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IN THIS EDITION: Pg. 1…….…….…………………………………….Calendar

Pg. 2-4….….….……..High, Middle, Lower News

Pg. 5……..….….………………………..Nurse’s Corner

Pg. 6……..….….…………………….Character Corner

Pg. 7-9….....Important Information/Activities

Pg. 10-13..….....……….……Volunteer Connection

Pg. 14…….…………………..………………….…Athletics

Finance Department Gets Surprise Recognition

Between the girls’ and boys’ home basketball game against CATA last Thursday night, the Union Academy Headmaster and members of the UA Board of Directors made

a surprise visit to the packed gymnasium. The purpose of their visit was to make a special presentation to the Union Academy Finance Department, who thought they were only at the game to work the ticket booth and sell concessions. Members of the Finance Department, under the supervi-sion of Lynn Kroeger, Chief Financial Officer, were asked to come mid-court to be publically honored and recognized for the hard work and numerous prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFRA) awards that the Finance Department wins year after year. Members of the Finance Department are: Lynn Kroeger, Brenda Grigston, Peggy Covington, Tara Jo Helms, Amy McSheehan, Pam Glascock, Denise Stegall.

State of the Union (Academy) Address

Mark your calendars to attend an important night at Union Academy on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. Beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School Gym, Headmaster Dr. Ann Walters will deliver the mid-year State of Union (Academy) Address for students and parents. Other UA administrators will briefly talk about second semester academics and activities. At 6:30 p.m. professional speaker and writer, Jerry Ackerman will make an informative presentation on the use of social media by today’s teenagers and the social culture that exists among teens. This information session should be very helpful in understanding the digital options and tools teens have and why and how they use them.

All Union Academy students and parents are encouraged to

attend this FREE event!

Jan 15

- Dress Down To Build Up

Jan 18

- MLK, Jr. Holiday- No School

Jan 19

- MLK Day of Caring - State of the Union Address - Dr. Walters - Guest Speaker Jerry Ackerman

Jan 22

- Dress Down to Build Up - Lower Campus Literacy Night

Jan 23

- SAT at Union Academy

Feb 1

- Lottery Information Session

Feb 15 -19 - Winter Intersession- No School

Dear Friends and Families of Union Academy,

If you would like a tax letter for your 2015 donation(s), please contact Kara Ulloa by

emailing kara.ulloa@weareua.org or call 704-238-9879 by January 31st.

Thank you for your support of the UA Foundation !

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High School - Upper Campus News

For Counseling Newsletters (Freshmen/Sophomores,

Juniors, and Seniors)…

Please see Naviance-Family Connection,

as well as e-mail.

11th Grade Families

Workshop: Preparing for the College Application Process

As you may know, college admissions essentially begin in the 9th grade. As 12th grade fast approaches, the Class of 2017 will soon be immersed in the college application process. To prepare for this important phase, parents and students are invited to attend this workshop. Topics include: Narrowing the College List, the Anatomy of College Applications, Standardized Testing, Financial Aid, etc. Hope to see you!

DATE: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 TIME: 6:00 p.m. LOCATION: UC, Multi-Purpose Room

Congratulations to Hunter Boivin!

Northeastern University in Boston, MA has awarded Hunter Boivin the extraordinary invitation to join the Northeastern University Scholars Program (USP). “USP is a full-tuition scholarship program that is among the most intellectually bold and distinguished undergraduate scholarship programs in the country.” Hunter is one of only 167 students who were selected from more than 22,000 early action applicants. What a stellar accomplishment! Hunter is a Union Academy early graduate and is now thriving in a student exchange program in France for the 2015-2016 academic year. Congratulations to Hunter and his family!

Charlotte National College Fair

Sunday, March 20, 2016

12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Charlotte Convention Center 501 S. College Street Charlotte, NC 28202

Click here for more information and to register.

National College Visits

Interested in college tours in the southeast, midwest, northeast, California, and Canada? If yes, please visit the following website for further information, including specific dates:

http://www.college-visits.com/

Students in Mrs. Rouse's World History classes worked in a simulation activity to uncover the disparities that existed in French Society prior to the French Revolution. Three lucky students drew cards that granted them the privilege of the First Estate allowing them the ability to relax and play games during class. The remaining students filled in as the Third Estate, the working class of France, and were forced to complete detailed work in cramped conditions. Students took away the feelings from this activity to better understand why the people of France united in Revolution.

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Middle School - Upper Campus News

The next Middle School Academy Awards will be held February 24, 2016.

