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Chief
Connection
Utica High School
October 2014
http://uhs.uticak12.org
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Principal’s Message
Counseling
Career Facilitator
College Connection
News @ U
Senior News
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Calendar of Events
Student Council
Athletic Director
Band Boosters
Dates to Remember
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See “About the Cover”
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Photo by Noah Chapman
From the Principal’s Desk
Dear Utica Families,
www.collegeboard.org/psat. For programs conducted
by National Merit Scholarship Corporation, visit
On October 15th, 2014 Utica High School www.nationalmerit.org.
is offering the PSAT to all sophomores
and to select juniors who wish to partici- We look forward to continued successes as the fall
pate. Sophomores will take this as a practice, while progresses, and I look forward to meeting more of the
most juniors will take a decommissioned or practice extended Utica family as it does!
ACT. It is our hope that we will have a number of
juniors who elect to take the PSAT instead. Eligible Sincerely,
juniors will automatically be entered into scholarship
and recognition competitions by taking the test including the National Merit Scholarship Program.
The National Merit Scholarship is one of the most
Tom Lietz
prestigious academic competitions available to our
Principal
students. This year, two Chieftains were honored as
National Merit Semifinalists, placing them amongst
the top 5% of students nationally. Not only does this
help students pay for college, but provides access,
allowing your student to stand apart from other students in the college admissions process.
Utica Community Schools offers the PSAT during
the morning of October 15, 2014 to all sophomores. Any junior interested in taking this test may
sign up for the test on Utica High School’s
PaySchools site. The cost of the test is $15.00. Students must register online for this test no later than
Monday, October 14th, 2014.
We recognize the importance of taking the PSAT as a
junior and taking the Practice ACT which is offered
on the same day. To accommodate your choice you
may either talk to your counselor to take this test on a
different day or take the PSAT on a different national
test date offered by a local school district. Although
we cannot guarantee other schools will have space,
local high schools that offer the Saturday, October
18th test date are:
UCS FINANCIAL AID EVENING
Paying for College
Stony Creek High School Rochester, MI
November 5, 2014 6:30 p.m.
Romeo High School Romeo, MI
at Eisenhower High School
All College bound seniors should apply for Financial
aid regardless of whether you believe you are eligible
for assistance. This presentation will provide you
with the necessary information to get this done in
time!
Athens High School Troy MI
Chippewa Valley High School Clinton Twp, MI
If you need additional help with this decision, please
contact your student’s counselor or feel free to contact me. To learn more about the PSAT, visit
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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:
October 13th
November 10th
December 8th
January 12th
February 9th, 7:00 p.m.
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.
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Utica Administration
Tom Lietz, principal
Peter Paulon, associate principal
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Early Dismissal: 586-797-2471
Late Arrival:
586-797-2472
All-Day Absences: 586-797-2473
“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: virginia.krolczyk@uticak12.org
H-Pag (AVID) Dr. Perry Phone: 586-797-2369 Email: lawrence.perry@uticak12.org
Pah-Z Mrs. Carabelli Phone: 586-797-2364 Email: annema-
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. If a parent would like to see a counselor, please call the counseling office
or email the counselor to request an appointment.
Schedule Changes
college website if needed.
The counselors have completed making schedule
changes for students. Every effort has been made to
provide students with the schedule that they requested
last spring.
Students are advised to visit the Utica High web page
for more information about the “Steps to Applying to
College.” Students or parents with questions or concerns about the application process are encouraged to
e-mail or set up an
appointment to see their counselor.
Seniors: It’s Time to Start Applying to College
How to Register with Parchment
College applications are available online through the
universities individual websites. Once you have
completed the application, you must request your
transcripts be sent electronically through
Parchment.com.
Step 1: Find the Secure Transcript website at
www.parchment.com and then click on “Get Started”
on the far right.
Step 2: Complete the account information by following the step-by-step instructions.
Step 3: Request all transcripts through Parchment!
Electronic delivery is much faster than traditional mail
delivery.
Selecting the right college or university is an
important decision. The Utica High counselors are
ready to help as the seniors navigate the college
admission process. If there is any additional
information, or if the counselors can provide any other
support to the students and their families, please
Testing Information
contact us.
ACT- (American College Test) The ACT test is a college-entrance exam accepted by all four-year colleges
and universities in the United States. Students may
Electronic Transcripts available through
take the ACT test up to 14 times. Students who plan to
Parchment
re-take the ACT must register online at
We encourage our seniors to register with Parchwww.actstudent.org. The next ACT test is scheduled
ment.com for transcripts to be sent to the colleges of
for October 25th, with a late registration deadline of
their choice.
