United Christian Academy

📊✨ Our two 5th grade classes transformed their math lesson on decimals into an engaging and interactive project! Each student designed their very own vending machine to incorporate a real-life scenario to practice adding and subtracting decimals. They considered different items, prices, and how customers would use money to purchase snacks or treats, making their math learning meaningful and practical. 🍫🥤To put their creations into action, the vending machines were on display for a day, and then other students and staff from across the school were invited to place pretend orders. This gave the 5th graders the opportunity to test their calculations and experience the fun of running a mock vending machine business, all while reinforcing their decimal skills. It was a fantastic way to combine math with creativity and collaboration! #ucathunder #ucaelementary

🇺🇸 Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage and sacrifice. 🪖 🎖️On this Veterans Day, we at United Christian Academy are grateful for the freedoms we enjoy and the heroes who protect them. May we always remember their dedication and pray for God's continued strength and blessing upon them. 🙏 Thank you, veterans, for your service and unwavering commitment to our nation.

November 21st is Give to the Max Day! Funds will be raised online for your favorite non-profits in Minnesota. UCA will raise funds for a new bell system to benefit our secondary students! This will keep our school day running smoothly and efficiently. Early giving is happening now, and you can donate through the 21st. Your donation will help us reach our goal and make a difference for our students. Thank you for your generosity and support! Use this link to take advantage of early giving: https://www.givemn.org/organization/United-Christian-Academy #ucathunder

📝✨ Our middle school language arts students explored their creativity through a blackout poetry exercise! 📖 Using pages from old books, they carefully selected words to craft unique poems and “blacked out” the rest of the text to form powerful visual art pieces. Seeing how each student’s imagination brought new meaning to the printed words is amazing! #ucathunder

🏐 Our incredible 5th/6th grade Volleyball team made history on November 2nd, bringing home UCA’s first middle school trophy! Ranked #4 going into the tournament, they defied the odds with an unforgettable championship win. The final showdown was a heart-stopping 2-1 battle, ending in a thrilling comeback in the last set. With pure determination, they clinched the title with a 16-14 victory, showing true heart and resilience. In a beautiful moment after the game, the team gathered to thank God for this incredible achievement. 💜 A huge congratulations to Coach Berry and Coach Carufel for guiding these players to this proud milestone. This victory is a celebration for the entire UCA family! Go Thunder! 🏆 #ucathunder #ucaathletics

💃 🕺Our high school students had an opportunity to learn swing dancing from one of our own teachers, Mrs. Diamond, and her husband! Mr. and Mrs. Diamond are often found chaperoning high school events where they have displayed their swing dancing skills. They offered this session to students who had shown interest in learning this fun style of dance from the 1940s. It was a fun evening filled with music, laughter, and lots of learning as they practiced their steps and discovered the joy of swing. Thanks to our amazing instructors for bringing such a fun and unique experience to our students! #ucathunder #ucahighschool

The sky's the limit for our students when passion, talent, and goal-setting come together! 🚀 Hear from UCA senior Matea Ramirez, who shares how her time at UCA has helped her foster her passion for the medical field. We’re so proud to support students like Matea as they reach for their dreams! 👩‍⚕️ https://youtu.be/A6yqsCeHLDA?si=sq_GVFfOQSa4SwNI #ucathunder #ucahighschool

✈️ Behind the Scenes at Delta! ✈️ Our Aviation 2 students had an incredible opportunity to go behind the scenes at MSP with Delta! They explored everything from baggage claim to the deicing facilities and even visited the control room where flights are planned, and gate assignments are made. The highlight? Driving around the tarmac and getting a whole new perspective on the airport! 🧊👩🏼‍🏫Huge thanks to our teacher, Mrs. Brenna Stockman, who works seasonally as a deicer for Delta and made this unforgettable experience possible. #ucathunder #ucahighschool #ucastem

✨Last week, we had the honor of welcoming a new group of dedicated students into the National Honor Society! Each inductee was recognized for their commitment to scholarship, leadership, service, and character—the core values of NHS. 🕯️ We’re incredibly proud of these students and all they represent in our school community. Congratulations to each new member on this special achievement! 🎉👏 #ucathunder #ucahighschool

🕺 To review parallel lines and transversals before their test, our Geometry students took on a unique challenge—Dance Dance Revolution style! Each move required them to place their feet in the correct positions to show specific angle relationships. It was a fun, interactive way to reinforce geometry concepts and get moving at the same time. 💃 #ucathunder #ucahighschool #ucastem

