Graduation Schedule and Information
May 28, 2012
Graduation Weekend is coming up June 1-3. Please take a look at the schedule and information for the weekend’s programs.
End of the Year Concerts and Programs
May 25, 2012
This weekend marks the final weekend of the 2011-2012 school year at Upper Columbia Academy. Will be showcasing the many talents that God has blessed our students with. Everyone is invited to join us for each program this weekend.
Friday:
Choral Concert 7pm Central United Methodist Church 518 West 3rd Street in Spokane Saturday: Sabbath School 10am UCA Gym Church 11am UCA Church Band Concert 7:30pm UCA Church Gymnastics Show 9:15pm UCA Gym
This Week at UCA – May 25-31, 2012
May 24, 2012
Dear UCA Family,
The final week of the 2011-12 school year is about begin. It is Memorial Day weekend and we will be remembering this holiday in our classes on Monday. We are very thankful for the blessings of this year. Thank you for sending us such great students. They challenge us and bless us daily. It is a privilege to watch God work in their lives.
DID YOU KNOW?
Each year Washington recognizes the top 10% of seniors in the state, but nearly a quarter of our senior class are in that group. We praise God!
TOMORROW, MAY 25, 2012
We will use the attached Choral Concert Schedule (modified Friday Week of Prayer Schedule) because our music department is performing at the Central United Methodist Church in Spokane Church at 518 West 3rd Street at 7:30 p.m. Classes will be shortened to facilitate their departure on Friday afternoon. Supper will be served in the cafeteria for students remaining on campus.
MEMORIAL DAY
Monday, May 28, will be a regular schedule.
JUNIOR & SENIOR PARENTS
The graduation weekend schedule is attached. This was mailed to you with other info.
FRESHMEN & SOPHOMORES PARENTS
If your student has a junior class they must attend class on Thursday, May 31. Only freshmen or sophomores who do not have junior classes are free to leave after their last appointment on Wednesday, May 30. Both Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31 are a regular schedule, not a home leave schedule.
TEXT & LIBRARY BOOK RETURN
See the attached flier for due dates. Parents, please encourage your student to stay with their books until the librarian has verified that they have returned all of their books. It is possible that they will return a textbook, thinking it is theirs, but the bar code shows that it is checked out to someone else. That will help their friend, but they will still be responsible for their book.
CAMPMEETING STUDENT WORK OPPORTUNITY
Are you planning to come to the UCC Campmeeting June 13-16? Could your student could use some work? There will be grounds shifts available June 4-15. Café and dorm shifts will be available from June 13-17. If interested, please contact Cindy Kiefer right away. The jobs are limited. Students will be paid minimum wage. cindy.kiefer@ucaa.org or 509-245-3617.
READING SKILLS AND SPEED READING PROGRAMS
Attached is a flyer offering Reading Skill/Speed Reading Programs for children and adults this summer in Spokane.
The This Week at UCA and menu are attached and on our website, www.ucaa.org.
DOCUMENTS
Concert Class Schedule 5.25-REVISED
2012 End of Year Coming Notice
LOOKING AHEAD
| Graduation Weekend – Consecration | Fri, June 1, 7:30 p.m. |
| Graduation Weekend – Baccalaureate | Sabbath, June 2, 11:00 a.m. |
| Graduation Weekend – Class Night | Sat, June 2, 9:15 p.m. |
| Graduation Weekend – Commencement | Sun, June 3, 10:00 a.m. |
| Registration Day 2012-2013 | Sun, Aug 26 |
| First Day of School 2012-2013 | Mon, Aug 27 |
PLEASE PRAY FOR
- Students and staff as they finish the year
- Seniors on their senior trip
- Students who should be here next year
- Seniors as they plan for the future
- Students taking Bible studies
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 – May 18-24, 2012
May 17, 2012
Dear UCA Family,
This is the last weekend for the Spokane Valley Evangelistic Series. Pastor Corbett reports the church is so proud of our students for conducting this series. A couple who knew no one at the church has been coming faithfully. They received the flyer in the mail and were interested in Christianity, so they came. Please continue to pray that this experience will further solidify the beliefs of the students presenting and reach those who are attending.
