The UCAS Weekly
October 16, 2024
IMPORTANT DATES
Oct 17 & 18 - Fall Break
Oct 25 - Mrs. Schiffman retirement party
Oct 29 - PSAT for those who signed up
Nov. 1 - Family Blood Drive in Orem
Nov. 1 - "Howdy Hawkins" Dance in Provo 7 - 10 pm
HOWDY HAWKINS GIRL'S CHOICE DANCE
Mark your calendars for FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1st! That’s the date for the Sadie Hawkins Dance that will be held at the Provo campus. It will be 7-10. There is a Western theme - so you Cowgirls get out there and wrangle up a date for Howdy Hawkins Dance. You are welcome to come stag if you’d rather. YEEEE HAW!!
JOIN THE UCAS BOARD OF TRUSTEES!
The UCAS Board of Trustees (The Board) is an agency of the state of Utah with powers delegated to it by the legislature. These powers vary in scope with the main purpose of governing the policies of the school and its administrators. Three student-connected members (usually parents) serve on The Board. There is currently one open seat for a student connected member starting in January of 2025.
It is for this purpose that The Board has requested a call for nominees from interested persons who wish to serve. Board members serve two-year terms. Additionally, Board members commit to attend a minimum of 75% of Board meetings, typically held monthly on the third Tuesday. The meetings are at 4 pm in the Provo campus or through Zoom. UCAS Board members are not paid. Potential Board members must be in good standing in the community, and be willing to submit to a criminal background check. Potential Board members may not have any felony convictions or have pled “no contest,” or have received a plea in abeyance for any violation of law other than minor traffic offenses.
All nominees or interested parties should submit a personal or professional biography and a photo by email to Tara Merryweather (tara.merryweather@ucas-edu.net). The biography will demonstrate your notification of intent to run for The Board seat. The biography should describe a bit about yourself and why you are interested in serving on The Board. It should be submitted by November 1 at 4:00 pm.
All qualified student-connected candidates will then be placed on a ballot that includes the biographies. The ballots will be distributed to current UCAS parents and one vote per family will be accepted. The candidate with the majority of votes will then be presented to The Board for final approval.
The final approval for student-connected positions will take place in a subsequent Board meeting.
Thank you for your willingness to serve UCAS.
Regards,
Tara Merryweather
Secretary, UCAS Board of Trustees
BLOOD DRIVE NOV. 1
PARENT PORTAL ACCESS
PROVO CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next school dance is "Howdy Hawkins." This western themed dance will be at the Provo campus on Nov. 1st from 7-10 pm.
Please remember that Provo is a closed campus. This means that students may not leave campus during the day. Please make sure your student brings lunch, or has funds available to buy lunch at school. We appreciate your continued support as we try to maintain a safe school environment.
We are in need of plastic grocery bags for a service project to make mats. Please drop off donations with Ms Garnet.
OREM CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next school dance is "Howdy Hawkins." This western themed dance will be at the Provo campus on Nov. 1st from 7-10 pm.
HOSA is hosting a Blood Drive on Nov 1st . It will be in the Orem AC from 3:30 – 7:30. Look for sign-ups next week. Invite family and friends to participate.
PSAT - the PSAT test is on Oct. 29th for those Juniors who signed up.
School Lunch – Make sure you are getting signed up for lunch each day before school with Mrs. Jeppson.
Please get your senior ads submitted as soon as possible. Make sure you follow the criteria that can be found here: https://vahara-04-public.s3.amazonaws.com/media/75647/Senior-Ad-Requirements.pdf
Submit your ads to yearbook@ucas-edu.net by October 18!
Detentions - If you have any detentions you may take care of those with Mrs. Fife on Monday
and Friday mornings going forward... There is a calendar outside the main office. If you
have any questions on your attendance please check with Mrs. Fife
Math Tutoring – There will be math tutoring available during advisories on Thursdays with Miss Hall.
Parking - Please do not park in visitor parking. Those spaces are needed for parents, subs and anyone visiting UCAS. If you need information on parking please talk to Mrs. Fife. If you get a ticket we will not be able to void it for you.
UCAS CLUBS
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.
Bible Club - Mr. Schiffman's is the advisor. Meetings are held in room 11 on the Orem campus at 8:00 am on Tuesdays. The purpose of the bible club is to gain Bible knowledge, and grow closer to Jesus Christ. We seek to foster a sense of interfaith community at UCAS. We read the Bible, have civil discussions, and eat snacks.
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. For field trips, meet in room 207 or at the field trip location.
Robotics - Mrs. LaRose is the advisor, and the club will meet in Provo. More details will be added as they become available.
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.