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IN THIS EDITION: Pg. 1...Announcements

Pg. 2 .....Important Information

Pg. 3.....UA Athletics News

Pg. 4.....Foundation,, Community Service

Pg. 5.7. Upper, Middle Lower Campus

Pg. 8 ...Uniquely UA

Pg. 9 ..Thanks, Special Requests

July 28 1st Day of School! Welcome Back !!!

Aug 4 Application begins for Miss UA All Around opens

Aug 26 UA Auction Kick Off Meeting, Upper Campus Multi Purpose Room, 8:00am and/or 6:00pm

Aug 28 Senior Portrait Make up date

WELCOME BACK !!!!

Phil Hargett Memorial Fund Scholarship Winner

Lacey Lovingood, a 2014 graduating senior was awarded a $6,000 Union Academy Foun-dation Scholarship at the class breakfast this past spring. The scholarship will pay for her entire two years at South Piedmont Commu-nity College. This scholarship truly made a

difference in Laceys college opportunity and the Lovingood family was very grateful.

The Phil Hargett Memorial Fund was estab-lished to provide temporary assistance for

families with emergencies or hardships. Phil Hargett was a man with a lifelong mission of helping the community and making a differ-

ence. He was the grandfather of 4 Union Academy students, friend to many, and often

seen at UA functions and events. He is still missed every day. The Phil Hargett Fund ex-

ists to honor his memory and, as Phil did, make a difference in our community.

Its with great pride that Union Academy and awards the Phil Hargett Memorial Fund

scholarship every year.

Congratulations Lacey !!!

UA Points of Pride

ACTIVITIES

At Union Academy, we do the right thing

even when no one is looking.

Points of Pride.

We had 87 2014 graduating seniors, 100% graduation

rate

94% of our graduates are pursuing college

Our 2014 class generated over $2 million in scholarship

award earnings

Our students will be represented in all NC schools, as

well as out of state schools including; Clemson ,Old

Miss, Sweet Briar, Univ of Miss., Furman, Coastal Car-

olina, Unvi of Arizona, Arizona State, and more.

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The Bus Shuttle Form for the 2014-15 school year is now available. Payment in full or bank draft is required upon

Bus Shuttle Form Submission. This form is online at Unionacademly.org and/or see

Amy Gillard in the Business office Space is limited, when its gone, its gone!

Important Announcements

ATHLETICS

Tues. 8/14 Volleyball Scrimmage

[JV] 4:30pm [V] 5:30pm, HS Gym

Tues. 8/16 Football Scrimmage @ Cuthber-

ton [V] Time:TBD

Mon. 8/18 Girls Tennis, E. Montgomery@UA

4:00pm

Tues. 8/19 UA Fall Sports Pictures, 3:30-

6:30pm

School Portraits

St. John Photography will be visiting our school to

take color portraits of our students on Thurs & Fri,

August 20,21, 2014

Visit www.Stjohnsphotography.com to order

P.E. CLOTHES

All PE classes will start dressing out on Monday, August

30. Please come to class with a UA PE shirt, appropriate

length gym shorts or sweatpants, and tennis shoes. If

you are in need of a UA P.E. shirt, please order from

Brand Central at www.brandcentralsschool.com. Until

that time, come to school wearing an appropriate t-shirt.

Dont Forget your Required Student Forms

Activity Fee Form with payment

Partnership Agreement

Medical Form & Medication Form

Required Athletic Forms

Check out Important Forms at the UA website

for additional hard copies.

Union Academy After School (UAAS)

UAAS is for Kindergarten through 8th grade. It is

designed to meet the needs of working parents and

to provide high quality after school care in a safe

and stimulating environment. Children remain on

the schools campus (with the exception of field

trips) in a familiar environment to play, relax, and

socialize with peers and adults. New for the 2014-

2015 School Year, UA After School will host the

Registration Form exclusively online.

For questions regarding the Registration Form,

please contact Amy Gilliard in the Business Office.

UA Family Picnic on the Grounds

Join us at the upper school for our annual picnic!

August 19th at 5:45 pm

Its a friendly gathering to get acquainted with

ALL UA families! Join us at the upper

school for our annual picnic!

