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Utica High School
February 2015
http://uhs.uticak12.org
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From the Principal’s Desk
Dear High School Students and
Parents:
Wednesday, March 4, 2015: JUNIORS
TESTING between 7:10 a.m. - 10:30
a.m.
 Juniors will be dismissed following
the completion of WorkKeys testing.
 LATE START for all tenth and
twelfth graders and Henry Ford II
ninth graders.
 Students should report by 10:50 a.m.
for afternoon half day schedule.
 Students will attend 4th, 5th and 6th
hour classes.
 All morning and 4th hour sharedtime programs are cancelled.
 All afternoon BLOCK shared-time
programs will run on schedule.
As you may be aware, the
MME testing cycle is a critical
test for all eleventh grade students. Beginning with the 2014-2015 school year,
the Michigan Merit Exam (MME) will
be given in two parts. Part I will consist
of the ACT and WorkKeys assessments
given on March 3 and 4, 2015. Part II
will consist of the state summative assessments in English language arts,
mathematics, science and social studies
given within a testing window from
April 13 through June 5, 2015.
In an effort to ensure our juniors have
every opportunity to be successful on
Part I of the Michigan Merit Exam
(MME), an adjustment to the 2014-2015
calendar was made that will affect you/
your student’s high school schedule (see
below).
This schedule is an additional measure
to provide our juniors every opportunity
for success. Additionally, it ensures that
every student’s time in school is time
well spent.
All juniors in Michigan are required to
participate in Part I of the MME on
March 3 and 4, 2015. As in previous
years, on the first day of the exam
(March 3) juniors only will report to
school. On March 4, juniors will report
at 7:10 a.m. and all other high school
students will have a late start. This
schedule as follows will provide an optimal testing environment for our juniors
and also allow uninterrupted instruction
for all students during the afternoon half
-day:
Sincerely,
Thomas Lietz
Principal
MID
Tuesday, March 3, 2015: JUNIORS
TESTING between 7:10 a.m. - 12:30
p.m.
 There will be NO SCHOOL for all
tenth and twelfth graders and Henry
Ford II ninth graders.
 Lunch WILL NOT be served to students on this day.
February 16—February 20
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Michigan Merit Exam: March 3 and 4, 2015
Tuesday, March 3 is a JUNIORS ONLY day
See schedule below for March 4 arrival times
This time of year seems the busiest for all students, but especially for high school juniors. In addition to working hard
in school, juniors are scheduling their classes for the 2015-2016 school year, planning for senior year and graduation,
researching colleges and preparing for the Michigan Merit Exam (MME) testing cycle. The MME holds great
importance for this year’s junior class.
The Michigan Merit Exam is the state’s assessment given to all Michigan eleventh graders. Beginning with this school
year, 2014-2015, the MME has been divided into two testing cycles. Part I consists of two major components: the ACT
college entrance examination and the WorkKeys assessment. Part II consists of the Michigan summative assessments
in English language arts, mathematics, science and social studies which measure student learning in the Michigan Merit
Curriculum. This year’s assessment cycle will take place during a testing window that begins Monday, April 13 and ends
Friday, June 5, 2015. It is important that students recognize the importance of each of the testing cycles.
The state requires school districts to administer Part I of MME on March 3 and 4. The make-up dates for the exam
are March 17 and 18. If your child misses the exam during the scheduled test dates, he/she will be required to take it
during the make-up period. All students taking part I of the MME will participate in required pre-test sessions prior to
the test dates.
If you have questions regarding the upcoming assessments, please contact your child’s school.
Please see the altered schedule below for all tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade students and Henry Ford II ninth grade
students.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
 Juniors should report by 7:10 a.m. and will be dismissed at approximately 12:30 p.m.
 No school for all tenth and twelfth grade students and Henry Ford II ninth grade students
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
 Juniors should report by 7:10 a.m. and will be dismissed when testing is complete at approximately 10:30 a.m.
 Afternoon half-day for all tenth and twelfth grade students and Henry Ford II ninth grade students
 7:10 a.m.
Arrival time for eleventh graders
 10:30 a.m.
Dismissal time for eleventh graders
 10:50 a.m.
Arrival time for tenth and twelfth graders and Henry Ford II ninth graders
 11:05 a.m. – 2:11 p.m.
Students attend 4th – 6th hour classes
 2:11 p.m.
Students dismissed
All morning and 4th hour shared-time programs are cancelled.
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UTICA HIGH SCHOOL
SOUNDING BOARD MEETINGS
ELECTRONIC
COMMUNICATION DEVICES
All parents are welcome to attend our
monthly Sounding Board meetings to
receive information regarding student
activities and educational programs offered at UHS.
These meetings are held on the second Monday of
each month. Please mark your calendar and join
us! The meetings are approximately one hour.
We welcome new members! Meetings are at
9:30 a.m. unless otherwise indicated.
Please be advised that students
are NOT allowed to use electronic
communication devices (ECD’s) in
the classrooms and lunchrooms
during the school day.
The school is not responsible for any ECD’s that
are lost or stolen. We are asking that students
not bring ECD’s to school.
For the 2014-2015 school year the meeting dates
are as follows:
February 9th
March 9th
April 13th
May 11th, 11:30 a.m. Luncheon
June 8th
Any ECD’s that are used or are in sight during
the school day will be confiscated and may be
picked up after school from the appropriate
associate principal.
If any ECD is confiscated, your student will be
assigned a Saturday School.
ATTENDANCE
PHONE NUMBERS
Early Dismissal: 586-797-2471
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Late Arrival: 586-797-2472
All-Day Absences: 586-797-2473
Please spell your child’s first and last name, grade, your
contact information and the reason for the absence.
If your student attends a shared time class at another
high school you must call that school also. Please include
your child’s teacher and the hour they attend.
“It is the mission of Utica High School to promote a sharing of
responsibilities by the home, school, student and community in
the learning process. This collaboration will enable students to
master critical thinking and problem-solving skills.”
Chief Connection is the official newsletter of Utica High
School. It is published monthly by the principal.
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Counseling
A-G Dr. Krolczyk
Check our web page for updates on counseling information. www.uticahigh.org
Utica High School counseling department phone: 586-797-2290
Counseling Admin. Assistant Mrs. Wiegand phone: 586-797-2360
Phone: 586-797-2361 Email: [email protected]
H-Pag (AVID) Dr. Perry Phone: 586-797-2369 Email: [email protected]
Pah-Z Mrs. Carabelli Phone: 586-797-2364 Email: [email protected]
Counselor Appointments
Students wishing to make an appointment to see their counselor should complete a “Request for Appointment” form,
which can be found in the counseling office. Forms are processed on a daily basis and each counselor will contact the
student when time is available. If a parent would like to see a counselor, please call the counseling office or email the
counselor to request an appointment.
TESTING INFORMATION
Exam)
The M-STEP Summative Assessment test is mandatory
ACT
and will be given to all juniors in the spring. The MStudents should be aware that the ACT test is required STEP is comprised of several tests. The first part includes:
for acceptance into a 4-year college or university. The
ACT– plus writing on Tuesday, March 3rd, and Worknext ACT test is scheduled for March 03, 2015, here at Keys – Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information
Utica High, as a part of the State Testing, M-STEP, re- and Locating Information on Wednesday, March 4th.
quired of all juniors. This March 3rd test is required for The M-STEP Summative Assessment Components are:
all juniors as a part of the UCS graduation require- in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science,
ments as well and there is no fee. All other National and Social Studies. The ELA and Mathematics tests are
ACT tests may be registered for on-line at www.act.org. comprised of Smarter Balanced content plus Michigan
The next regular National ACT test is scheduled on
developed field test items that will include a Computer
April 18, 2015, registration deadline being March 13,
Adaptive Test (CAT), a classroom activity, and a perfor2015 (late registration March 14-27th).
mance task. The Science and Social Studies tests are
comprised of Michigan-developed online, fixed-form,
ADDITIONAL ACT/SAT TEST PREP INFORmultiple-choice based items.
MATION
Students should also be aware that ACT and SAT test- AP Testing
prep workshops are available at various locations. StuAll AP Exams will take place Monday, May 4-8 and condents are advised to visit the counseling website or see
tinue on Monday, May 11- 15. Signing up for the AP
their counselor for dates, times and locations. Test-prep Exams will take place on-line beginning Monday, Febsoftware and test-prep materials are available through
ruary 27 at 5:00 a.m. until Sunday, March 13 at 11:00
ACT/SAT. For more information, visit their websites at p.m. Students are to register at:
act.org and collegeboard.com. Additional free test-prep www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/233630. The exam fee
sites can be found at the Learning Express Library web- this year is $92.00 per exam. Late registration with a
site and at Number2.com.
$10.00 late fee will take place March 14-March 22 also
on-line. Exams cannot be ordered after the late registraMichigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M- tion date!
STEP) formerly known as MME (Michigan Merit
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Counseling News
Continued
Check our web page for updates on counseling information. www.uticahigh.org
Utica High School counseling department phone: 586-797-2290
Counseling Admin. Assistant Mrs. Wiegand phone: 586-797-2360
Pre-gridding of the AP answer documents will take
place in April. Please contact your student’s AP teacher
or Dr. Krolczyk in the counseling office with any questions or concerns.
