UBCS News & Highlights
Sophomore Fundraiser
May 7-9
Main Campus pick-up until 4:00 P.M.
If you purchased flowers from the sophomore class, you may pick up your flowers on the lawn outside of the Timothy Social Center. Additional pick-up times will be after the church service on Wednesday, May 7, and after the high school concert on Friday, May 9.
Last Week of School
The end of the 2007-2008 school year is fast approaching. UBCS would like to highlight some important information pertaining to those last school days. As we did last year, we are concluding our school year with half-days on the final week of school, June 2-5. During that week, the elementary students will have an “extended” morning snack, but no lunch time. There will be no Elementary P.E. or Chapel. There will be A.M. Extended Care but no P.M. Extended Care.
The high school students will be having a lunch time. However, the junior class will not be providing hot lunches or concessions.The elementary shuttle buses on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (June 2-4) will depart from Liberty at 11:55 a.m. The high school will be dismissed at 12:15 p.m. and all buses will depart from the Main Campus at 12:20 p.m. Our transportation department will be flexible that week and will work with you to get your child home. Please remember that all busing changes need to be approved by the transportation office (215-536-9200, ext. 115) and should be submitted a week ahead of time.
For the high school students, the 7th-11th grade semester exam dates are from May 28-June 2. More detailed information will be given to your child in the coming weeks. The Elementary annual "In-Class Awards" will be held on Tuesday, June 3.
Starting times are:
8:30-A.M. Kindergarten
8:50-First grade
9:10-Second grade
9:30-Third grade
9:50-Fourth grade
10:10-Fifth & Sixth grade
Please note: P.M. Kindergarten In-Class awards will be on Friday, May 30, at 2:30 p.m.
On Wednesday, June 4, the elementary will be involved in Field Day, and we will need your help! Look for information in today’s Friday folder.
On the final day of school, the High School Awards Assembly will begin at 8:15 a.m. in the auditorium. The Elementary Awards Assembly will begin at 11:15 a.m.
in the MAIN CAMPUS auditorium. ALL students will be dismissed at 12:15 p.m.
The buses will depart at 12:20 p.m.
Tuition and fees that are due for the 07-08 school year must be paid in order for your child to receive his/her diploma or report card. If you have any questions regarding your account, please call the school office at 215-536-9200, ext. 117.
If you have any questions regarding the year end information, please feel free to call
(215) 257-9008 for the elementary or (215) 536-9200 ext. 114 for the high school.
Yearbook Signing Party
Tuesday, June 3
Main Campus 11:00 - noon
If you share a yearbook with a sibling and are planning to attend the signing, please complete and return the attached gold form.
Quakertown Soccer Club
The QSC Travel Team is conducting tryouts for the 2008/09 season. Anyone interested may pick up registration information from the school office.
Sports Camps
July 7-10
Senior High Volleyball Camp (girls entering grades 9-12) 9:00-1:00 P.M.
July 14-17
Junior High Volleyball Camp (girls entering grades 5-8) 9:00-12:30 P.M.
Brochures are available in the school office. If you have further questions about these camps, please contact Mr. John Zwart at (215) 536-9200 x137. Several of our students attended summer sports camps last year and made impressive improvements in their level of play.
Rent- A- Senior
The seniors at UBCS would like to offer their personal services to you in order to earn money for their senior class trip this May. They are available on April 5, 12, 19 and 26. If you are interested in hiring a senior, the recommended minimum wage is $25.00/half-day and $50.00/whole day. These students are capable of many different types of work, indoor and outdoor. If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Mr. Brett Keefer at (215) 536-9200.
Update on the Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser For Gracie Connors
On Saturday, March 22, the Oxford Valley Chick-Fil-A hosted a Spirit Day to benefit the Connors family. Gracie, a three-year-old who was recently diagnosed with cancer, is currently undergoing radiation treatments in Boston.. The school family was invited to support the Connors by visiting the Chick-Fil-A, where a portion of the day's sales went to the Connor's family. The Heffernan family (managers of the restaurant) are thrilled to announce that as of this moment, $6000.00 was raised. Many thanks to so many who supported this event and showed the outpouring of God's love in this way.
Sophomore Fundraiser
Make your yard beautiful this spring by supporting the sophomore class. They will be selling flowers for their spring fundraiser starting March 14 and ending April 25. Pick-up days will be May 7-9 until 4:00 p.m. You may also pick up your flowers after church Wednesday, May 7, and after the high school concert on Friday, May 9. You won’t want to miss out on these great deals!
Bus Drivers Needed
Upper Bucks Christian School is in need of school bus drivers. A CDL is required and classes will be held for those interested. This is a paid position. For more information, please contact Lori Brittingham in the school office at (215) 536-9200 ext. 115.
Athletic Awards
Congratulations to all those who received awards at the annual winter
sports assembly. Many thanks for the time and effort that went into this
season, both by the team members and coaches.
Jr. High Boys Basketball
MVP: Joel Baun
MIP: Steven Sellers
Jr. High Girls Basketball
MVP: Kelli Steward
MVP: Heather DeMar
MIP: Anna Mease
Sr. High Boys Basketball
MVP: Josh Baun
Coach’s Award: Jon McLanahan
MIP: Ryan Kruse
Sr. High Girls Basketball
MVP: Alyssa Trivino
Coach’s Award: Brittany Clemens
Sr. High Cheerleading
MVC: Andrea Lawrence
MIC: Jennifer Weinholtz
Jr. High Cheerleading
MVC: Rachel Artman
Coach’s Award: Rebecca Brittingham
Big "G" Boxtops
This year's “Big G Boxtop” drive ends on Monday, February 25. Please send in the boxtops you have been saving by that date and continue to save box tops for next year's drive.
