UCA News
This Week@UCA September 28, 2018
Dear UCA Family,
This weekend we are welcoming former students and staff to our campus for Alumni Homecoming. We look forward to connecting with old friends and meeting new ones! Alumni registration begins at 7:00 p.m. in the gymnasium, followed by Vespers at 7:30 p.m. The speaker for church on Sabbath is pastor Greg Griffitts, class of 1978. Sabbath services begin in the gymnasium at 10:00 a.m., followed by lunch, also in the gymnasium. Class meetings will begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Campbell Administration Building, with class pictures taken in front of the building during the class meetings. Campus tours will be starting at 3:00 p.m. on the steps of the Campbell Administration Building. On Sunday, September 30, there will be an Alumni flag football game on the UCA Field at 9:00 a.m., and a free breakfast served at 10:00 a.m. on the UCA Field. There will be a children’s Sabbath School and Church held in the Upper Columbia Academy Church from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
PRAYER TIME
During our Monday morning prayer time on October 1, we will be praying for the Freshman girls and for Misa and Sherri Mae Barba. Thank you for joining us in prayer for our school!
WWU FALL CLASSIC
The Soccer and Volleyball teams will be be going to Walla Walla University for the Fall Classic from October 4-7, 2018. Meet at the Flagpole at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday to load the bus.
SENIOR PARENT SURVEY
Parents of seniors, please complete and return the attached survey, and take note of the dates for events happening for seniors during the school year. Senior Parent Survey
COLLEGE PREP TIP FROM WALLA WALLA UNIVERSITY
Pay attention to your grades. Most colleges pay attention to cumulative grades. That means your grades throughout high school can have an impact on your admissions and scholarships. At Walla Walla University, that could mean up to $50,000 over four years. If you’re struggling with a class, talk with your teachers about what resources may be available to help you at your school. Take school seriously. Managing your time wisely can have a big pay-off. Wondering how to pay for college? Not sure where to start? Our online guide makes it easier than ever to get answers, find resources, and get insider tips on how to keep college costs and loans down. Visit wallawalla.edu/payforcollege. Juniors—Shoot for the moon and take the PSAT. If you want to aim for National Merit Scholar, you must take the PSAT in mid-October of your junior year. Check out scheduled test dates at your school and sign up to take the PSAT. Many colleges offer very generous scholarships for finalists.
DOCUMENTS
#6 This Week@UCA Sept 28-Oct 4
LOOKING AHEAD
October 1 Class Elections
October 4-7 WWU Fall Classic
October 8-13 Week of Prayer
October 9 School Picture Day
October 10 HOPE Taskforce
October 12-14 Closed Weekend
October 14 Faculty Advisee Lunch
October 15 Sunday School
October 15 Class Parties
October 16 Amateur Hour Auditions
October 17-21 October Home Leave
October 17-21 Union College Soccer/Volleyball Tournament
October 26 Senior Pictures, Senior Yearbook Tributes, Graduation Tribute photos due
October 26 End First Quarter
October 26-28 Music Tour (Brewster/Omak)
October 29 Begin Second Quarter
October 31 PSAT