school calendar. While the majority of the calendar mirrors this current school year, there are a few changes, so please review carefully at your earliest convenience.

Upcoming Opportunity:

  • The Micah 6:8 group will host a Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom on Saturday, June 18 on the lawn of Unity Christian Academy’s new campus. Please see the flyer below for details.