Campbell's Reminder
Thank you for your continued contribution to the soup label UPC collections. Please keep in mind however, that they are no longer asking for the fronts of the labels. The company will accept ONLY the UPC from the back of the labels.
Liberty Elementary Security
New front doors have been installed at Liberty and our new security system will be implemented after the Easter break. Currently, the back doors facing the playground are locked except for the times that the students are using the playground. Beginning on Tuesday, March 25, all doors will be locked from 8:30a.m.-2:50 p.m. In order to enter the school building, visitors will need to come to the front doors, press a button and look into the security camera. Visitors will be admitted when the secretary unlocks the door upon recognition. Please notify the office if an individual other than the student's parent will be coming into the school. Because of the new security rules, it would be helpful if parents of morning kindergarten students would pick up their child at 11:30, 12:00 or 12:30.
Spring Sports
Boys baseball and girls soccer tryouts will officially begin on Monday, March 3 for 7th–12th grade students. Athletes must have a current Physical Exam form (completed within the last year) and an Athletic Emergency Card turned in by the first day of tryouts in order to participate. These forms are available in the school office or download them as pdf files.
UBCS Pictures Available
Christmas City Studios, our school photographer, is offering a new service to us. You can now go online to view and purchase candid shots taken at our school events and activities. Just go to their website at www.christmascitystudio.com, and simply click on “ONLINE GALLERY.” In the Private Gallery box type the word “bucks” and click Login. Choose a division to view.
Book It!
All elementary students are encouraged to keep reading for "Book It!" through March. A special award is given at the end of the school year to each student who makes his monthly reading goal of 300 minutes for each of the six months and has turned in his calendar on time each month. Reminder: March calendars are due Tuesday, April 1.
Booster Club Info
Since the school wants to keep tuition costs down as much as they can for my parents, the school developed a program called the Booster Club. The Booster Club helps offset the operating costs of the school. During the UBCS Booster Club Campaign students are encouraged to reach out to potential UBCS Supporters. Attached is a sample letter that can provided a starting point for students correspondence. [download pdf here]
Spirit T-Shirts for Sale!
Spirit T-shirts are available for purchase from Mr. John Zwart. They are also available at all home games. The shirts are $6.00 each. If you don’t own one already, be sure to purchase one and become part of the “sea of red” and join the fan section to support our teams this season.
Extended Care
We would like to thank those that have been helping in extended care for the time and care that they give to the children. Parents, please remember that Extended Care closes at 5:30 p.m. Please plan accordingly and be sure to pick up your child before 5:30 p.m.
High School Tardies
Please note that all students will be serving detention after five unexcused tardies. Please encourage your students to be on time to school. Students arriving on a late bus will not be penalized.
Late Report Cards and Communication Envelopes
There has been a policy change for late report cards and communication envelopes. All envelopes that are not returned on time will incur a $10.00 penalty fee to cover the time and cost for reprinting the envelopes. This fee will be applied to the next school bill. The high school student will also receive demerits for the offense. Please note these changes.
School Visitation
Whenever it becomes necessary to visit either UBCS campus (to bring lunch, projects, to pick up a student for an appointment, etc.), please report directly to the school office. Under no circumstance should a class be interrupted. Office personnel will be sure to deliver items or to contact students at an appropriate time. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Upcoming Events
April 1: Soccer game against High Point (A)
Baseball game against High Point (H)
April 3: Soccer game against West-Mont (A)
Report cards issued
April 4: JH KCEA Fine Arts Festival (Geigertown, PA)
April 7: Elementary High Honor Roll Pizza Party
April 8: Soccer game against Faith (H)
Baseball game against Faith (A)
April 9: Report Cards Due
Spanish Day
April 11: Grandparents’ Day
Piano Recital at 7:00 p.m.
Soccer game against High Point (H)
Baseball game against High Point (A)
April 18: Volunteer Brunch at 10:30 a.m.
Communication Envelopes distributed
Elementary Spring Intramurals end
April 19: SH KCEA Fine Arts Festival (Chambersburg, PA)
April 22: Kindergarten Information Night – 7:00 p.m. (Liberty Campus)
April 24: School play matinee at 3:15 p.m.
April 25 School play at 7:00 p.m.
April 27-May 1 Revival Meetings (Monday-Thursday at 7:00 p.m.)
April 30 Progress Reports Due
May 7-9: Flower pick-up from sophomore fundraiser
May 9 H.S. Fine Arts Program (7:00 p.m.)
Senior Parent Meeting (8:30 p.m.)
May 13 – 16 Senior Semester Exams
May 16 Elementary Concert
May 17 Hidden Meadows Camp Open House
May 17 – 24 Senior Class Trip
May 26 Memorial Day – no school
May 28 – June 2 7th– 11th Grade Semester Exams
June 2 – 5 Last week of school – half days only
June 3 Yearbook Signing (11:00 – noon)
June 4 Elementary Field Day
June 5 Final Day of School
HS Awards Assembly (8:15 a.m.)
Elementary Awards Assembly (11:15 a.m.)