This Week at UCA: May 28 – June 3
May 28, 2010
Dear UCA Family,
The “POPS” Lawn Concert has moved into the gym since we’re having a wonderful spring rain. The concert is just the beginning of the activities for this final weekend before graduation. Click on this link https://www.edline.net/pages/uca/News/TW052810 to view This Week at UCA and all of the activities.
Friday, May 28 we will use a modified Friday schedule – click on the Choral Concert in Spokane Shortened Schedule at this link https://www.edline.net/pages/uca/School_Info to view the schedule for tomorrow and menu for the week. The choir will depart at 2:15 p.m. for their annual Choral Concert in Spokane at the Central United Methodist Church at 518 West 3rd Street at 7:30 p.m.
GRADUATION WEEKEND SCHEDULE – Click on the above link for the schedule for graduation weekend.
PARENTS OF SENIORS – Diplomas will be available in the Business Office after graduation from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Current students – who will be returning for the 2010-2011 school year have already completed their re-application. The registration packet which contains the forms students and parents need to complete will be mailed to you the middle of June. They will not be handed out at the Gymnastics Home Show. If you would like to pay your entrance fee for next year and take advantage of the discount click on this link http://www.ucaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/2010-11-Financial-Info.pdf to view the schedule for discounts.
The Business Office has a memo below this message regarding library/textbook return. Please take time to read it and encourage your student to stay with their books until they are checked in and they have received the account clear slip from Mrs. North.
DAY STUDENTS – please check the schedule for TOMORROW, Friday, May 28 when the choir goes to Spokane for the concert, as we will use a different class schedule, see above.
DID YOU KNOW… Out of 50 staff at UCA we have 15 who are alumni of UCA and five spouses who are alumni. You can tell how much our students love UCA when they come back to work here. There are also 22 staff who are parents of UCA alumni (and several more are future parents of alumni).J
LOOKING AHEAD….
| Graduation Weekend | Fri-Sun, June 4-6 |
| First Day of School 2010-11 | Mon, Aug 23 |
Please Pray For…
- Our students and staff as they finish this year
- Our students’ summer work opportunities
- Our seniors as they plan for the future and leave on their Senior Trip
- The contacts and decisions for baptism made during the Cheney Evangelism Seminar
- The continual outpouring of the Holy 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
Memorandum
To: UCA Parents/Students
From: UCA Business office & Library
Date: May 5, 2010
Re: Textbooks & Library books
In order for us to know what books we need to order for next year, we need to have all textbooks and library books turned in before students leave school. All books not turned in by the due date will be charged to the student’s account, with an additional $10.00 fine per book. ALL books are to be returned to the LIBRARY ONLY! The return schedule is below.
- All library books are to be returned to the library by May 26th (and in acceptable condition).
- Textbooks for Freshmen and Sophomores are due June 2 before they check out of the dorm and leave.
- Textbooks for Seniors are due on May 28th.
- Textbooks for Juniors are due June 3rd.
- All books returned to the library after June 15 will receive a maximum refund of 50% of the cost of the book. The $10.00 fine will not be refunded.
- Please keep in mind that the books returned must be the same book that was checked out to the student (i.e. the bar code # must match). If you believe all books were turned in, but still show a charge, it may be that the books turned in were a roommates or friends.
- Books left outside Library doors are NOT considered returned on time and will be accessed the $10.00 per book late fee fine.
- STUDENTS - We suggest that you stay by as you turn in your books, to make sure you are returning the ones that are checked out in your name. Turning in other people’s books helps them, but NOT you! Make sure that you get an account clear slip printed by Mrs. North. You will need the slip when you check out of the dorm and finalize your accounts for the year.
The Echoes (May 2010), Photos, & Video
May 24, 2010
The Last Echoes for the 2009-2010 school year is now online. See thoughts from the Senior Class President, ASB National Day of Prayer, AP Tests, and other end of the year thoughts. Read the May 2010 edition here
Two new sets of photos are now live on the UCA website. ASB church & the 4-year Senior trip galleries are now live. See them here.
Brandon (a member of the 2010 Senior Class) made a video to feature next week’s Gymnastics Home show. See the video here.
This Week at UCA – May 21-27
May 21, 2010
Dear UCA Family,
This weekend will be fairly quiet before we head into the final events of the 2009-2010 school year.
