As a reminder, October lunch order forms with payment are due THIS Friday, September 30. If you need a physical order form, there are still extras in the main office.

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.

Tuesday, September 27 | Module 1 Ends
Wednesday, September 28 | No School - Faculty Institute Day
Thursday, September 29 | Module 2 Begins
Thursday, September 29, 5:00 P.M. | Youth Peacemaker Pods (YPP) Info Session
- As announced in an email from Mr. Howell’s last week, UCA has entered into an agreement with ROC ED. Beginning in Mod 2, they will be hosting their after school program on campus at UCA. If you are interested in more information, representatives from ROC ED will be at UCA in the gym this Thursday at 5PM for an info session. RSVP to Mr. Howell by Wednesday if you plan to attend.
Friday, September 30 | October Lunch Order Forms & Payment Due
Saturday, October 1, 9:00 A.M. | FAFSA Workshop for Seniors Parents
- FAFSA applications open this Saturday, October 1. Mr. Howell will be hosting an application workshop on campus at UCA on Saturday 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.

Bond-Week is next week! Next week, students will be able to participate in a variety of dress up days, games, and other experiences designed to bond them with their fellow classmates! A special class schedule will be distributed to students next week.
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
- Join us on the back lawn of First Reformed Church in South Holland (15924 South Park Ave, South Holland) for a time of s'mores, hot dogs, chips, and more! We will also be doing outdoor games and an outdoor movie. Watch for more information on the time as there may be a slight adjustment due to our soccer team’s first regionals! 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 continue to be on sale this week before school and during lunch! The Glow Stick Dance Party is next 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
- Spots are filling up! 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 $200 cost) in the main office via cash, check, or card. We will also accept deposits & final payments via CashApp ($WeAreUCA) or Venmo (@WeAreUCA). Be sure to specify “Winter Jam” in the memo. Final payment is due January 9, 2023. Here is another promotional video highlighting this past year’s Winter Jam.

If your student is in 9th-11th grade, they received a copy of their Module 2 class schedules today. All schedule questions can be directed to Mrs. Bootsma (cbootsma@weareuca.org).

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.
The retake date for students who were absent is Tuesday, October 11.