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Now-February 15th- Book Fair ONLINE
February 3rd @ 5 p.m.- Basketball Homecoming!
February 6th- Fourth Grade Visit to Secondary Campus
February 6th- 10th- Book Fair @ Elementary
February 7th @ 5 p.m.- Elementary U-Night!
February 9th - Stephen Fite Concert- Alma
February 10th- Moms & Muffins
February 17th- Scoliosis Screenings (Secondary Campus)
February 17th @ 8 a.m.- Elementary Class Pictures & K5 Graduation Pictures
February 20th- President's Day- No School
February 21st- Secondary U Night
February 28th @ 9:30 a.m.- NHS/NJHS Induction Ceremony & Reception |
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Quicklinks | |
This link allows anyone to view Union's master calendar via web browser.
2012-2013 Student Calendar
Please see the above Union student calendar for the upcoming 2012-13 school year.
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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 |
Mission Haiti Meeting
Thursday, 2/9/12 @ 6 p.m.
There will be a final Senior parent meeting for Mission Haiti on Thursday, February 9th at 6:00 p.m. in the secondary campus conference room. At least one parent from each family (of those students going to Haiti) should attend. All final details will be given at this time.
Thank you,
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College Goal Sunday
UAFS Campus
Baldor Technology BLDG.
Sunday, February 19th
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
College Goal Sunday Event will be held on the UAFS campus on February 19, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Baldor Technology Building at 5210 Grand Ave., Fort Smith, AR. It is a one day event held throughout different sites in the state of Arkansas to help students and families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Arkansas Universal Scholarship Application (YOUniversal).
If you would like more information on this event, please call my direct line at (479) 788-7096, or e-mail at www.arcollegegoalsunday.org.
Students should try to bring the following information to this event:
-The PIN received by going to www.pin.ed.govat least one week before College Goal Sunday. A PIN is needed for both the student and at least one parent.
-Your latest tax information (2011 Tax Returns) for both you and your parents. If you don't have your 2011 tax forms yet...come to College Goal Sunday anyway.
-2011 W-2 Forms
-Social Security Numbers
-Amounts of untaxed income received in 2011
-Amounts of child support received or paid in 2011
-Knowledge of your checking and savings account balances
-Knowledge of the worth of other family assets (other than your home)
-ACT Scores
-High School G.P.A. | |
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Union Yearbooks
Union Christian Academy secondary yearbooks have been ordered. There are only 13 guaranteed yearbooks left. If you want to ensure that you receive a yearbook in May, purchase it
now. Cost is $45. Purchase yours from Mr. Rice or the high
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2011-12 Elementary Yearbooks!
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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: Yearbook Pic Uploads
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Hopkins at 424-1949 or via email at nikki.hopkins@unioneagles.org |
Art Auction
Date: March 30th
Location: AMP'd- Eastside Baptist Youth Center | |
An exciting "Thank you!" to those of you who have already signed up to sell or auction artwork at the Art Auction! It has been fun learning about your artistic abilities! We have both students and parents now signed up to sell and/or auction off art work to benefit our school!
We would love to have you or your children participate, as well, by donating any artwork you have created for both the silent and live auctions auctions.
Artwork may include: canvas artwork, photography, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, mixed media, or other creative work falling into the "art" category .
You may also request an area to sell your artwork! You take home 80% of the proceeds, and the school receives 20%!
Please tell any local artist you may know about this opportunity as well!
Thank you and we look forward to seeing your art!!
Please contact Van Magness if you are interested in showcasing your work!
Cell: (479) 650-0197
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LOST & FOUND ITEMS
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Please check our lost and found area for jackets and other items that your child may be missing. ALL items left unclaimed after U Night will be donated to a local charity.
Also, please understand that Union is not responsible for lost or damaged personal items brought onto our campus, including electronic devices. |
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PTF Announcement
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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. |
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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!
* Remember to bring in your ink cartridges for recycling, pop top tabs, and Box Tops for Education!!!
* Use GoodSearch to when you shop online to earn money for Union!
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Community Preview
Union Christian Academy
Elementary Campus
February 7, 2012, 5 PM- 8 PM
Secondary Campus
February 21, 2012, 5 PM-8 PM
Elementary U Night Events:
Open House and Tours!
2012-13 Enrollment Kick-off!
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser by our PTF
Silent Auction
The Book Fair Luau
"The U Factor" Talent Show
Secondary U Night Events:
Meet the Principal & Teachers
2012-13 Enrollment Kick-off!
Chili Dinner Fundraiser by our PTF
Literacy Night!
Explore Student Organizations
Community Partners and Educatius Info Booths
Attention Union Family:
We're depending on you to spread the word to your family, friends, and aquaintances who are interested in investing in a Christ-centered education for their child, as well as those who wish to simply gather more information about Unio while enjoying fellowship, food, and fun!!!
Please pick up some fliers to help spread the word about these exciting events!!!
Fliers with details about the elementary and secondary U Nights, along with information about our school, are available at the elementary and secondary campuses. | |
Basketball Homecoming 2012
February 3rd- 5:00 p.m.
Union Secondary Campus Gym
| | 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
Homecoming Reception
Location: Secondary Cafeteria
Honorees: Seniors, Homecoming Court, Alumni (Union, FS Christian & River Valley grads) & Parents/Guardians A homecoming reception honoring our seniors, homecoming court, alumni (Union, FS Christian & River Valley grads), 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!