MONDAY, May 24 is Track & Field Day we will use the home leave schedule with a picnic lunch at 12:30 and events beginning at 1:00 p.m. Please click on this link https://www.edline.net/pages/uca/School_Info to view the schedule for Monday and the modified Friday Week of Prayer schedule mentioned below as well as the menu.
Next Friday, May 28 we will use a modified Friday Week of Prayer schedule to allow all classes to meet before the choir leaves. The choir will depart at 2:15 p.m. for their annual Choral Concert in Spokane at the Central United Methodist Church at 518 West 3rd Street at 7:30 p.m. The church will be much more comfortable this year with the air conditioning turned on.
Current students – who will be returning for the 2010-2011 school year have already completed their re-application. The registration packet which contains the forms students and parents need to complete will be ready for parents to pick-up at the Gymnastics Homeshow next Saturday night. If you are unable to pick it up the packet will be mailed to you the middle of June. If you would like to pay your entrance fee for next year and take advantage of the discount click on this link http://www.ucaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/2010-11-Financial-Info.pdf to view the schedule for discounts.
The Business Office has a memo below my message regarding library/textbook return. Please take time to read it and encourage your student to stay with their books until they are checked in and they have received the account clear slip from Mrs. North.
DAY STUDENTS – please check the schedule for Monday, Track & Field Day, and next Friday when the choir goes to Spokane for the concert, as we will use different schedules, see above.
DID YOU KNOW… UCA offers 95 different classes. You would be hard pressed to find another school with so many options. Few schools today offer the art, home and family life, industrial technology, music, and physical education options that we have, as well as Forensic Science and other core classes. Many public and private schools have cut these classes as their budgets diminish. I am thankful for support from our alumni, conference, and you parents that allow us to still offer these learning opportunities to enrich the lives of our students and their service to others.
CORRECTION… Memorial Day is May 31 not May 24 as listed on our calendar.
LOOKING AHEAD….
| UCA Alumni / UCA Foundation Event
Choral Concert in Spokane |
Fri, May 28 at 6:00 p.m.
Fri, May 28 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Spring Band Concert
Gymnastics Homeshow Senior Class Trip Memorial Day – regular school day Graduation Weekend |
Sabbath, May 29 7:30 p.m.
Sat, May 29 at 9:15 p.m. Sun-Wed, May 30-June 2 Mon, May 31 Fri-Sun, June 4-6 |
| First Day of School 2010-11 | Mon, Aug 23 |
Please Pray For…
- Our students and staff as they finish this year
- Our students’ summer work opportunities
- Our seniors as they plan for the future
- The contacts and decisions for baptism made during the Cheney Evangelism Seminar
- The continual outpouring of the Holy Spirit on our campus
We are grateful for the four decisions for baptism as a result of the Cheney Evangelistic Seminar with many more seeds planted. The Lord truly blessed the efforts of our students. Thank you for praying for them. We have a group of students going to the Deer Park SDA Church to conduct the church service this Sabbath. If you would like a group of students to come to your church next year, please let us know.
Ever heard the saying, “Blessed to be a blessing”? Having been a student at UCA myself, I can speak for the students in saying they are truly blessed to be going here. Isn’t it neat to see them using that blessing to bless others (presenting church services, evangelism seminars, mission trips & HOPE Taskforce). That is what Seventh-day Adventist Christian education is all about!
God bless,
Troy Patzer – Principal
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Memorandum
To: UCA Parents/Students
From: UCA Business office & Library
Date: May 5, 2010
Re: Textbooks & Library books
In order for us to know what books we need to order for next year, we need to have all textbooks and library books turned in before students leave school. All books not turned in by the due date will be charged to the student’s account, with an additional $10.00 fine per book. ALL books are to be returned to the LIBRARY ONLY! The return schedule is below.
- All library books are to be returned to the library by May 26th (and in acceptable condition).
- Textbooks for Freshmen and Sophomores are due June 2 before they check out of the dorm and leave.
- Textbooks for Seniors are due on May 28th.
- Textbooks for Juniors are due June 3rd.
- All books returned to the library after June 15 will receive a maximum refund of 50% of the cost of the book. The $10.00 fine will not be refunded.
