This Week at UCA – October 29-November 4, 2010
October 28, 2010
Dear UCA Family,
We have many exciting activities coming up beginning with the band leaving on tour tomorrow. They’ll be performing at the Spokane Valley Adventist School in the morning. Then they’ll perform for vespers at the Coeur d’Alene church and Sabbath morning in Sandpoint. Monday is HOPE Taskforce and Tuesday students will receive a treat with their grades when they go see their advisor. Encourage them to take time to have this valuable interaction with their advisor. Thursday our student body will grow by about 130 students for the Gymnastics Clinic.
DID YOU KNOW…our current enrollment is 267! This is over our five year average of 262. We praise the Lord we are going against the norms of education and the economy.
DON’T FORGET…Parent Weekend/UCC Family Fellowship is Friday-Sunday, November 12-14. Parents you should have received information by mail, if you haven’t contact Joe Hess at 245-3680 or joe.hess@ucaa.org The Upper Columbia Conference’s theme for Family Fellowship is Go Mission Fest. The keynote speakers are Gary Krause from the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist Office of Mission and Ramon Canals the North Pacific Union Hispanic Ministries Director. Click on this link http://uccsda.org/missionfest for the speakers of the breakout sessions and more.
PARENT WEEKEND…We are excited to have you on campus, but we are so sorry that our guest rooms are full. There are a number of hotels/motels near the airport about 25 minutes away or in Cheney.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES…there are still a few openings left for Saturday night and Sunday morning.
AMATEUR HOUR…to reserve a table contact Dean Teresa 509-245-3635 or teresa.soule@ucaa.org
The This Week at UCA and weekly menu are on our website www.ucaa.org and attached.
DOCUMENTS:
WINTER DRIVING/ATTENDANCE POLICY… day students please see below.
LOOKING AHEAD….
| Choraliers Tour – Moscow/Lewiston/Clarkston | Fri-Sat, Nov 5-6 |
| SAT | Sun, Nov 7 |
| Parent Weekend/UCC Go Mission Fest | Fri-Sun, Nov 12-14 |
| Girls’ Club Amateur Hour | Sat, Nov 13 |
| Fall Classic Football Tournament | Sun, Nov 14 |
| School Photo Retakes | Tues, Nov 16 |
| Class Parties | Sat, Nov 20 |
| Sunday School | Sun, Nov 21 |
| Thanksgiving break begins | Wed, Nov 23 at 12:12 p.m. |
Please Pray For…
- Band on tour this weekend
- HOPE Taskforce on Monday
- Gymnastics Clinic on Thursday
- Other students that should be here
- The Holy Spirit to continue to work mightily on our campus
- Our construction projects
God bless,
Troy Patzer
Principal
Upper Columbia Academy
509-245-3612 p
509-245-3643 f
“For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans of hope and a future” Jeremiah 29:11
WINTER DRIVING/ATTENDANCE POLICY….
SAFETY IS OUR FIRST CONCERN!
Day students are encouraged to stay in the dorm when it is unsafe to travel. In this case the fee for staying overnight in the dorm would be waived. Please make arrangements with the deans. Students driving during poor road conditions should allow extra driving time.
If Liberty School District is closed we will continue to have classes. Parents will need to evaluate the situation. If Liberty is closed students’ perfect attendance will not be affected and absences will be excused. Our top priority is student safety, but we also don’t want them to miss classes unnecessarily. Sometimes Liberty closes due to the side roads that do not affect travel to UCA.
If Liberty School District is on a two hour delay we will operate as normal. If you have a special circumstance please advise us.
Tune into the radio or TV stations in the morning to have a list of school closings. You may also receive the same information on their websites.
If students have travel emergencies or will be staying home due to road conditions, parents need to call Carol Ochoa at 245-3614.
Again, I encourage you to help your student allow extra travel time or have them stay in the dorm.
We are all praying for a safe winter.
God bless,
Troy Patzer
Principal
Upper Columbia Academy
509-245-3612 p
509-245-3643 f
“For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans of hope and a future” Jeremiah 29:11
This Week at UCA – October 24-28, 2010
October 20, 2010
Dear UCA Family,
We had almost enough talent to fill three amateur hours during auditions last night. There were 44 acts trying out for 16 slots. We are blessed to have such talented students. Although not everyone will be able to perform on Saturday night, November 13, there will be other opportunities.
DID YOU KNOW…Parent Weekend/UCC Family Fellowship is Friday-Sunday, November 12-14. Parents – watch your mailbox for more info on the weekend. The Upper Columbia Conference’s theme for Family Fellowship is Go Mission Fest. The keynote speakers are Gary Krause from the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist Office of Mission and Ramon Canals the North Pacific Union Hispanic Ministries Director. Click on this link http://uccsda.org/missionfest for the speakers of the breakout sessions and more.
PARENTS…We hope you are able to come for Parent Weekend, but if not you are welcome on campus anytime.
The This Week at UCA and weekly menu are on our website www.ucaa.org and attached as well as the home leave bus schedule.