Please click here to nominate a middle school student for excelling in Challenge, Character,

or Community. Selected students will be recognized at the award assembly.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School Day of Caring Community Service Project

January 19-20 (both on campus and off campus activities)

For those students traveling off campus, please look for permission slips from your students and return them

promptly and completely filled out.

Students in Mrs. Koonce’s 5th grade beginning Spanish classes are learning about the

introductions and greetings in the Spanish culture. Students are pairing up with classmates to

practice their speaking skills.

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Lower Campus News “At Union Academy, we do the right thing

even when no one is looking.”

CALENDAR CORNER

1/22 Literacy Night

Please join us for a fun night in the Lower Campus Gym,

Friday, January 22, 2016, 6:30 - 8:30 pm.

Wear your pajamas and bring your family. Enjoy a cool night with

drinking hot chocolate, reading a book with your teacher, making

crafts, and eating cookies!

Responsibility Character Winners!

Congratulations to the January Responsibility Character Award Winners.

Pictured: Nyla Cagle, Laney Hildreth, Sam Rogers, Lily Hammonds, Sarah Mei Huber, Savannah York, Adam Diaz, Rylie Price, Sophia Maltese, Savannah Schisler, Pete Robison, Madison Wilson, Reagan Weissenburger, Jolie Larsen, Patia Buckalew, Lidia Coan, Raina

Eckersley, Kylie Brodt, Logan Figueroa, an Alexis Henn.

Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center’s Carrie Hodges, Shannon Little, and Tracey Leitner introduced February’s character trait of Optimism! They talked about smiling, positive attitudes, and exercise. How important all of these are to us every day.

SPRING

ENRICHMENT!

Enrichment

Classes will

start back in

February and

run for six

weeks! Classes

will be on UA’s

Home Web

Page soon!

Coaches Needed!

Girls on the Run Coaches Needed for Spring 2016! If

interested or if you have questions, please contact

Bonnie Grote, GOTR Union Council Director at

bonnie@girlsontherununion.org.

Father/

Daughter

Dance coming

soon!

Volunteers Needed for Red Rocket Closet!

Volunteers are needed for the Red Rocket Closet at the Lower Campus. Times available are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings from 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Please send an e-mail to: rocketcloset@uamail.unionacademy.org if you can help!

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The Charlotte Radiology

Mobile Mammography Bus is coming to UA!!

January 20, 2016

Union Academy Upper Campus

9:00am – 4:00pm

Everyone Welcome!!

** Please click here to complete the Charlotte Radiology form, and schedule your mammogram.

Contact Ashley Sabo at 704-238-8883 ext. 100 with any questions.

Invite your family & friends and help save a life!!

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LOTTERY INFORMATION

Information for the 2016-2017 Admission Lottery is available on the Union Academy website. The online application process is now open and will run until 10:00 am,

February 29, 2016. The public lottery will be held Monday, March 7, 2016, at 6:00 pm.

Please click here for lottery information and admission application.

Important Information

Join Us for the State of the Union (Academy) Address and Educating Students/Families on Social Media & Current Student Culture

Mark your calendars to attend an important night at Union Academy on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. Beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the middle school gym, Headmaster Dr. Ann Walters will deliver the mid-year State of Union (Academy) Address for students and parents. Other UA administrators will briefly talk about second semester academics and activities. At 6:30 p.m. professional speaker and writer, Jerry Ackerman will make an informative presentation on the use of social media by today’s teenagers and the social culture that exists among teens. This information session should be very helpful in understanding the digital options and tools teens have and why and how they use them.

All Union Academy students and parents are encouraged to attend this FREE event!

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Important Information

Order your 2016 Yearbook before it’s too late!!

Deadline to order is February 14, 2016.

No extra books will be ordered! You must order online at jostens.com.

The Union Academy Board of Directors approved the

calendar for 2016-2017 during the

January board meeting.

The first day of school for students will be

Monday, July 25, 2016.

We will hold an Open House, Thursday, July 21, 2016.

Please click here to view the 2016 - 2017 school year

schedule.

* Please keep in mind the first twenty days are VERY important for

our school funding. Please make every effort to have your student

in class the first twenty days so we can receive the proper financial

resources for your child.

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Important Information/Activities

High School Student Council presents

Union Academy Sadie Hawkins Dance (High School only) Semi-formal attire

Saturday, February 6th 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm

$5.00 entrance free

(any high school student planning to bring a non UA student must see Mrs. Plyer ASAP for a Request/Approval Form.)