DID YOU KNOW?
We have accepted 32 students for 2012-13 and have 24 who have begun completing the application process. Last year at this time we had accepted 20.
DAY STUDENTS AND PARENTS
Monday, May 21, is a regular school day with Track and Field Day in the afternoon. We will use the attached Home Leave Schedule, followed by the track and field events.
CURRENT STUDENT RE-APPLICATION
Our current students have already completed their re-application form. It is not necessary for them to complete the admissions packet. New student applications continue to arrive daily.
NEXT FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012
Our music department will be performing at the Central United Methodist Church in Spokane at 518 West 3rd Street on Friday, May 25, at 7:30 p.m. Classes will be shortened to facilitate their departure on Friday afternoon. We will use a modified Friday Week of Prayer Schedule. It is attached.
MEMORIAL DAY
Monday, May 28, will be a regular schedule.
JUNIOR & SENIOR PARENTS
The graduation weekend schedule is attached. This was mailed to you with other information last week.
FRESHMEN & SOPHOMORES PARENTS
If your student has a junior class they must attend class on Thursday, May 31. Only freshmen or sophomores who do not have junior classes are free to leave after their last appointment on Wednesday, May 30. Both Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31 are a regular schedule, not a home leave schedule.
TEXT & LIBRARY BOOK RETURN
See the attached flier for due dates. Parents, please encourage your student to stay with their books until the librarian has verified that they have returned all of their books. It is possible that they will return a textbook, thinking it is theirs, but the bar code shows that it is checked out to someone else. That will help their friend, but they will still be responsible for their book.
CAMPMEETING STUDENT WORK OPPORTUNITY
Are you planning to come to the UCC Campmeeting June 13-16? Could your student could use some work? There will be grounds shifts available June 4-15. Café and dorm shifts will be available from June 13-17. If interested, please contact Cindy Kiefer right away. The jobs are limited. Students will be paid minimum wage. cindy.kiefer@ucaa.org or 509-245-3617.
READING SKILLS AND SPEED READING PROGRAMS
Attached is a flyer offering Reading Skill/Speed Reading Programs for children and adults this summer in Spokane.
The This Week at UCA and menu are attached and on our website, www.ucaa.org.
DOCUMENT
Shortened Schedule For Track & Field Day
Concert Class Schedule 5.25.12
2012 End of Year Coming Notice
LOOKING AHEAD
| Concert Friday – MODIFIED FRIDAY WEEK OF PRAYER SCHEDULE | Fri, May 25 |
| Choral Concert in Spokane at the Central United Methodist Church | Fri, May 25, 7:30 p.m. |
| Spring Sacred Band Concert in the UCA SDA Church | Sabbath, May 26, 7:30 p.m. |
| Gymnastics Home Show in the Gymnasium | Sat, May 26, 9:15 p.m. |
| Senior Class Trip | Sun-Wed May 27-30 |
| Memorial Day – Regular School Day | Mon, May 28 |
| Freshmen & Sophomores leave after last appointment (Regular Schedule) | Wed, May 30 |
| Junior Classes end at noon – End of 2nd Semester | Thurs, May 31 |
| Junior/Senior Party | Thurs, May 31 |
| Graduation Weekend – Consecration | Fri, June 1, 7:30 p.m. |
| Graduation Weekend – Baccalaureate | Sabbath, June 2, 11:00 a.m. |
| Graduation Weekend – Class Night | Sat, June 2, 9:15 p.m. |
| Graduation Weekend – Commencement | Sun, June 3, 10:00 a.m. |
| Registration Day 2012-2013 | Sun, Aug 26 |
| First Day of School 2012-2013 | Mon, Aug 27 |
PLEASE PRAY FOR
- UCA students speaking for the evangelistic meetings in Spokane Valley
- Students and staff as they finish the year
- Students who should be here next year
- Seniors as they plan for the future
- Students taking Bible studies
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
UCA Airstrip to be Closed in June
May 16, 2012
Airmen: Notice of Airstrip Closure
UCA is excited to be hosting Upper Columbia Conference camp meeting this June. We have had an overwhelming response from people who are going to be attending so we must increase the parking capacity to accommodate everyone. Because of this, the airstrip on the UCA campus will close June 8 and reopen June 19.