* Hot Dogs provided! *

- BRING CHAIRS/PICNIC BLANKETS AND ANY OTHER

PICNIC ITEMS/FOOD AND DRINK YOU WANT FOR

YOUR FAMILY

-EXPECT MUSIC, GAMES, FUN AND FRIENDLY CONVER-

SATION

** Catered Lunch **

Please be advised that the August 2014

Lunch Menu is open. the August Menu will

close 10 pm Tuesday, July 29th.

If you have any questions or concerns

feel free to e-mail Karen Little at klit-

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JOIN THE CARDINAL ATHLETIC CLUB (CAC)

YOU LIKE TO GET LOUD ???

Shake your tail feathers cheer on your

Union Academy CARDINALS!!!!

Thought for the day

After spending more than 17 years playing for the NBA, in the summertime, I always came back to community service and dif-

ferent basketball clinics. ~Dikembe Mutombo

School Spirit Wear

The School Store, by Brand Central now has a PERMA-NENT home where you can shop all year round! Find

us in the Shops at Nottingham Plaza, located at 2585 W. Roosevelt Blvd. (Hwy. 74) in Monroe.

It's directly across from Chick-fil-A.

The hours are 10:00 - 6:00 Monday through Saturday, so

shop at your convenience! Order online anytime!

www.brandcentralsschoolstore.com

UA Athletics

Parade Float Meeting

Date August 14 th Time: 5:45pm

Location: Lower Campus Cafeteria

Parents,

Please come help plan and create the (past award

winning!) Union Academy Float for the upcoming

Union County Christmas Parade in November.

Important Announcement's

Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?

First home game: August 22

If interested in playing,

Contact : Varsity Head Coach: Robert Forshee

[email protected]

Soccer Try Outs

~ August 4th ~

Soccer Contacts:

M-Soc (Head) Vic Johnson [email protected]

M-Soc (Asst) Johnny Cook [email protected]

Check out our new and updated website for sports!

Watch us grow!

www.uaathletics.olinesports.com

NEW PARENT SOCIAL

We will be hosting a New Parent

Social for all new families to UA in the Lower Cam-

pus Cafeteria on August 8th at 8:00am. This is a

casual conversation time for you to meet other new

UA parents and ask any questions from old UA

parents. Biscuits will be provided. Please RSVP to

(704) 283-5678, Ext. 529

or [email protected] so we will know

how many biscuits to provide.

Looking for

Media Assistant Volunteers

Date: August 1st Time: 8:00 AM

Location: In the Lower Campus Media Center

For any parents interested in volunteering in the Me-

dia Center at Upper Campus and Lower Campus

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Save the date !

Saturday, November 1, 2014

Our Biggest Fundraiser is the UA Ultimate Chari-

ty Auction. This optional Black Tie celebration,

with over 500 attending , is a huge community

event. This is your 0portunity to attend, donate

items/services and volunteer for such an im-

portant component to our

schools financial success.

Contact Marianne Wescoat for details

[email protected]

Some say the most popular

fundraiser at Union Academy is

DRESS DOWN TO BUILD

UP. To date, we have raised

over $80,000! What is Dress

Down to Build Up? Originally founded by a

Fourth Grade Class to raise money for our build-

ings, it has become a favorite day for our students

and staff. For only $1.00, you child may dress

down on designated days. Designated dates are as

follows:

Aug 8 Aug 22 Sept 5 Sept 26 Oct 3 Oct 17

Nov 7 Nov 25 Dec 5 Dec 18 Jan 16 Jan 30

Feb 12 Feb 27 Mar 6 Mar 18 Apr 2 Apr 24

June 2

Community Service and Community Service Opportunities

MAKE A DIFFERENCE: United Way Day of Caring

August 23, meet at Wingate University Football Field

Stadium at 7:30am,then move onto the UA worksite.

Contact Mrs. Kerr to volunteer or with questions.

[email protected]

Community service has taught me all kinds of

skills and increased my confidence. You go out

there and think on your feet, work with others

and create something from nothing. That's what

life's all about. ~ Andrew Shue

Common Cupboard BIG, BIG Day !!!

