The Giving Manger helps families focus on giving, the true meaning of Christmas and the spirit of service.  In Spanish, the 4th grade class placed their acts of service in the manger.  UCS students will celebrate how this once was an empty manger but is now full of service and love!

 

Unity Christian School
Weekly Newsletter

Thursday, December 8, 2016
December 2016
 
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 - Boys' 7th Grade Tournament @ UCS
 
Monday - Friday, 1/9 - 1/13, Boys' 6th Grade Tournament @ Jacob

Week of 1/10 -  Girls' Regional Tournament
 
Monday, 1/16 - No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day


Week of 1/17 - Boys' Regional Tournament
 

Wednesday, 1/18 - FCA Meeting, 3:15 - 4:00 pm - Mrs. Dover's Room
 
Friday, 1/27 - 2nd HCC Speech & Music Competition and Award Presentation @ DuQuoin Christian Fellowship
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Christmas Bonus Reminder
    
Each year we give our UCS family an opportunity to bless our teachers and staff by donating towards a Christmas bonus. This is a special time of year when you can show your appreciation to them. Please take time to prayerfully consider how you can participate. No gift is too small or too large. All gifts designated as a Christmas bonus will be distributed equally amongst all teachers and staff. Donations are tax-deductible. Please return to the Office by Monday, December 12. Thank you!

SCRIP ORDER FORMS DUE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9!

 

 

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


A great read on how to raise children who stand up for their FAITH!
 
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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UCS Music Program presents..

 

"Christmas in Kid City"

 

Monday, December 19

6:30 pm @ Cornerstone Church in Marion 

 

 
Students should wear nice dress clothes in either red and/or green colors. 

K5-6th grade students should arrive at 6:00 pm and meet in the church's

recreation room.  7th & 8th grade students should arrive at 6:00 pm and meet in the sanctuary. K3 & K4 students will meet their teachers at 'Big City' (next to the Cornerstone Cafe') at 6:15 pm.

  
Is your child missing a coat, sweatshirt, sweater, jacket, or lunchbox? If so, please check the Lost and Found! All items will be placed on the table near the office.  Tuesday, December 20 will be the last day to claim it before it is donated. 
 



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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
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  • 2 Trumpets
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.