DOCUMENTS
LOOKING AHEAD….
| Band Tour – Coeur d’Alene/Sandpoint | Fri-Sat, Oct 29-30 |
| HOPE Taskforce Day | Mon, Nov 1 |
| Gymnastics Clinic | Thurs, Nov 4 |
| Choraliers Tour – Moscow/Lewiston/Clarkston | Fri-Sat, Nov 5-6 |
| SAT | Sun, Nov 7 |
| Parent Weekend/UCC Go Mission Fest | Fri-Sun, Nov 12-14 |
| Girls’ Club Amateur Hour | Sat, Nov 13 |
| School Photo Retakes | Tues, Nov 16 |
Please Pray For…
- New students arriving for second quarter
- Other students that should be here (start of second quarter would be a great time for them to begin)
- God’s Spirit to permeate our campus
- Safety for our students and staff especially while they travel over home leave
- Student leaders who will be attending the NPUC retreat during October home leave
- Our construction projects
God bless,
Troy Patzer
Principal
Upper Columbia Academy
509-245-3612 p
509-245-3643 f
“For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans of hope and a future” Jeremiah 29:11
This Week at UCA – October 15-20, 2010
October 14, 2010
Dear UCA Family,
Can you believe that the end of first quarter is next Wednesday and October home leave begins! Thanks to all of the parents who are encouraging their students as the quarter winds down. We’ve had beautiful fall weather which is facilitating our construction projects. See the DID YOU KNOW section below for more details.
DID YOU KNOW…No matter what grade your student enrolls at UCA, they are eligible for the TIP program (20% discount on tuition) the second year they attend. So if you have a great junior academy in your area, you don’t need to rush. For those that don’t have that option, you can maximize the discount the longer they are at UCA (20% discount second year, 30% third year, and 50% fourth year). How about sharing that with a friend! For more info on this program go to www.ucaa.org
DID YOU KNOW…Construction has begun to improve campus for winter with a new pitched roof on the Guys’ Dorm Chapel and reroofing the rest of the dorm. In addition to this hopefully there will be more parking ready for Parent Weekend and UCC Family Fellowship. The big equipment is cutting away the bank by the football field and will gravel the area for now. Stay tuned as we continue to watch our campus improve for the blessing of our students and their families and prepare for campmeeting in June.
The This Week at UCA and weekly menu are on our website www.ucaa.org and attached; along with the Home Leave Schedule.
DOCUMENTS
Shortened Schedule For Homeleave Day
LOOKING AHEAD….
| End of First Quarter | Wed, Oct 20 |
| Home Leave | Wed-Sun, Oct 20-24 |
| Band Tour | Fri-Sat, Oct 29-30 |
| HOPE Taskforce Day | Mon, Nov 1 |
| Gymnastics Clinic | Thurs, Nov 4 |
| Choraliers Tour | Fri-Sat, Nov 5-6 |
| SAT | Sun, Nov 7 |
| Parent Weekend/UCC Family Fellowship | Fri-Sun, Nov 12-14 |
| Girls’ Club Amateur Hour | Sat, Nov 13 |
| School Photo Retakes | Tues, Nov 16 |
Please Pray For…
- God’s Spirit to permeate our campus
- Safety for our students and staff especially while they travel over home leave
- Student leaders and the NPUC retreat they will be attending
- Our construction projects
- Other students that should be here (start of second quarter would be a great time for them to begin)
God bless,
Troy Patzer
Principal
Upper Columbia Academy
509-245-3612 p
509-245-3643 f
“For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans of hope and a future” Jeremiah 29:11
This Week at UCA October 8-14, 2010
October 7, 2010
Dear UCA Family,
Tuesday after ITED testing the students elected their class officers. There was plenty of excitement as the classes presented their officers to the rest of the student body. Stay tuned for the list of officers in the Echoes produced by the Journalism class.
Tomorrow six of our students will participate with some of our staff in the Disciple Ship Weekend at Camp Mivoden. Then October 22-24 the ASB and individual class presidents, vice-presidents, and chaplains along with the head and assistant head RAs will be attending the NPUC Leadership Retreat at Camp Mivoden. This is the time when the union generally has a youth Bible conference which costs $105. This year the union is covering the cost for school leaders for our union and UCA will provide the transportation for our students. Please encourage them to take advantage of this amazing opportunity.
DID YOU KNOW…The Photography Class will leave today for their annual photo trip. This year they will go to Wallowa Lake in Oregon. Mr. Brophy said they will use over 300 feet of film in addition to digital pictures.
DID YOU KNOW…We are now in the first year of the new UCA TIP (Tuition Incentive Program), next year all returning students will receive 20% off their tuition. WOW! Now that is something to share with a friend! For more info on this program go to www.ucaa.org
The This Week at UCA and weekly menu are on our website www.ucaa.org and attached. Monday is a regular school day.
DOCUMENTS
JUNIOR DAY STUDENTS…Remember you’ll have PSATs on Wednesday beginning at 8:00 a.m. You will not have your 7:15 class, but you will need to attend all classes and work after you complete your test.
SENIORS…This is the last call for senior potraits. The DEADLINE is Monday, October 11. If you haven’t taken your pictures yet, they must be taken outside of school time. If funds are an issue we have people on staff that can help take your portrait. This photo will be in the UCA Yearbook therefore the photo you submit must be within UCA dress and jewelry standards.
LOOKING AHEAD….
| End of First Quarter | Wed, Oct 20 |
| Home Leave | Wed-Sun, Oct 20-24 |
| Band Tour | Fri-Sat, Oct 29-30 |
| HOPE Taskforce Day | Mon, Nov 1 |
| Gymnastics Clinic | Thurs, Nov 4 |
| Choraliers Tour | Fri-Sat, Nov 5-6 |
| SAT | Sun, Nov 7 |
| Parent Weekend/UCC Family Fellowship | Fri-Sun, Nov 12-14 |
| Girls’ Club Amateur Hour | Sat, Nov 13 |
| School Photo Retakes | Tues, Nov 16 |
Please Pray For…
- Our newly baptized students and those considering baptism
- Student leaders and the retreats they will be attending
- Our juniors doing well on the PSAT
- God’s Spirit on our campus
God bless,
Troy Patzer
Principal
Upper Columbia Academy
509-245-3612 p
509-245-3643 f
“For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans of hope and a future” Jeremiah 29:11