From the Peach Family
April 26, 2010
We would like to thank everyone who came to help us say good bye to Dad at his memorial service, and also to those who have already donated to the Memorial Worthy Student Fund on his behalf. We are convinced that Dad would be pleased with the goal of helping kids attend UCA even after he is gone.
Sincerely, The Peach Family
One-to-One Laptop Computers Starting 2010-2011
April 13, 2010
Dear UCA Family,
We are excited to announce our ‘One-to-One’ laptop program for the upcoming 2010-2011 school year!
One of our greatest goals for UCA students is for them to stay on the cutting-edge of technology and become well-prepared for future advancements. We are dedicated, not only to teaching technology, but to help students learn how to apply technology appropriately and with integrity. Below, you will find some helpful information about our ‘One-to-One’ laptop program.
Benefits:
- Quality, portable laptops
- Safe access to current technology
- Necessary software packages provided
- Enhanced classroom environments
- Research tools available through EBSCO and Bible study databases
- Greater network security for student data
- Four years of use = $1.00 purchase
Specs: (of the proposed laptop)
- Lenovo business-class laptop
- 15.4” Widescreen Display
- Intel Core i-Series Processor
- 2 GB Ram
- DVD+/-RW Drive
- 250 GB Hard Drive or better
- Windows 7 Professional
Q & A
Q: Will the student be able to have his/her own software on the laptop?
A: Yes. Students will be able to have their own software on the laptop as long as the software is licensed appropriately and meets the Media Use Policy. The UCA IT department will help students install new software on the laptop.
Q: Will the student still be able to bring his/her own computer?
A: UCA will provide a laptop for every student. However, if a student feels he/she would like to bring a different computer, it is allowed only with a dean’s permission. The computer will be stored in a secure locker and may be used in a designated room.
Q: Will UCA’s Internet be able to handle a load of 250+ laptops on campus?
A: Yes. Beginning this summer, UCA will be moving to a faster internet connection that will provide 100 Mbps bandwidth.
Q: Will the USB ports on the laptop be turned off?
A: No. The USB ports will be available to the students on their laptops.
Q: Will these laptop computers perform well?
A: Yes. The laptop computers UCA will have are high quality, high performing laptops that should be able to follow the students through UCA and continue with them through college.
Q: Are there going to be any additional costs to the student for the laptop program?
A: No. The current $100 technology fee will stay the same. We do not expect any additional costs.
Q: Could a student keep the laptop following graduation?
A: Yes. A student may choose if he/she would like to buy the laptop after their senior year. Below is a chart for the cost of purchasing the laptop based on how many years the laptop has been used:
- 1 Year $750
- 2 Years $500
- 3 Years $250
- 4 Years $1
Q: Who is responsible for theft, loss, or damage incurred by carelessness?
A: The laptops are under warranty from UCA. The student’s parents and/or legal guardians are responsible for theft, loss, or damage incurred by carelessness. Insurance will be available to the parents or legal guardians if they choose.
Stay tuned for more details of the ‘One-to-One’ laptop program! Further information will be mailed and published on the UCA website (www.ucaa.org/laptops) as it becomes available.
God bless,
Troy Patzer -Principal
Share Memories of Mr. Peach
April 11, 2010
Olin Peach passed away on April 9, 2010 at his cabin (read more here).
Mr. Peach started teaching at UCA in 1963 and has been with the school ever since. Through his career at UCA and Adventist Education, thousands of people have had the honor of knowing Mr. Peach.
If you have a memory of Mr. Peach that you’d like to share with his family and the others who knew him, please leave that memory as a comment on this page.
UPDATE: The family of Olin Peach has requested that donations be made to the Olin Peach Memorial Worthy Student Scholarship Endowment Fund in lieu of flowers.
Academy Day: April 12, 2010
March 31, 2010
UCA Academy Day is April 12th 2010
Chat with teachers, staff, and students to learn first hand about life at UCA
Tour the campus, classrooms, and dorms.
Meet with administrators and financial aid advisor
Start your collection of UCA gear with a free t-shirt!
Chances to win scholarships!
Academy Day Visitors Schedule 2010
Click below to read more about…
This Week at UCA – January 22-28
January 22, 2010
Dear UCA Family,
Parents, we appreciate the nice comments you send us. Recently, Brenda, the mother of Chad a senior, sent us an email about parents banding together to pray. Here’s part of her email…
“Especially with the student week of prayer coming up, we parents can be praying and lifting our kids and their friends up in prayer. I like the way Augustine’s mother lifted her son up thorough scripture. We can do the same. If there are any parents that have promises to share with each other or want to call another parent to pray with for their son or daughter you are welcome to give out my contact info. It just seems like we as parents need to be banding together to support the work that you are doing there at the school. May God richly bless.” (You can contact Brenda by calling UCA at 509-245-3600 and asking for information)
GRANDPARENTS – parents should have received a pink printout containing the info we have for grandparents in their last statement. If parents did not receive any info in their statement and would like to add grandparents to our database, please send grandparents name, address, and email address to Carol at carol.ochoa@ucaa.org by February 1. All grandparents that are in our database will receive an invitation to Grandparent Weekend March 12 and 13.
MISSION TRIP – there is still space to participate in the All Nations Mission Trip to the Yakama Nation. The cost is only $200 and students can still go home for part of spring break. For more info contact Lynda North 509-245-3610 or lynda.north@ucaa.org.
View the menu as well as schedules and the attendance policy
PARENTS OF SENIORS – Yearbook Senior Tributes are due from parents Monday, January 25. If you need more information contact Leo Lutz, Yearbook Advisor leo.lutz@ucaa.org or 509-245-3655.
CALENDAR CHANGES
- ASB Banquet originally scheduled for Sunday, January 31 has been moved to Sunday, February 21.