Students can also hone their essay-writing skills with
downloadable, previously administered free-response
questions available on the AP student pages on
www.collegeboard.com/student .
~TEST TAKING STRATEGIES FOR THE ACT~
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Carefully read the instructions on the cover of the
test booklet.
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Read the directions for each test carefully.
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Read each question carefully.
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The College Board's student site has compiled free tips
and strategies for taking the AP Exams in world languages, math and science, and history and social sciences.
SCHEDULING INFORMATION
SCHEDULING for the 2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR has
Pace yourself—don't spend too much time on a sin- not been determined at this time, please stay tuned for
further information.
gle passage or question.
Pay attention to the announcement of five minutes
remaining on each test.
POWERSCHOOL
Parents and students are reminded to log onto their
Use a soft lead No. 2 pencil with a good eraser. Do Power School account regularly to see grade status, attendance and missing assignments. The rate at which
not use a mechanical pencil or ink pen; if you do,
your answer document cannot be scored accurately. grades are uploaded to Power School varies by teacher.
If parents have specific questions about grades or
Answer the easy questions first, then go back and
homework, please contact the teachers directly through
answer the more difficult ones if you have time re- PowerSchool by email or by phone.
maining on that test.
On difficult questions, eliminate as many incorrect
answers as you can, then make an educated guess
among those remaining.
ATTENTION SOPHOMORES!
You may have recently received a letter regarding the
Early College Program. This program is available to the
 Answer every question. Your scores on the multi- current 10th grade students only. The Early College of
ple-choice tests are based on the number of quesMacomb, ECM, allows 11th grade students to enter a
tions you answer correctly. There is no penalty for college program while still in high school. Students benguessing.
efit from a curriculum that enables them to earn their
 If you complete a test before time is called, recheck high school diploma and attend a 13th year of school
after graduation, earning an Associate’s Degree with no
your work on that test.
cost to themselves for tuition, fees and books. Ap Mark your answers properly. Erase any mark complications for the Early College of Macomb (Class
pletely and cleanly without smudging.
of 2017) will be accepted until mid-February 2015.
 Do not mark or alter any ovals on a test or continue If you are turning it into your school counselor, you
writing the essay after time has been called. If you
must have it to your counselor BY February 10th or
do, you will be dismissed and your answer docuyou will be asked to deliver it yourself. Acceptance
ment will not be scored.
is based on student records, attendance, admission test
results, GPA (2.0-3.2) and recommendation by the
For more informatiion: http:www.actstudent.org
home high school. If more than ten students apply
from any school, there will be a lottery after the college
TEST TAKING STRATEGIES FOR ADVANCED PLACEplacement test is given. Please DO NOT wait until the
MENT TESTING
application deadline to see your counselor!!!
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Chief Connection
Counseling News
Continued
Check our web page for updates on counseling information. www.uticahigh.org
Utica High School counseling department phone: 586-797-2290
Counseling Admin. Assistant Mrs. Wiegand phone: 586-797-2360
ATTENTION JUNIORS!
MACOMB SCHOLARS IS HERE! Spring/Summer High
School Scholars program offers public high school students the chance to take college courses for a minimal
expense. Applications for juniors to apply for the 2015
Macomb Scholars program are now available in the
counseling center. Students must have a 2.5 GPA or
higher and students will be selected based on their application, special consideration for those students who
have financial need and are first generation college students. The number of students nominated is predetermined based on the graduating class size. Two
types of Scholar awards are given out for students to
take one class: Scholastic (tuition and fees are waived for
one class) and Leadership (students pay only a $50 fee
for the course). Applications are due to Dr. Perry in
counseling by FEBRUARY 6th!! No late applications accepted.
ate applications.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID
Seniors interested in scholarships are strongly encouraged to visit the UCS district web site at
www.uticak12.org and look under “Scholarships” or
on the Utica website under “Weekly Notes” at
www.uticahigh.org or come and see us in the counseling office. Students, please check this often!!
COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY
The Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD) will
be hosting College Goal Sunday on Sunday, February 8,
2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. FREE on-site professional assistance is available to help fill out the
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
form. For more information, you can visit
www.MICollegeGoal.org or call 1-800-832-2464.
Tuition Incentive Program Eligibility
A student must have (or had) Medicaid coverage for
24 months within a 36-consecutive month period
as identified by the Michigan Department of Human Services.
TIP covers tuition charges up to 24 credits per academic year
For more information please search “Tuition Incentive
Program” using a search engine (i.e.… Google, yahoo)
and select the Michigan.gov website
FAFSA REMINDER: APPLY NOW!!
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the
main form you will use to apply for federal financial
aid. There are many free resources– online and offline
– to help you and your parents navigate the application
process. Here are a few tips to help you get started:
ATTENTION SENIORS PLANNING TO ATSubmit the FAFSA as early as possible. Deadline is
TEND MCC IN THE FALL
March 1, 2015. Do your best to apply by priority
A representative from Macomb will be here at Utica
financial aid deadlines.
High on Thursday, February 5th from 1st-3rd hour to
Complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.gov .
answer any questions or to help you fill out your appliApply online to reduce the processing time of your
cation. Please come down to the Counseling /Career
application by one to two weeks
Center for more information.
Prepare your tax returns and ask your parents to prepare their returns as early as possible. Income and
COLLEGE &SCHOLARSHIP/FINANCIAL AID
asset figures from your tax returns are needed to
INFORMATION
complete the FAFSA.
STATE OF MICHIGAN TUITION INCENTIVE PRO-
INFORMATIVE WEBSITES
www.FAFSA.ed.gov - Complete the Free ApplicaThe State of Michigan Tuition Incentive Program
tion for Federal Student Aid to be considered for
(TIP) provides full tuition funding for a number of two
federal, state and college grants, loans and work
-year (Associate Degree) programs for students who
study. Many scholarships require the completion of
are TIP eligible. TIP eligible students may also qualify
the FAFSA.
for other forms of financial aid by filing the appropriwww.fastweb.org - Largest free online scholarship
GRAM
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Chief Connection
Counseling News
Continued
Check our web page for updates on counseling information. www.uticahigh.org
Utica High School counseling department phone: 586-797-2290
Counseling Admin. Assistant Mrs. Wiegand phone: 586-797-2360
search Web site
www.knowhow2go.org - Informative Web site to
help you make your college dreams a reality
www.EduGuide.org - Interactive Web site to help
you develop your plan for college
Build a resume
Tenth and eleventh grade students will receive their
login and password information in the month of January. Please discuss this exciting new opportunity with
your child. Look for additional information regarding
this district initiative.
WELCOME TO FAMILY CONNECTION!
Utica Community Schools is pleased to introduce Fam- SENIORS! NEED A MID-YEAR REPORT FOR
ily Connection linked with Naviance™– a comprehen- YOUR COLLEGE??
sive website that your child can use to make plans
about colleges and careers.
Visit http://www.parchment.com/ to request your
transcript.
Family Connection allows your child to:
LOOKING AHEAD….
Feb. 27—Mar 13
March 19
April 16
April 13— June 1
May 4—May 15
AP Test Registration
UCS Career Expo
UCS College Fair–Henry Ford II HS
Spring Summative Assessments
Advanced Placement Exams
** Dates for scheduling TBD
2014—2015 ACT Test Dates
Test Date
Registration Deadline
(Late Fee Required)
April 18, 2015
March 13, 2015
March 14—27, 2015
June 13, 2015
May 8, 2015
May 9—22, 2015
WELCOME TO FAMILY CONNECTION!
Utica Community Schools is pleased to introduce Family Connection linked with Naviance™– a comprehensive website that
your child can use to make plans about colleges and careers.
Family Connection allows your child to:
 Research colleges
 Research and apply for scholarships
 Research careers
 Prepare for the ACT test
 Set academic and career goals for the future
Build a resume
Tenth and eleventh grade students will receive their login and password information in the month of January. Please discuss
this exciting new opportunity with your child. Look for additional information regarding this district initiative.
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Counseling News
Continued
Check our web page for updates on counseling information. www.uticahigh.org
Utica High School counseling department phone: 586-797-2290
The Common Application
Enter your Common App ID.
1. Check that the information is correct.
2. Click Save & Continue or Save & Add Another for additional destinations.
3. Pay the amount stated.
4. Your transcript will be sent directly to the Common App Online system where it will be matched to
your school forms by your counselor, and submitted on your behalf.
Go to the Common App help topic for full instructions on requesting transcripts to be sent to the Common App.
Myself
1. Select your preferred delivery method:
Electronic Delivery - your email address will populate, but you can change it by clicking edit
this email address.
 Paper Transcript - your address will populate, but you can change it by clicking edit this address. You can select Send via Overnight Delivery.
2. Click Save & Continue or Add Additional Destinations to send your transcript to multiple destinations.
3. Pay any applicable fees.
Other Destinations
Use this option if you need to send your transcript to an individual, employer, military address, etc.