October 3rd. The following date will be December
13th, with a registration deadline of November 7th
Seniors must complete college applications online. (late registration deadline is November 21st).
Please see our web site, www.Uticahigh.org, for the
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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
SAT- (Scholastic Aptitude Test) The SAT is a college- http://professionals.collegeboard.com/profdownload/
entrance exam used by some colleges and universities. psat-nmsqt-student-guide.pdf
Students must register for this test online at
www.sat.collegeboard.com/register.
Practice ACT- A practice version of the ACT will be
given to all 11th graders not taking the PSAT on
ACT/SAT TEST PREP- Students should be aware
Wednesday, October 15th, the same morning as the
that ACT and SAT test-prep workshops are available PSAT.
at various locations. Students should check in the
counseling office for dates, times and locations. For
Scholarships
more information visit the ACT & SAT websites:
Seniors interested in scholarships are strongly encourwww.actstudent.org and sat.collegeboard.com/
aged to visit our website at www.macomb.k12.mi.us/
practice.
utica/uhs under Weekly Notes, as well as the district
website at www.uticak12.org where a link to scholarAll 11th graders have been provided with a user name ships can be found on the left hand side.
and password for an online ACT Test Prep & practice
test website. The website address is
Financial Aid Night
www.actonlineprep.com.
Please mark your calendars. Eisenhower High School
will be hosting a Financial Aid Night on Wednesday,
PSAT- (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) The
November 5, 2014 at 6:30 p.m., in the Performing
PSAT is a pre-SAT college entrance exam. This test is Arts Center. We will have a guest speaker to present
used to identify potential AP students. It is also used
and answer questions regarding the FAFSA and the
to qualify 11th grade students for the National Merit
financial aid process. Parents and students are welScholarship. For more information, visit
come, especially those that have or are a senior student
www.collegeboard.com/psat .
this year.
The PSAT test will be given to all 10th graders at no
charge on Wednesday, October 15th. Any 11th
grader who is interested in taking the PSAT may register at Utica High on a first-come first-served basis,
for a fee of $15.00. Students can download a PSAT
Student Guide, which will provide students with important test information, and familiarize them with
question types. This Student Guide also includes information on scholarship competitions conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
NCAA Information
As a prospective athlete at a Division I or II
institution, a student has certain responsibilities to
attend to before he or she may participate at the
collegiate level. Information concerning who needs to
register with the Clearinghouse and what documents
should be submitted can be found at
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
2014—2015 ACT Test Dates
Test Date
Registration Deadline
(Late Fee Required)
October 25, 2014
September 19, 2014
September 20—October 3, 2014
December 13, 2014
November 7, 2014
November 8—21, 2014
February 7, 2015
January 9, 2015
January 10—16, 2015
April 18, 2015
March 13, 2015
March 14—27, 2015
June 13, 2015
May 8, 2015
May 9—22, 2015
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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
UTICA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Student’s Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Grade in 2014-2015 ______________ Student Number __________________ High School ________________________________________
Name of College _________________________________
Term ________________
Please circle ONE:
*Course Name __________________________________________
*(2nd Choice) __________________________
Course Number ________________________________________
(2nd Choice) __________________________
?
Credit Hours __________________________________________
(2nd Choice) __________________________
?
High School Credit
College Credit
Both

When students take the MME in the spring of their junior year, the MME will become the measure used for dual enrollment eligibility
determination as a senior. Students that score at or above the minimum qualifying score will be eligible for dual enrollment.

Students can qualify as early as 8th grade for enrollment during their freshman, sophomore or junior year by meeting the minimum
qualifying score in all content areas on the EXPLORE, PLAN, PSAT assessments and/or ACT scores. Decommissioned test scores are not
used to determine eligibility

Students not achieving a qualifying score in all subject areas on the EXPLORE, PLAN, PSAT, ACT, or MME are then, an eligible student
only for the limited purpose of enrolling in 1 or more eligible courses in a subject area for achieving a qualifying score or in computer
science (not offered by the district), a foreign language (not offered by the district), or in fine arts (for which there is endorsement in that
area as indicated by the students EDP).