A Prayer For Our Country
May 10, 2012
A Prayer For Our Country
By: Sophia Rich
May 3, 2012. What happened on that day? Why is it important? What few people realize is that May 3 was National Day of Prayer this year. National Day of Prayer is a day where various churches, schools, and organizations across the nation get together to pray for the country. Farmington SDA church was one of the many places hosting this event on that day and it was to that location that Upper Columbia Academy’s Choraliers and Octet drove that afternoon.
UCA’s Choraliers and Octet provided the musical transition between the different sections of united prayer all through the hour long program. The different sections included the government, the military, education, family, God’s church, and the media. As a part of the prayers, the prayer leaders asked God to guide their country’s leaders, bless families with the abilities to raise their children in a safe, happy environment, and help everyone to make good choices about how they spend their time and how they can be in the world but not of it.
UCA’s choral groups sang a total of eight songs: six by the Choraliers and two by the Octet. The performance truly was a miracle because several of the students were either recovering from being sick or were getting sick. At least two of the performers lost their voices during the performance but with water and lots of prayer, their voices came back in time for the last two songs.
The people who gathered in the little church were blessed by both the music and the prayers. People lifted their hands and surrendered to God’s leading in the faith that he would answer their prayers. No matter how bad situations are in our world and our country or how bad they are likely to get, prayer is essential. It is important to pray for the leaders of our government no matter what their mistakes or their political parties. This awe-inspiring experience reminded everyone that prayer is our hotline to God and we should always remember it as such.
This Week at UCA – May 11-17, 2012
May 10, 2012
Dear UCA Family,
Tomorrow is HOPE Taskforce. Pray for us as we share Jesus with our community.
DID YOU KNOW?
Each staff meeting, time is dedicated for staff to share how they have seen students being touched by Jesus. Why? Because creating opportunities for students to meet Jesus is the most important reason for UCA’s existence. During our staff meeting last week, staff shared how on the recent Marine Biology trip students not lonely learned about marine biology but also, more importantly, connected with their Creator.
PARENTS OF FRESHMEN & SOPHOMORES
If your student has a junior class they have class on Thursday, May 31. Only freshmen or sophomores who do not have junior classes are free to leave after their last appointment on Wednesday, May 30. Both Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31 are a regular schedule, not a home leave schedule.
TEXT & LIBRARY BOOK RETURN
See the attached flier for due dates. Parents, please encourage your student to stay with their books until the librarian has verified that they have returned all of their books. It is possible that they will return a textbook, thinking it is theirs, but the bar code shows that it is checked out to someone else. That will help their friend, but they will still be responsible for their book.
The This Week at UCA and menu are attached and on our website, www.ucaa.org.