Fill in the Destination Information section. Fields with a * (asterisk) are mandatory.
1. Select the Delivery Method:
 Electronic Delivery (Enter an email address)
 Paper Transcript. If you select Paper Transcript, select where you would like your transcript
sent to. You can also select Send via Overnight Delivery.
2. Click Save & Continue or Save & Add Another to send your transcript to multiple destinations.
3. Confirm your order and pay any applicable fees.
Here's what happens next
Your school will receive your transcript request. They will need to approve the request and upload your transcript (if it's available electronically), and then we will deliver your transcript to your destination. Or your school will
prepare it themselves if it's not available electronically. You can track your order online.
SENIORS! NEED A MID-YEAR REPORT FOR YOUR COLLEGE??
Visit http://www.parchment.com/ to
request your transcript. Be sure to request
Next Marking Period Report.
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Notes from the
CAREER FACILITATOR...Patrice Wynn
College and Career Exploration Websites
Students often come up to the Counseling/Career Center because they have no idea what they want to do in the future. I
have compiled a list of worthwhile career and college exploration websites for students to take some surveys or assessments. I always suggest they take two or three of these assessments over a period of a week or two. If the same careers
keep coming up, it may be worth considering. I hope you find this list helpful as your student considers their future. We
also suggest students come to the UCS Career Expo – Thursday, March 19, 2015 between 7:00-9:00 p.m. to talk
with various professionals about their career, duties/responsibilities, job outlook and more.
http://www.careerexplorer.net/aptitude.asp - easy to use, however gives information on the field that would best suit you.
http://www.whatcareerisrightforme.com/ - this one provides specific job titles of interest (A HELPFUL HINT - When taking Career
Aptitude Tests, it is also good to copy and paste and save the results to your Email, a Microsoft word document, or to your thumb
drive so that you may take it and discuss with a counselor when ready.)
http://careerservices.rutgers.edu/PCCPmain.shtml - high school career planning from Rutgers University (Click on “Use online
Career Resources – then select Focus: General career self-assessment under Self Assessment)
http://www.whyville.net/smmk/top/gates?source=fortune4 – Career Club through ACT
http://onetonline.org/skills - find how the skills you have match up with potential careers
http://oprah.com/money/Aptitude-Tests-Career-Assessment - Quick aptitude assessments
http://careerservices.rutgers.edu/PCCPmain.shtml - Rutgers Univ. self assessments (interests, skills, values)
http://www.collegecareerlifeplanning.com/Pages/Career%20Planning%20Pages/Index%20Exploring%
20Careers.html - exploring careers and career planning activities
http://cms.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/careercenter/careerlab/links - Ball State University Career Center exploration links
http://www.careerkey.org/ - take the career key test based on John Holland’s Occupational Codes – FEE
http://www.careerkey.org/asp/education_options/how-to-choose-a-major.html - How to choose a college major
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm – US Bureau of Labor statistics – Occupational Outlook
http://www.act.org/majorsmap/index.html - map of college majors
http://www.careerexplorer.net/career-videos - videos of various careers to see the duties/tasks employees perform in each field
http://www.convergemag.com/workforce/Careers-of-the-Future.html OR www.centerdigitaled.com – learn about various career
fields
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/explore-careers - show me majors that match my interests
http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ - explore colleges by major
http://www.offtocollege.com/ - look at US and Canadian colleges as well as vocational training
http://www.semcog.org/STEM.aspx - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math careers
http://www.semcog.org/talent.aspx - Southeast Michigan talent needs
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Marketing_Materials_474656_7.pdf - additional links on this pdf
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Chief Connection
College Connection
everything you need to know to prepare for life after high school
COLLEGE VISITATIONS, INFORMATION & FINANCIAL ASSISTANT
Ohio State Buckeyes!
Saginaw Valley State University Attend the Cardinal College
100% Green! Ohio State no longer prints
application materials. Interested students
should apply online at apply.osu.edu. Admission deadline is February 1, 2015. National Buckeye Scholarship: Admitted nonresident with ACT composite scores of
28+ or combined SAT CR and Math scores of 1260+ may be
eligible for an annual $12,000 award.
Day Open House on March 31 from 10
am – 2 pm. Get a comprehensive tour,
lunch and attend the student services fair to see all that is available
to you. Register at svsu.edu.
Do you consider yourself a writer? You
may want to check out the Reynolds
U of M Dearborn
Go Blue Fridays
Young Writers Workshop at Denison
University. This week-long residential
Join U of M Dearborn for campus tours, a
special presentation and lunch. This is a great
opportunity to find out about degree programs, scholarships, financial aid, and the admission process.
Program: 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Dates available January through July 2015
Visit: umd.umich.edu/visit
summer program in creative writing accepts 36 energetic, talented students from a
variety of backgrounds. The eight-day program costs
$1,300, but financial support is available for those who need
it. Application deadline is March 2. For more info, check
out the poster outside of the Career Center or call 740-5876207.
College of Engineering and Computer Sciences is hosting the tenth annual “Engineering and Computer Science Expenience” on Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 8:30
a.m.—3:00 p.m.. Check out the poster outside of the Careet Center for details or contact [email protected]
Dual Enrollment with the
University of Michigan in
Your own Backyard!
Northern Michigan
University
Is hosting a WILDCAT WEEKEND Saturday, March 21, 2014. Go see why 9,400 students have made NMU their college choice.
While on campus you will have the chance to
tour campus, interact with faculty and staff,
chat with an admissions counselor, and experience beautiful
Marquette. Go to www.nmu.edu/weekend or call 1-800-6829797. Find out if you qualify for one of the most prestigious
scholarships (high school senior with 24+ on ACT and 3.5)
Check it out at nmu.edu/
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UCS is proud to have partnered with
the University of Michigan to offer
college level courses as dual enrollment opportunity for our
students. Classes will be held at Magahay Elementary School.
See your Counselor for more information on this opportunity available for the 2015-2016 school year!
Oakland University
Visit Aquinas during AQ Days!!
Explore Your Options at Oakland
University
 Discover OU February 13, 2015,
from 9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
 Business Day
Saturday, March 7, 9:00 –12:00
 Human Health Day
Saturday, April 18, 9:00—12:00
For more information: www.oakland.edu/
futurestudents or call (248) 370‐360 or email: [email protected]
Aquinas welcomes all prospective
students interested in Aquinas
College to join them for AQ
Days. Go and discover what
Aquinas is all about! Get the scoop on everything from
scholarships to study abroad. Meet with faculty in your
career interest, tour their beautiful 107-acre campus, eat
lunch with potential classmates and learn about various
aspects of college life!
Register at http://www.aquinas.edu/undergraduate/
campus_day.html
Changes in Freshman Merit Scholarship program!
Eligibility for Freshman scholarships will be based on
ACT scores and GPA through February 2015. The
scores a student applies with are the scores used
for scholarship determination. If you are retaking
the ACT, wait to apply. Students will begin receiving
award letters in March. For more information, please
view the Fall 2015 Freshman Academic Merit Scholarship sheet @ http://www.oakland.edu/
payingforcollege
College for Creative Studies
Visit CCS and choose your own
method of exploring what college has
to offer you. Take a campus tour,
meet with faculty one-on-one, visit
with your admissions counselor, attend a financial aid session to learn
how affordable CCS can be and
more. Choose one or attend all!!
Saturday, February 28th, 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 28th, 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 28th, 3:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.
To receive event information, agenda times, a campus
map and directions, or to RSVP, go to
www.collegeforcreativestudies.edu/info, call (313) 6647427 or email [email protected]
Friday, March 20, 2015 Fine Arts AQ Day
Friday. April 17th, 2015 AQ Day
Lawrence Technological University
Is hosting an Open House on Saturday, February 21st
for 9:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Learn about degree proframs
in the Colleges of Archituecture & Design, Arts & Sciences, Engineering &
Management. For more
information or to register by February 16th,
call 248-204-3160.
Exploration Day at Lawrence Technological University:
Friday, March 20, 2015, 8:00 a.m.—2:00
p.m.
Join Lawrence Tech for a day of exploring dynamic
career and education options. Selecting a major and
ultimately a career can be hard. Let Lawrence Tech
help make this decision a little easier, by allowing you
the opportunity to experience their state-of-the-art labs,
studios and facilities first hand. This event is for high
school sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in
participating in three interactive, hands-on sessions specially designed to expose them to the rich variety of
programs at Lawrence Tech. Be inspired and challenged by Lawrence Tech professors! Register at
http://www.ltu.edu/futurestudents/
exploration_day.asp
Future SPECS Howard Students
Specs Howard School of Media Arts will be awarding
Calling All Juniors!
three full scholarships and nine partial scholarships to
Time to Apply for
high school seniors in 2015. To enter to participate you
Macomb Scholars!
must attend one of three testing dates and select your
Students will have the opportunity
program of choice: Radio, Video and Film, Graphic
to
attend
classes
at
Macomb
Community College for a
Design, or Digital Media Arts. For more information and
minimal
fee
or
free
(students
are responsible for the
to register by phone, call 866-61-SPECS.
cost of books)! Students will be able to schedule classes
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for spring/summer terms. Student must have a 2.5
GPA and special consideration will be given to
those with demonstrated financial need. This is a
scholarship program offered by MCC and there are
no exceptions to the application deadlines. Applications are due in the Counseling Center no later
than February 12th . You can pick up your application in the Counseling Center on the front desk
today!
