This Week at UCA – November 27-December 1, 2011
November 22, 2011
Dear UCA Family,
Thanksgiving break has begun and we are at the middle of second quarter. We pray you will enjoy some very special family time this Thanksgiving season.
UCA Online Store – CYBER MONDAY SALE
The clothing store UCA uses for apparel is Zome Design. Zome has set-up an online store for us. They are offering the following sale: As a THANK YOU to all of our great customers who use our online E-Stores, Zome Design is offering an incredible 25% off on all items ordered from the Jetseal E-Store from MIDNIGHT, NOVEMBER 25th until MIDNIGHT, NOVEMBER 28th.
To receive the discount, the purchaser simply needs to go to http://www.estoresbyzome.com/upper_columbia_academy.php and enter the code Holiday11 at the time of checkout. Please spread the word to everyone!
HOME LEAVE BUS
The home leave bus schedule is attached.
WINTER BANQUET
Students should bring their banquet attire with them when they return from home leave for the banquet on Sunday, December 4. This is a formal banquet.
GIRLS’ BANQUET DRESS
- Church Dress w/the only exception that the girls may wear a sleeveless dress that has at least a two inch wide strap and it cannot be backless.
- No backless dresses
- ALL GIRL STUDENTS will need to have their dresses checked to receive their ticket for the banquet.
- Day girls can have their dresses checked anytime a dean is available.
GUYS’ BANQUET DRESS
- Church Dress
- Tuxes may be worn
Deans will reserve a ticket for students when they have their banquet attire approved. Tickets will be picked up on Sunday, and they must be reserved by 10:00 p.m. Wednesday.
REC SKI
It is time to begin thinking about sending in Rec Ski fees, waxing up student’s snow boards/skis, purchasing a helmet for your student if he/she does not already have one. Contact Lynda North if you have any questions lynda.north@ucaa.org.
If students want their season passes early, they can call Schweitzer and have them mailed to them. It will only cost a couple of dollars. One of the perks is that they get five free days of skiing at White Pass.
DAY STUDENTS
Please see the WINTER DRIVING/ATTENDANCE POLICY at the bottom of this email.
SPRING BREAK MISSION TRIPS
Here is the information we currently have on each trip. More information will be coming soon:
- UCA Honduras – Bob Folkenberg, leader, $1,700/person
- UCA Alaska – Joe Hess, leader, estimated $800-1,000
- UCA Lake Chelan Camp – Eric Barber, leader, $250 – sign-up in the principal’s office
- UCC Guatemala – UCC Youth Department, $1,500
- NPUC Academy Dominican Republic – Keith Waters
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
| Classes Resume | Mon, Nov 28 |
| Choraliers/Ensembles – Wenatchee | Fri-Sabbath, Dec 2-3 |
| Winter Banquet | Sun, Dec 4 |
| ASB Officer Petitions Begin | Wed, Dec 7 |
| Sacred Christmas Concert | Sabbath, Dec 10 |
| Sunday School – Regular Schedule | Sun, Dec 11 |
| ACT | Sun, Dec 11 |
| ASB Officer Petitions Due | Thurs, Dec 15 |
| Christmas Concert at the Fox | Thurs, Dec 15 |
| Christmas Break | Fri-Mon, Dec 16-Jan2 |
| Classes Resume | Tues, Jan 3 |
PLEASE PRAY FOR
- Safety for students and staff traveling during Thanksgiving
- Perseverance for our students
- Other students that should be here
- Our newly baptized students
- 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
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 because of impassable 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 in to 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 when necessary.
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
Home Leave Bus Schedule
November 21, 2011
Home leave begins on Tuesday, November 22 and d buses will pick up your students on Sunday, November 27. In the event of a specific circumstance you can reach the bus drivers by calling the numbers below.
To contact the Portland bus call 509-475-9521
To contact the Walla Walla bus call 509-475-9523
You can view the home leave bus schedule here.
