This Week at UCA – October 28-November 3, 2011
October 27, 2011
Dear UCA Family,
Our band will perform for the Crestview Christian School in Moses Lake tomorrow morning. On Sabbath their performance will be during the church service at the Yakima Seventh-day Adventist Church on 35th Avenue. If you are in the area you are welcome to enjoy the performances.
DID YOU KNOW?
We are giving over a quarter of a million dollars in TIP (Tuition Incentive Plus) discounts to our returning students this year. If you know a student that should be here, it’s not too early to apply for second semester and qualify for the TIP discount next year. For more information contact Joe Hess our recruiter at joe.hess@ucaa.org or 509-245-3680.
TECH FAIR
The UCA Technology Fair is almost here! Next Thursday, November 3, our campus will be buzzing with 7th-10th graders. They will learn about the machines that aid us in our daily lives and experience the diverse world of technology. There will be eleven workshops in aviation, robotics, CAD, embroidery, and much more. Plus, they have the opportunity to explore and see UCA. For more information contact Joe Hess joe.hess@ucaa.org or 509-245-3680.
PARENT WEEKEND
Parents start planning now for Parent Weekend November 11 and 12. Check our website for more information or contact Joe Hess joe.hess@ucaa.org or 509-245-3680.
SPRING BREAK MISSION TRIPS
Here is the information we have currently on each trip:
- UCA Honduras – Bob Folkenberg, leader, $1,700/person
- UCA Alaska – Joe Hess, leader, estimated $800-1,000 (more details coming soon)
- UCA Lake Chelan Camp – Eric Barber, leader, $250
- UCC Guatemala – UCC Youth Department, $1,500
- NPUC Academy Dominican Republic – Keith Waters
ATHLETIC SCHEDULE
Varsity and junior varsity football and volleyball schedules can be found here: http://www.ucaa.org/life-at-uca/departments/athletics
The This Week at UCA and menu are attached and on our website, www.ucaa.org.
DOCUMENTS
LOOKING AHEAD
| Choraliers – Airway Heights | Sabbath, Nov 5 |
| Daylight Savings Time Ends | Sun, Nov 6 |
| HOPE Taskforce Day | Mon, Nov 7 |
| Amateur Hour Dress Rehearsal | Thurs, Nov 10 |
| Veteran’s Day – Regular School Day | Fri, Nov 11 |
| Parent Weekend | Fri-Sat, Nov 11-12 |
| Amateur Hour | Sat, Nov 12 |
| School Photo Retakes | Tues, Nov 15 |
| Class Parties | Sat, Nov 19 |
| Sunday School – Regular Schedule | Sun, Nov 20 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Tues-Sun, Nov 22-27 |
PLEASE PRAY FOR
- Band Tour to Moses Lake and Yakima
- Tech Fair
- Our newly baptized students
- Students considering baptism
- Students taking Bible studies
- Mission Trip planning
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
Parent Weekend Information
October 25, 2011
Greetings Parents-
Parent weekend is just around the corner! All parents are invited to join us November 11-13 at UCA for a fun filled weekend. Come and enjoy student led worships, a variety of UCA music groups, parent-teacher conferences and Amateur Hour!
For information about Amateur Hour including purchasing tables you can call the Girl’s Dorm (509)245-3634.
For information regarding parent weekend events take a look at the parent weekend letter and schedule.
Parent Weekend Letter and Schedule
If you would like to stay in hotels in the Spokane are you can look at a variety of hotels and rates below
Updated Photo Gallery
October 24, 2011
Check out the photo gallery to see new pictures!
http://www.ucaa.org/photogallery-2
A Different Week Of Prayer
October 21, 2011
United Prayer Comes to UCA
Article by Sophia Rich
Upper Columbia Academy’s October Week of Prayer was something new for everyone. Normally, students attend two meetings a day for a week. This time, however, the first meeting of the day was entirely dedicated to prayer. Tiana Woods, from ARME Bible Camp, came to show the students how to actively strengthen their prayer life as well as show them a new way to pray as a family.