SENIORS: Complete your
FAFSA by February 15 for
the best opportunity for federal assistance. Consider
participating in College Goal Sunday, February 8th
from 2-4 pm - a FREE reputable service (affiliated
with the MISD) that helps students understand the
process of Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA). The MISD is located at 44001 Garfield in Clinton Township.
Creative Arts Scholarship
The Marine Corps Scholarship
Foundation provides need-based
scholarships to the children of Marines enrolled in accredited Career and
Technical Education Programs. Applications are accepted until March 1.
Application and eligibility criteria are
available at www.mcsf.org .
Michigan State University!
The Creative Arts Scholarship is a competition for
high school students interested in theatre (acting,
dance or design), Art or English. Interested students download the application form:
http://www.art.msu.edu/content/scholarships
Interested students must have applied for admission to MSU, indicate Theatre, Art or English as a major and submit the application by
the deadline indicated. Deadline is approaching this month!
Central Michigan University
* Beware of scholarship scams. If you have to
pay money to get money, it is probably a scam.
Never invest more than a postage stamp to get
information about scholarships or to apply for a
scholarship. Beware of unclaimed aid myth.
The only money that goes unclaimed is money
that cannot be claimed!
Hosts their Education and Human
Services Day on February 23 beginning
at 10 am. Learn more about their Teaching/Education
program, Apparel Merchandising, Food/Nutrition,
Interior Design and more. Register at www.cmich.edu
Mark Your Calendar
Thursday, March 19, 2015, is the date for the UCS Career Expo at Eisenhower High
School. The 7:00 – 9:00 pm event is open to all junior high and high school students. The
Career Expo is a great opportunity to speak with experts in various careers about their educational background, their job duties and responsibilities as well as the job outlook.
Come and check it out! Shuttle buses will run from Wiley Elementary on a regular basis.
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ATTENTION ALL SENIORS:
WHO?
All seniors
WHAT?
Complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
WHY?
Who doesn’t want help paying for college?
WHERE?
On any computer or consider College Goal Sunday - a FREE repute
ble service (affiliated with the MISD) that helps students understand
the process of Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA). www.MICollegeGoal.org
WHEN?
Between January 1, 2015 – February 15, 2015 for best results
HOW?
www.FAFSA.ed.gov
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It’s Never too Early to Think About
Summer Opportunities!!
Fine Arts: Architecture/Art Design/Drama/Music
National High School Game Academy
www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college
Phillips Exeter Academy Summer
School
http://admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/precollege
July 5—August 8, 2015
Each year, Phillips Exeter Academy welcomes to
campus some 700 students for five weeks of academic study, athletics, and exploration that carry participants far beyond the classrooms and the playing
fields. For more information, visit
www.exeter.edu/summer
Lawrence Technological University
Summer Camps
LTU offers stimulating academic camps for students
interested in engineering, technology, design, and
science. Professors will introduce you to the latest
innovations in modern labs and studios on Lawrence
Tech’s 102-acre campus in Southfield. Current Lawrence Tech students will be on hand to assist campWashington University in St. Louis
Experience Washington University the summer after ers. Register before February 2, 2015 and save $100!
your sophomore year! High School Summer Schol- Come to a Blue and White Day, scheduled throughout the year, and save another $50 per camp
ars Program (5 weeks, credit)
 Enroll in 2 college courses for credit, transferable (www.ltu.edu/blueandwhitedays) ! Camp fills up
quickly! Questions? Contact Lisa Kujawa : lkujato most accredited universities.
 Develop academic skills through specialized sem- [email protected]
inars to give you a head start toward your college career.
 Live in residence hall and enjoy social and cultur- Duke University
al opportunities with other scholars from around Sophomores and juniors, consider spending your
the world.
summer at The Duke Summer College for High School
High School Summer Institutes (3 weeks, noncredit) Students! With a dynamic curriculum designed for
your passions and talents, you learn from the high Explore an area of interest under the guidance of ly-trained, highly-intriguing faculty of Duke UniWashington University instructors
versity and earn college credit. Register on the
Duke University website.
 Live on campus and gain valuable academic experience.
 Choose from one of three institutes:
1. Writing Institute
2. Pre-Medical Institute
UCS 2015
COLLEGE FAIR
3. Photojournalism
For more information and application materials, visit:
Summerexperiences.wustl.edu
More than 50 colleges will be in
attendance at the UCS’
Annual College Fair
Carnegie Mellon Pre-College Programs
Thursday, April 16, 2015
6:30—8:00 p.m.
Carnegie Mellon Summer Pre-College Programs
Henry Ford High School
June 27—August 8, 2015
Open for students grades 8—12
Advanced Placement/Early Admission
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Mid-Winter Break
Feb 16-20, 2015
Utica Community Schools in partnership with the City of Sterling Heights and local business professionals
enhance the college culture through exciting Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics
(S.T.E.A.M.) camps at the Rose Kidd Velocity Jr. Center, located at 38397 Gladstone in Sterling Heights.
To register for Velocity Jr. Classes call 586-797-6900
Child Care available - please call 586-797-6980 to register.
Must be registered and prepaid to attend care.
Registration for care ends on February 16th – first day of class – no refunds.
7:00 – 9:00 am
12:00 – 1:00 (lunch)
4:00 – 6:00 pm
7:00 – 9:00 am
Noon – 1:00 pm
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Weekly Rate (5 days):
$40
7:00 am – 1:00 pm
$20
$40
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Daily Rate:
$10
7:00 am – 1:00 pm
$5
$10
Noon – 6:00 pm
$100
$100
$30
$30
ROBOT SPORTS
Ages 5-10
Camp offers all the fun of building with LEGO® bricks, PLUS the challenge of computer
programming! This session provides an introduction into the world of computer-programming
and robotics that will equip children to succeed in a technology-based marketplace. This fun,
action-packed week combines real-life skills with real-kid fun! Instructor – Brick It Up
2050 Mon-Fri Feb 16
9:00 am-Noon
1 wk
$99
CAR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
Ages 5-13
Introduce kids to the curiosity and resourcefulness that led to Henry Ford’s Model T in 1908. We
will discuss the history of automobiles, from the first steam powered vehicle to electronic cars of
the future. Get from point A to point B by building different models of transportation! Campers
will also design and build their own creations, and will test them on our own Brick It Up
Raceway. Motorized models maximize the action and fun! Each camp day includes games,
group challenges, model-building and more. Instructor – Brick It Up
2052 Mon-Fri Feb 16
9:00 am-Noon
1 wk
$99
CHEMWORKS CAMP
Ages 6-12
Shake up a flask of fun in the lab as a junior chemist! Children get to handle laboratory tools,
build and break molecules, and even have slime races! Foggy dry ice storms, glowing
bioluminescence, crazy chemical reactions … It must be Mad Science!!
2054 Mon-Fri Feb 16
9:00 am-Noon
1 wk
$99
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Mid-Winter Break
Feb 16-20, 2015
FULL STEAM AHEAD
Ages 8-13
Join us for one week of fun with science, math, and ceramics. Projects include building a
water filtration device, creating a working wet cell battery, designing a tessellation mural,
and learning how to throw on the wheel. Participants will work together to create group projects and also design an individual project to take home. Instructor – Pewabic Pottery
2056 Mon-Fri Feb 16
9:00 am-Noon
1 wk
$99
MISSION TO SPACE
Ages 5-10
Build a new one-of-a kind model each day using LEGO® bricks based on the theme Mission
2 Space! Learn about and build some incredible structures at Kennedy Space Center’s
Launch Complex 39, travel the surface of the moon on a lunar rover, and explore Mars
onboard the “Curiosity. Instructor – Bricks 4 Kids
2058 Mon-Fri Feb 16
9:00 am-Noon
1 wk
$99
FORCES OF NATURE
Ages 5-10
This camp is all about the amazing and powerful forces of nature, as students explore the
when, where, how and why of all kinds of natural phenomenon. Kids will love building moving models of a tornado, a tsunami, an earthquake and more. Instructor – Bricks 4 Kids
2060 Mon-Fri Feb 16
9:00 am-Noon
1 wk
$99
VIDEO GAME DESIGN
Ages 9-13
What better way to teach a child core STEAM concepts than using a medium that has their
full attention? Kids will immerse themselves in all aspects of video game design - from game
ideation to storyboarding to the iterative development process of prototyping and testing.