Assessment
EXPLORE
PLAN
PSAT
Test Section
Content
Area
Mathematics
Mathematics
Reading
Science
English
Reading
Science
English
Mathematics
Mathematics
Reading
Reading
Science
Science
English
English
Critical
Reading
Writing
Critical
Reading
Writing
Mathematics
Mathematics
Minimum
Dual
Enrollment
Qualifying
Score
17
15
20
13
Test Section
Content
Area
Mathematics
Mathematics
ACT
Reading
Science
English
Reading
Reading
Science
English
Reading
MME
Writing
Writing
Mathematics
Mathematics
Science
Science
Social
Studies
Social
Studies
Assessment
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17
21
15
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Minimum
Dual
Enrollment
Qualifying
Score
22
21
24
18
1108 or
Level 1 or 2
1100 or
Level 1 or 2
1116 or
Level 1 or 2
1126 or
Level 1 or 2
1129 or
Level 1 or 2
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I agree to attend the above named course regularly and will provide evidence of completion to Utica Community Schools.
______________________________________________
Student’s Signature
________________________
Date
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*These are the only courses that have been approved for this dual enrollment application
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
Order your high school transcript
1. Log in to Parchment.com. Or, if you haven’t registered yet, click Sign up and follow the onscreen
instructions to register.
2. Click Transcripts.
3. You now need to find the high school that has your transcript.
o If you haven’t added any high schools yet, enter your high school’s information and click
Search.
o If your high school is already listed because you added it previously, click Deliver Latest Transcript and skip to step 9 below.
o If you want to add another high school, click Add another school. Enter the high school’s information and click Search.
4. Select your high school and click Save & Continue.
o If your school does not appear, check your school’s website to see if it has a Parchment link on
it. Otherwise, you will need to contact them directly to request your transcript.
o If your school does appear but when you click on it, it says it's not live, please contact your
school directly to request your transcript.
5. You will be brought to the Enter your Enrollment Information page. Fill in the fields.
o Fields with a * (asterisk) are mandatory.
o Select whether you'd like to waive your FERPA rights.
o If you opted in to College Discovery during the registration process, you can select whether
you'd like your transcript to be shared with other colleges.
6. Click Save & Continue.
7. On the Sign the Transcript Request Form page:
o Use your mouse or stylus to sign your name in the box.
o Check the box to confirm that you are authorized to order the transcript, and then type your
name.
o For minors, a parent must sign, type their name and check the box that certifies that they are
authorized to sign.
 Check the last box if you want a copy of the transcript stored in your Parchment account. If you
check this box, it means that you will receive an unofficial copy of your transcript into your
Parchment account where it will be stored.
8. Click Save & Continue.
9. Select your destination:
Academic Destinations
Fill in the fields and type in the Institution Name.
1. Click Search.
2. Check the box next to the school.
3. Click Save & Continue, or Save & Add Another to send your transcript to multiple destinations.
4. Confirm your order and pay any applicable fees.
The NCAA
Enter your NCAA ID.
1. Click Save & Continue or Save & Add Another to send your transcript to multiple destinations.
2. Confirm your order and pay any applicable fees.
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Counseling News
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
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The Common Application
Enter your Common App ID.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Check that the information is correct.
Click Save & Continue or Save & Add Another for additional destinations.
Pay the amount stated.
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.
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In order to complete the account set-up, you’ll need to link students to your account. To accomplish
this you’ll need to provide the parent access ID and access password that is unique to each student
and appears on the access letter provided by your child’s school. The picture below shows the parent
access id and password that will need to be entered next to the student’s name. The Access ID is case
sensitive.
Parent/guardian ID here.
Parent/guardian password here.
If you’ve used the parent portal prior to the 2012-2013 school year, your parent/guardian ID
and password now become the access ID and password and can only be used to link students
to your account. You can no longer use the parent/guardian ID and password to log on to the parent portal. You must complete this process even if you have only one student account.
Once the account is set-up, you will be able to log in to the portal once and view information for
multiple children linked to your account.
There is no change to how the students access the parent portal. Students do not need to setup a single sign-on account and only need to provide the student ID and password (provided in
the parent portal access letter).
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PowerSchool e-mail system
The PowerSchool e-mail system allows us to regularly send important school notices 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!
1. Log into PowerSchool.
2. Click on the Email Notification tab.
Result: The Email Notifications screen
displays.
4. Click on in the boxes to the left of the
information you want to receive.
5. Select how often you want the
notification. Daily is not recommended.
6. Click in the box to the right of Send now.
7. Enter the email address you want the
notifications sent to. Enter up to three
e-mail addresses separated by commas.
Note: Please enter your email address even if
you do not wish to have notifications sent at
this time. Teachers can use this information
to contact you, if necessary.
8. Click on Submit.
IMPORTANT
 The display of assignment due dates and the frequency of posted grades may vary across teachers. All
teachers will post grades for progress reports and report cards. Individual teachers may update grades on a
more frequent basis.
 If you have a concern regarding your child’s grades we ask you to follow the steps below:
a. Speak with your child.
b. Have your child talk to their teacher.
c. Refer to the teacher’s grading policy.
d. Contact the teacher via email or phone.
e. Contact the school administration via email or phone.