This Week at UCA – November 18-22, 2011
November 17, 2011
Dear UCA Family,
The gym was full last weekend. It was great so many of you could join us. We are truly thankful for God’s blessings on the weekend. If you missed talking to a teacher, just send them an email or leave a message to set up a phone conference. We switched to a new phone carrier today and our phone lines were down for a few hours. If you tried to call and couldn’t get through, we are sorry. Please try again.
DID YOU KNOW?
Over 1 million dollars of scholarships and financial aid will be allocated to our students this school year.
DAY STUDENTS
Remember there will be school with a regular class schedule on SUNDAY.
HOME LEAVE BUS
Students planning to ride on the UCA home leave buses should have signed-up in the business office by Thursday, November 17. The schedule is attached.
REC SKI
It is time to begin thinking about sending in Rec Ski fees, waxing up student’s snow boards/skis, purchasing a helmet for your student if he/she does not already have one. Contact Lynda North if you have any questions lynda.north@ucaa.org.
DAY STUDENTS
Please see the WINTER DRIVING/ATTENDANCE POLICY below.
SPRING BREAK MISSION TRIPS
Here is the information we currently have on each trip. More information will be coming soon:
- UCA Honduras – Bob Folkenberg, leader, $1,700/person
- UCA Alaska – Joe Hess, leader, estimated $800-1,000
- UCA Lake Chelan Camp – Eric Barber, leader, $250 – sign-up is in the principal’s office
- UCC Guatemala – UCC Youth Department, $1,500
- NPUC Academy Dominican Republic – Keith Waters
The This Week at UCA and menu are attached and on our website, www.ucaa.org.
DOCUMENTS
Shortened Schedule For Homeleave Day
2011-2012_Home_Leave_Bus Schedule
LOOKING AHEAD
| Thanksgiving Break Begins | Tues, Nov 22 at 12:12 p.m. |
| Classes Resume | Mon, Nov 28 |
| Choraliers/Ensembles – Wenatchee | Fri-Sabbath, Dec 2-3 |
| Winter Banquet | Sun, Dec 4 |
| ASB Officer Petitions Begin | Wed, Dec 7 |
| Sacred Christmas Concert | Sabbath, Dec 10 |
| Sunday School – Regular Schedule | Sun, Dec 11 |
| ACT | Sun, Dec 11 |
| ASB Officer Petitions Due | Thurs, Dec 15 |
| Christmas Concert at the Fox | Thurs, Dec 15 |
| Christmas Break | Fri-Mon, Dec 16-Jan2 |
| Classes Resume | Tues, Jan 3 |
PLEASE PRAY FOR
- Safety for students and staff traveling during Thanksgiving
- Perseverance for our students
- Other students that should be here
- 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
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 because of impassable 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 in to 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 when necessary.
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 – November 11-17, 2011
November 10, 2011
Dear UCA Family,
It’s Parent Weekend and we are looking forward to meeting many of you at the Parent/Staff Meet and Greet on Friday from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Girls’ Dorm Chapel. There will be just a short break before vespers begins in the church at 7:30 p.m.
DID YOU KNOW?
There are seven to nine different Sabbath School options for UCA students each week. These include everything from outreach to student-led to “Why I am an Adventist?”. This Sabbath you will have the opportunity to be a part of one of these Sabbath Schools.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
The Parent/Teacher conferences schedule will be posted on Mrs. Lacey’s window in the administration building on Saturday night.
HOME LEAVE BUS
Students planning to ride on the UCA home leave buses need to sign-up in the business office by Thursday, November 17. The schedule is attached.
DAY STUDENTS, please see the WINTER DRIVING/ATTENDANCE POLICY below.