- Please keep in mind that the books returned must be the same book that was checked out to the student (i.e. the bar code # must match). If you believe all books were turned in, but still show a charge, it may be that the books turned in were a roommates or friends.
- Books left outside Library doors are NOT considered returned on time and will be accessed the $10.00 per book late fee fine.
- STUDENTS - We suggest that you stay by as you turn in your books, to make sure you are returning the ones that are checked out in your name. Turning in other people’s books helps them, but NOT you! Make sure that you get an account clear slip printed by Mrs. North. You will need the slip when you check out of the dorm and finalize your accounts for the year.
New UCA Video
May 14, 2010
The UCA Band & Choir visited the Walla Walla University Church and performed during the second service. The UCA music portions of the service are below. You can download the entire church service here.
UCA Band & Choir Perform At Walla Walla University from Mark Janke on Vimeo.
This Week at UCA – May 14-20
May 14, 2010
Dear UCA Family,
We have been blessed with wonderful weather recently which is making our campus more and more beautiful for our end-of-the-year programs and graduation.
Please read the important library and textbook return notice below. When students are dropping of their books we encourage them to stay in the library until they receive the all clear printout from Mrs. North.
DID YOU KNOW… Recently 13 English and 10 Calculus students took the College Board AP test. Doing well on this test is a real boost to their college program. Well done students!
The annual Choral Concert in Spokane will be at the Central United Methodist Church at 518 West 3rd Street at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 28. The church does have air conditioning, unfortunately we didn’t find that out until after the concert last year.
CORRECTION… Memorial Day is May 31 not May 24 as listed on our calendar.
LOOKING AHEAD….
| Track & Field Day
Awards Banquet Pops Lawn Concert UCA Alumni / UCA Foundation Event Choral Concert in Spokane |
Mon, May 24
Wed, May 26 Thurs, May 27 at 6:00 p.m. Fri, May 28 at 6:00 p.m. Fri, May 28 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Spring Band Concert
Gymnastics Homeshow Senior Class Trip Graduation Weekend |
Sabbath, May 29 7:30 p.m.
Sat, May 29 at 9:15 p.m. Sun-Wed, May 30-June 2 Fri-Sun, June 4-6 |
Please Pray For…
- Our students and staff as they finish this year
- Our students’ summer work opportunities
- Our seniors as they plan for the future
- Cheney Evangelistic Seminar speakers and guests
- The continual outpouring of the Holy Spirit on our campus
I have had the privilege of attending the evangelistic seminar at the Cheney Seventh-day Adventist church the last two weeks. I’m looking forward to this final weekend. What a blessing to attend such an event. Not only to hear again the great Bible truth that our church believes, but to hear our students present it. How awesome! They are doing incredibly well, we might have some future teachers/pastors developing.
God bless,
Troy Patzer – Principal
This Week at UCA – May 7-13
May 7, 2010
Dear UCA Family,
Thursday the ASB planned a special assembly for the National Day of Prayer. Following a short video, students and staff broke into small groups to pray for our country, our school, and the continued outpouring of the Holy Spirit on campus.
DID YOU KNOW… CORRECTION – Last week we stated that Brian Lenz was recognized as Spokane Scholar in Foreign Language and Josh Gaskill in Social Studies. Actually Brian is Social Studies and Josh is Foreign Language. We apologize for our oversight. Good job guys!
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 baby great horned owls. They rotated through four different activities: aquatic study, eco system hike, bird identification and a classroom activity conducted by the refuge volunteers.
DID YOU KNOW… It’s Teacher Appreciation Week. If you have something nice to say about one or more of our teachers (or staff) would you email them or me? We are blessed with awesome teachers and I love to hear the stories you share. Thanks!
LOOKING AHEAD….
| 4-Yr Senior Trip
ASB Election Pre-Awards Assembly Track & Field Day Awards Banquet Pops Lawn Concert UCA Alumni / UCA Foundation Event Choral Concert in Spokane |
Sun-Mon, May 16-17
Tues, May 18 Wed, May 19 Mon, May 24 Wed, May 26 Thurs, May 27 at 6:00 p.m. Fri, May 28 at 6:00 p.m. Fri, May 28 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Spring Band Concert
Gymnastics Homeshow Senior Class Trip |
Sabbath, May 29 7:30 p.m.