United Prayer was something almost unheard of on campus at the start of the week, but by the end of the week, groups that just couldn’t wait for the meetings to pray, broke off into their own groups to share in United Prayer. This form of praying allows all the people in a group to pray aloud and share their struggles and praise with God and each other. To streamline the prayers, there is a certain format the groups follow: Adoration, Confession, Supplication, and Thanksgiving. What results is a balanced prayer that the students lift up to the Lord together.
The evening meetings were more like typical Week of Prayer meetings. Lawrence Thompson, a recent graduate of Amazing Facts, spoke to the students about prayer and the impact it had on his life. He shared his testimony in bits and pieces throughout the week about how God lifted him out of depression, drugs, and sin using prayer. United Prayer specifically was what helped him connect with God in a new way and turn his life around. He had only spoken publicly once or twice before doing the week of prayer talks. Going through the story of Jonah, the students learned to be aware of their surroundings, trust God, and listen to what he has to say.
The week caused a spiritual revival on campus. Freshman Sarina Meservia got re-baptized on Sabbath after the meetings and many other students vowed to rededicate their lives to the Lord. Sophomore Tara Jennings took initiative to put together a spiritual meeting called 15 Minutes with God. A large number of students are involved in a group they call ROC Ministries (Revival on Campus). All over campus, students are praying and encouraging one another and working to make this special week last all year long.
This Week at UCA – October 23-27, 2011
October 19, 2011
Dear UCA Family,
Home leave has started and campus is so quiet, we can almost hear the beautiful fall leaves dropping from the trees. This home leave marks the end of the first quarter of the 2011-12 school year. Updates on the end of quarter grades should be posted to InformationNOW soon, so you will want to watch for that. We hope you are able to see your student over break.
DID YOU KNOW?
Last week approximately fifty students came forward on a call for baptism/re-baptism at the close of Week of Prayer. Many more have re-dedicated their lives to Christ and have started a new focus on campus called ROC (revival on campus). As Jesus met the tempter in the wilderness with the power of God’s word right after His baptism, we solicit your prayers for these students and their decisions concerning Christ. We praise God for the Spirit’s presence on campus and are thrilled with these students responses to heavens promptings.
HOME LEAVE BUS
The Home Leave Bus Schedule is attached which includes the cell numbers for the bus drivers.
UCC BIBLE CONFERENCE
Pray for our students and students from other UCC schools attending the UCC Bible Conference this weekend at Camp MiVoden.
TECH FAIR
The UCA Technology Fair is Thursday, November 3! This is a chance for 7th-10th graders to visit our campus to gain knowledge about the machines that aid us in our daily lives and experience the diverse world of technology. Plus, they have the opportunity to explore and see UCA. For more information contact Joe Hess joe.hess@ucaa.org or 509-245-3680.
PARENT WEEKEND
Parents start planning now for Parent Weekend November 11 and 12. Check our website for more information or contact Joe Hess joe.hess@ucaa.org or 509-245-3680.
ATHLETIC SCHEDULE
Varsity and junior varsity football and volleyball schedules can be found here: http://www.ucaa.org/life-at-uca/departments/athletics
The This Week at UCA and menu are attached and on our website, www.ucaa.org.
