Week of September 19 Parent Newsletter

This Week:

  • Picture Day Pictures Ready for Purchase

    • If you would like to purchase your student’s school picture from Jostens, go to: https://shop.jostenspix.com

    • UCA’s event code is FE275422. The secure access code should have been emailed to you by Jostens several weeks ago. If you do not have it, email Mr. Harrison and he will provide it for you.

  • Tuesday, September 20, 3:30-5:30 P.M. | Mum Sale Pickup

    • If you ordered mums from UCA, the pick up is tomorrow after school until 5:30 P.M. See you then!

  • Friday, September 23, 5:00 P.M. | Girls Volleyball Away Game @ Southland College Prep High School

    • If you are in the area, support our girls volleyball team as they play against Southland College Prep this Friday at 5:00 P.M. at Southland (4601 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL 60471)

Next Week:

  • Tuesday, September 27 | Module 1 Ends

  • Wednesday, September 28 | No School - Faculty Institute Day

  • Thursday, September 29 | Module 2 Begins

  • Friday, September 30 | October Lunch Order Forms & Payment Due

    • Your student was sent home with a physical October lunch order form last week. If you did not receive a copy, there are extras in the main office. Order forms with payment are due next Friday, September 30.

    • Please note: there will be no school on October 20 & 21 (fall break). You do not need to order lunch for those days. If you returned an order form with a payment for those days, it will be refunded to you.

  • Saturday, October 1, 9:00 A.M. | FAFSA Workshop for Seniors Parents

    • FAFSA applications open on October 1. That day, Mr. Howell will be hosting an application workshop on campus at UCA to help senior parents with the application. If you plan to attend this event, please come with 2021 tax documents. Email Mr. Howell (thowell@weareuca.org) with questions.

Looking Further Ahead:

  • Thursday, October 6 | Senior Soccer Recognition Day

    • Come and cheer our soccer team and be ready to celebrate our seniors as they play that afternoon against Illinois Lutheran High School: 1610 Main St, Crete, IL 60417. A senior recognition and team send off will begin at 2:50 P.M. in the UCA gym. Fans are encouraged to attend the game that day and cheer your Phoenix on! The game starts at 4:30 P.M.

  • Friday, October 7, 6:00-8:00 P.M. | Bond-Fire

    • Our annual Bond-Fire, hosted by Student Government, will be held on Friday, October 7 from 6-8PM at First Reformed Church: 15924 South Park Ave, South Holland. Campfire snacks will be provided. Please note: UCA’s building will still close at 4:30 P.M. that day. Students planning to attend must leave campus by 4:30, then arrive at the Bond-Fire via pre-arranged transportation.

  • Saturday, October 8, 7:00-10:00 P.M. | Fall Dance: Glow Party

    • Glow Stick Dance Party tickets will be on sale this week during lunch! The Glow Stick Dance Party is Saturday, October 8th from 7-10PM in the gym at UCA (South Park). Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are $10.00/student, which includes refreshments, glow sticks, a DJ, and a night of fun! Students are allowed to bring one non-UCA guest/date, if they choose. Any outside guest attending must be between 14-19-years-of-age, and a permission slip must be filled out ahead of the dance. To ask for a permission slip, or if you have any other questions/comments, email Mrs. Veldboom (aveldboom@weareuca.org).

  • Tuesday, October 11 | Picture Day Retake Day (for those who were absent on Picture Day)

  • Tuesday, October 18 - Wednesday, October 19 | Student Learning Conferences

    • Students will report to school for half days on both of these days. A detailed schedule, along with information about making appointments with teachers, will be sent in the coming weeks.

  • Thursday, October 20 - Friday, October 21 | Fall Break - No School

  • Tuesday, November 1 | Deposit for Winter Jam Due

    • UCA’s first-ever overnight Faith Formation retreat will be at Winter Jam at Silver Birch Ranch in White Lake, WI on February 3-5, 2023. The max number of UCA students we can take is 60. Sign up is first come, first served. The total cost is $200/student. Spots can be reserved by making a $50/deposit (toward the $200 cost) in the main office via cash, check, or card. Final payment is due January 9, 2023.

Grades:

  • Module 1 ends next week, Tuesday, September 27. A Progress Report of your student's grades will be sent home a week after the Module ends. Teachers have been actively grading and recording your student’s grades. If you have not yet received an email from any of your student’s teachers regarding their grades, please reach out to them directly. You can find all teacher’s emails in the Community Handbook.

Brain Gains:

  • "Brain Gains" are weekly thought prompts and activities for students to take advantage of on their walk to class or lunch time. Click here to see this week’s Brain Gains!