DOCUMENTS
2012 End of Year Coming Notice
LOOKING AHEAD
| String Ensemble Tour – Eastgate SDA, Walla Walla | Fri-Sabbath, May 18-19 |
| Evangelistic Meetings in Spokane Valley | Fri-Sabbath, May 18-19 |
| UCC Pathfinder Fair at UCA | Fri-Sun, May 18-20 |
| ASB Church | Sabbath, May 19 |
| Track & Field Day – HOME LEAVE SCHEDULE | Mon, May 21 |
| Awards Banquet | Wed, May 23 |
| Pops Lawn Concert | Thurs, May 24 |
| Fire Bowl Vespers | Thurs, May 24 |
| Choral Concert in Spokane at the Central United Methodist Church | Fri, May 25, 7:30 p.m. |
| Spring Sacred Band Concert in the UCA SDA Church | Sabbath, May 26, 7:30 p.m. |
| Gymnastics Home Show in the Gymnasium | Sat, May 26, 9:15 p.m. |
| Senior Class Trip | Sun-Wed May 27-30 |
| Memorial Day – Regular School Day | Mon, May 28 |
| Freshmen & Sophomores leave after last appointment (Regular Schedule) | Wed, May 30 |
| Junior Classes end at noon – End of 2nd Semester | Thurs, May 31 |
| Junior/Senior Party | Thurs, May 31 |
| Graduation Weekend – Consecration | Fri, June 1, 7:30 p.m. |
| Graduation Weekend – Baccalaureate | Sabbath, June 2, 11:00 a.m. |
| Graduation Weekend – Class Night | Sat, June 2, 9:15 p.m. |
| Graduation Weekend – Commencement | Sun, June 3, 10:00 a.m. |
| Registration Day 2012-2013 | Sun, Aug 26 |
| First Day of School 2012-2013 | Mon, Aug 27 |
PLEASE PRAY FOR
- UCA students speaking for the evangelistic meetings in Spokane Valley
- Students and staff as they finish the year
- Students who should be here next year
- Seniors as they plan for the future
- Students taking Bible studies
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 – May 4-10, 2012
May 3, 2012
Dear UCA Family,
The pace is picking up as the year winds down. This week the ASB election process began for 2012-13, the biology classes had their field trip and the Bloodmobile came. So many wanted to give blood that some had to be turned away. This weekend the evangelistic series begins in Spokane Valley with UCA students as the speakers.
DID YOU KNOW?
The Biology students went to Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge for their annual field trip. Turnbull is a 17,000 acre refuge with diverse habitat including wetland and pine forest. The students saw everything from moose to a trumpeter swan. They rotated through four different activities: aquatic study, eco system hike, bird identification, and a classroom activity conducted by the refuge volunteers. Spending a day out in nature adds a new perspective of our Creator God.
PARENTS OF FRESHMEN & SOPHOMORES
If your student has a junior class they have class on Thursday, May 31. Only freshmen or sophomores who do not have junior classes are free to leave after their last appointment on Wednesday, May 30. Both Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31 are a regular schedule, not a home leave schedule.
TEXT & LIBRARY BOOK RETURN
See the attached flier for due dates. Parents, please encourage your student to stay with their books until the librarian has verified that they have returned all of their books. It is possible that they will return a textbook, thinking it is theirs, but the bar code shows that it is checked out to someone else. That will help their friend, but they will still be responsible for their book.
The This Week at UCA and menu are attached and on our website, www.ucaa.org.
DOCUMENTS
2012 End of Year Coming Notice
LOOKING AHEAD
| Hope Taskforce | Fri, May 11 |
| Evangelistic Meetings in Spokane Valley | Fri-Sabbath, May 11-12 |
| 4-Year Senior Trip | Sun-Mon, May 13-14 |
| Pre-Awards Assembly | Wed, May 16 |
| ASB Elections | Thurs, May 17 |
| String Ensemble Tour – Eastgate SDA, Walla Walla | Fri-Sabbath, May 18-19 |
| Evangelistic Meetings in Spokane Valley | Fri-Sabbath, May 18-19 |
| UCC Pathfinder Fair at UCA | Fri-Sun, May 18-20 |
| Track & Field Day | Mon, May 21 |
| Awards Banquet | Wed, May 23 |
| Pops Lawn Concert | Thurs, May 24 |
| Fire Bowl Vespers | Thurs, May 24 |
| Choral Concert in Spokane | Fri, May 25 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Spring Band Concert | Sabbath, May 26 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Gymnastics Home Show | Saturday, May 26 at 9:15 p.m. |
PLEASE PRAY FOR
- UCA students speaking for the evangelistic meetings in Spokane Valley
- Students who should be here next year
- Seniors as they plan for the future
- Students taking Bible studies
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