Kids also get to take home their video games! Instructor – J. Revetta
2062 Mon-Fri Feb 16
9:00 am-Noon
1 wk
$99
WILD ABOUT SCIENCE
Ages 8-12
At the Detroit Zoo, we are WILD about Science! Your budding scientist will discover the
amazing possibilities of Animal Adaptations. Campers will explore and design creatures that
can survive in a WILD environment. Savvy scientists will craft an animal and its habitat integrating science, technology, engineering, and math. Instructor – Detroit Zoo
2064 Mon-Fri Feb 16
9:00 am-Noon
1 wk
$99
BE THE KING OF YOUR CASTLE
Ages 5-12
Designed for students who are interested in learning chess. No previous experience necessary. Basic rules of chess, piece movement, checks and check-mates, and game strategy
will be covered. Instructor – A. Hamilton
2068 Mon-Fri Feb 16
9:00 am-Noon
1 wk
$99
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Mid-Winter Break
Feb 16-20, 2015
To register for Velocity Jr. Classes call 586-797-6900
All classes held at the Rose Kidd Velocity Jr. Center located at 38397 Gladstone in Sterling Heights
Child Care available - please call 586-797-6980 to register.
Must be registered and prepaid to attend care.
Registration for care ends on February 16th – first day of class – no refunds.
Weekly Rate (5 days):
7:00 – 9:00 am
$40
7:00 am – 1:00 pm
12:00 – 1:00 (lunch)
$20
4:00 – 6:00 pm
$40
4:00 - 6:00 pm
7:00 – 9:00 am
Noon – 1:00 pm
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Daily Rate:
$10
$5
$10
$100
$100
7:00 am – 1:00 pm
$30
Noon – 6:00 pm
$30
CIRCUIT CIRCUS
Ages 8-12
Learn about the fascinating technology of signal transmission, used every day in TV remote controls, wireless transmitters and so much more. Build a solar powered car or a simple electronic
system that transmits music from a portable music player (e.g. MP3 player, CD player, radio),
through a wireless channel using light. Students are encouraged to bring their own portable music player so they can listen to their favorite music.
2066
Mon-Fri Feb 16
9:00 am-Noon
1 wk
$99
MINECRAFT MANIA
Ages 5-13
Experience the world of Minecraft® with LEGO® bricks in this fun camp! Kids will start by crafting
their shelters and some of the mobs, critters and tools using LEGO® bricks. Campers will face
new challenges each day, building special models and crafting key elements from the popular
Minecraft game. Instructor – Brick It Up
2070
Mon-Fri Feb 16
1:00-4:00 pm
1 wk
$99
COME FLY AWAY WITH ME
Ages 8-12
Ever want to fly a plane or helicopter? If so, this is the class for you, just on a scaled down version. Learn about aerodynamics, aviation and engineering. You will get class instruction while
building different flying machines. Instructor – J. Revetta
2082
Mon-Fri Feb 16
1:00-4:00 pm
1 wk
$99
APPS FOR MOBILE DEVICES
Ages 10-13
Learn the fundamentals of touchscreen game design on phones and tablets. Using drag and drop
programming, kids will learn to design mobile games that they can play on their own phones or
tablets and even publish and sell to the app market. No prior programming knowledge required.
Instructor – Game Crazy
2080
Mon-Fri Feb 16
1:00-4:00 pm
1 wk
$99
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Mid-Winter Break
Feb 16-20, 2015
BRICK IT UP: MINDSTORM ROBOTICS
Ages 8-13
Making it move is the name of the game at this exciting camp! Kids will love to see their
creations in motion and campers will use fascinating and challenging LEGO® components to create dynamic vehicles, inventions, machines and more. Campers will also
learn how to magnify, diminish and redirect force to move objects at different speeds
and in different directions. Instructor – Brick It Up
2072 Mon-Fri Feb 16
1:00-4:00 pm
1 wk
$99
SCIENCE EXTRAVAGANZA!
Ages 6-12
Funky Physics and Kooky Concoctions add up to a week of fun! Join a team of camp
engineers and build bridges, domes, cubes and a simple machine to race. Make your
own sidewalk chalk, crystal garden and chromatography dyed T-shirt. Take a look at
nature and build your own bird house! Each day brings new things to build, make and
explore in chemistry, physics and nature! Instructor – Mad Science
2074 Mon-Fri Feb 16
1:00-4:00 pm
1 wk
$99
TICKET TO RIDE
Ages 5-10
Kids build a new one-of-a kind model each day using LEGO® bricks based on the theme
Ticket to Ride! Delve into the history and mechanics of your favorite amusement park
rides in this camp. Students will construct a Carousel Swing, Tilt-a-Whirl, Merry Go
Round, and more while learning math and physics concepts. Instructor – Bricks 4 Kids.
2076 Mon-Fri Feb 16
1:00-4:00 pm
1 wk
$99
ENERGY IS EVERYWHERE
Ages 5-10
Build a new one-of-a kind model each day using LEGO® bricks based on the theme Energy is Everywhere! This camp explores many sources of energy from wind and solar
power to biofuel and fossil fuel. Students will define terms like renewable, landfill, greenhouse effect and generator and build moving models of just some of the awesome ways
we power our world. Instructor – Bricks 4 Kids.
2078 Mon-Fri Feb 16
1:00-4:00 pm
1 wk
$99
NEED FOR SPEED
Ages 5-12
Use K'NEX® to construct and evaluate several different kinds of cars that have different
sources of power. Learn how to scientifically measure the performance of the vehicles
to study the effects of their design improvements on speed. Engineering concepts are
defined in simple language and experimentally explored through exciting hands-on activities.
Instructor - A. Hamilton
2084 Mon-Fri Feb 16
1:00-4:00 pm
1 wk
$99
To register for Velocity Jr. Classes call 586-797-6900 or
visit our website at ucscommunityeducation.com
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School Age Child Care Program
SACC is available at every UCS Elementary Building
In School Age Child Care we strive to provide the best care for your child in a safe, friendly and comfortable
environment.
We offer multiple opportunities for children to participate in activities that are
developmentally appropriate and allow for social, physical, and intellectual stimulation. It is our goal to
consistently grow in all areas to provide your child with positive experience before and after school.


School Age Child Care registration packets can be downloaded at www.communityeducation.com or are
available from your SACC Director. Packets must be completed and returned to the SACC Director.
Registration Fee: $40 child or $55 per family (non-refundable). To register for SACC, please call the School Age
Child Care Office (586) 797-6980. Cash or checks must be brought to: Community Education Center @ Walsh,
SACC Office, 38901 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 (Payment will not be accepted at individual site)

SACC IS A PREPAY PROGRAM. The cost of SACC is $4.00 per hour, there is a minimum charge of one
hour per morning and/or afternoon session.
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Winter and Spring Break
Winter Break – February 16 – February 20, 2015
Spring Break – April 6 – April 10, 2015
SACC will be available from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday at the
Community Education Center @ Walsh, 38901 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Special activities will be held during winter and spring breaks
COST: $150 for the week, per child
Regardless of days and hours used. Fee must be paid at time of registration.
Program is for students who are currently registered in the UCS SACC Program.
(Fee includes 2 snacks per day; please provide a sack lunch with drink for your child)
Summer CAMP (School Age Child Care)
Summer Camp is designed to meet the needs of working parents by offering planned and supervised Day Camp experiences
by a qualified staff. The program is available to any current UCS elementary school student. Out of District families are
welcome. Child care will be available Monday – Friday, 7:00 am until 6:00 pm. Each child will be provided two snacks per
day. Day Camp experiences will include, on-site speakers/presentations, sports, crafts, and science, gym and playground
activities. Weekly Field Trips are planned (additional fees required). Fees are based on half-day / full-day rates.
For Information on School Age Child Care program please call: (586) 797-6980
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Chief Connection
BOOK CLUB
NEWS @ U * NEWS @ U * NEWS AT U * NEWS AT U * NEWS @ U * NEWS @ U
Tuesday, February 10, 2015, 7 p.m.
Join us at Barnes & Noble on Hall Rd & Hayes
Take Me With You
By Catherine Ryan Hyde
August Shroeder, a burned-out teacher, has been sober since his 19-year-old son
died. Every year he's spent the summer on the road, but making it to Yellowstone
this year means everything. The plan had been to travel there with his son, but
now August is making the trip with Philip's ashes instead. An unexpected twist of
fate lands August with two extra passengers for his journey, two half-orphans
with nowhere else to go. What none of them could have known was how transformative both the trip and the bonds that develop between them would prove,
driving each to create a new destiny together.
Military Moms of Michigan
This is an organization that supports the military overseas who
have ties to Michigan. We are collecting soup labels and coupons for
them.
We are collecting labels from the Campbell’s corporation. All
labels will be sent to the Veterans’ Administration Hospital for
Children in Grand Rapids. The hospital can turn these labels in for
cash to purchase equipment and educational games and toys for the
hospital.
The coupons, both current and expired, are distributed to
military bases around the world where they can be used in the base
stores. The manufacturers will honor them for up to six months after
the expiration date.
MMOMs are looking for donations of all types to mail to the
Marines overseas. Please visit the website: www.jocokyroots.com/
OCFriends.htm to see what the military personnel have requested.
Please continue to
collect items for
Ronald McDonald House:
Metal can tops and box
tops can be dropped off to
Dr. Dabrowski, in
Room 229.
Coupons, soup labels and donations can be
delivered to room 234.