Union Spirit Store Homecoming Sale!!!
The Spirit Store will be open the night of homecoming from approximately 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
There will be a special 20% off every item that night only!!! Stock up on your Union gear that night to take advantage of this special sale! |
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WE NEED YOU!!!
DECORATIONS & LOTS of VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Volunteers needed during times below:
Book Fair
Mon.- Thur. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tues. (during U Night) 5:00 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fri. 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please see the attached info and volunteer form: Book Fair Volunteer Form
Contact Mrs. Murdock @ the elementary campus if you can help!
U Night Cafe
Feb. 7th- 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.(2 shifts available)
Please contact the elementary office or Carin Phelps @ 629-5582.
The Book Fair will be online
Jan. 30th-Feb. 15th!!! |
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Student Calendar 2012-13 | |
The Union School Board has approved the 2012-13 School Calendar. You may view next year's school calendar under the "Quicklinks" section of all future E-news editions, as well as by clicking on the link below.
2012-2013 Student Calendar
PLEASE NOTE:
The Thanksgiving Break will be only 3 days in the coming 2012-13 school year: Wednesday (11/21), Thursday (11/22) & Friday (11/23).
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Scoliosis Screenings
February 17th @ 9:00 a.m. | |
Nurse Beasley, along with Drs. Scott and Betty Jo Clark, will be conducting scoliosis screenings on Friday, February 17 @ 9:00 for all 6th grade girls only and 8th grade boys and girls. Screenings will only take a total of 30-45 minutes, so the students will miss very minimal class time.
All screenings are confidential and deficiencies will be mailed home. If you're child isn't in one of the grades to be screened, and you would like them to be screened, please email Mrs. Beasley at stephanie.beasley@unioneagles.org.
Student Illness Policy
We have had many students out over the past 2 weeks due to illness. Please remember that our Parent/Student Handbook states that students must be fever free/Tylenol free 24 hours before returning to campus. This includes any after school activites as well. |
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New Union Master Calendar Link Available Now! | |
 Attention Union Families:
The Union Christian Academy Master Calendar is now available at a new location. This new link allows everyone to view Union's Master Calendar via Google in their web browsers. A link to the calendar will be available under the "Quicklinks" section of all future E-news editions.
Please follow the link below to view our new live calendar:
Union Master Calendar |
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Union 4th Grade Update! | |
4th Grader Spelling Bee participants received their official Sebastian County Spelling Bee certificates last Thursday, January 26th.
Zach Rambo will be representing Union at the Sebastian County Spelling Bee on Saturday, February 4, 2012!
4th Grade completed their "Hatchet" Unit by making and shooting PVC pipe bows last Friday.
Special thanks to Goose Gossett for all his hard work and expertise in bringing the book to life! |
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from the desk of Mrs. Chavis...
Five Scholarship Myths Exposed! Please click the link below to view this article:
Five Scholarship Myths
The deadline for the March SAT is February 10. This is not administered at Union.
Seniors should be applying for college admission. If you need a seven semester transcript sent, please sign the list on the Counseling Center door.
The FAFSA can now be completed. See the information about College Goal Sunday on February 19 at University of Arkansas at Fort Smith.
Junior males who are interested in attending Boys State should sign the list on the Counseling Center door or see Mrs. Chavis.
Are you a poet or a writer or an artist? Do you want to be published? Now is your chance to enter a contest. See your English teacher about the details or Mrs. Chavis. There are different division by grade in both essay and poetry. The submission must be original and in English. Poems must not be longer tha 21 lilnes. Essays must be non-fiction and no longer than 250 words. The poetry spring contest deadline is April 12 and the summer contest deadline is August and the fall contest deadline is December 6. Thie deadlines for the essay contests are February 15, July 19 and October 18. The website is www.poeticpower.com. The art contest deadlines (www.celebratingart.com) are April 3 and November 29.
Check out FastWeb.com for scholarship opportunities. This is not just for seniors. Often there are contests and scholarships that you may qualify for as an underclassman.
It is important to apply to the universities of your choice very soon. Just because you apply, you are not obligated to attend. Most have online applications .Be aware of deadlines for college admission and scholarships and Financial Aid Priority at various institutions. Check the websites in case of change.
ADMISSIONS & SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES:
UA at Monticello March 1.
Arkansas State University February 15
Arkansas Tech February 21
Harding University April 1
John Brown March 1
Ouachita University February 1 and March 1
UAFS February 1 and June 1
University of Central AR January 8 and April 15
University of the Ozarks March 1 and February 1
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The UAFS Academy of the Arts is currently enrolling students for spring in all areas including preschool musikgarten, private music lessons, art classes, instrumental ensembles, theatre, and our choral ensembles. Students from pre-school through high school are encouraged to register now! Registration forms are available at http://www.uafs.edu/academy.
Valentine Concert coming on Feb. 10 and the other is for the Gospel Fest Concert on Feb. 24. Don't miss these outstanding events!
 
We would LOVE to get your students involved!! There are a variety of options for scholarship or tuition assistance. We don't ever want the lack of finances to stop a child or teen from discovering fine arts.
Please see registration forms below for the choral and instrumental emsembles.
Spr2012 Choral Ensembles Spr2012 Instrumental Ensembles
For more information, contact the Academy at 788-7252. | |
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