 Attendance concerns may be addressed by contacting your child's Associate Principal
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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
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Utica Community Schools
Credit Recovery Program
2014-2015
The credit recovery program is for high school students in need of make-up credits.
Students must have failed or lost credit in the course in order to enroll.
IMPORTANT: Students will earn a ½ credit for each course successfully completed.
Students will receive a letter grade for each course completed. Students must attend class
every session until course work is completed. A student who is absent three times may be
dropped from the course and will not receive credit for the class. Dropped students forfeit
tuition payments.
Students must meet with their school counselor to determine needed courses. *Counselor’s
signature must be on registration form in order for the student to be registered.
All courses offered will use the e2020 program. These are computer courses that are selfpaced and require a student to be on task and motivated. While there is a teacher available
for assistance, there will not be direct instruction. Class schedule follows UCS calendar.
When there is no school, class will not meet.
Senior priority registration dates are September 15-19, 2014. Open registration for juniors
and sophomores will be from September 22-October 3, 2014. Headphones are a
requirement for this course. Students are responsible for bringing their own headphones to
each session.
Dates:
Monday & Wednesday
October 6-December 15,
Location: Utica High School
Cost: $200 (per course)
2014
2:30 – 4:30 pm
AVAILABLE COURSES
(Please circle the course you wish to register for, if phoning in, please refer to class number on
back)
Biology A
US History I A
Government
Economics
Health
Art History
Biology B
US History I B
Geometry A
Algebra I A
Algebra II A
Spanish 1
Chemistry I A
World History A
Geometry B
Algebra I B
Algebra II B
Lifetime Fitness
Chemistry I B
World History B
English (9) A
English (10) A
English (11) A
English (12) A
Physical Science (Physics)
English (9) B
English (10) B
English (11) B
English (12) B
Physical Science (Chemistry)
*Counselor Signature:
Registration accepted at 586-797-6900, Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-4:00 pm, with Visa, MasterCard or
Discover. To pay with Money Order or Cashier’s Check, stop in or mail your registration to
Community Education, 38901 Dodge Park, Sterling Heights, MI 48312. Personal checks
and cash will not be accepted. NO REFUNDS.
Parent signature below grants permission to obtain first aid and/or medical care for their
student in case of accident or other emergency and acknowledge that any financial costs
accrued are the obligation of the parent or guardian.
Please have the following information as well as the course number (on back) at time
of registration.
Last Name:
First Name:
Home School:
Year of H. S. Graduation:
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Credit Recovery Program
2014-2015
Courses being offered:
Course #
Course Name
2200A
Algebra I A
2200B
Algebra I B
2202A
Algebra II A
2202B
Algebra II B
2203
Art History 1
2204A
Biology A
2204B
Biology B
2208A
Chemistry I A
2208B
Chemistry I B
2209
Economics
2210A
English (9) A
2210B
English (9) B
2211A
English (10) A
2211B
English (10) B
2212A
English (11) A
2212B
English (11) B
2213A
English (12) A
2213B
English (12) B
2214A
Geometry A
2214B
Geometry B
2215
Government
2216
Health
2217
Lifetime Fitness
2218A
Physical Science (Physics)
2218B
Physical Science (Chemistry)
2219
Spanish 1
2220A
US History I A
2220B
US History I B
2222A
World History A
2222B
World History B
*A = First Semester
*B = Second Semester
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Notes from the
CAREER FACILITATOR...Patrice Wynn
10 Things to Do Before You Submit Your College
Applications
by Patrick O'Connor
Associate Dean of College Counseling, Cranbrook Kingswood School
Many high school seniors are spending most of their nights and weekends creating the perfect college
application, and now that it’s late October, many are anxious to hit "Submit." Applying to college is
exciting, but before you send your application out, review these important steps—they can be the
difference between sending in a good application and submitting a great one.
1. Check the college's website for updates. Colleges have seen some changes and challenges
this fall, leading some to change their application deadlines and other options. A quick look at
your college’s website will let you know if you have more time to apply or if you need to
submit additional information, so take a look.
2. Double check with your letter writers. If your college requires a letter of recommendation,
make sure your letter writer knows about the deadline. Most colleges requiring letters won’t
read an application without it, and if your letter writer is a teacher, this is a busy time of year,
so they’ll need plenty of notice. Touch base with them now and be sure to thank them again for
going the extra mile in supporting your college plans.
3. Send your test scores. Just like letters of recommendation, colleges that require test scores
won’t read an application without them. Check to make sure your scores have been sent. If
not, contact the ACT or the College Board and get them out right away.
