Weekly Newsletter

Thursday, January 22, 2026

JANUARY

Tuesday, 1/13 - Candy Bar Sales Began (Last Fundraiser for the year)



Tuesday, 1/20 - FastBridge Testing Began (K5 - 8th Grade)


Friday, 1/23 - 100th Day of School!!


Friday, 1/23 - Fundraiser Glow Party (for students who sold 1 full calendar)



Friday, 1/30 - Mid Terms Go Home


Saturday, 1/31 - Middle School Dance Rescheduled (Details Below)

FEBRUARY

Monday, 2/2 - 2026-2027 Returning Family Registration Begins


Friday, 2/6, Candy Bar Sales End, Money Due


Monday, 2/9 - School Board Meeting, 5:30 pm



Friday, 2/13 - 11:30 Dismissal, Teacher In-Service, No Lunch, No Aftercare


Monday, 2/16 - No School, Presidents' Day

Registration for returning families opens on

Friday, February 2nd.


Returning student registration forms and contracts for the 2026–2027 School Year will be sent home with students on Friday, January 30th.


We invite families to take advantage of the discounted registration rate of $175, available from

February 2nd through February 27th.


All financial accounts must be current prior to registering for the upcoming school year.


The final day to receive the early registration discount is

Friday, February 27.

After that date, the registration fee will increase to $300.



We are grateful for your partnership and look forward to another year of learning and growing together in Christ.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to the very best PTO!


During Christmas break, they generously gave their time and talents to completely transform our staff lounge. The result is absolutely beautiful—truly beyond words. We are so grateful for their servant hearts and dedication to blessing our staff.


“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”

1 Peter 4:10

RESCHEDULED to January 31st!!


Tickets are still available in the School Office!


Tickets are only $20 each.

We value your feedback!


We invite you to complete the Parent Survey linked below as we prayerfully seek ways to serve our students and families well.


Click HERE to access the Parent Survey.

CANDY BAR SALES HAVE STARTED!



One candy bar box went home with each family on Tuesday, 1/13, unless the office was notified. 


Parents may purchase additional boxes in the office.


CHECK OUT THE PRIZE FLYERS BELOW!


Candy Bar Prize Flyer 1


Candy Bar Prize Flyer 2


You still have time to take advantage of this great offer!

This is also a great way to raise money towards your family's fundraising goal!

PARENTS' PRAYER MEETING



Our UCS Spiritual Overseers would like to invite our parents, grandparents, and friends to join us for prayer meeting. We meet every Thursday morning at 8:15 am to pray for our students, families, teachers, staff, and school.



We would love for you to come!


Larry's House of Cakes

Discount Cards are BACK!!!!

  

Cards are $15 and are available in the school office. They are good for one dozen sugar cookies, brownies, or cupcakes at the Marion or Carbondale locations. 



Have You Explored RightNow Media Yet?


✨ Featured Video: Finding the Truth — Francis Chan


We’re sharing a powerful trailer from Francis Chan’s Finding the Truth series on RightNow Media. It’s a great reminder of why it’s so important to seek and stand firm in God’s truth. We encourage our older students (and parents too!) to take

a few minutes to listen and be inspired!



Click HERE to start the series!

Unity Christian School has a gift for our families!


Click the picture below to view the introductory video shown at Orientation!

 You are receiving free unlimited access to RightNow Media—the world’s largest library of video-driven Bible study resources. Discover fun shows for kids, studies on books of the Bible, training videos on leadership, and much more.

Getting started is easy—just click the link below.

REMINDER: Students are considered tardy after 8:12 am. Tardies accumulate for each quarter. At three (3) tardies, the student will begin losing break or recess privileges in order to make up any work missed. After six (6) unexcused tardies, students will begin serving a ½ hour detention starting at 3:30 pm for each additional tardy in that quarter. A $10 fee will be assessed to the parent for each detention served to cover the cost of a detention supervisor.

Lunch Update: Starting this year, school lunches will be $4.00 and will include a milk each day. Thank you for your continued support!

January Lunch Menu

We are excited to announce Unity Christian School is a CCAP provider. What does that mean? 


The program will help pay for child care costs for ages 3 -12 years old for summer camp and Pre-K during the school year for those who qualify.


Families can pick up an application in the School Office.


Please download the TeamReach app to stay up to date with information regarding the Warriors Volleyball Team.


TeamReach: Unity Christian Volleyball

Group Code: UCSVolleyball25


Congratulations to our new Volleyball Coaches!


Mrs. Angela Dalton

Mr. Sam Dalton

Mrs. Valerie Goldman


Warriors Basketball



Come out and support your Warriors at the first Regional Game of the season!


The Warriors take on the St. Andrews Saints!


Tuesday, January 27 at 6:00 pm


Unity Christian School Gymnasium


Chess Club



Chess Club meets every Thursday for any 4th - 8th grade students.


3:30 - 4:30 pm


Chess Club fee is $20.00.



* * 2025-2026 School Calendar * *

Let’s work together to uphold our dress code standards. A link is attached below for you to review the dress code policy.

Student Dress Code Policy


2025-2026 Student Handbook

November Regular Session Board Meeting Minutes

December Regular Session Board Meeting Minutes

Click the link below for detailed instructions on how to navigate your online Sycamore Account.


Sycamore Online Account Instructions


Monday - Friday

7:45 am - 3:30 pm


ucswarriors@ucswarriors.com

(P) 618-942-3802

(F) 618-942-7228

If you are 70 1/2 or older, you can ask your IRA custodian to donate directly from your Traditional IRA account to your favorite qualified charity. This can be part of your Required Minimum Distribution. The amount directly transferred to your charities from a Traditional IRA will not be taxed as income to you. An additional savings may be Medicare monthly premiums which are based on annual income. Please consult with your financial planner or tax adviser.


Please consider UCS as your qualified charity.

ATTENTION FAMILIES!



If you are choosing the Monthly Tuition Payment option or you would like to have Lunch and Extended Care charges automatically withdrawn, be sure to sign up on FACTS by clicking the link below.


Sign up for FACTS here!


Did you know that every time you shop on Walmart.com, you can round up your change and donate it to UNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?

Learn how small acts can lead to a big impact at #WalmartSparkGood

JOIN THE KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM!


From August through November, 2025, 172 households have contributed $386.94 through the Kroger Community Rewards Program.


IF YOU NEED HELP SIGNING UP, PLEASE SEE MRS. FRANKIE! SHE WOULD BE GLAD TO SIT DOWN WITH YOU AND SIGN YOU UP!

 

 Please take a moment to sign up. We have around 130 families at UCS. We could triple our rewards each quarter! $6,000 could possibly come in for one year with friends and family members shopping at Kroger.


Simply register online at  

Kroger Community Rewards

  

   Unity Christian School NEW NPO = TU305

Keep scanning your receipts for box tops!!!  

We just received a check for $26.10.  



 You can now turn everyday receipts into extra cash for your school with the Box Tops Bonus App!  It's as easy as 1 - 2 - 3! 

 

Just buy, scan & earn!


Get the app on the App Store: http://bit.ly/2wf1CL1

 

Find it on Google Play:

http://bit.ly/2uOWizR 


January

1 - Mrs. Dalton

2 - Mr. Dalton

3 - Mrs. LeVault

26 - Brother Ralph


Unity Christian School | 618.942.3802 | www.ucswarriors.com

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