DOCUMENTS
2011-2012_Home_Leave_Bus Schedule
LOOKING AHEAD
| Home Leave | Wed-Sun, Oct 19-23 |
| UCC Bible Conference | Fri-Sun, Oct 21-23 |
| HOPE Sign-up | Wed-Thurs, Oct 26-27 |
| Band Tour – Moses Lake/Yakima | Fri-Sat, Oct 28-29 |
| Choraliers – Airway Heights | Sabbath, Nov 5 |
| Daylight Savings Time Ends | Sun, Nov 6 |
| HOPE Taskforce Day | Mon, Nov 7 |
| Amateur Hour Dress Rehearsal | Thurs, Nov 10 |
| Veteran’s Day – Regular School Day | Fri, Nov 11 |
| Parent Weekend | Fri-Sat, Nov 11-12 |
| Amateur Hour | Sat, Nov 12 |
| School Photo Retakes | Tues, Nov 15 |
PLEASE PRAY FOR
- Students, staff, and their families for safety during home leave
- Our newly baptized students
- Students considering baptism
- Students taking Bible studies
- UCC Bible Conference at Camp MiVoden
- Mission Trip planning
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 14-19, 2011
October 13, 2011
Dear UCA Family
Can you believe that the end of first quarter is next Wednesday and October home leave begins! Thank you parents, for encouraging your students as the quarter winds down
DID YOU KNOW?
There were 1100 people in attendance for the Alumni Worship Service last Sabbath. A call was made at the end of the sermon for re-commitment to the Lord and a number of people responded.
WEEK OF PRAYER
Please continue to pray for our Week of Prayer as it concludes on Sabbath. The Friday Week of Prayer Schedule is attached.
HOME LEAVE BUS
Students planning to ride on the UCA home leave buses need to sign-up in the business office by TOMORROW, Friday, October 14. The schedule is attached.
ATTENDANCE
Parents, the fastest and most accurate way for you to check your student’s attendance is using InformationNOW. After you have logged in to InformationNOW, look under the Student Information menu on the left. Click Attendance, and a link will come up that says View Period Absences. This will show you your student’s tardies and absences. Thank you for your involvement.
UCC BIBLE CONFERENCE
Living the Prepared Life, the UCC Bible Conference for ages 14-18, will be Friday-Sunday, October 21-23, 2011, at Camp MiVoden during our October home leave.
To take advantage of school transportation for the conference, students should:
- Pay the $55 fee in the business office by Monday to sign-up for the conference.
- Return the attached permission slip, signed by parents to the principal’s office.
- Have parents call the principal’s office (509-245-3614) and arrange to meet the UCA bus at the Trading Company or the Valley Mall at times to be announced next week.
TECH FAIR
The UCA Technology Fair is Thursday, November 3! This is a chance for 7th-10th graders to visit our campus to gain knowledge about the machines that aid us in our daily lives and experience the diverse world of technology. Plus, they have the opportunity to explore and see UCA. For more information contact Joe Hess joe.hess@ucaa.org or 509-245-3680.
ATHLETIC SCHEDULE
Varsity and junior varsity football and volleyball schedules can be found here: http://www.ucaa.org/life-at-uca/departments/athletics
The This Week at UCA and menu are attached and on our website, along with the Home Leave Schedule, www.ucaa.org.
DOCUMENTS
Shortened Schedule For Homeleave Day
2011-2012_Home_Leave_Bus Schedule
LOOKING AHEAD
| Home Leave | Wed-Sun, Oct 19-23 |
| UCC Bible Conference | Fri-Sun, Oct 21-23 |
| HOPE Sign-up | Mon, Oct 24 |
| Band Tour – Moses Lake | Fri-Sat, Oct 28-29 |
| Choraliers Tour | Fri-Sat, Nov 4-5 |
| Daylight Savings Time Ends | Sun, Nov 6 |
| HOPE Taskforce Day | Mon, Nov 7 |
| Amateur Hour Dress Rehearsal | Thurs, Nov 10 |
| Veteran’s Day – Regular School Day | Fri, Nov 11 |
| Parent Weekend | Fri-Sat, Nov 11-12 |
| Amateur Hour | Sat, Nov 12 |
| School Photo Retakes | Tues, Nov 15 |
PLEASE PRAY FOR
- Fall Week of Prayer
- Our newly baptized students
- Students considering baptism
- Mission Trip planning
- Students and teachers as they complete first quarter
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 7-13, 2011
October 6, 2011
Dear UCA Family,
Tomorrow we welcome UCA alumni for the annual Alumni Homecoming Weekend. The honor classes are 2001, 1991, 1986, 1981, 1976, 1971, 1961, 1951. The weekend program is attached.