SPRING BREAK MISSION TRIPS
Here is the information we currently have on each trip more information will be coming soon:
- UCA Honduras – Bob Folkenberg, leader, $1,700/person – Meeting in the Power House on Friday, Nov 11 during lunch
- UCA Alaska – Joe Hess, leader, estimated $800-1,000
- UCA Lake Chelan Camp – Eric Barber, leader, $250
- UCC Guatemala – UCC Youth Department, $1,500
- NPUC Academy Dominican Republic – Keith Waters
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
| Class Parties | Sat, Nov 19 |
| Sunday School – Regular Schedule | Sun, Nov 20 |
| Thanksgiving Break Begins | Tues, Nov 22 at 12:12 p.m. |
| Classes Resume | Mon, Nov 28 |
| Choraliers/Ensembles – Wenatchee | Fri-Sabbath, Dec 2-3 |
| Winter Banquet | Sun, Dec 4 |
| ASB Officer Petitions Begin | Wed, Dec 7 |
| Sacred Christmas Concert | Sabbath, Dec 10 |
| Sunday School – Regular Schedule | Sun, Dec 11 |
| ACT | Sun, Dec 11 |
| ASB Officer Petitions Due | Thurs, Dec 15 |
| Christmas Concert at the Fox | Thurs, Dec 15 |
| Christmas Break | Fri-Mon, Dec 16-Jan2 |
| Classes Resume | Tues, Jan 3 |
PLEASE PRAY FOR
- Parent Weekend
- 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
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 because of impassable 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 in to 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 when necessary.
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
Parent Weekend Schedule
November 8, 2011
Parent Weekend is coming up and we hope all of our parents will be able to join for a weekend of interactive worship and family centered entertainment. The staff and faculty at UCA would like to invite all of parents to a meet and greet at 6:30 Friday evening. Saturday evening you won’t want to miss UCA student showcase their many talents in Amateur Hour. For a complete Parent Weekend Schedule follow the link below.
This Week at UCA – November 4-10, 2011
November 3, 2011
Dear UCA Family,
This weekend our vocal groups will be sharing their talents. Friday the Octet will be singing for UCC President Bob Folkenberg’s evangelistic series in Airway Heights. Sabbath the Choraliers will sing for the Airway Heights church service. Then on Sunday the Choraliers will sing for the Central United Methodist church in Spokane. Christmas concerts are just around the corner.
DID YOU KNOW?
There was plenty of excitement on campus with 162, 7-10th graders experiencing Tech Fair today! They could choose from 12 different options, everything from CAD drafting, embroidery, flight simulator, a real train locomotive parked on the train track by UCA and so much more.
PARENT WEEKEND
Parent Weekend begins next Friday, November 11. Parents are our guests in the cafeteria for the weekend. Check our website for more information or contact Joe Hess joe.hess@ucaa.org or 509-245-3680.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
There are still a few Parent/Teacher Conference times available. Contact Florence Lacey by Tuesday to make an appointment florence.lacey@ucaa.org or 509-245-3627.
AMATEUR HOUR TABLES
Tables are still available. The cost is $60/table which includes a light supper of soup, salad, dessert and your choice of drink. Contact Chelle Jahn to make a reservation chelle.jahn@ucaa.org or 509-245-3635.
DAY STUDENTS, please see the WINTER DRIVING/ATTENDANCE POLICY below.
SPRING BREAK MISSION TRIPS
Here is the information we currently have on each trip more information will be coming soon:
- UCA Honduras – Bob Folkenberg, leader, $1,700/person
- UCA Alaska – Joe Hess, leader, estimated $800-1,000
- 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
| 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 |
| Choraliers/Ensembles – Wenatchee | Fri-Sabbath, Dec 2-3 |
| Winter Banquet | Sun, Dec 4 |
| ASB Officer Petitions Begin | Wed, Dec 7 |
| Sacred Christmas Concert | Sabbath, Dec 10 |
| Sunday School – Regular Schedule | Sun, Dec 11 |
| ACT | Sun, Dec 11 |
| ASB Officer Petitions Due | Thurs, Dec 15 |
| Christmas Concert at the Fox | Thurs, Dec 15 |
| Christmas Break | Fri-Mon, Dec 16-Jan2 |
| Classes Resume | Tues, Jan 3 |
PLEASE PRAY FOR
- HOPE Taskforce Day
- Parent Weekend
- 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
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 because of impassable 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 in to 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 when necessary.
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