- Daylight Savings Begins Sunday, March 14 not March 7.
- Blood Drive originally scheduled for Thursday, April 1 has been moved to Thursday, April 29.
- Memorial Day is Monday, May 31 not May 24.
4-Yr Senior Benefit Saturday night, February 6, 2010 in the UCA Cafeteria. DAY and DORM STUDENTS will receive $4 in tickets to buy from the booths of their choice.
LOOKING AHEAD….
- Student Week of Prayer Mon-Sabbath, Feb 1-6
- 4-Yr Senior Benefit/Alumni Basketball Game Sat, Feb 6
- Sunday School – Friday Schedule Sun, Feb 7
- Senior Talent Auditions Tues, Feb 9
- Home Leave Wed-Mon, Feb 10-15
- Friendship Tournament – Walla Walla Thurs-Sat, Feb 11-13
- Midterm Tues, Feb 16
- UCA Band Clinic Thurs-Sabbath, Feb 18-20
- ASB Banquet Sun, Feb 21
- Senior Recognition Weekend Fri-Sat, Feb 26-27
Thank you Brenda for your kind words and your suggestion of forming parent prayer bands. Thank you to all of you who are already holding our staff and students up in prayer.
God bless,
Troy Patzer – Principal
UCA on Twitter
November 22, 2009
UCA now has a presence on Twitter.com. Users can follow news updates & other information on your computer or cell phone. Become a follower.
You can also find a link to the UCA twitter under “About UCA”
New Video on UCAA.ORG
October 30, 2009
Another short video from this school year has been added to UCAA.ORG. This video was created by Nick (Class of 2010) and it shows Class Night. Class night is a great time for the classes to begin to bond at the beginning of the school year. Various games, challenges, and general fun. It is a time when not only do the classes bond but each class has the opportunity to build other classes up.
A senior reportedly called class night “school spirit in a room”.
Principal’s Update & This Week @ UCA Nov. 7
October 30, 2009
Winter is teasing us and we’ve had snow flurries throughout the day. We’re thankful far fewer students are now on sick list and parents and staff are continuing to take every precaution necessary to keep those numbers to a minimum.
We have incorporated some Parent Weekend activities into the UCC Family Fellowship weekend November 13 – 15. Most of you have already had opportunity to meet your son or daughter’s teachers, but if you haven’t, please contact Florence Lacey for scheduling: florence.lacey@ucaa.org or 509-245-3627. We understand that all of you can’t see every teacher, so please choose one or two. There will also be the Amateur Hour on Saturday night and football games on Sunday. It will be an exciting, fun, full weekend!
The theme of the UCC Family Fellowship is Go Mission Fest. Click on this link for seminars and schedule . If your son or daughter has not signed up for a mission trip now is the time.
Visit UCA’s Edline presence to read the This Week at UCA schedules under the news section.
LOOKING AHEAD….
Choraliers Tour Fri-Sun, Nov 6-7
SAT Sunday, Nov 8
Tech Fair Thursday, Nov 12
UCC Family Fellowship Fri-Sabbath, Nov 13-14
Parent/Teacher Conferences Sat-Sun, Nov 14-15
Guy’s Club Amateur Hour Saturday, Nov 14
Fall Classic Football Sunday, Nov 15
School Photo Retakes Tuesday, Nov 20 (NOTICE DATE CHANGE)
HOPE Taskforce Thursday, Nov 19
Class Parties Saturday night, Nov 21
SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday, Nov 22
Midterm Tuesday, Nov 24
Thanksgiving Break Tues-Sun, Nov 24-29
We hope to see you at the upcoming UCC Family Fellowship/Parent Weekend, in the mean time thanks for keeping our staff and students in your prayers.
God bless,
Troy Patzer
Principal
New Media & The Echoes on UCAA.ORG
October 29, 2009
The October 2009 edition of “The Echoes” is online. You can now read student articles and reports on the 2009-2010 school year. Read it Here
There is a new video feature on the home page of UCAA.ORG. The first Friday night vespers of the year is a dedication for the students & staff at UCA. This dedication is an agape’ feast & communion. This year, the staff & ASB officers washed the feet of the students. The video was created by a senior from the class of 2010. Visit the homepage or the Video Library to see the video.
Over 100 new photos are on UCAA.ORG. They feature Art & Home Economics classes. Student art, pottery, and other creations are in these galleries. Check them out here.
There is a new video feature on the home page of UCAA.ORG. The first Friday night vespers of the year is a dedication for the students & staff at UCA. This dedication is an agape’ feast & communion. This year, the staff & ASB officers washed the feet of the students. The video was created by a senior from the class of 2010. Visit the homepage or the Video Library to see the video.
This Week at UCA – October 9, 2009
October 10, 2009
This week’s edition of “This Week at UCA” has been modified to reflect the canceling of Parent weekend. The rest of the week is accurate. School is NOT CANCELED.
View the Cafeteria Menu for week ending 10-17-09
FLU SEASON – we’ve been informed that the early symptoms are coughing and a sore throat. Day students need to call a parent if they feel this way. Dorm students should report to one of the Deans.
Just reminding you again that maintenance is being preformed through October on the railroad track by UCA. We were advised that all vehicles need to come to a complete stop and watch for equipment.
LOOKING AHEAD….
Columbus Day –School Day Mon, Oct 12
Education Rally – Yakima Sabbath, Oct 17
End of 1st Quarter Wed, Oct 21
Home Leave Wed-Sun, Oct 21-25
NPUC Bible Conference Thurs-Sun, Oct 22-25
UCC Family Fellowship Fri-Sabbath, Nov 13-14
Guy’s Club Amateur Hour Saturday, Nov 14
From the Photo Album
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