Help Common Cupboard & Feed the Children and Speedway

Childrens Charities distribute groceries to 800 families in

need 3 hours on August 12!

Time: 9am2pm

Location: Food Lion Parking Lot, 5850 Hwy 74, Indian

Trail. Questions: [email protected]

Foundation News

New this year! Prepay for your dress down days with a Dress Down Card! Stay

tuned for details!

AUCTION Kick Off Meeting !!!

Date/Time: Tuesday August 26th, 8:30am or 6:00pm

Place: Upper Campus Multi purpose Room

Be apart of the fun! Are you ready for great a ride? This is an

awesome way to support your school and meet TONS of new

people! Questions? Kara Ulloa, [email protected]

Summer Community Service

Many of our students continued to serve oth-

ers with their community service commitment

during the summer months. Much of this ser-

vice was done locally. Some had the oppor-

tunity to serve across the United States and in

other counties such as Africa and Costa Rica.

Non Profit Community Spotlight




High School - Upper Campus News

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS for UA HIGH SCHOOL commitment: Freshmen- 15 Hours; Sopho-mores, Juniors, and Seniors- 30 Hours Each Year; Commitment by Graduation- 105+ Hours of Commu-nity Service

2014 Field Trips

Windy Gap Christian Retreat Center

Weaverville, NC

9th and 10th Graders

September 2224

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Orlando, FL

11th and 12th Graders

February 1114th

Details to come.

Parent chaperons are needed !!

Windy Gap

Parents of 9th and 10th Graders

September 22-24

Please make sure to complete permission

forms and make arrangements with account-

ing for your students for the upcoming

WINDY GAP OVERNIGHT FIELD Trip

Additional details to come.

Need more information?

DKerr in Activities/Community Service,

[email protected]

Technology

If a High School Student has not receive their

Chromebook this year, a signed Agreement

and permission slip must be handed in to the

IT office prior to students receiving their

Chromebook. There is no charge for the use of

the Chromebook during the school year.

~ Seniors Corner ~

Senior Portraits - For those students that missed the formal Senior portraits, the make up day for this

is August 28th, at the school. Once portraits are tak-

en, they may be ordered from

StJohnphotography.com

College Visits permission must be granted prior to leaving for your visit. Up to 3 days can be used for

college visits.

*Please revisit your Summer 11th grade newsletter for

great information.

*Reminder to turn in your Student Resume, Stu-

dent Brag sheet and Parent Brag sheet for teach-

er/Guidance Counselor recommendations.

Fall SAT / ACT Dates:

SAT: Oct 11th (registration deadline Sept 12)

Nov 8th (registration deadline, Oct 9)

www.sat.collegeboard.org

ACT: Sept 13 (Registration deadline, Aug. 8)

October 25 (Registration deadline, Sept 9)

www.actstudent.org




Middle School - Upper Campus News

Homework Club

If a middle school student needs after

school activities, please consider our

Homework Club.

* The goal is to provide support with homework comple-

tion, studying for tests, and helping with

long term projects.

Monday - Friday 3-4:30 but we will have someone here

until 5:30 for late pick up

Questions? Contact Beth Rushing

[email protected]

The cost is $40/week payable by the month in draft

form. Please set this up with Amy Gilliard

Coming Soon!

Middle School Community

Service

Back by Popular Demand!

All Middle School Students will

be participating in local Com-

munity Service projects this

year. Permission Slips will be

needed prior before going to

community service locations.

Be looking for more infor-

mation soon!

Future Field Trips 2014-2015

Betsy Jeff Penn 4-H

Educational Center

Reidsville, NC

5th Grade

October 15 17

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Kanuga

Hendersonville, NC

6th Grade

September 3-5

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St. Christopher Camp

Johns Island, SC

7th Grade

May 6-8

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Washington D.C.

8th Grade

March 24 27

Middle School Late Work Policy

Any student who is absent from school has two days to make up any assignments missed. Students are responsible for getting those assignments, to their teachers. If a student is present and does not have his/her work in class it is considered late.

1st day late- student will receive no more than 85% 2nd day late- student will receive no more than 70% 3rd day late- student will receive a zero.

