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UNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Weekly Newsletter

Thursday, August 10, 2017
 
 
Excellence in Education from a Christian Perspective Since 1978

 

2017-2018 K3-5th Grade Supply List 

 

2017-2018 Middle School Supply List

 

You may also pick up a copy at Herrin and Marion Walmart or Target.

August 2017
 
Monday, 8/14- School Board Meeting, 5:30 pm

Tuesday, 8/15 - Parent & Student Orientation
  • Last Names Beginning A-L,  6:00 - 7:00 pm
  • Last Names Beginning M-Z, 7:00 - 8:00 pm

PTO will provide dinner prior to Parent & Student Orientation at Energy Park (across from the school).  5:00 - 6:30 pm

 
Wednesday, 8/16 - First Day of School

 

Monday, 8/21 - No School, Solar Eclipse Day

September 2017
 
Monday, 9/4 - No School, Labor Day
 
The Spiritual Advisory Committee would like to invite YOU to the UCS Prayer Walk! 
 
Sunday, August 13, 3:00 pm
 
It is open to all staff, parents, families or anyone who wants to attend.  We want to PRAY over every area of the school before the new school year begins.
 
"For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you.  He is your example, and you must follow in his steps."
1 Peter 2:21 NLT


 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:
 
 
 
Cross Country practice begins Tuesday, August 22 immediately after school at Energy Park.  Practice will end everyday at 4:30 pm.  Practice days are Monday - Thursday. Contact the school office if your student is interested in running. Parents, if you are interested in helping, please contact
Coach Danny Vaughn at 618-559-6949.



It's time for Warrior Baseball!  Click on the link below to view the game schedule.
  


NEW SCHOOL LUNCH FEE
2017-2018
 
$3.25
(includes hot plate lunch and milk)
 
Please send all lunch money in an envelope marked with your child's homeroom teacher and grade.  Lunch money will be collected in the morning by your student's homeroom teacher.  Payment should be made per family instead of per student.  You may send in a lump sum for the week or even monthly.



Physical & Immunization Schedules

Physical with immunization:
K5 and 6th, due 10/16
 
 Vision Exam:  K5, due 10/16

   Dental Exam:  K5, 2nd, 6th due
May 15, 2018
 
Sports Physicals due by first day of practice for 5th - 8th grade students participating in any sport including cheerleading.





BOOK FEES DUE
 August 1st

If you use FACTS, book fees will be added
to your August statement. 

Fee Schedule: (per student)
Pre K3 & K4 - $150.00
Kindergarten - $200.00
1st through 8th Grade - $225.00
 


Lunch and Extended
Care Accounts
  
Please submit payment for all lunch and extended care accounts due. As stated in the Tuition Contract, "Admission for returning students for the new school year is dependent on the balance being current. Students may not re-enroll until the account is current." You may check your account on Sycamore or by contacting the School Office.


  
UCS TUMBLERS FOR SALE IN THE SCHOOL OFFICE!
  Click on the link below for more information. 

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DRESS CODE

All student apparel should reflect modesty and sensibility as indicated in the Scriptures (I Timothy 2:9). Extreme fashion in dress and hairstyle will not be acceptable. The administration has total discretion as to what is considered "modest" and acceptable.
 
  • All students must wear loose fitting, modest slacks, shorts, or jeans. Boys and girls shorts must be knee length. Girl's skirts or jumpers must be knee length. Knee length is defined in the following manner: when a student is in the upright position while kneeling on the floor, the short, skirt or jumper should be only a dollar bill's width or less from the floor. Girls must wear shorts under skirts.
  • Hair should be clean and groomed neatly and should not exceed to bottom of the ear lobe for boys.
  • All students will be required to wear a loose-fitting polo-style shirt with no writing or graphics on it excluding the label logo. Shirts may be short or long sleeve. No cap sleeve or sleeveless shirts will be allowed. The polo-style UCS spirit wear shirt is also acceptable.
  • Ball caps or hats are not to be worn inside the school building.
  • No ragged jeans, or jeans with holes allowed.
  • Students may wear Spirit wear or other approved UCS apparel in lieu of Polo shirts each Friday. Any other exceptions to the standard dress code must be approved by Administration.
 