📣 Give to the Max Day is Coming! On November 21st, UCA will be participating in Give to the Max Day, a statewide yearly campaign to raise funds for your favorite non-profit organizations. UCA will be raising funds for a new bell system that will benefit our secondary students! This will keep our school day running smoothly and create a more organized, efficient learning environment for our students and teachers. Early giving starts November 1st, so you can donate anytime this month to support this impactful upgrade. Let’s come together to reach our goal and make a difference for our students. Thank you for your generosity and support! Use this link to take advantage of early giving: https://www.givemn.org/organization/United-Christian-Academy #ucathunder

🇨🇳 🖼️ Our high school Chinese class recently took an exciting field trip to the Minneapolis Institute of Art and the Asia Mall! At the museum, students explored ancient Asian artifacts and artwork, gaining a deeper understanding of the culture and history they’re studying in class. Afterward, they visited the Asia Mall, where they tasted authentic cuisine and experienced some shopping and a vibrant atmosphere of Chinese culture. 🥢🥠🍜 #ucathunder #ucahighschool

🏅 Congratulations to Petra and Leighton, our UCA Athletes of the Week! 🏐 Petra has been a great leader for our Volleyball program. She had a fantastic senior season, finishing it off with a strong performance in the section playoff game. She also led the team in kills this season. ⚽️ Leighton gave everything he had this year leading the team well as a Junior. He showed strong resilience, fighting against injuries most of the year, but that did not bring him down. Even when his foot was broken, he came through to score two goals in a game. Way to go, athletes! Keep up the fantastic work! 👏💪 #ucathunder #ucaathletics

The UCA girls volleyball players and coaches recently hosted a clinic for our elementary students. They spent two hours after school learning the basics of the game, going through some drills, and talking about teamwork and good sportsmanship. The investment in our younger players' future is exciting to watch. Go Thunder! #ucathunder #ucaelementary #ucaathletics

Use this link to view a video showcasing our fall season student-athletes and their hard work! https://vimeo.com/1021320324?share=copy #ucathunder #ucaathletics

🏃‍♂️ Elementary Jog-A-Thon! 🏃‍♀️ Our elementary students laced up their sneakers and took to the track for this year’s Jog-A-Thon! Each lap was filled with excitement, encouragement, and a whole lot of UCA spirit. These young runners pushed themselves and cheered each other on, making it a memorable day of fitness, fun, and fundraising! Thank you to all who came out to support and cheer them on, and also for your financial donations to help enhance our elementary school - our students feel the love! 💪💜 Check out this highlight video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VowFvGBnX3Fd6MT1kwhaCgOVNr1SKyhs/view?usp=sharing #ucathunder #ucaelementary

At UCA, we are passionate about helping students connect their classroom learning to real-life experiences that will help give direction for their life after high school. We recently had a student who is interested in medical sonography shadow for a day at Amnion Pregnancy Clinic in Burnsville. 🤰 In her experience, Taiyah was able to meet and talk to staff nurses as well as assist during a live ultrasound being performed as staff training. 👩‍⚕️ If you know of a business or profession that would allow a student to shadow for a few hours up to an entire day, please connect with our Academic Dean, Mrs. Hohnstadt, at jennie.hohnstadt@ucathunder.org #ucathunder #ucahighschool

🏆 During today’s chapel services, we had the honor of recognizing our Student of the Quarter winners! These outstanding students were chosen by their teachers for consistently displaying the House Essentials—integrity, helpfulness, respect, compassion, and many more. 🌟 Elementary: Sarai A (Christo House) Middle School: Amelia H (Fide House) High School: Adam S (Scriptura House) We are so proud of each of them for their dedication to excellence both in and out of the classroom. Congratulations to all the winners! 👏💙💚💛❤️ #ucathunder #ucahousesystem

🏅Congratulations to Brenna, our UCA Athletes of the Week! 🏐 ️ Brenna always has a good attitude, and is willing to work hard. She produced solid numbers all year in serving, serve receive, digs, and aces. She is an awesome leader and represents what UCA Volleyball and athletics are all about! Way to go, Brenna! Keep up the fantastic work! 👏💪 #ucathunder #ucaathletics

📸 Mrs. Palazzo has been known to have lots of fun props for her photography students to take pictures of and practice the different skills they're learning in her class. Today, she outdid herself by having a shiny new Corvette as the prop! 🚗 The students enjoyed the opportunity to bring their lessons to life, practicing framing, lighting, angles, and more! They even had a chance to sit in the cool car if they wanted! 😎 #ucathunder #ucahighschool