Remember that Utica
High School recycles!
There is a paper dumpster
located just outside the
front office!
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Chief Connection
About the Cover
UHS Holiday Chess champion Ryan Thomas stands between 2nd and 3rd place recipients Alex Will
and David Nikinowicz. A field of 32 participants started the tournament at the beginning of December. Matches were played according to the students' convenience. After three weeks, the championship match was played on the last day prior to Christmas break. After a long grueling match
against Alex Will, Ryan came out victorious.
Chief Connection
PINK
30% off all
clothing, 20% off for all
other merchandise! $8.00 travel mugs with free
refill of cappuccino or hot chocolate. Coming
soon Annie’s Frozen Yogurt in chocolate and
vanilla will be sold during all lunches! 40% all clothing on February
6th and February 13th (excludes promotional items).
Stop in and shop from 7:20 till 2:00!
Phone: 797-2411
Dana Boice—Director, School Store.
National Honor Society News
The NHS meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:45 a.m. in the ECC
room. The next scheduled meeting is on February 10, 2015. The Executive Board
meets the first Tuesday of each month in room 234 at 6:45 a.m. Our next meeting
is scheduled for February 3, 2015.
National Honor Society has many activities planned for this spring. In
February we will be working with Key Club on the annual Red Cross Blood Drive on
February 5th all day here at Utica High School. In January, NHS members made
fleece blankets for Project Linus, an organization that donates blankets to ill
children. For further updates, check out the NHS website www.uticanhs.weebly.com.
All senior service and tutoring hours are due by March 27, 2015. The record
sheets are available on the website. All forms can be turned in at www.turnitin.com.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Kammann.
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Chief Connection
GOLD Award Winners
Jacob Dickinson
Morgan Olmstead
Emily Brohl
Mady Motloch
Kyra Boyd
Kumehnnu Gwilly
Anna Braet
Cameron Avis
Julia Candela
Chloe Fortune
Abigail Grube
Kasey Krueger
Kayla O’Kray
Justine Palushaj
Alyssa Petruski
Emily Binkowski
Silver Award
Mark Barnett
Ji Su Hur
Gabby Fruehauf
Fabby Xhamxhi
Caden Ebeling
Zach Grohman
Edward Janis
Trevor Luzenski
Andrew Pugh
Zach Yono
Jazzy Castillo
Andrew Nguyen
Andrew Powerski
Dylan Yono
Thoma Bicja
Robert Drake
Alexis Jankowiak
Brendan Erskine
Dominic Pipitone
Logan Baker
Olivia Windorf
Joe Brown
Dylan Demo
Jason Grohman
Paul Marble
Tyler Townsend
A.J. Wilson
Lauren Chaney
Chieftain Award
Elena Catallo
Harmony Ross
Clare Pauck
Justin DeWitt
Austin Gibbins
Clay Holmes
Jack Kraemer
Eric Martinez
Mario Sarti
Claire Binkowski
Matt Dinnan
Davina Nguyen
Cierra VonZittwitz
Joe Zaremski
Benjamin Byrne
Miranda Burns
Brendan Barile
Evan Lankford
James Soriano
Maria Gjokaj
Desara Jaho
Bryce DeLuca
Stephanie Shaddock
Erica Spaulding
Jacob Ciner
Andre’ Montreuil
Dan DeCocco-Cole
Tyler Martin
Arlene Carver
Mackenzie Peterson
Ivan Kesto
Pasko Marki
Harry Payne
David Stemple
Noah Chapman
Paul Habbouche
Anthony Kulczynski
Mark Shabo
Lauren Chaney
Taylor Murphy
Alexandra Glass
Merna Sitto
Janel Yousif
Michael Frick
Machael Pavelek
Tony DeCocco-Cole
Sarah Przybylo
Trevor Harrison
Delivan Denha
Chad Krueger
Dylan Misajlovski
Jake Robinette
Adam Hermiz
Jarred Costandi
Ryan Hupfel
Nick Martin
Michael Vasile
Lauren Hill
Jillian Oberts
Minna Shaba
Alicia Kirma
Parker Chmiel
Jon Goettsch
Jeremy Cundiff
Joshua Forkin
Juliano Xhamxhi
Mason DeLeeuw
Elijaih Hagman
Dominic Labrada
Gjergi Ndoj
Ryan Shuck
Ryan Blakeman
Thad Denning
Michael Maday
Jorge Rea
Isaac Wiest
On Behalf of the Physical Education Department, we would like to congratulate all of the Chieftain
Challenge Award Winners from the 1st semester.
All PE students in Fitness classes are tested three times during the semester in areas of cardiovascular
fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, speed and agility. These tests follow the Fitnessgram
and Presidents Physical Fitness Standards.
Congratulations again to those winners.
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NEWS @ U * NEWS @ U * NEWS AT U * NEWS AT U * NEWS @ U * NEWS @ U
UCS school lunch rooms are serving up important menu changes as a result of new federal regulations.
The changes will create healthier menu items for our students by requiring larger portions of fruits and vegetables. In addition, our
lunches will feature more whole grains, along with lower sodium content.
The new federal law also mandates that every school district adjust its meal prices to ensure the overall rate is comparable with
federal reimbursement rates. As a result, the new requirements mandate an increase in lunch prices for all Utica Community Schools.
Student lunch prices for the 2014 - 2015 school year will be $ 2.50 for elementary, $2.75 for junior high and $ 2.80 for high
school. Breakfast served at Utica High School from 6:50am to 7:15am will remain at $1.40.
Food Service staff members are ready to continue their partnership with parents to make sure our students are well-nourished and
ready to learn.
Start the day right – come join us for breakfast!
A nutritious breakfast is available for students when they arrive at school each morning. The cost is $1.40, milk included. For
students with an approved free or reduced price application on file, the price is 30 cents or free. A variety of food choices are
offered. Milk alone is .45 cents. We look forward to serving our students the most important meal of the day!
DEPOSITING LUNCH MONEY INTO
YOUR CHILD'S ACCOUNT:
Parents can go to
www.sendmoneytoschool.com to pre-pay
for their student's lunch meals, and never
worry about lost money again! Click on
"create a new account." The district offers
special discounts if you pay in advance.
FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH
APPLICATIONS:
Parents who think they might qualify for
Free and Reduced Lunch can go to the
main office or, for your convenience, can
go to www.lunchapp.com and fill out the
application online. Notification of benefits
is faster using the online service.
If you have already signed up on
www.lunchdeposit.com, your username
and password will not change. Visit the
district website at www.uticak12.org, or
contact the Food Service Department at
586-797-1185 for questions.
Please keep in mind that if your student
qualifies for free and reduced lunch, he or
she will also qualify for reduced costs on
specific national exams.
Parking at Utica High School
Please keep a watchful eye for students crossing the streets and making
their way into the building from the student parking lots. Also, use
caution as students use the cross-walk on Shelby Road.
Please DO NOT park on Shelby Road, either before or after school. The
Shelby Township Police will issue tickets to those parked on Shelby Road.
Also, unless you have a permit from the State of Michigan licensing
bureau, DO NOT park in spots reserved for the physically challenged.
They are monitored daily by the Shelby Township police.
Remember, the speed limit in all parking lots is 10 mph. Feel free to wait
for your student at the end of the school day in the Wiley Elementary
parking lot.
Parents:
For access to your student’s grades, absences,
etc., please don’t forget to pick up your student’s
Power School log-on.
See Ms. Killius in the counseling office, and have your ID
available in order to receive it.
Reporting an absence?
Please call the Attendance Office
Early Dismissal: 586-797-2471
Late Arrival: 586-797-2472
All Day: 586.797.2473
Attention Parents: New e-mail system to keep parents informed!
We are pleased to announce a new e-mail system that will allow us to regularly send important school
notices and newsletters from the Board Office directly to you.
To register for these updates, please log on to your PowerSchool account and sign up under the “E-Mail
Notifications” tab. Our goal is to have 100 percent of our parents enrolled in this system so that we can keep
you better informed and reduce the use of paper in our school. Your help with this effort is greatly appreciated!
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CHIEFTAIN SENIOR NEWS
Feb. 16 - Feb. 20, 2015
February 23, 2015
March 16, 2015
March 31, 2015
April 1, 2015
April 2, 2015
April 3, 2015
April 6 - April 10, 2015
April 13, 2015
April 16, 2015
May 7, 2015
May 22 - May 25, 2015
June 4, 2015
June 5, 2015
June 6, 2015
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
1:15 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
No School - Mid-Winter Break
Classes Resume
Sign Up Senior Speech Contest - Main Office
Parent - Senior MANDATORY Meeting
Parent - Senior MANDATORY Meeting
Deadline Senior Speech Contest
No School - Good Friday
No School - Spring Break
Classes Resume
Senior Speech Contest
Senior Honor's Night (invitation only) - Auditorium
No School - Memorial Day Weekend
Senior Prom - Palazzo Grande
Baccalaureate
Graduation Ceremony—Palace of Auburn Hills
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CHIEFTAIN SENIOR NEWS
2015 Senior All Night Party
The Class of 2015 Senior All-Night Party will be held on
Saturday, June 6th, 2015.