The February lunch menu is now open and will close Friday, January 22, 2016, at 9:00 pm.

If you are looking to place an order for an ice cream card, it can be found at the bottom of the first day of the month. It is only on the

menu once.

Click here to visit the Catered Lunch page with ordering information.

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Parents’ Volunteer Connection/Character Corner

Volunteer Opportunities

* Lower Campus Literacy Night.

Click here to volunteer to help with the Literacy Night.

* High School Sadie Hawkins Dance

Click here to volunteer for the High School Sadie Hawkins Dance.

* Volunteers needed for Lower Campus Red Rocket Closet We are looking for volunteers for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings from 7:30 am - 8:30 am. Please send an e-mail to rocketcloset@uamail.unionacademy.org if you can help.

* Facility and Grounds Click here to volunteer with the facility/grounds team.

* High School Basketball Click here to volunteer at basketball games.

* Wrestling Click here to volunteer at wrestling matches.

Character Corner

“Advice is like snow; the

softer it falls, the longer

it dwells upon, and the

deeper it sinks into the

mind.” – Samuel Taylor

Coleridge

The UA Partnership Agreement states that Union Academy expects a service

contribution to the school a minimum of six (6) hours per month or sixty (60) hours

per year. At this time of the year, parents should have reported at least thirty

(30) volunteer hours.

Please do your part to get your hours in and help your student at Union Academy.

Please make sure you are keeping track and logging all hours into the

Family Volunteer Reporting Form.

Once your family completes and submits your 60 hours of volunteer time, be

sure to stop in either campus office to get the free car magnet you earned

and deserve.

Thank you Union Academy Volunteers!

Volunteers needed for Red Rocket Closet at

the Lower Campus!

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Parent Service Hours Year to Date Recap

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

As we are at our half way mark in our 2015-2016 school year, we would like to applaud and celebrate ALL the efforts from our parent/family volunteers for their commitment to our school. As outlined in our partnership agreement, each UA Family commits to serving a minimum of 60 hours per year, per family. This is truly what makes our school unique and is the lifeline to the success of our school.

Listed below are families that have achieved their 30 plus hour commitment or at least a minimum of half their yearly commitment.

As a reminder, we encourage you to report your service hours monthly. You may submit hours online using the Family Volunteer Reporting Form on the UA website. On the UA website go to the tabs at the top and click on For Parents, and then Volunteer Reporting Form. Once the form is filled out and submitted, it goes directly into a master spreadsheet. Hours can be submitted as a block of hours over a range of months.

***The hours listed are complete through December 31, 2015. We have done our best to accurately report all current hours to the 30 hour threshold. With the online reporting form, this changes every minute of the day. Many families are just an hour or two from completing the indicated threshold. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Sherry Killion, at skillion@unionacademy.org.

Family Service Hours - January reporting

Angela & Kevin Acoveno Sue & Richard Additon Terri & Terry Anthony Kristen & Jonathan Arrowood Cheryl & Phillip Austin Chris & Janice Babb Keith & Kyra Baker Tonia Ballard Heather & Joseph Barbee Lisa Barringer Becky & Richard Baucom Elizabeth & Justin Beardsley Kim & Daniel Beare Tracy & Jeff Beaver

Rose Beckstead Terri & Joe Beeson Daniel Beightler Gary & Patty Beightler Beth/Mary/Michael Belk Heather & Aric Benedict Janel & James Bitgood Martha & William Blake Lisa & Glen Blewitt Tamara & Dwayne Blount Kelly & Christopher Bovi Susan &Christopher Bowles Amy & Kevin Boyce Fairy & Tom Boyce Ernest/Carol/Brad Bradley Cheryl & James Brakefield Jenifer & Harrison Bratchie Cissy & Buddy Brewer Dawn & Christopher Brooks Karlyn & Matthew Brown Lorie/Mindy/George Brown Kendra & Kevin Brucke Kelly & Tim Brun

Missy & Gerald Buckalew Jeanette & Mark Bujak Bridgett & Matt Burkhalter Corinne & Kevin Byrd/Hagler Arden & Matthew Cagle Lara & Scott Caldwell Susie & Kevin Calkins Lee & Sage Caputo Kari & Henry Carpenter Lisa Carroll-Barnett Cherie & Jason Carter Cindy Carter Stephanie/Pam/Chris Carton Counts Childers Megan & Steve Clarkson Shirley/Keesha/Steve Coan/Secrest Peggy Covington Alicia & Christopher Cruz Jiovette & Brett Cruz-Holland Sara & Charles Czagas Gwen & Shawn DeWaele Continued next page…

THANK YOU UNION ACADEMY FAMILIES!

