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January 20, 2012

Dates to Remember... 

January 26th-February 15th- Book Fair ONLINE

February 2nd- Girl Scouts Meeting    

February 3rd @ 5 p.m.- Basketball Homecoming!

February 6th- 10th- Book Fair @ Elementary 

February 7th @ 5 p.m.- Elementary U-Night!

February 10th- Moms & Muffins

February 17th @ 8 a.m.- Elementary Class Pictures & K5 Graduatio Pictures

February 20th- President's Day- No School

February 28th @ 9:30 a.m.- NHS/NJHS Induction Ceremony & Reception

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Valentine's Day
Junior Class Valentine's Day Fundraiser

Looking for a perfect Valentine's Day gift for your sweetie?  Let the junior class make it easy for you!  Select from a teddy bear, balloons, roses or cookies, and we will have them available for pick up after school on Valentine's Day.  Hurry, order deadline is February 8th!

 

Please use the order form below:

Junior Class Valentine's Day Order Form

 Report Card

 Report Cards Have Been Mailed! 

 

If you have not received your student's report card, please check for outstanding account balances with the cafeteria, library, AP testing, administration office, etc.

Lights Camera Scream
 Benefit
for Mission Haiti a Success!!!

The amazing Lights Camera Scream benefit concert raised approximately $1,500 toward the senior mission trip to Haiti!  Several local talents put on a great show, and our seniors and their parents came out with full support, providing Blazen Burrito and a great concession stand!  Thank you for everyone who attended and provided support for our seniors and Mission Haiti!! 

 

We give a big thanks to Johnny Carter, who put this entire night on.  As Mrs. Sagely said, "We could not/would not have done it without him!"

PTF Announcement
Announcement

SCRIPS Cards are still available for purchase in the administration office! 

  

For special orders needed on Friday of the same week, please place orders by Tuesday.  Please note that cards are reloadable!

 

Contact Karen Clark in the HS office for more information.  

art pallette

Art Auction
Date: TBA

Attention Union Parents and Students:

Do any of you have artistic abilities?  We are looking for handmade items to sell or auction off at our upcoming Art Auction.  

 

Artist Works Include:
Canvas work (oil, watercolor, drawing)

Jewelry

Pottery

Photography

Sculpture

Crafts

 

Please contact Van Magness if you are interested in showcasing your work! 

Cell: (479) 650-0197 

Email: gregmagness@swbell.net

Spring 2012 FBLA Conference

FBLA logo  

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Fort Smith Convention Center

7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

 

Union Christian Academy FBLA students will be competing in 39 different events against 46 other chapters at the upcoming FBLA District I Spring Leadership Conference.

 

Good luck to our FBLA students!  

Silly Putty  The Union Elementary Merit Store needs items!

 

 

Items needed include: Silly String, crazy erasers, Silly Putty, lip gloss, mini Lego sets, and candy (peanut free and no jaw breakers please).

 

Thank you!

 ELEMENTARY ATTENDANCE CONTEST

 Attendance

- Classrooms with the best attendance for the month will earn extra recess!

- Classrooms with the best attendance for the quarter will earn a special snack!!

- Classrooms with the best attendance for the year will get a movie & popcorn party!!!

- You can earn points for your classroom by being here, being on time, and staying all day.

Volunteers Needed
Volunteers Needed
 The Union elementary campus needs parent volunteers for outside morning drop-off duty, 7:45 a.m. to 8:10 a.m.  If we get enough volunteers, we can create a rotation schedule. 
 
If you are able to help, please contact the elementary office at (479) 424-1949.

UEasy Ways to help Union!!!

When you purchase items at Target, Office Depot, and Staples, Union will earn a percentage back of the dollars you spend!  

 

All you do is designate Union Christian Academy as your school preference at Target and use reward#2817808328 at Staples and reward#70207358 at Office depot when you check out!

U
Night
Community Preview
February 7, 2012, 5 PM- 8 PM
 
Union Christian Academy
Elementary Campus
 
Exciting Events In Store For U Night:
Open House and Tours!
2012-13 Enrollment Kick-off!

Spaghetti Dinner-sponsored by our PTF

Silent Auction

The Book Fair Luau

"The U Factor" Talent Show

 

Invite your family, friends, church family, and anyone you know who is interested in investing in a Christ-centered education for their child for a night of fellowship, food, and entertainment!!!

Union Christian Academy 

Financial Aid Night

 Financial Aid

January 23, 2012

6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Secondary Conference Room

 

College Financial Aid Advisor on campus to discuss financial aid opportunities and admissions procedures. Seniors and parents are strongly encouraged to attend, and juniors, sophmores, and their parents are welcome to attend as well!


 
Topics to be discussed include:

*Federal Financial Aid (Pell Grants, Stafford Loans   

  and work study opportunities)

*State Aid (Arkansas Academic Challenge a.k.a Lottery

  Scholarship, GO! Grants, etc.