*PLEASE DO NOT PUSH THE LIMITS OF THE DRESS CODE POLICIES
 



STUDENT HANDBOOK
 
Please click the link below to familiarize yourself with our Student Handbook.  If you would like a hard copy, they are available in the School Office.


OFFICE NEEDS

*Latex-free bandages
(all sizes including XL)
*Children's Ibuprofen
(liquid & chewable)
*Children's Tylenol
(liquid & chewable)
* Cough drops
*Regular Strength Ibuprofen
*Children's Benadryl (liquid only)
*Neosporin Antibiotic/Pain relieving cream
*Braun ThermoScan Lens Filters for ears (40 pack)
*Kleenex
*Clorox Wipes
*Germ X
 
 


Recess Workers Needed

Recess is every day from
11:15 am - 1:30 pm.

You can earn tuition credit!
 
There will be a table for you to sign up at Parent Orientation for the months of August and September.


TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE 
       
Unity Christian School and Agape Christian High School have contracted with RIDES Mass Transit to provide transportation for our students.  UCS and Agape students are the ONLY INDIVIDUALS riding this bus. Cost is $3.50 one way. (Max $7.00 round trip) If you are interested in having your child ride the bus, please contact the school office. 
 
 MORNING PICK UP TIME
  • 6:55 AM - Hardee's, Murphysboro
  • 7:05 AM - Wright's Do It Center, Murphysboro
  • 7:15 AM - Carbondale Hospital
  • 7:25 AM - University Mall, Carbondale
  • 7:35 AM - Vitamin Factory, Carbondale
  • 7:42 AM - McDonald's, Carterville
MORNING DROP OFF TIME
  • 7:55 AM - Unity Christian School
  • 8:05 AM - Agape Christian High School
AFTERNOON PICK UP TIME
  • 3:00 PM - Unity Christian School
  • 3:15 PM - Agape Christian High School
AFTERNOON DROP OFF TIME
  • 3:23 PM - McDonald's, Carterville
  • 3:35 PM - Vitamin Factory, Carbondale
  • 3:40 PM - University Mall, Carbondale
  • 3:55 PM - Carbondale Hospital
  • 4:00 PM - Wright's Do It Center, Murphysboro
  • 4:05 PM - Hardee's, Murphysboro
    
Mrs. Douglas' STEM Wish List
 
I would love to incorporate more STEM activities into our center time in Kindergarten. Implementing any new program requires the materials to do so and you can help! If you are cleaning out your child's room or art center and see you have extra supplies you no longer need, here are some items I would appreciate for the classroom:

¨   Legos (any size-even random pieces left from kits)
¨   Tinkertoys
¨   Lincoln Logs
¨   Blocks of any kind
¨   Colored Craft Sticks
¨   Play-doh
¨   Plastic Cups
¨   Foam Sheets
¨   Pipe Cleaners
¨   Pom Pons
¨   Rubber Bands
¨   Straws
 
 

 


 


Thank You Kroger Rewards' Families!
 
From March through May 2017, 63 households have contributed $570.29 through the Kroger Community Rewards Program.
 
 
Please take a moment to sign up. We have around 150 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 NPO = 10502

Larry's House of Cakes
Discount Cards
 
Cards are $9 and are available 
in the Office. 
They are good for one dozen sugar cookies, brownies, or cupcakes at the Marion or Carbondale locations. 
Teacher & Staff Birthdays

August
12- Mrs. Bridget Douglas
14 - Miss Joyce Williams

Contact Us
Unity Christian School
(618) 942-3802
ucswarriors@ucswarriors.com