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Family Service Hours continued ...

Lillian & John Dickerson Anne & John Dudas Cindy & Ben Dupuis-Swigart Kathryn & Michael Dyer Kay & Tim Edwards Meredith & Christopher Edwards Yolanda & Mario Elliott Elizabeth & Dean Faulkner Kiley C. & Matthew Ferguson Stacy & Joel Ferguson Ashley Fomen Erin & Justin Frashier Lisa & Erving Fraticelli Kristin Freshly Beth & Steve Frye Monica & Timothy Fusetti Yvette Gama Carol Gauthier Chris Gemes Elizabeth & Christopher Gill Jorge/Elizabeth Giraldo/Cardona Shannon & Michael Gray Charla & Randy Grisham Patty & George Gruber Michael Hagler Kristy & Donald Hagler Todd Hale Aaron Hammers Holly Hammonds Laura Hamrick Paige & Jeremy Haney Michelle & Dean Hardesty Carrie & Jack Hargett Paige & Bryan Harriott Carroll & Michael Harris DiAnn & Darrell Harrison Ken Harrison Christy & Brad Hartis Christine & Christopher Hartung Robin & Todd Havican Susan & Joseph Hawkins Deanna & Scott Haydel Julie & James Haywood Erin & Douglas Helms Susan & Mike Henn Emily/Richard/Ben/Rebekah Herman Angelika & James Hilgers

Carrie & Randy Hodges Donna & Henry Holland Jamie & Cliff Honeycutt Chip Hope Neil/Diane/Kenneth Hopgood Traci & Bob Hord Mindy & Brad Horner Amanda & Bryan Housand Melissa & Steve House Alison & Frank Howey Joy & Douglas Huber Jamie & RobertHunter Michelle & Ken Ingram Charlie & Franklin Jarvis Jennifer & Glen Jenkins Stacey Johnson Bryan Jones Jennifer & Nick Jones Susan & Matthew Kalisz Jessica Kearney-Bryan Norma Keziah Karina Killough Kimberly & Kevin Kirk Angela & Lonnie Kirkley Ana & Kris Kirwan Marionne & Erik Kleber Zulmira & Vincent Kobera Misty Kohnle Maria & David Koonce Lisa & John Krizan Family Leslie/Kristen/Robert Laatz Kimberly & Christopher Laney Chad & Randi Laney Ina & Todd Laney Joanna & William Langkopp Alison & Rick Lapinsky Denise Larsen Jennifer & Jonathan Lee Elizabeth & Mathias Lee Denise & Jose Leon Terri & Russ LaGault Melissa & Jason Linker Julie & Thomas Linn Kelly & William Little Karen & Dan Little Evadene & Timothy Little Jennifer & Ryan Love

Kendra & Patrick Lucas Mavra & William MacKinnon Kathryn & Timothy Mai Diane Malone/Supernaw Karen & John Mantione Scooter Marlow Kristyn Martin Trina & Jon Martin Julie & Jon Matthews Kristen & James Mattison Rebecca Maupin Lisa/Melanie/Joseph McCallister Miriam McCallister Rhonda & Jerry McClanahan Kristin & Robert McCoy Valerie& Al McDougald Teresa & Thomas McFadden Emily & Mike McGinnis Liz & John McGregor Doug & Deanna McKelvy Michelle & Brian McLaughlin Lydia & Michael Medlin/Galinski Rochelle & Jamie Mekus Leslie & Donald Melton Jack & Dolly Menis-Ross Emily & Tyler Mills Sarah & Robert Mills Tammy Millward Cynthia & John Mitchell Annemarie & Jeff Mitteer Beth & Clyde Moore Christy & Patrick Moore Karina & Jose Morales Catherine & Darrell Morris Kim Myers Casey Nadeau Raina & Daniel Newman Kristy Newton Alison & Stephen Nichols Lisa Ann & Bob Noblet Continued next page…

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Meredith & Drew Norwood Sarah & Bill O'Connor Linda & Kevin O'Grady Traci & Chris Oles Marisela Ortiz Cynthia & Tony Outen Nancy & Anthony Pagnotta Susanne & Robert Panek Lauren Pardue Mary Lib Parker Alisa Parks Greg & Lisa Parrish Shannon & Jeff Parsons Dana & Michael Patti Monica & Matt Pelonero Justin Pertz Michelle Phifer Erika & Brian/Karen Platnick Melissa/Linda Plummer/Beaver Amy & Charlton Plyler Tanya & Darrell Polk Kelly & Tony Preston Caroline & Jeff Price Ashley & Jason Privette Lori & Grady Puckett Frances & Michael Quinn Traci & Jamie Raine Kerry & Gregory Rathmell Jennifer & Roger Robinette Kim & Don Robinson Angie & Eric Rochvonrochsburg Sandy & Cleo Romero-Estevez Michelle & Mark Roncace

