

The UCAS Weekly
April 23, 2025
IMPORTANT DATES
April 24 - Battle Bots, 9am
May 1 - UVU Graduation 5pm
May 5 - UVU Honor Society informational meeting
May 5 - 9: Teacher appreciation week
May 9 - Last Chance Dance
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Teacher Appreciation is quickly approaching! We are hoping to provide a nice lunch on May 6th to show our gratitude for another stellar year of education. We could use several more contributions to pull off this meal. Please contribute to the campus that serves your student.
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9TH AND 10TH GRADE STATE TESTING
UCAS Provo will follow a modified bell schedule on April 29th, 30th, and May 1st in order to accommodate state testing in reading, math and science. We will test after first period on each of these days and students will have the opportunity to earn a bonus in their core classes for their diligent effort on our end of year testing.
BATTLE BOTS
TSA GOING TO NATIONALS!
UCAS is so proud of our students in Technology Student Association. Two of them have qualified for the national championship! We are raising funds for their trip. Please donate if you can. Use the link below, select other, enter TSA in the description and fill in the amount. Everything helps! Thanks!
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UVU HONOR SOCIETY INFORMATIONAL MEETING
PROVO CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
If you would like to donate a puzzle of 1000 pieces or more, please drop it off with Ms. Garnet at the front desk. Many of our students love working on puzzles when they have a few minutes of extra time.
Parents, the easiest way to excuse an absence is to open the text message regarding the absence, and then click on the link included in the text message. You may then excuse the absence. If the absence is excused for medical reasons, such as for a doctor's or dentist's appointment, please send a note from the medical office with your student.
OREM CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Seniors! Payments for Regalia can now be made in the office, all attendance and finance issues must be taken care of prior to payment.
Senior All Nighter tickets will be available for purchase Monday April 7th the cost is $50 and the theme is "Leap into the Future." For any questions about the senior all night party, you can talk with Mrs. Fife
Detentions – Please get your detentions taken care of! See Mrs. Fife to get them done! Do NOT wait!
Parents, the easiest way to excuse an absence is to open the text message regarding the absence, and then click on the link included in the text message. You may then excuse the absence. If the absence is excused for medical reasons, such as for a doctor or dentist appointment, please send a note from the medical office with your student.
UCAS CLUBS
Applications for new clubs have closed for the 2024-2025 school year. We hope you can find a club you love using the list below!
National Honor Society (NHS) Orem - Mr. Ferlo is the advisor.
National Honor Society (NHS) Provo - Mrs. Cannon is the advisor. The club meets on Fridays at 4 pm outside the counseling office.
Technology Student Association (TSA) - Mr. Binford is the advisor, and the club will meet in Orem.
Future Health Professionals (HOSA) - Mrs. Jensen is the advisor. Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of the month and during 5th period advisory in Provo.
Robotics - Mrs. LaRose is the advisor, and the club will meet in Provo on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:45-5:00.
Science Olympiad - Mr. Johanson will be the advisor and the club will meet on Mondays sometimes in Orem in Room 8 and other weeks in Provo in room 214. Please check with Mr. Johanson for the latest update. He plans and holds meetings when needed. Most club work will occur in small groups.
Prism - Miss Lamb and Mrs. Fife are the advisors. The club meets in Orem on Wednesdays at 4:15 pm in Room #8 on the Orem campus.
Chess Club - Ms. Bills is the advisor and meetings will be held in room 2 in Orem. The club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 - 4:30.
TTRPG - Mrs. Amosa is the advisor for this club. They meet in her room on the Orem campus on Fridays from 4:00 - 5:00 pm.
Dungeons & Dragons - Ms. Miller is the advisor for this club. They meet in room 205 on the Provo campus on Tuesdays from 4:00 - 5:00.
SheTech - Ms. Miller is the advisor for this club. They meet in room 205 on the Provo campus on Mondays from 3:40 - 4:30.
Creative Writing Club - Dr. Hodson is the advisor for this club. They meet in room 204 on the Provo campus on Mondays from 3:40 - 4:40.
Students in Action - Mrs. Paz is the advisor for this club. They meet on Tuesdays from 4:00 - 5:00 on the Orem campus in Room 13.