Lunchroom Expectations

Character

Keep your conversation at your

table.

Follow staff directions at all

times.

Keep your area clean; pick up

any trash you see.

Challenge

Come prepared, do not rely on

leftovers/extras for lunch.

Be an example to other students.

Community

Be welcoming and giving.

Represent a model UA

student to all adults

you encounter.




Lower Campus News

~ COMMUNITY SERVICE AT THE LOWER CAMPUS ~

At Union Academy, it is our belief that a well-rounded education requires students and staff to be active par-

ticipants in thoughtfully organized service to others. Students in each grade level are assigned meaningful op-

portunities for community service. Each community service project is grade-level appropriate. There are sev-

eral school-wide opportunities throughout the school year in which both students and parents can partici-

pate. Through out the year we will be hosting drives to assist our students in their efforts to help oth-

ers. More information will be forthcoming on these drives. For now, please remember our 3rd grade recy-

cling program which goes on all year long. A recycling bin is set up in front of the far parking lot at the lower

campus. Please drop your cans and plastic bottles here for recycling. Also, please save any pop tops for our

2nd graders who collect for Ronald McDonald House. These can be dropped off at any campus front desk.

And finally, the 4th grade encourages you to remember the wonderful animals wanting a forever home at the

Union County Animal Shelter! We thank you for your support!

CHARACTER EDUCATION AT THE LOWER CAMPUS:

Once a month one student in each classroom is awarded the Character

Kid of the Month award for showing great character. Students vote for

the child in his or her classroom that he or she thinks shows the charac-

ter trait of the month. Our first character assembly for Compassion

will be held August 22nd at 1:20 PM. Parents are notified in advance so

that they may attend the assembly. Students are also recognized

through our Spotlight Student bulletin board when they have exhibit-

ed outstanding character to their peers and teacher. We love when our

students show their excellent UA character!

Calendar at a glance ...

August 1st Media Volunteer Meeting at LC Media Center at 8:00am

August 8th New Parent Social in Lower Campus Cafeteria 8:00am

August 15th Lower Campus Room Parent meeting in Lower Campus Cafeteria 8:00am

August 14th Parade Float Meeting at Lower Campus Cafeteria 5:45pm

August 19th Union Academy Family Picnic (see separate flyer) 5:45pm at Upper Campus

August 20th Lower Campus Pictures (in school uniform)

August 22nd Dress Down to Build Up (Bring $1.00 for UA Foundation in order to dress down for the day.

Dress Down Day rules apply. )

August 28th Boo Bash Meeting at Upper Campus Multipurpose Room at 5:45pm

August 29th Compassion Character Assembly 1:20pm

Want to paint

THE ROCK?

In order to paint the rock for your childs special occasion, please reserve it through our front desk receptionist, Susan Houchins at (704) 238-5678.

(Upper campus requests - front desk

Cheyanne Butera at (704) 238-8883




WE are UA Uniquely UA!

How does your garden grow?

Ask Middle School teacher Mrs. Rushing and she breaks into a big smile and says Great!

When not in class, she and several students are usually found playing in the dirt in the raised

beds found behind the Upper School courtyard. The garden was originally created as a teach-

ing and community service tool and has seen steady growth ever since. Several grants have al-

lowed us to expand these gardens. The last large bed was just completed from a grant from the

Farm Bureau, prior to school finishing for the summer. Not only does the garden generate lots

of produce, it gives our students a chance to experience agriculture in a small way which is so

much of our local history in Union County.

As vegetables are ready to be harvested, be looking for a small produce stand that will be set up near the Upper Cam-

pus carpool marque for parents to shop for our fresh tomatoes, garlic, squash, green beans, lettuce and vegetables

fresh from our gardens, to your dinner table. The honor system will be used. Donations will help to cover the cost of

plants, etc. The bulk of our produce will go to local agencies in our area that feed others. Our UA garden is truly a self

sustaining treasure in our own backyard. If you interested in helping or donating supplies, please contact Mrs. Rushing

at [email protected].

