⚽️ Our Varsity Boys Soccer team has a section playoff game tonight! 🥅
4:30 pm @ International School of Minnesota
⚽️ It's win or go home for our boys, so show up and cheer them to victory! Go Thunder!
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🤝 Big and Little Buddy pairings have been established for this year, and introductions were made yesterday afternoon. They spent time getting to know one another and building a foundation for this year's activities and mentorship opportunities.
We hear so much buzz around the building about buddies, especially from the younger kids. They truly look forward to spending time together! 💜
🕵️♂️ 🍽️ Our Biology students turned into detectives during a macromolecule lab investigation! Their challenge? To solve the mysterious murder of a notorious food critic by testing the stomach contents of the victim. Through careful analysis, they identified proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates to uncover clues about the final meal—and hopefully, the culprit! 🧪 🔎
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🌍Mrs. O’s 2nd-grade students recently took on an exciting science project, creating models of one of the six different environments found on Earth!
From oceans, ponds, and rainforests, to deserts, tundras and woodland forests, they worked hard to show where these environments are found on the planet and what plant and animal life calls each one home.🐾🌱
They also had students from the other 2nd grade classroom come to visit and ask questions. It was amazing to see their creativity and knowledge come together in this hands-on project! 🌿🐢
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🏅Congratulations to Nathan, our UCA Athlete of the Week!
🏃 Nathan has proven that hard work pays off. In this Cross Country season, he has consistently been in the top 10 runners. Just last night, he broke the school record for the fastest 5K by a male UCA runner. Despite his impressive performances and dedication to the team, he never seeks the spotlight. His humble spirit is an inspiration to all of us!
Way to go, UCA athletes! Keep up the fantastic work! 👏💪
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⚽️ Unfortunately, there will no longer be a Girls' Soccer game tomorrow. However, you are still invited to the Boys' Soccer game at 4:15 and the Girls' Volleyball game at 7:00 pm. 🏐
Go Thunder!
🔬 🌬️Mrs. Diamond’s Physical Science students dove into the fascinating world of Gas Laws! They didn’t just learn the theory—they put their knowledge to the test with hands-on experiments, exploring how pressure, volume, and temperature affect gasses.
From measuring pressure changes to observing how gasses react in different environments, these students are developing a deeper understanding of the principles that shape the world around us. 👩🔬👨🔬
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🇺🇸 Students worldwide met at flag poles this morning to pray as a community, for their community.
Amidst our Fall Spirit Week, UCA students gathered before school this morning to participate in the student-led global day of prayer. 🙏
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📚 Geometry Meets Storytime! ✏️📐
Our geometry students took a creative turn this week by learning about conditional statements and then writing their own children’s books using these concepts! After crafting their stories, they had the chance to read them to younger students, combining math with storytelling in a fun and engaging way.
It was an amazing experience, not only reinforcing their geometry skills but also sharing the joy of learning with the younger grades.🌟📖
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🚍 We are so excited to share that we have a new athletics bus! You will soon see this Thunder Bus rolling down the highways, carrying our athletes to their events.
🙏 🙌 Special shout-out to Mercy Road Church, Grafix Shoppe, Morgan Palazzo, and Coach Johnny Juvland for making this a reality!
Go Thunder! ⚡
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Quick! Go find your costume pieces and dress-up clothes! Next week is SPIRIT WEEK!
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🏅Congratulations to Jeremiah and Sofia, our UCA Athletes of the Week!
⚽ ️Jeremiah has shown strong leadership on the boys' soccer team and recorded two shut-outs in goal, keeping their opponents scoreless. He also made an exciting save on a penalty kick, which is no small task!
⚽️Sofia is playing strong for the girls’ soccer team, producing 2 goals and 2 assists this week. She also showed a spirit of sacrifice, stepping in to play in goal because the team’s main goalkeeper was out sick.
Way to go, athletes! Keep up the fantastic work! 👏💪
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🚁🛠️ Our aviation students had a unique opportunity this week to visit an aviation insurance agency and a maintenance hangar! They learned firsthand about the behind-the-scenes aspects of aviation, from understanding insurance needs for aircraft to seeing how planes are maintained and serviced.
It was an amazing day filled with real-world learning experiences, helping our students connect their studies to potential future careers in the aviation industry. 🛫 ✈️
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📚 Every Thursday, our 4th and 5th graders have an option to give up their recess time to have an opportunity to check out books from the school library. They don't have a designated library time in their weekly schedule, so this is their chance to explore the books.
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One element of today's secondary chapel message focused on the idea from Galatians chapter 6 that we should carry each other's burdens. This led to an impromptu moment where our High School Ministry Team prayed over their peers who came to them for support. 💜
It is so special to have this group of students serving the student body this way.
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📊 ✏️➗ Our 3rd-grade students are making progress toward becoming math wizards! They have been hard at work building upon the previously learned topics. Their skills are growing as they tackle new concepts and challenge themselves with new assignments.
It’s fun to see the smiles on their faces as the light bulbs go off, proof that their knowledge and confidence in math are increasing every day! Keep up the great work, 3rd graders! 💪📚
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🦋🌼 Our Kindergarten students had a magical moment this week as they released Monarch butterflies into the sky! After learning all about the life cycle of a butterfly, they got to witness the beauty of nature up close as their butterflies took flight.
The students were amazed to see their tiny classroom friends spread their wings and begin their journey. It was a perfect way to connect their lessons to the wonder of God's creation! 🦋✨
🎉 ¡Celebramos la Independencia! 🇲🇽🇨🇷🇸🇻
This week, our Spanish classes are celebrating Latin American Independence Days, highlighting the rich history and culture of countries like Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and more! 🌎
Students have been learning about the importance of these national holidays, diving into the stories of independence and exploring traditions, food, and music from various Latin American countries. 💃
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🫀 🩺 This week, our students in the First Aid and Medical Terminology class learned an invaluable skill—CPR! As part of their training, they practiced techniques that could one day help save lives.
From learning the proper chest compressions to understanding how to respond in an emergency, Mrs. Diamond is helping these students gain essential first-aid knowledge that goes beyond the classroom.
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👮♂️ 🇺🇸Our Kindergarten and 1st-grade students spent time last week learning about Patriots Day and the amazing first responders who work hard to keep us all safe. They were even visited by local police officers who shared what it's like to serve and protect our community.
The students were so excited to hear their stories and ask questions about being a police officer. It was a wonderful way to help our young learners appreciate the bravery and dedication of these everyday heroes. 💙🚔
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