Union Academy Newsletter
September 29, 2016
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IN THIS EDITION: Pg. 1……..……………………Calendar/School News Pg. 2-5..…...……..Upper and Lower School News Pg. 6-12…..………………...Important Information
September 29th-October 6th
Pg. 13.……...……….……Volunteer Information Pg. 14…………………………….Athletics
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Union Academy Named One of the Top Ten Places to Work Union Academy continues to excel as not only a National School of Character but now has been named one of the top places to work by The Charlotte Observer. The evaluation for the Top Workplaces included a twenty-two question survey that was sent out to 1,070 employers across the Charlotte-Metro area by a company known as Workplace Dynamics. Union Academy was one of fifty work places included on the list of top places to work. This achievement would not be possible without the consistent hard work and dedication put forth by the students, families, and staff here at Union Academy. We are extremely grateful and honored to receive this recognition.
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Upper Campus News Miss UA 2016 Date: October 29 Time: 6:00 p.m.
Below is a link to the Union Academy Testing Calendar for 2016-17. It is also posted to the web under the Accountability department.
Click here for more 2016-2017 Calendar
information.
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S Please see page 6 on the following link for eligibility: http://www.ncgovschool.org/docs/ nomination/2017/nomination.pdf Students, if you are interested in being nominated by UA, please see your school counselor at least one month prior to the postmarked deadline of November 15, 2016.
On October 19, the middle school will hold The Academy Awards character assembly 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 8 am on Monday, October 10. www.unionacademy.org
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Upper Campus News
Sunday, October 9
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2 – 4 p.m. Union County Agricultural Center 3230 Presson Road Monroe, NC *List of participating colleges has not yet been released.
Jostens: Cap & Gown Orders (Make-up Date) Wednesday, October 12, 2016 11:20 – 12:50 p.m. (during high school lunches) This is a make-up date for seniors who have not yet ordered their cap and gown and other senior products.
Jostens: Sophomore Ring Orders Wednesday, November 2, 2016 11:20 – 12:50 p.m. (during high school lunches)
UA senior citizens, want to learn how to text and keep up with today’s technology? Come join us on Wednesday, October 19th, 2016! Location: Upper Campus Media/ Collaboration Center Time: 1:30 p.m.
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Upper Campus News Picture Make up Day* Tuesday, October 11 This is for the Yearbook picture and students must wear school uniform. *this is only for students who missed the initial picture date and not for students looking for retakes of the 1st picture. For retakes, you will need to contact St Johns Photography (704) 889-7800
5th grade Betsy Jeff Penn field trip packet is now available online. Go to our UA website, quick links, field trip folder and BJP form. Permission slips are due back by October 11th.
Prestigious Scholarship Nominations Middle School Basketball Cheer Evaluations
Congratulations to the following students who are Union Academy’s nominees! Our very best wishes to each of them in the scholarship process! Morehead-Cain (UNC Chapel Hill)
Mandatory middle school basketball cheer evaluations will be held October
This scholarship is the first merit program established in the U.S., including four years, four summers—fully funded.
24 and 25 from 4-6 pm. Any 6-8th grade
Taylor Babb
student wanting to be considered for
Zach Stanley
the cheer team must attend these mandatory evaluations. CLICK HERE for the participation form!
Park Scholarship (NC State) This four-year scholarship is awarded on the basis of outstanding accomplishments and potential in scholarship, leadership, service and character. Allyson Little Zach Stanley John Montgomery Belk Scholarship (Davidson)
Save the date!
This scholarship awards comprehensive funding (tuition, fees, room, and board), pus study stipends. Belk Scholars have experiences, paired with their academic programs, to deepen their intellect, maturity, and global understanding.
Blood Drive Community Blood Center of the Carolinas
Alexis Davis Joshua Wallace Levine Scholars Program (UNC Charlotte)
Monday, October 17
This prestigious scholarship program is awarded to extraordinary high school seniors based on scholarship, ethical leadership and civic engagement.
9am-2pm Upper Campus HS Gym
Allyson Little Daniel Polito
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Lower Campus News
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“At Union Academy, we do the right thing even when no one is looking.”
Bright Blessings Field Trip The first graders’ community service project went great. The kids learned about how important kids birthdays are to our community. They helped make gift baskets, cards, and notes for the birthdays of kids in the community.
Red Rocket’s Closet has great items for sale right now. If you need more uniforms for your students, we have it right on our campus. Stop in before school or after school to get great items! Our assembly winners will be out in our next newsletter! “Compassion” assembly is this Friday!
Let’s see whose class will bring in the most candy for our Boo Bash! Send it into your teacher, and we will announce winner right before Boo Bash!
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9/30 Dress Down to Build Up & “Compassion” Assembly 10/12 4th Grade– Reed Gold Mine 10/13 1st Grade– Zoo 10/14 Dress Down to Build Up
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2016 Union Academy Ultimate Auction Forms www.unionacademy.org
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2016 Union Academy Ultimate Auction Volunteer Sign Up! @UACharterSchool
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Important Information
Buy a Boo-Gram
Would you like to send a message to someone special?