“Proud Home of a 2015 Utica High School Graduate” Yard Signs are now
available! Price is $20.00 each. Yard signs will be available for purchase
throughout the school year, at Parent-Teacher Conferences or by
contacting Andrea Ireland @ 586-933-3419 or [email protected].
Planning meetings will be held @ Utica High School in Room 155 @ 7 o’clock pm on the
following dates:
Monday, February 9th
Tuesday, March 3rd
Wednesday, April 1st
Monday, April 13th
Tuesday, May 5th
Wednesday, May 20th
Monday, June 1st
The 2015 Senior All Night Party Facebook Page: UHS Class of 2015 Senior All Night Party
Email: [email protected]
It’s not too late to get your tickets! Tickets are available for $65.00 per student thru
December 31, 2014. January 1, 2015, tickets will be available for $70.00 per student.
Permission slips are available through our Facebook Page, at the school office, or by
contacting Sandy Beattie @ [email protected] or 586-322-2371.
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CHIEFTAIN NEWS
February 9, 2015
February 9 - March 27, 2015
February 16 - Feb. 20, 2015
February 23, 2015
February 27, 2015
February 27 - March 13, 2015
March 3, 2015
March 4, 2015
March 9, 2015
March 10, 2015
March 16, 2015
March 19, 2015
March 27, 2015
March 31, 2015
April 1, 2015
April 2, 2015
April 3, 2015
April 6 - April 10, 2015
April 13, 2015
April 13, 2015
April 16, 2015
April 24, 2015
May 4 – May 15, 2015
May 7, 2015
May 11, 2015
May 22 - May 25, 2015
May 26, 2015
May 29, 2015
June 2, 2015
June 4, 2015
June 5, 2015
June 6, 2015
June 8, 2015
June 10, 2015
June 11, 2015
June 12, 2015
9:30 a.m.
Sounding Board Meeting—Main Office
WIDA-Access Placement Test
No School—Mid-Winter Break
Classes Resume
College Day
AP Testing Sign Up On-Line
ACT Testing—Juniors Only
Work Keys—Juniors Only
Sounding Board Meeting—Main Office
ACT Testing
Sign Up Senior Speech Contest - Main Office
Career Expo—Eisenhower High School
College Day
Parent - Senior MANDATORY MEETING
Parent - Senior MANDATORY MEETING
Deadline Senior Speech Contest
No School—Good Friday
No School—Spring Break
Sounding Board Meeting—Main Office
Classes Resume
Senior Speech Contest - Main Office Conf. Rm.
College Day
AP Testing
Senior Honor's Night—Auditorium (invitation only)
Sounding Board Meeting—Luncheon
No School—Memorial Day Weekend
Classes Resume
College Day
Department Recognition Awards Breakfast
Senior Prom - Palazzo Grande
Baccalaureate—Auditorium
Graduation Ceremony—Palace of Auburn Hills
Sounding Board Meeting—Main Office
Exams 1st & 2nd Hour, Early Dismissal
Exams 3rd & 4th Hour, Early Dismissal
Exams 5th & 6th Hour, Early Dismissal—Last Day
9:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 P.M.
9:30 a.m.
1:15 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
11:30 a.m.
7:45 a.m.
6:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:22 a.m.
10:22 a.m.
10:22 a.m.
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Notes from Student Council...Kimberly Hodsdon
Student Council Hosts Annual Dodge Ball Tournament
On December 23rd, the Utica High School Student Council hosted the annual dodge ball tournament during fifth and sixth
hours. 15 teams, including a teacher team, competed for bragging rights and raised money for a worthy charity. Mark Moehlig, once again dressed as Santa Claus, was the captain of the teacher team – “Santarchy”. However, a cleaver student team
named themselves “The Santa Hunters”. The competition was on and everyone was in it to win it. It was a fierce battle but the
champions were a team of sophomores known as “The Average Joes”. However, the real winners will be the beneficiaries of
the $1,200 donation to New World Flood.
Who is New World Flood? A single raindrop became the beginning of a flood! Retired from his dream of being a professional football player, Todd J. (T.J.) Duckett was searching for a new passion and a new purpose. Which then lead to May 17,
2011, Todd was called to speak at an all-school assembly at Olivet High School. The engagement continued on to an English
class. Todd heard about some of the amazing community service projects that the students, inspired by the book, Warriors
Don't Cry, by Melba Pattillo Beals, were taking on as part of a class project.
Today, New World Flood is a non-profit organization passion about volunteerism, whose purpose is to flood the world with
service. We have four defined areas of service (buckets):
1.
2.
3.
4.
Inspirational Speaking about Service
Volunteer Training
Community Service Events and Relief Activities
Global Service
The volunteer focus of New World Flood is for each raindrop to gain the most out of each experience, and for each experience
to gain the most from each raindrop. From a single raindrop, we are New World Flood! For more information, please visit
newworldflood.org.
1st Place
Ms. Grieco
2015 DODGE BALL CHAMPION
“THE AVERAGE JOES”
3rd Place
Mr. Machak
Top: Dominic Labrada, Calista Esterline,
Patrick O’Connor. Bottom: Slater Lutz,
Gjergi Camaj, Gabe Garbarino.
“SANTARCHY”
Mr. Moscato, Mr. Moehlig,
Mr. Adamo, Mr. Cubitt,
Mr. Christie, Miss Zacharias
(student teacher).
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FROM THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR...Jim Vigus
Athletic Boosters website: www.uhsathleticboosters.net
Athletic Booster Club Fund Raisers:
Utica High Athletic Booster Club Meetings:
Monday, February 2nd, 7:00 p.m., ECC Room.
Monday, March 2nd, 7:00 p.m., ECC Room
February 5, 2015
$10,000 Dollar Raffle, 6:30 p.m. @ Palazzo Grande.
April 17, 2015
Euchre Tournament @ St. Lawrence Knights of Columbus.
February Home Athletic Events:
Utica Boys’ Varsity Basketball:
2-3
2-6
2-10
2-19
2-25
Port Huron High, 7:00 p.m.
Anchor Bay, 7:00 p.m.
Mt. Clemens, 7:00 p.m.
Port Huron Northern, 7:00 p.m.
Cousino, 7:00 p.m.
Utica Boys’ JV Basketball:
2-2
2-6
2-10
2-19
2-25
Port Huron High, 7:00 p.m.
Anchor Bay, 5:30 p.m.
Mt. Clemens, 5:30 p.m.
Port Huron Northern, 5:30 p.m.
Cousino, 5:30 p.m.
Utica Boys’ 9th Gr. Basketball:
2-3
2-6
2-19
2-25
Port Huron High, 4:00 p.m.
Anchor Bay, 4:00 p.m.
Port Huron Northern, 4:00 p.m.
Cousino, 4:00 PM.
Utica Girls’ Varsity Basketball:
2-3
2-9
2-17
2-20
2-24
2-26
Port Huron High, 5:30 p.m.
Sterling Heights, 7:00 p.m.
Stevenson, 7:00 p.m.
Eisenhower, 7:00 p.m.
St. Clair, 7:00 p.m.
Roseville 7:00 p.m.
Utica Girls’ JV Basketball:
2-2
2-9
2-17
2-20
2-24
2-26
Port Huron High, 5:30 p.m.
Sterling Heights, 5:30 p.m.
Stevenson, 5:30 p.m.
Eisenhower, 5:30 p.m.
St. Clair, 5:30 p.m.
Roseville, 5:30 p.m.
Utica Girls’ 9th Gr. Basketball:
2-2
2-9
2-17
2-20
2-24
Port Huron High, 4:00 p.m.
Sterling Heights, 4:00 p.m.
Stevenson, 4:00 p.m.
Eisenhower, 4:00 p.m.
St. Clair, 4:00 p.m.
Displaying Good Sportsmanship
The Athletic Association has set
rules as to how players are to behave
during a competition. There are also
rules and guidelines outlined as to
how spectators should conduct
themselves. Of course, spectators
are present to motivate and cheer the
team to victory. However, spectators/fans are not allowed to make
taunting or offensive statements
directed towards the players, game
officials or the opponent’s spectators. Utica High School has consistently received praise and accolades
from local, state and national organizations for displaying good sportsmanship (representatives from many
athletic organizations attend our
games). It is important that we stay
focused on “cheering our team to
victory” during a competition. In
recent reports regarding sportsmanship at UHS, officials have called
our students “classy kids,” and made
the following comments: “UHS
athletes compete at a high level,”
and “Coaches, players and fans are
all a class act.” Our expectation is
that you continue the tradition of
displaying good sportsmanship at
athletic events.
Utica Boys’ Ice Hockey: (Home games are at Macomb Suburban Ice Arena)
2-14
Anchor Bay High, 8:30 p.m.
Boys’ Varsity Swimming: (Home meets are held at Eisenhower)
2-3
Cousino, 6:00 p.m.
2-17
Lamphere, 6:00 p.m.
2-27
Blue Division Meet, 5:00 p.m.