Mrs. Lana Hoffman, Kindergarten Teacher

Welcome Mrs. Hoffman to her first year at Union Academy. Mrs. Hoffman joins us as a sea-

soned career Kindergartener teacher from Rocky River and Wesley Chapel Elementary. She

loves her Kindergarteners and is excited about the new opportunities here at UA.

Mrs. Hoffman said UA feels comfortable already as many of our UA students have passed

through her Kindergarten classrooms in the past.

Mrs. Hoffman resides in Wesley Chapel with her husband Vic, son Zach and daughters Haley and Chandler.

They have a new golden retriever puppy named Sawyer.

Her favorite vacation spot is the beach. Her favorite color is green. Her favorite food is anything Japanese .

Welcome Mrs. Hoffman !!!

UAs Community Garden

UAs Spotlight

Its not so much what is poured into the student, but what is planted that really counts.




Thanks & Special Requests

Thanks for your help ! Couldnt have done it without you!

Special Requests.

Dates to Remember.

Donations Needed !

We need donations of new or

used tennis balls. Please drop them at the front

desk at either campus.

A tip of our hat to Miss Lotti, her work crew and our maintenance team for getting our campus ready

for the new school year. We could not have done it without them!!!!

Kudos to Mrs. Edwards , Mr. Smith and our Guidence Dept for WELCOMING our new families and

getting our new students settled with enrollment paperwork and new schedules !!!

Many thanks to all our STUDENT AMBASSADORS and STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS who assisted

with BTS Open House and the Newcomers Event.

Thanks Mr. Kerr and students who traveled to Mars Hill College for a week long Student Government

trip to bring back new ideas to UA!

Bravo to our IT folks, Mr. Benjamin and Mrs. Howie for getting the new Chrome books set up for our

students.

Help UA stay cool...

Both the Upper & Lower Campuses are in need

of a refrigerator.

If you can donate one (or two), please contact

Dr. Walters. [email protected]

Drivers Ed Classes 2014-2015

Time: 3:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

August 4th 19th, 2014

November 3rd 19th, 2014 (No class November 11th)

January 26th February 10th, 2015

March 2nd 18th, 2015 (No class March 11th)

Beth Rushing is looking for decorative gravel/rocks to create walkways between our raised beds. This will

help keep our school clean! A small tiller would also be appreciated! [email protected]

WE are

UA !




Support UA

Union Academy is partnering with Advantage Cartridge to recycle ink

cartridges, cell phones, laptops, iPods and laser toners. We can

earn money and be good stewards to our earth at the same

time. Please bring in your used electronics from home, family and friends and bring them to our drop box near the front desk at both the

Upper and Lower Campuses.

Link your MVP Card to UA!

Code: 214711

Please click picture for link.

Food Lion

Link your VIC Card to UA!

Code: 4148


HARRIS TEETER

Shop at Office Depot and UA gets 5%

from qualifying purchases towards a

merchandise card to use for supplies.

School ID: 70114864


Office Depot

Link your REDcard to

UA!


Target

Scrip is a year-round fundraiser where you purchase gift cards. Union Academy purchases Scrip gift cards at

discount between 2-15%. Families buy the Scrip gift cards at face valueUA keeps the difference.

Retailers include: Wal-Mart, Food Lion, Lowes, Chick-Fil-A, Olive Garden, Gap, Amazon, and 100s more.

Last year, total sales of $87,000 generated $4,376 of profit. Only 10% of UA families participated! Just imagine, if on-

ly 200 families spend $110/month and our school earns an average of 5% on those purchases, we could make $15,000

in one year!

How to Order Scrip Gift Cards:

1. Fill out the Scrip order form (found on the Scrip page on the UA website)

2. Attach payment to form and send with your child or drop off at either campus.

3. If cards are available immediately, they will be given to you that day or the next. If cards need to be ordered,

they will be available by the end of the week.

Scripcards

Since 1996, the General Mills Box Tops

for Education program has helped

schools across America earn cash for

the things they need. Support your

school today and see what a difference

you can make! Look for Box Tops on

everything from cereal, paper products,

frozen foods and snacks. Each Box Top

is worth $.10, so check before throwing

trash away! To see hundreds of prod-

ucts that can help our school raise

money, Check out

www.boxtops4education.com
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