DID YOU KNOW?
Sixteen of our staff are UCA alumni. Twenty-five of our staff are parents of UCA alumni and four of our staff spouses are UCA alumni. Two of our current staff grew up on the UCA campus as staff kids, graduated from UCA, and now have come back to work here.
WEEK OF PRAYER
Week of Prayer begins on Monday, October 10. Our staff are signing-up to pray around the clock for God’s Spirit to move mightily on our campus. Please join us in prayer. It is such an encouragement to know you are praying.
DAY STUDENTS
Monday, October 10, Columbus Day is a school day. Week of Prayer will begin that morning. Please notice the adjusted class times on the attached Week of Prayer schedule for Monday – Thursday and Friday.
JUNIORS – PSAT TESTING
Wednesday, all juniors will take the PSAT. There will be no junior 7:15 classes on Wednesday. Bells will not ring. Juniors will test from 8 to 11:25 a.m.
UCC BIBLE CONFERENCE
Living the Prepared Life, the UCC Bible Conference for ages 14-18, will be Friday-Sunday, October 21-23, 2011, at Camp MiVoden during our October home leave.
To take advantage of school transportation for the conference, students should:
- Pay the $55 fee in the business office to sign-up for the conference.
- Return the attached permission slip, signed by parents to the principal’s office.
- Have parents call the principal’s office (509-245-3614) and arrange to meet the UCA bus at the Trading Company or the Valley Mall at times to be announced next week.
ATHLETIC SCHEDULE
Varsity and junior varsity football and volleyball schedules can be found here: http://www.ucaa.org/life-at-uca/departments/athletics
The This Week at UCA and menu are attached and on our website, www.ucaa.org.
DOCUMENTS
Alumni Weekend
October 4, 2011
Alumni Homecoming 2011
UCA / YVA Alumni Weekend
October 7-9, 2011
Upper Columbia Academy welcomes all former students and staff, their families and friends, to join us for Alumni Homecoming October 7-9. Honored classes this year are: ’41, ’51, ’61,’71, ’81, ’86, ’91 and ’01. (Reserved seating supplied for these classes on Sabbath.)
Friday Morning Golf Tournament to benefit student scholarships! See info below.
Friday Evening Vespers at 7:30 pm is a new multimedia / live music presentation on Creation by former music teacher, Jerry Lange.
Sabbath services begin at 10am with Alumni roll call and interviews with Alumni who are making a difference in our world, followed by the worship hour – speaker, Elder Don Jacobsen ’51, former president of Adventist World Radio.
Children’s Sabbath school and church is planned by the UCA Church pastoral staff, and begins at 10 am in the campus church. Please go with your children to register in the morning.
A buffet lunch will be served in the gym after church, followed by honor class meetings in designated classrooms for pictures and visiting.
Seminars on Christian parenting and finance will be offered Sabbath afternoon, along with campus tours for those who are interested. Click the link for more information (Parenting Seminar).
Sunday Morning 5K Fun Run in honor of Mr. Peach and benefiting the Olin J Peach Endowed Scholarship (see info below)
To register for the Friday morning golf tournament and /or the Sunday morning 5K Olin J. Peach Fun Run and Pancake breakfast, please go to the UCA Foundation web site at www.ucafoundation.org.
Parking for 20 RV’s is available on a first come, first serve basis in our new RV park. The park is located beside the Industrial Technology building, and the charge is $15 per night. Should there be overflow, parking in the UCA church parking lot will be made available.
For additional information on alumni weekend, contact:
Linnea Torkelsen
Alumni and Development Director
509-245-3692
alumni@ucaa.org.