Dear UCA Family,

“What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31

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STUDENT WEEK OF PRAYER LIVE-STREAMED
Student Week of Prayer begins today!  There are only evening meetings so the regular class schedule will be used.   SWOP meets at 6:40 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.   The evening meeting is not required for day students, but as this is such a highlight of our school year, we encourage you to attend.  We know you will be blessed. Remember it is Week of Prayer dress for week meetings, and Vespers dress on Friday night, for all students.

To view the meetings, please go to: www.ucaa.org/swoplive.  The attached This Week at UCA shows who will be speaking for each meeting.  ENJOY!

DAY STUDENTS – HOPE DAY
HOPE Taskforce Day is coming up this Thursday, February 16!  Our school, including staff, will be going out into the surrounding communities to serve people in a variety of projects.  There will be no work or classes that day.  Please sign up in the Front Office by Wednesday morning if you need to be picked up and/or dropped off at Yoke’s, or if you need a sack lunch that day.  The address for Yoke’s Store is 4235 Cheney-Spokane Road.  Please see times below:

4-YEAR SENIOR BENEFIT
The Upper Columbia Academy Four-year Senior Benefit is taking place this Saturday night, February 18, at 6:30 p.m., in the UCA Gymnasium.  The benefit features delicious food from around the world, game booths, and plenty of fun for everyone!  Tickets for food and activities may be purchased at the door.  We look forward to a great evening with you!

SENIOR SUPER BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
If you would like to enjoy a super breakfast cooked by our seniors, please join us in the Cafeteria this Sunday, February 19, at 10:00 a.m. Thank you for supporting the Senior Class of 2017!

SENIOR RECOGNITION WEEKEND
The Administration and Senior Class of 2017 invite you to Senior Recognition Weekend, February 24-25.  The program will be as follows:

• Consecration, Friday, 7:30 p.m. in the gym.
• Sabbath School, Sabbath, 10:00 a.m. in the gym.
• Church, Sabbath, 11:00 a.m. in the gym.
• Sundown Meditation, Sabbath, 5:00 p.m. in the Church.
• WWU Financial Aid Workshop, Saturday, 6:00 p.m. in the Ad Building, Room #215.
• Senior Talent Program and Silent Auction, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. in the gym.

SENIOR REC TALENT PROGRAM – TABLES
Senior Rec Talent Program tables seat 6 people and cost $60, (you may add two more seats to your table for an extra $10 each).  Sandwich fixings, snacks, drinks, and dessert are included.  For reservations please contact Mr. Hartman soon, as the tables often sell out quickly.

PARENTS – SILENT AUCTION
We need your help for the senior auction coming up soon.  If you have any new items you can donate, gift cards, services, or anything else you can think of, the senior class would love to include those things in the upcoming auction.  You can contact Mr. Hartman regarding any donations at Charles.Hartman@ucaa.org.  Thank you very much for your support!

DAY STUDENT NOTICE!!
Please see the WINTER DRIVING/ATTENDANCE POLICY below.

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WINTER DRIVING/ATTENDANCE POLICY

SAFETY IS OUR FIRST CONCERN!
Day students are encouraged to stay in the dorm when it is unsafe to travel.  In this case, the fee for staying overnight in the dorm will be waived.  Please make arrangements with the deans.  Students driving during poor road conditions should allow extra driving time.

Even if Liberty School District is closed, we will continue to have classes.  Parents will need to evaluate the situation.  Our top priority is student safety, but we also don’t want them to miss classes unnecessarily.  Liberty often closes due to conditions that do not affect travel to UCA.  If Liberty is closed, students’ perfect attendance will not be affected and absences will be excused.

If Liberty School District is on a two-hour delay, we will operate as normal.  If you have a special circumstance, please advise us.

Tune in to the radio or TV stations in the morning to have a list of school closings.  You may also receive the same information on their websites.

If students have travel emergencies or will be staying home due to road conditions, parents need to call Flor Smith at 245-3614.

Again, you are encouraged to help your student allow extra travel time or have them stay in the dorm when necessary.

We are all praying for a safe winter.