2-28
Blue Division, 12:00 noon.
Should you have any questions regarding athletics or raffle tickets, please contact Jim Vigus at 586-797-2278.
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Sharps
Band Notes
Flats :
BAND AND ORCHESTRA BOOSTER NEWS ~ Where involvement is the key.
Karen Haithcock – UHS Band & Orchestra Publicity Officer
F is for February and Freezing and for Festival. It is during the cold winter months of January, February and March that members of Utica High School’s band come inside not to
hibernate, but to keep on playing! The end of January is when individual solo and ensemble performances occur at the district level and then February brings the band knee deep
possibly in snow, but for sure in pre-festival preparations. March “madness” hits band
members in the form of district festival participation as well solo and ensemble for students
qualifying for the state level. For Utica’s musicians a lot of time goes in to practicing for
these challenging events. The Band Boosters are very proud of all the hard work and effort
the students have put forth this winter. It warms our hearts to see such talent.
CLUSTER CONCERT
Due to a date conflict with the Academic Blitz, The Cluster Concert originally scheduled for January 29th
was postponed. Arrangements are being made to set a new date possibly at the end of February or in
March. Announcement will be forth coming as details unfold.
FESTIVAL
A pre-festival concert will be held at Utica High School on Wednesday, February 11th. This event gives
the band a performance opportunity in preparation for the upcoming Michigan School Band & Orchestra
Association’s (MSBOA) District Festival in March. There is no charge for this educational performance.
You are welcome to attend and get an early preview of festival selections.
MSBOA Festival for UHS will be at Dakota High School. We believe on March 12th. Once the date and
time are confirmed, students will be informed in class and updates will be passed along. For festival,
three pieces are performed for adjudication. Evaluations are shared by three performance judges and one
sight-reading judge.
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 31:
MSBOA District XVI High School Solo & Ensemble (optional)
February 11:
Pre-festival concert at UHS
February 11 – 27: Marching Band DVD on Sale. $15. Pre-payment required on all orders. Delivery in March.
February 24:`
Band Booster Meeting at 7 pm in the Band room
February 28:
Senior Pictures (Current and baby photo) due to Mary Biernaczonek
March 7:
Bowling for the Band 3 – 5 pm (registration at 2:30) at Shelby Lanes
March 12:
MSBOA District XVI High School Band Festival at Dakota High School
March 21:
MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble (optional)
March 27:
Laser Tag
April 20:
Mandatory Band Meeting
End of April/Beginning of May: Dates are being finalized for Drumline Clinic and try-outs TBA
May 7 - 9:
Diegels Greenhouse Flower Sale
May 13:
Spring Band Concert at Utica High School
June 6:
Commencement at the Palace of Auburn Hills (10 th & 11th graders to perform)
August 2 – 7:`
Band Camp at Central Michigan University
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MARCHING BAND DVD
*** LIMITED TIME AVAILABILITY ***PRE-PAID ORERS ONLY February 11-27 ***
DO NOT MISS OUT ON YOUR CHANCE TO OWN A COPY OF THIS
SPECTACULAR MASTERPIECE
NEW this year, Utica High School has a professionally produced DVD, capturing highlights of the 2014
Marching Band season. It is an awesome hour long show. A very special keepsake that will be treasured for years to come. But wait…there’s more….this DVD will also be enjoyed by aunts/uncles/
grandparents/etc. It is really good. At only $15 a copy you will want to pick up a couple. Get one for
mom/dad and one for the kid. Have siblings in band? No problem, get them each one of their own so
they can share with their kids when they grow up. Still hesitating? Here’s the real deal…I believe in
my heart that Senior Jacob Feeman is going to be a famous actor, or screen writer, someday and since he
is interviewed in this DVD just think of how much money you’ll be able to profit at auction having gotten in on the ground floor of this collector’s frenzy. I’m not saying it’s a retirement home in the Caribbean, but I’m not saying it’s not. Sold!
These DVDs are going to be sold for a LIMITED time only. Orders will be taken February 11th through
February 27th with special delivery in March. Just over two weeks to get your order in. That’s it. Don’t
delay. Order yours today.
The Booster Board is standing by to take your order. Orders will be taken at the Pre-Festival Concert at
UHS on February 11th, as well as at the next Band Booster Meeting on February 24th. Payment must be
made when placing your order. Make checks payable to the UHS Band Boosters. We are not able to
accept goats or other forms of bartering at this time. We might be able to accept cash from a goat, but
only if they have id. If you trust your kid’s back pack then you can send a check in to the orange box in
the band room. Please, do not try to have a goat attempt to make an orange box delivery, because they
do not have thumbs so it is really hard for them to slide the envelopes in the slot. Seriously, you do not
want to miss out on this gem. Order yours in February. Enjoy for decades. I wish we had something
like this from my old marching band days!
BAND BOOSTERS
If your child is in band at UHS then you are automatically a member of the UHS Band Boosters. Please
mark your calendar and plan on attending the next Booster Meeting. The monthly Band Booster Meetings are your chance to find out all the stuff that’s happening in band. Mr. Sauer attends the Booster
Meetings along with the board members. Announcements are made; ideas shared; concerns expressed
and plans discussed. It’s how you get first hand key pieces of information that involve your kid. How
cool is that? Not many classes in school give you that first hand opportunity. Take advantage of it and
please join us. The more the merrier! See you there! Usually the third Tuesday of the month, but due
to winter break it’s bumped to the 24th.
NEXT BAND BOOSTER MEETING: Tuesday, February 24th at 7:00 p.m. in the Band Room
In addition to this newsletter, other ways to stay connected with band happenings include:
Website: www.uticabands.org
Facebook: Utica High School Band
Twitter: Follow @Utica Bands
Remind 101: https://www.remind.com/join/boost-band
http://tiny.cc/uhsbandremindboost
Email: [email protected]
Please note: No goats were harmed in the making of this newsletter.
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BOWLING FOR THE BAND
Enjoy an afternoon of fun with family and friends while supporting the band on Saturday, March 7th.
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Check in begins at 2:30 p.m.
Bowling begins at 3:00 p.m.
Shelby Lanes – 50721 Van Dyke
Ticket cost is $20.00 per person
Includes 2 games of bowling, shoes, pizza and pop
Sign up as teams of 6
Lane sponsorships are available with a $100.00 donation
Basket Raffles for prizes and 50/50 will be available
Mystery and Lucky Lane will be collected at check in.
Any questions, please contact Kathy Groves
[email protected] or (810)625-0883
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UHS Band Boosters Cont.
UHS Band Boosters
present
UTICA HIGH SCHOOL AFGHANS
“The Perfect Gift for the Holidays, Birthdays & Graduation”
For additional information, or to submit an order by mail (with payment), please contact:
Robert or Jackie Gambrell
UHS Band Boosters
11459 North Woods Dr.
Shelby Twp. MI 48317
(586) 803-3806
[email protected]
COST OF AFGHAN - $40
(Approximate size is 48" x 66")
The afghan can be personalized by embroidery of your first name and year of graduation - $5
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ORDER FORM
YES! I wish to order a UHS afghan. Enclosed is payment
of $40 per afghan. Please make checks payable to:
UHS Band Boosters.
Name_______________________________________
Phone#_____________________________________
E-Mail address_______________________________
PERSONALIZATION: If personalization is desired, please
list first name and year of graduation. Personalization is
an additional $5 per afghan.
Name_______________________________________
Graduation Year______________________________
TOTAL $ Enclosed____________________________
Delivery time: 2-4 weeks. You will be contacted when
your afghan is ready. For more information, please contact
Robert or Jackie Gambrell
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Utica Community Schools
11303 Greendale
Sterling Hts., MI 48312
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
Utica High School
47255 Shelby Road
Utica, MI 48317
Main Office:
586-797-2200
Attendance Office:
All Day
586-797-2473
Late Arrival
586-797-2472
Early Dismissal
586-797-2471
Counseling Office: 586-797-2290
Fax Number:
586-797-2201
Non-Profit Organization
US Postage Paid
Sterling Heights, MI
Permit No. 24
Mr. Tom Lietz, Principal,
Email: [email protected]
Utica High Home Page:
http://uhs.uticak12.org
UCS District website:
www.uticak12.org
DATES TO REMEMBER
February 9
February 9
February 16
February 23
February 27
Sounding Board Meeting—Main Office, 9:30 a.m.
College Bowl Sunday—MISD, 2:00 p.m.
No School—Mid-Winter Break Begins
Classes Resume
College Day
March 9
March 16
March 19
March 27
March 31 or April 1
Sounding Board Meeting—Main Office, 9:30 a.m.
Sign Up Senior Speech Contest—Main Office
Career Expo—Eisenhower High School, 7:00 p.m.
College Day
Parent-Senior MANDATORY Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Nondiscrimination in Education
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age
Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act and the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, it
is the policy of Utica Community Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or
marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any instructional opportunities, programs, services, job
placement assistance, employment or in policies governing student conduct and attendance. Any person suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Executive
Director of Human Resources at Utica Community Schools, 11303 Greendale, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 or call (586) 797-1000.
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