UCS students are learning about Advent and the true meaning of Christmas!

 

Unity Christian School
Weekly Newsletter

Friday, December 2, 2016
December 2016
 
Tuesday, 12/6 - Girls' Basketball @ Home, 5:30 pm (Dance Team Performs)
 
Thursday, 12/8 - Girls' Basketball @ Lick Creek, 6:00 pm
 
Friday, 12/9 - Scrip Order Due
 
Saturday, 12/10 - Boys' Basketball @ Harrisburg Shootout, 8:30 am
 
Monday, 12/12 - School Board Meeting, 5:30 pm
 
Monday, 12/12 - Boys' Basketball @ Home, 6:00 pm
 
Tuesday, 12/13 - PTO Meeting @ UCS, 4:00 pm
 
Tuesday, 12/13 - Girls' Basketball @ OLMC, 6:00 pm
 
Thursday, 12/15 - Boys' Basketball @ Home, 6:00 pm - 8th Grade Athlete Recognition Night (Dance Team Performs)
 
Saturday, 12/17 - Boys' Basketball @ Elverado, 2:30 pm
 
Monday, 12/19 - Christmas Program at Cornerstone Church in Marion, 6:30 pm
 
Tuesday, 12/20 - 11:30 am Dismissal (No Aftercare)
 
Tuesday, 12/20 - Girls' Basketball @ Home, 6:00 pm
 
Tuesday, 12/20 - Boys' Basketball @ St. Johns, 6:00 pm
 
Wednesday 12/21 - Tuesday 1/3, No School - Christmas Break
January 2017
 
Wednesday, 1/4 - School Resumes
 
Thursday - Saturday, 1/5 - 1/7 - UCS 7th Grade Tournament
 
Monday - Friday, 1/9 - 1/13, Boys' 6th Grade Tournament @ Jacob
 
Monday, 1/16 - No School - Martin Luther King Jr Day
 
Friday, 1/27 - 2nd HCC Speech & Music Competition and Award Presentation @ DuQuoin Christian Fellowship
The 2nd and 3rd grade students have been invited to sing by Mr. Johnson in the Christmas Extravaganza on Saturday, December 3 from 10:15-10:45 am.  This event is for all women who enjoy knitting, crochet, home decor, and handmade items to adorn the home at Christmas time.
 
If your child is interested in singing in the choir, please contact Mr. Johnson at 225-301-7098.
How can I earn extra money for tuition?

Scrip Order Forms were sent home on Friday, December 2nd.  You can order gift cards for Christmas through our Scrip gift card program!  Retailers offer discounted gift cards (up to 17%) through the Scrip Program, and we pass 70% of that savings on to you through tuition credit.

Order forms are due on: 
Friday, December 9
Gift Cards will be ready for pickup Thursday, December 15!

For more information, contact the School Office at 618-942-3802. 
 
enrollment code:  B8F4C12D14132


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A great read on the value of Christian education!
 
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. 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

 

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Buy your "I AM" shirt today! 

 

 These awesome shirts are a great reminder that our identity comes from God! If you are interested in purchasing a t-shirt, order forms have been sent home with UCS students or you can pick up an order form outside the School Office in the forms box. 

 

 All orders are due, MONDAY, December 5th !
 

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Creation Ministries International 

The middle school students (6-8th) and staff are traveling to Agape Christian High School to spend the day with Dr. Jonathan Sarfati from Creation Ministries International. Dr. Sarfati is a scientist and author.

Monday December 5, 2016

9:45 am - Students will be bused from UCS to Agape Christian High School

10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Chess Tournament

12 -1 pm - Lunch provided by Agape

1 - 1:45 pm - Chapel by Dr. Jonathan Sarfati, CMI Scientist & author

2:00 pm - Return to UCS
 *We are in need of chess boards for the tournament. If you can provide a chess board for that day, please contact the school office.





Easy ways to help our school during the Holiday season or anytime you shop on Amazon:


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FAITH + SPORT = FCA
The next meeting for FCA will be January 18 from 3:15 - 4:00 pm in Mrs. Dover's room. 
There were 24 student athletes that attended the first meeting.  What an awesome turnout! 
If you are still interested in FCA or have questions, please contact Mike Mayer at   618-942-8629.
Teacher & Staff Birthdays
 
December
9 - Miss Morgan Jones
 
January 
3- Mrs. Jennifer LeVault
26 - Brother Ralph
31 - Mrs. Emily Ward
Please continue to collect Box Tops and turn in to your child's teacher.
Kroger Community Rewards Program

The new program begins September 1!   If you did not re-enroll, your registration has expired. Please enroll soon! 

Simply register online at   
Kroger Community Rewards
  
      Unity Christian School NPO = 10502

prayer_circle.jpg Parents' Prayer Mission
 
Come join us as we pray for our students, families, teachers, staff and school!  We  meet every Thursday morning from 8:15 - 8:30 am in the new yellow building south of the PreK building.  Parents, grandparents and friends of UCS are welcome! 
Scrip to Go
Gift Cards
available in the Office
    
$25 AMC

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. 
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Unity Christian School
(618) 942-3802