Lori & Thomas Ross Barbara & Philip Rucker Amanda & David Rushing Beth Rushing Lora & Matt Sadler Nataliya & Richard Schaff Larry & Cara Schott Jenny & Gary Scruitsky Terry & Wes Shaw Lisa Shores Robin & Charles Short Carrie & Edwards Shoup Kerry & Stephen Simmons Carolyn & Jeff Small Roger Smith Jennifer & Jonathan Smith Delaney/ Jennifer/Ray Smith Kelli Smith Laura & Matthew Smith Tiffany & Blake Springer Denise & Tommy Stegall Rene & John Stevens Heather & Scott Such Kim & Alan Sumrell Ashley & Robert Swinney Vikki/Donald/Carolyn Thompson Rachel & Michael Tohill Nadene Tracy Sheila & Freddy Treadaway Amanda & Mark Turcotte Kim Tyson Pamela & Bobby Underwood Susanne & Gerhard Ungerer

Diana & Gabriel Valdes Lisa & Wesley VanHoy Ila & David VanMilligan Johanna Vargas Tona & James Vitale Aristea Vlahos Carolyn & Bill Waddail Lisa Wallace Catherine & Joseph Walsh Amanda & Michael Watkins Linnea & John Watt Stacey & Chris Wease Cresta & David Weissenburger Jenna & Matt Westbrook Noelle & Darrell Williams Julie/Timmy/James Williams/Darnell Beth & Erick Willis Lauren & Marshal Wilson Becca Yanacsek Anna & Dwayne Yarbrough Donna & John Young Maryann & Scott Zambrotta Mandy & Henry Zelakowski Kelley & Jim Zorn

Family Service Hours continued ...

We have many volunteer opportunities to help our school and complete required family service hours!

1) Check out our weekly newsletter on the Parents’ Volunteer Connection page.

2) Visit the UA website, on the left hand side there is a quick link called Volunteers that lists current

volunteer opportunities. Always consider chaperone opportunities with your child.

3) Save the Date: Battle of the Bands will be held April 29th! Our annual 5K and Spring Carnival will be held May 14th. This is a very BIG day at Union Academy! We will be running two (2) events that day! Union Academy is helping with the City of Monroe Beach, Blues and BBQ event - May 21st. WE NEED EVERYONE’S HELP AND THEN SOME! Be looking for a Sign Up Genius link in the newsletter, coming soon!

4) Check with your child’s teacher for ways to assist them.

5) Consider joining a Parent Service Team. Go to our UA website, click on Parents, and then Parent Service Teams.

6) As you’re visiting campus, look around. If you identify something that needs done, JUMP IN! We can always use another pair of hands!

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UA Athletics

Please click here to visit the UA Athletics website for additional information and for

sports times, schedules and any changes.

High School Athletics Calendar

1/15 - Boys JV Basketball @ UA

V Basketball @ UA

1/19 - Wrestling @ Monroe

1/16 - Wrestling @ North Stanly

1/20 - Girls JV Basketball @ Gray Stone

Boys JV Basketball @ UA

V Basketball @ UA

1/21 - Wrestling @ Monroe

Middle School Athletics Calendar

1/15 - MS Basketball @ MCA

1/20 - MS Wrestling @ UA

Spring Sports Information

If you are interested in trying out for a spring sport, please plan to turn in all paperwork ahead

of tryout dates.

Paperwork can be submitted to Coach Hammers or Jess Raynor, Athletic Trainer.

Tryout times for middle school and high school will be posted on the athletic website in the

upcoming weeks.

Please come out and support your UA senior athletes Friday, January 15, at 6:15 p.m. for the varsity basketball games.

Senior athletes will recognize a teacher who has made a positive impact on

their lives between the varsity girls and boys games.

Congratulations to

the girls and boys JV

and Varsity

basketball teams for

beating CATA in

basketball.

The high school basketball game

scheduled for January 19th,

against South Stanly has moved

to January 20th.

There will be a middle school baseball

interest meeting, January 20th in room

706 at 3:30 pm.