Ukiah Junior Academy

7th and 8th Grade Bake Sale Tomorrow After School In addition to the tamale sale in an earlier message, there is a Bake Sale tomorrow, Monday December 9 at dismissal. We were originally having it last Friday, but not having school we pushed it to tomorrow. There will be breads, cakes, pies and a cheesecake. There will also be individual items, cookies, brownies, and rice crispy treats as well. Let us bake something delicious for your family this week. All proceeds go to the 7th and 8th Grade Catalonia Marine Biology Trip in February. We can take Venmo, cash or check tomorrow, as well as for the tamale orders. Thank you, 7th and 8th Grade

Tamale Fundraiser for 7th and 8th Grade In February 7th and 8th class is going to Catalina Island to study Marine Biology! Use the link below to order handmade tamales that will help fund our trip! Order by this Wednesday at noon, pick up the tamales this Friday at school dismissal. You won't have to plan dinner! You can pay with Venmo after you place your order, link in the order form. Thank you, The 7th and 8th Grade Class https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1xz7a30hU4i3zluvhY_nfd4SkmTMAnqViZY_ocN1pEhjFig/viewform?pli=1&pli=1

UJA Parents, Again, I apologize for the delay in getting information to you about another school closure tomorrow. The sheriff’s press conference about the Feather River shooting did not start until almost 4:00. The Adventist teaching community in Northern California is a tight-knit group. We all know each other and feel for our fellow teachers at Feather River Adventist School. We visualize ourselves in a similar horrible situation. Our nerves are a bit raw still. We would also like to have extended time tomorrow to reevaluate our safety protocols and discuss how we will talk with our students in an age-appropriate, gentle way about the events of this week. For these reasons, UJA will not be in session for our students tomorrow, Friday, December 6. We look forward to seeing all our students again on Monday. Thank you again for your patience and understanding. We are honored you have chosen UJA for your child’s education. God bless, Rick Nelson

UJA Parents and Staff, Please check your email concerning our school closure this Thursday, December 5 (not November 5). Rick Nelson, Principal Ukiah Junior Academy

UJA Parents and Staff, Please check your email concerning our school closure this Thursday, November 5. Rick Nelson, Princpal Ukiah Junior Academy

Good Afternoon 7th and 8th Grade Parents. Hopefully the is just a reminder because at the end of last week a bright yellow paper went home to let you know that this Wednesday, the 13th at 6pm we will have a parent meeting. I would like to keep it to 30 minutes or less. It will cover the following topics Dates and Cost of the Trip, Fundraising Ideas and Dates , Trip Outline and Sign-up for Interest in Being a Parent Chaperones. This will be school for 7th and 8th grade the week of February 2nd-7th. Please make every effort to be at the meeting. Thank you, Mr. Kuntz

Good afternoon school family, Just a reminder that in recognition of our country's veterans, we will not have school this coming Monday to honor Veteran's Day. We will see you all back on campus on Tuesday 😊

This Friday, November 8, we will have our first quarter awards ceremony. Awards will be given for attendance (K-8) and Honor Roll (3-8) after our chapel. Chapel usually ends around 8:35. Parents are invited to attend both, if time and circumstance allows. Rick Nelson.

Good afternoon school family, I wanted to give you all a heads-up on our Spirit Week schedule so you can start your creative planning now! We are looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with!

UJA 5-8 Parents, Basketball season is coming up after Thanksgiving, and we have a large group of students who are asking about a boys' and girls' basketball team at our school. We would love to have a boys and girls team, but we need volunteer coaches. If you are interested in coaching our 5-8 boys or girls basketball team, please contact me, and let's have a conversation about how we can work together to create the best experience for our students. Rick Nelson 530-588-4730 rick.nelson@myuja.org

UJA Parents, Some have asked about what to wear for those participating in the Thanksgiving Celebration in Music this Saturday, November 2. Below is what Mrs. Rice has requested: Grades K-4. Girls: modest dresses Boys: dress pants, long- sleeve white shirts if possible. Grades 5-10 Girls: come prepared to change into long blue dresses which will be provided at the church. Wear black or dark dress shoes Boys: Wear black pants Long-sleeve white shirt and black dress shoes if possible.