Sat, May 29 at 9:15 p.m. Sun-Wed, May 30-June 2 |
Please Pray For…
- Our students and staff as they finish this year
- Our students’ summer work opportunities
- Our seniors as they plan for the future
- Cheney Evangelistic Seminar speakers and guests
God bless,
Troy Patzer – Principal
This Week at UCA: April 30-May 6
April 30, 2010
Dear UCA Family,
One phase of our power went out this afternoon for about two hours. Unfortunately, our server room was one of the areas affected, it’s been a little inconvenient, but classes carried on and we are up and running again.
Tomorrow night at 6:30 at the Cheney SDA Church our students will be the speakers for the evangelistic seminar sponsored by the UCA and Cheney SDA Churches. There will be two sessions on Friday. Sabbath at 11:00 a.m. will be the next presentation. After lunch there will be another one at 1:00 p.m. Then the last one will be in the evening at 7:00. The seminar will be for three weekends. We have again started our prayer around the clock for this special event, so please join us.
DAY STUDENTS – Please notice that Wednesday and Thursday we will follow our assembly schedule. Wednesday’s assembly will be by the Spanish classes and ASB will have assembly on Thursday for the National Day of Prayer.
DID YOU KNOW… Each year the Spokane Scholars Foundation (local professionals who donate their time and money) honors area seniors for academic excellence. UCA is very proud of the 2010 Spokane Scholars: English – Amanda Bauer, Fine Arts – Brianna Woodruff, Foreign Language – Brian Lenz, Math – Christian Robins, Science – Jeff Sloop, Social Studies – Josh Gaskill CONGRATULATIONS!
LOOKING AHEAD….
| AP English | Wed, May 12 |
| ASB Officer Petitions Due | Wed, May 12 |
| ASB Primary | Thurs, May 13 |
| 4-Yr Senior Trip
ASB Election Pre-Awards Assembly |
Sun-Mon, May 16-17
Tues, May 18 Wed, May 19 |
Please Pray For…
- Our students and staff as they finish this year
- Our seniors as they plan for the future
- Cheney Evangelistic Seminar speakers and guests
God bless,
Troy Patzer- Principal
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
The April 2010 Echoes & New Photos
April 18, 2010
The student paper “The Echoes” April, 2010 is now online. Read it here.
New Photos have arrived on the website. There are photos of the Gymnastics tour to Moses Lake in March 2010 and The Easter play: The Deliverer.
This Week at UCA – April 16-21
April 16, 2010
Dear UCA Family,
There were 132 prospective students on campus for Academy Day, and Week of Prayer is challenging us to be real Christians. Please continue to pray for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit as Sabbath is the climax of this special week.
DAY STUDENTS – DON’T FORGET – There is SUNDAY SCHOOL on April 18 – regular class schedule.
DID YOU KNOW…The Advanced Biology Trip will be using the Walla Walla University Biological Field Station with side trips to Padilla Bay Mud Flats, the San Juan Island Whale Museum, Eagle Cove Tidepooling, and more. This is an opportunity to experience the life of a marine biologist for a few days.
LOOKING AHEAD….
| Home Leave | Wed-Sun, Apr 21-24 |
| Gymnastics Tour – Alaska | Wed-Tues, Apr 21-27 |
| Blood Drive | Thurs, Apr 29 |
| HOPE Taskforce | Fri, Apr 30 |
| Biology Field Trip | Tues, May 4 |
| AP Calculus | Wed, May 5 |
| AP English | Wed, May 12 |
| ASB Officer Petitions Due | Wed, May 12 |
| ASB Primary | Thurs, May 13 |
Please Pray For…
- Week of Prayer – join the staff in praying around the clock
- Safe travel for the Advanced Biology Trip leaving on Sunday
- Safety for our students and staff during home leave
- Safe travel for the Gymnastics Tour to Alaska leaving on Wednesday
- Olin Peach’s family
Those of you that attended UCA or have been on a Borneo mission trip knew Olin Peach. A much loved, retired staff member, Olin Peach passed away Friday, April 9. For more information on services this coming weekend or to make a donation in his honor, please see our website http://www.ucaa.org/articles/olin-peach-memorial-scholarship-fund.
God bless,
Troy Patzer – Principal
From the Photo Album
Water Color by Vonnie
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Graduation
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