Union Academy Newsletter
May 11, 2017
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In This Edition:
May 11 - May 18
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School News.....................................1 Upper and Lower School News....2-4 Important Information....................5
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Union Academy Freshman Earns School’s First State Championship On Tuesday, May 9th, 2017, Union Academy freshman Nick Smith made school history by being named the North Carolina High School 1A State Champion for golf. There were 84 golfers in the tournament. Nick’s combined score total for the two day championship was 145. Our awesome students gathered in the high school gym on Wednesday to celebrate Nick’s accomplishment. Following the school day, Nick got to throw out the first pitch at the UA baseball game. You can check out the excitement on our UA Facebook page!
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Upper Campus News On Saturday, April 29th, Union Academy’s first Lego-Robotics teams competed at the North Carolina State Lego-Robotics Championship. They competed against 48 other teams from across the state. Nine students from 5th through 8th grade demonstrated their year-long robotics programming, participated in a team challenge, and presented a research project as part of the competition!
Please take a moment to fill out the Communications Survey by the UA Board.
Union Academy Parent Survey Middle school and high school students grades 5-11 will receive their yearbooks during lunches on Monday, May 15th. Please make sure your child is aware that he or she has a yearbook to pick up.
5th Grade Growing Up Talk, May 15. Click here for more information.
Middle School Outstanding Student Nominations
On June 2, the middle school will hold the final Academy Awards character assembly for the school year and would like to recognize students who are OUTSTANDING in Character, Community, and/or Challenge. Please help us recognize these OUTSTANDING middle school students by filling out a Student Recognition nomination form: http://bit.ly/MSNominate. Nominations are due by 12 pm on Monday, May 22.
6th Grade Puberty Talk, May 15. Click here for more information
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Upper Campus News HS Academic Awards May 24th 1:00 p.m.
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Congratulations to Lucas Yanacsek for earning the rank of Eagle Scout.
Parents and students please look at the lost and found and reclaim the sweatshirts and clothing. The lost and found will be taken to a charity on Friday, May 26th.
Cheerleader in Training Camp (Rising 1st-7th graders)
Varsity Tryouts
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Lower Campus News Cardinal Mini Book Camps Parents of rising Kindergarten through 5th grade students, This summer we are excited to offer Cardinal Mini Book Camps for our students! We will have two separate mini book camps planned over the summer in the month of June. Students are invited to our lower campus where they will be placed in small groups according to grade level, and they will read a designated book for that session focused on character and life lessons. They will also be participating in various FUN activities related to what they learn. Staff and volunteers will be there to lead small groups of students through each of the activities. Students are welcome to attend one OR both of the book camp sessions. Check out our bullet points of information: • Dates are June 13th and June 15th • Students can sign up for one OR both sessions • Times are from 9:00am-1:00pm • Snacks and small waters will be provided • Students need to pack a lunch and drink • There is a $5 fee per child per session
Initiative Assembly Winners Sophia Bramhall, Talullah Roberts, Faith Adams, Avery Taylor, Ximena Ballines, Ella Anderson, Hima Adimulam, Jackson Peeters, Darby Privette, Reagan Presley, Nicole Arguello, Levi Carter, Andrew Maloney, Jackson Supernavage, Coby Manivanh, Katie Kodera, Emilie Fronczak, Beckett Gurian, Camryn Atkinson, Everett Wease, Elizabeth Faulkner (Teacher)
The first grade garden is looking good!
Parents if you are interested, please fill out our Interest Survey in this link by May 11th. Once we have an idea of how many students will be participating, we will send out more information as well as a due date for payment. Please DO NOT send any payment for the mini book camps yet. Thank you! We are super excited for this fun opportunity. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Ked Driver or Kelley Zorn at the Lower Campus.
4th Grade Lighthouses
Important Dates May 26—Field Day May 31—Bridging June 1- Fam Jam (K)
Thank you to all volunteers who helped out with the carnival!
5/12 Science Day Senior Walk Mother’s Day Tea (1st grade)
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Important Information Access the UAA conditioning waiver here! Congratulations to the parents who earned their got 60 hours for the month of April! Wyse, Jill Carson, Merrilee and Ben Blake, Martha Parrish, Gregory and Lisa Van Art, Andrea Diaz, Yolanda Acoveno, Kevin and Angela Beltran, Alexandra Maria and Juan Zardeskas, Darylumie Cohen, Corey Anne Amanda Rogers Surratt, Lisa Marie Williams, Lisa Cail, Mrs. Martha Baker, Sara Michele Rochvonrochsburg, Angie Beardsley, Elizabeth Kruse, Chantelle Springer, Blake and Tiffany Siler, Henry and Allison Carter, Jason and Cherie Fusetti, Mr. Timothy and Monica
Babb, Mr. Chris and Janice Lapinsky, Rick and Allison Linker, Jason and Melissa Supernavage, Lucinda Barca Arrowood, Kristen Westbrook, Jenna and Matt Hendren, Julia and Charles Ballard, Toni Aiken, Tara and Michael Underwood, Pamela and Bobby Gordon, Mrs. Elizabeth Bujak, Jeanette and Mark Bryant, Ashley Kearney-Bryan, Jessica and Dave Pardue, Lauren Mekus, Rochelle Hagler, Mrs. Kristy and Donald Baker, Keith and Kyra Torres, Mrs. Sandra and Alberto
Cagle, Mary Arden and Matt Lacroix, Tracy Webb Burgess, Mrs. Lisa Wood, Jennifer Turner, Mr. Kevin and Maxine Chandler, Michael and Helen Bennett, Tanjala Costello, Kendra and Bryan Byrum, Kelly Williams, Stacy Najjar, Mariana Miller, Mrs.LaTonya Jarvis, Charlie and Stacey Poff, Rhonda Hammonds, Marcus and Holly Helms, Erin Holmes, Shelley Dawson, Priscilla Powel-Burroughs, Melissa Joby, Sumitha and Thomas
Kurian Damato, Mrs. Kelly Smith, Laura and Matthew Suprenant, Jennifer Hedman, Mr. Charles and Catherine Hord, Traci and Bob Melton, Sheena Thomas, Lorie Hopgood, Dianne and Neil Newton, Kristy Dawn Balke, Katrina Jones, Wendy and Michael Weryzynski, Richard and Lorraine Millett, Mrs. Wendy Lurix, Crystal Pertz, Justin Henson, Mrs. Regina Baucom, Mrs. Jatana and Scooter Marlow
Beverages, Chips and Cakes for ... Lower Campus Field Day Lunch