UJA K-4 Parents, Our UJA K-4 students have been invited to be a part of a Thanksgiving celebration at the Ukiah SDA Church this Saturday, Nov. 2, at 1390 Laurel Ave. Mrs. Rice has asked for K-4 students who will participate to arrive at the church at 10:30 am. The celebration service will start at 11:00. Thank you, Rick Nelson

Today is the Last Chance to order a BBQ dinner. There is a QR code on today's Grapevine News Letter or follow the link at the bottom of this message. Order today and pick it up Sunday ready to eat! The money raised will go to the Kenyan Mission Trip. There are two options - Steak Tai-Tip or a Vegetarian Rib Option. Thank you for letting us cook for you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetaZltvgCLL-H0YJDKDPCv3KyjE0FdCXp9vqkwCCifbGITAA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

7th/8th Grade Parents We had a great time last Thursday night looking through telescopes and identifying stars and constellations but there are a few things missing. Please look at what your child brought home. A family is missing the following: A Blue REÍ sleeping bag, black inside. In a large REÍ off white storage bag. Still waiting to be claimed: a black and blue sleeping bag in a large LLBean white storage bag. a blue puffy jacket, black gloves, and a black foam sleeping pad. Please contact me if you have the missing REI bag and sleeping bag OR if the other items still at school are yours. Thank you, Mr. Kuntz 414-213-2228

Grades 9/10 Fall Festival Booth Schedule Parents please share this with your child., this pertains to both of you. Sorry the late notice. The fun time camping out under the starts Thursday night with 7/8 grade got in the way of my scheduling for Fall Festival. Here is the schedule. If there is an error please text me(414-213-2228) and I can work on corrections. Being a small but awesome class there are several holes that need filling. Thank you in advance for all you help to make this a success. -Mr. Kuntz Box Maze/Kenya BBQ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M0LBS6aVVPTpipRnP1L6qcLGWQHIbQZo2xhhMpUKsFA/edit?usp=sharing Dunk Tank https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tUKOaw1G6as-2i5gx_CQEyNCDlbzj4RUjc--e_rQroQ/edit?usp=sharing

7th and 8th grade parents: Yes the rumors are true! You child should have brought home a bright blue flier 2 days ago with all of the information for tonights astronomy/star gazing wrap up to our space unit. Yes there is school on Friday. It will be a regular school day. Attached is the link to that flier. It will be chilly. I recommend layers. Even a sleeping bag inside another bag. All of the information is in the flier. You just need to drop them off with their stuff for the sleep out and for a regular school day on Friday. This event is something that is talked about and remembered fondly for y ears to come. They will need to point out galaxies to me this evening asa part of their grade. -Mr. Kuntz 414-213-2228 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nrNINVz6cYgyAfRwZT0v_DFxVgn5uT7ZngBBE758yHo/edit?usp=sharing

Grades 9&10 Sunday, October 27 is fall festival and it will be here quickly. I have one parent that has committed to times for running a booth. Please let me know the times you can run a booth. Being a small class we need all to participate to make this a successful event. There will be the Box Maze and Dunk Tank that grades 9/10 will be running and for those going on the mission trip there will be a table to sign people up for the BBQ Dinner. I will have detailed instructions for each booth. There haven't been contributions for the sports basket yet so I have ordered some items via Amazon. There is still time to get stuff locally. I have ordered a baseball glove, a basketball, football, a table top ping-pong set and 49ers beanie and gloves. If you have something to add please send it with your child or $10 to put towards the items already purchased. This is a busy time of year and I thank you for your help in making Fall Festival a success. -Mr. Kuntz 414-213-2228

Middle School Football Game Tomorrow at Redwood Adventist Academy in Healdsburg, 385 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. We will leave the school at 2:15 with the game starting at 4pm. Your child needs a ride to or from the game please let Coach Liz know (707) 972-6721. This will be the last game so we are looking forward to every player making it out tomorrow! Please help them to remember cleats, gloves, the blue school shirt and shorts for the game. Thank you, Coach Liz 707-972-6721

High school football parents- Please CHECK YOUR EMAIL for information regarding this weekend! It has information about what your kids should pack, when we are leaving, and the weekend schedule. Hope you can come support our team for some of the games. It’s going to be a fun time!

High school football parents, Tomorrow is the first day of football weekend! Here are the key things for kids to bring: clothing (for games, in between games, and church clothes), toiletries, towel, bedding (including camping mattress), flip flops for shower, and cleats. The schedule for the weekend and the games will be posted below. Coach Ryan Veness is the chaperone and you can reach him at (707) 227-4862. We will be leaving UJA by 10:30 am so make sure the kids bring a lunch.