*Academic Scholarhships

*Admissions Information 

BOOK FAIR LUAU

February 6th-10th

Book Fair Luau 

WE NEED YOU!!!

DECORATIONS & LOTS of VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

 

The Book Fair will be online

Jan. 30th-Feb. 15th!!!

Applebee'sPancake Fundraiser
Applebee's Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast

Support Union Christian Academy Junior Class!  

ONLY $5 per person and the junior class keeps 100% of the tips earned!!! 


Saturday, January 21st

8:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m.

6818 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith, AR

 

Basketball Homecoming 2012
February 3rd- 5:00 p.m.
Union Secondary Campus Gym
Homecoming
Theme: One step closer to forever...
 
Verse: "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
-Joshua 1:9 NIV
 
Secondary Campus Dress-Up Days:
Monday: Come As You Are (PJ's)
Tuesday: Decade Day
Wednesday: Opposites Attract
Thursday: Over-Exaggerate Day
Friday: School Spirit Day
 
Elementary Campus Dress-Up Days:
Monday: Come As You Are (PJ's)
Tuesday: Decade Day
(K3/K4- 70's, K5- 50's, 1st- 80's, 2nd- 60's, 3rd- 50's & 4th- 80's)
Wednesday: Opposite Day
Thursday: Western Day
Friday: School Spirit Day
 
Homecoming Reception
Punch Bowl 
Time: Immediately following homecoming ceremony
Location: Secondary Cafeteria
Honorees: Seniors, Homecoming Court, Alumni & Parents
 
A homecoming reception honoring our seniors, homecoming court, Union alumni, and their parents/guardians will be held in the secondary cafeteria immediately following homecoming before the basketball game. 
 
Finger foods, cookies, and beverages will be provided for our Union honorees and their families! 

2011-12 Elementary Yearbooks!

Yearbook

It's not too late to order a 2011-12 elementary yearbook!  They are $25 each or $27 with your child's name added.  

 

We also need pictures for the yearbook! (Ex. field trips, class parties, activities, etc.).  You can send them on a flash drive, CD, SD card, via email, or upload them at: https://images.memoryebooks.com/login?user=400134866&pw=eagles

 

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Hopkins at 424-1949 or via email at nikki.hopkins@unioneagles.org

from the desk of Mrs. Chavis... 

 

There will be info about a summer seminar for juniors and STEM program for 8th-11th grades. 

Space is limited, so register now by emailing your name and number in your party to cgoevent@usn.edu and include "Little Rock Admissions Forum Registration" in the subject line.

Location: Arkansas 4-H Center, 1 Four-H Way, Little Rock , AR 72223

The YOUniversal Scholarship application is available now for high school seniors (and all other applicants) to apply for the Academic Challenge Scholarship, Governor's Scholarship and all other ADHE programs

 Application Deadlines:

Governor's Scholarship Program (Governor's Scholars and Governor's Distinguished Scholars) - February 1, 2012

All other ADHE programs - June 1, 2012

 

FAFSA: Parents and students can apply for your FAFSA pins now!

If you have additional questions please call or email finaid@adhe.edu, 800-547-8839, or 501-371-2000.

Seniors: 

Most colleges require a seven semseter transcript.  To request transcripts, please sign the list on the Counseling Center door and specify the institution and address.  They will be ready for mailing to your colleges by late next week.

-For recommendations, give Mrs. Chavis the Senior Infomation Sheet and Permission to Release Records forms given to you ealier this year.

-College Visit Days: Complete the form found in the high school office window, get parent/guardian signature, and turn in to Mrs. Chavis. 

  

The  US JCI Foundation Scholarship program applications are available on line at http://www.usjcisentate foundation.org or in the Counseling Center.  There are $1000 grants given to high school seniors.  The application must be postmarked by January 31, 2012.   
 
EXPLORE ($10) and PLAN ($13) tests:
Several students have not paid the fees, which should be paid to Mrs. Chavis.Semester grades will be held.Make checks payable to Union Christian Academy. 
8th-11th grade students interested in the Naval Academy: You are invited to the U.S. Naval Academy Admission Forum on January 29th! 
 Times Record Scoop
 

What is "SCOOP"?

SCOOP stands for "Student and Community Opportunities with Our Paper." The program is an excellent way for student and community organizations to raise funds and receive promotional space in the Times Record. The program is part of

the newspaper's continued commitment to involvement with area schools and communities.

 
When you renew your Times Record subscription by filling out the "Scoops" form and designating Union Christian Academy as the school you support, Union will receive $25 for every annual subscription/renewal. Union will receive $10 for every six month subscription/renewal. Forms are available in both campus offices and at the "U" desk on secondary campus. 
 

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