SAY IT WITH A BOO-GRAM! I ’ m proud of you. . . Keep up the good work . . . You ’ re my best friend . . . Way to go . . . Good job . . . I like you You ’ re to cute to spook. . . Mummy ’ s little Monster. . . . You are so booo-tiful!. . . . Happy Booo tooo yooou from our crew
This year we will be giving two options for the ordering of Boo Grams, your two choices are (1) The Frankenstein or (2) The Dracula. Option 1: The Frankenstein
Option 2: The Dracula
COST = $2.00
COST= $3.00
Included items in a gift bag
Included items in a gift bag
* Halloween ring pop
* Halloween ring pop
* Halloween candy
* Halloween candy
* Snack Item
* Snack Item
* Special Note from you
* Special Note from you * Halloween Themed Rubber Duck*
All grams will be distributed on Friday, October 28th. Supplies are limited so order now. Forms can be found on UA Newsletter, UC/LC offices front desk, and by request at
[email protected]. All forms and payment must be submitted to homeroom teachers by Friday, October, 21st - No Exceptions. Make checks payable to Union Academy. Friends can send them to friends. . . parents can send them to kids. . . .Have Fun!!! SPECIAL NOTE: ONLY ONE ORDER PER ORDER FORM Proceeds will benefit MS Student Council events and projects.
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Important Information
Boo-Gram Order Form *Use only one order form per student.
Submit this entire order form-Do not cut
Deadline to submit is Friday, Oct. 21st
STEP 1: Circle the Option Choice and Identify the Quantity Option 1: The Frankenstein COST = $2.00 per gram
Option 2 : The Dracula COST = $3.00 per gram
QUANTITY ORDERED________
QUANTITY ORDERED_______
TOTAL PAID:______________
TOTAL PAID_____________
STEP 2: Fill in the Note Below TO: _________________FROM:_________________ (First and Last Name Required)
________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________
For Lower School: ________________________________________ (Teacher’s Name) For Middle School: 1ST PERIOD_______________________________ (Teacher’s Name) High School : 1ST PERIOD________________________________(Teacher’s Name) www.unionacademy.org
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Important Information
WE ARE UA! We are so excited about the enthusiasm for the 2016-2017 WE ARE UA Appeal t-shirts!! Tshirts were passed out to student's homeroom teachers this week. If you are currently giving to the "We Are UA" Annual Appeal, you should have received an email requesting your tshirt sizes. If you did not get the email or have not received your shirts, please feel free to contact the Foundation Office at 704-238-9879 or email
[email protected]. Thank you for your support! This fund makes all we do at Union Academy possible... If you have not given to the Appeal, give today at www.weareua.org
Help UA raise money by saving your box tops! Just cut out the box top coupon and turn them in to your teacher.
Last year we raised $2300; let’s exceed that this year!!
NEW BOX TOPS BONUS APP Earn even more cash to help your school get what it needs through the Box Tops for Education® Bonus App. Turn your everyday receipts into cash for your school.
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Important Information
Link your Harris Teeter VIC card to #4148.
Shop smile.amazon.com/ch/56-2172412 Make purchases like normal and UA will Get .5% of the amount back!
Turn in box tops to your child’s teacher.
Search at www.goodsearch.com or shop everyday stores at www.goodshop.com and a portion of spending goes to UA!
ScripZone Make qualifying purchases in-store, online and use UA’s school ID of 70114864. UA will receive 5% back from purchases!
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Buy a gift card and a portion of the value stays with UA! Order from UA, or online at www.scripzone.com and link to 704238UA.
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Volunteer Information
Get one step closer to your 60 volunteer hours for this school year. Click here to sign up to help with the Ultimate Auction!
For more information please contact
Congratulations to these families for reaching the “Got 60” club this month! Mandy Zelakowski
Todd Laney
Daniel Bieghtler Family
Julia and Jon Matthews
Jamie Hunter
Beth Gold
Traci Oles
Scott and Deanna Haydel
Margaret Dalpe
Brett Holland
Monica and Matt Pelonero
Lisa Wallace
Mark Gosnell
John and Lenora Bowman
Amy and Charlton Plyler
Kathryn Mai
Chad and Randy Laney
Amanda Watkins
[email protected]
"Earn volunteer hours while being a part of our largest fundraiser! Volunteers may bid on items!! Volunteers needed for the Ultimate Auction on Saturday, November 5th from approximately 5:00pm-midnight. Parents, friends, and grandparents welcome (no one under 21). Volunteer duties include: Servers (clearing tables, passing out appetizers), Item Gathering (Runners), Silent Auction Attendant, Check in/Check out (Computer and accounting skills) Parking Directors, Caterer helpers(washing dishes, various kitchen duties), Live Auction Spotters, and more! Contact Kara Ulloa at
[email protected] or call 704-238-9879. "
Donations needed for Boo Bash 2...
EXTRA items needed for Union Ac...
Varsity Girls Volleyball Volunt... Varsity Mens Soccer Volunteer R... Boo Bash - Gathering materials ...
MS Mens Soccer Volunteer Reques... Cakes for Boo Bash! Trunk or Treaters- Boo Bash 201...
Pre-ACT Proctors
Varsity Football Volunteer Requ...
PSAT Proctors
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UA Athletics
UA will be hosting a basketball camp
October 24th-26th! Click here for more information.
Come out and support your UA sports teams!
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Athletics website!
Weekly Schedule
UA Sports Need Your Help! Volunteers are needed for Fall sporting events. Click below to sign up! MS Boys Soccer Varsity Boys Soccer Varsity Volleyball
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