🗓️ We are less than four weeks away from Day One of the 2023-2024 school year!
⏱️There is still time to work through the enrollment process, but act now so that you don't miss a single day!
We are looking forward to welcoming all of our new families into the UCA community and hope that you will join us!
❓Reach out to our admissions department to get your questions answered or to schedule a tour: admissions@ucathunder.org
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☀️🔥 The temps were high, and the competition was heated this week for Multi-sport camp!
Mr. Peters led these campers through games they played in phy ed class during the school year. Flag Football, Whiffle Ball, Pin Guard, and more! They worked on the fundamentals of throwing and catching, ran through some conditioning drills, and had fun playing their favorite games!
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The Upper School is coming together!
Classrooms are being stocked, furniture is being assembled, walls are being painted in UCA colors, and logistics are being finalized!
Join us for the Open House to see it all for yourself! August 3rd at 6:00 pm.
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♟️ Chess Camp has been a fantastic opportunity for kids to dive into the captivating world of chess, where strategic thinking, problem-solving, and creativity come together in a thrilling battle of wits! 🧠
Mr. Hawkinson has been guiding our students through interactive lessons, from the basics to advanced tactics. They've learned how to plan ahead, foresee moves, and outmaneuver their opponents on the chessboard!
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🔬 🔄Science room SWAP!
🪄 In the blink of an eye, the high school science classroom has now become the middle school science classroom! We're one step closer to having our Lower School ready for students.
Thank you to all of our helpers!
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🎄🎅🏽 Christmas in July!
🥳 Leave it to our wonderful elementary teachers to throw a themed party! This team gathered to build relationships, welcome new staff members, and enjoy the food and fellowship.
Exciting things are in store for our elementary students and staff this year!
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Join our UCA families for some fun at the park! All ages welcome. We know our Pre-K and elementary kids love the playground, but how about we get some older kids to start a game of kickball? This is a summer favorite tradition, and we hope to see you there.
Look for the UCA tent for a cold treat and wear your UCA gear!
Address: 10320 Morgan Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431
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🧩The puzzle pieces continue to move!
Now that the High School classrooms have been cleared out at the Lower School campus, the Middle School and Elementary teachers are moving in!
😃 Changes are happening every day, and the excitement continues to build for this upcoming school year.
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🎺🎵This week's Band Camp students took their talents beyond the walls of UCA and blessed the residents of the Martin Luther Campus senior living and care facility.
🎼🎷They practiced all week to prepare three songs for this performance, and the smiles on the resident's faces were priceless.
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🎶 🎤 Our students are SINGing!
This week, some Kindergarten-2nd graders worked with Mr. Eliason in Theater camp to put together a medley of songs from the movie SING! They even critiqued themselves on video.
🕺🏼💃 Give them a microphone and some fun dance moves; they are happy campers!
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🚌 Help us spread the word that we are looking to hire a bus driver for the coming school year.
Anyone interested can email our school office: office@ucathunder.org
This service makes it possible for families that live South of the river to be a part of UCA!
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The hands and feet of Jesus at work!
Thank you to all of our helpers that assisted with our move to the Upper School this morning! Many hands made light work!
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📦 It's MOVING DAY!! 🚚
📚Textbooks and supplies are packed and today starts the process of our High School classrooms relocating to the Upper School campus.
🙏Thank you in advance to all of our volunteers, you make this process easier and we love to have you involved in the process!
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🏀 Homegrown Hoops - our highly anticipated basketball camp has taken over the gym this week!
🎉🔥Young basketball enthusiasts are taking their skills to the next level and having a blast!
The love for the game meets the thrill of learning and competition! 🏀✨ Whether these kids are beginners looking to develop fundamental skills or advanced players aiming to refine their technique, this camp has something for everyone.
🙏 Thank you to the amazing coaching staff and volunteers that help make this camp happen!
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Miss Anderson's classroom has turned into the "The Happiest Place on Earth"!
All things Disney are happening at camp this week! Activities included everything from magic carpet races to making green alien slime, fingerprint balloon paintings to wrapping Rapunzel in streamers as hair. Kids could dress up as their favorite character and listened to Disney music as they worked and played.
It's been a magical week!
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Calling all UCA students and family (7th grade and older)!
🥎 The softball team is inviting you to a friendly scrimmage:
Monday, June 26th, at 4:00 pm
Dred Scott Playfield #3
Whether or not you are on the softball or baseball team, if you've played or never picked up a glove. Come join the fun!
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⛰️🎶The hills are alive!
🎭This week's Summer camp has our students singing "The Sound of Music". They will spend four days practicing the acting and songs from this show, then on Friday they will perform it for their families.
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📣 Attention UCA Mom's!! Don't miss out on this great opportunity to fellowship with other mom's. Also, if you have friends considering UCA, bring them along!
⛱️💦Join us for a relaxing night, poolside, at “The Bumpus Bunker", hosted by UCA Mom, Kate Bumpus
Date: 06/20/2023
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Optional: Bring an app or snacks to share but this is not necessary. Don’t let this stop you from joining us.
Details and RSVP here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e044fa5a82ba4fc1-ucamoms
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🏐 Bump, set, spike!!
This week's Summer Camp action is found on the volleyball court. Campers of all ages, boys and girls, are here working on their skills, learning good sportsmanship, and having a blast together.
Surrounded by our wonderful coaching staff, these athletes are learning and improving everyday!
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🎊👏 Congratulations on your achievements!
📚UCA is proud to announce the 2nd semester "A" Honor Roll. These students stuck it out through the end of the year to earn 93% or higher in their coursework.
This list is made up of 49% of our 6th-12th grade students! Job well done!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17kA-TfoRs1Ulxt1BOiPEiQnyH-CtfNiBmDjy8KeuF64/edit?usp=sharing
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