4. Proofread the entire application. It’s easy to think your computer will catch every mistake
on your application, but that won’t happen if it doesn’t know the word or if you typed “saw”
when you meant to type “was.” Check every word carefully, especially the section on awards
and hobbies, since they can include unusual words. If you need to slow down when you check,
read your application backwards; that usually does the trick.
5. Let someone else proofread your application. There’s nothing like another pair of eyes to
spot mistakes, so find the best speller you can trust to review the entire document—it’s that
important.
6. Let your essays sit for a day or two. Too many students get to the end of their essay and love
it so much, they decide to submit their application right away—even though it’s 2 a.m. and you
might be a little tired. If the writing is really that good, it will still sound good two days later.
Let it rest and then check it again.
7. Show your essay to someone. College essays are very private, personal compositions, so it’s
easy to understand why you wouldn’t want to share it with someone. But personal writing
requires the same flow of ideas any other essay requires, and sometimes the author isn’t the
best judge of that. Find a grammar-savvy adult who knows you well, show them the essay, and
then ask, “Does this sound like me?”
8. Apply well before the deadline. There have been enough college application glitches to last a
lifetime this fall, and while we’d like to think there won’t be any more, no one really knows.
Give yourself some breathing room and apply at least four days before the deadline.
9. Make sure you hit "Submit." If you’ve been working on your application a little at a time,
you’re used to hitting "Save." If you do that now, your application will never get there. Submit.
10. Look for a confirmation e-mail. You should get a notice from the college two to three days
after you’ve applied, letting you know they have your application. If you don’t get one, check
your online application and your spam filter. If you really sent it and nothing is there, it’s time
to call the college.
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College Connection
everything you need to know to prepare for life after high school
Seniors: It’s Time to Start Applying to
College
Go BLUE FRIDAYS: U of M Dearborn 2014
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.
College applications are available online through the
universities individual websites. Once you have completed the
application, you must request your transcripts be sent
electronically through Parchment.com.
Program: October 10 and November 14: 10:00 a.m.—12:00
Selecting the right college or university is an important p.m. (check-in at 9:45 a.m.)
decision. The Utica counselors are ready to help as the seniors Visit: umd.umich.edu/visit
navigate the college admission process. If there is any
additional information, or if the counselors can provide any
other support to the students and their families, please contact University of Dayton—Open House 2014
us.
Space is limited!! RSVP at admission.udayton.edu/open
house/ or send an email to admissions@udayton.edu or call
800–UDPRIDE!!
University of Michigan Applicant
Information
This year, U of M is continuing an early admissions
option. The primary goal of implementing an Early Action
program is to give students a guaranteed decision date. For
students who have Michigan as one of their top-choice schools,
a decision of admit, defer or deny before the end of December
allows them to plan accordingly. The Early Response
application deadline for prospective freshman applying for Fall
2015 is November 1st and the application must be postmarked
by November 1st. All Early Action admissions decisions will
be released the third week of December. Students whose
applications are complete after the Early Action deadline will
receive decisions on a rolling basis, approximately 8-12 weeks
after their completed application is received by the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions. Final deadline for applications will
continue to be February 1st (applications must be postmarked
by this date). Students should keep in mind that as the
application volume continues to increase the later a student
applies and completes their file, the more competitive the
review process may become. For more information and FAQs
regarding Early Action, please visit:
www.admissions.umich.edu
Note: Students who apply via early action but don’t
meet the requirements or deadlines will be rolled into the
regular decision applicant pool. All materials must then be
postmarked by February 1st and decisions will be released by
mid-April.
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Sunday, October 5h
Sunday, November 9th
Seniors Exploring Engineering at Purdue
Connect with current Purdue engineering students, faculty,
staff and practicing engineers. Explore multiple areas of
Engineering. Have your questions answered from
representatives from First Year Engineering, Admissions and
Financial Aid. Take part in tours of the engineering campus and
residence halls! Monday, October 20, 2014 7:30 a.m.—4:30
p.m.
Visit www.purdue.edu/WIEP for more information! Or
email: smbotkin@purdue.edu
Class of 2017 interested in applying to any
of the nation’s Service Academies need to
take action now!
Applications for nomination to the Service Academy are
due to the Shelby Office by November 7th, 2014 office. See
Mrs. Carabelli. Additional questions students may have
regarding the admission process of a particular Academy
should be directed to that Academy’s Admission office.
Information can be obtained through the contact information
below:
 U.S. Air Force Academy http:www.usfa.edu
or 719-333-2520
 U.S. Merchant Marine http://
www.usmmma.edu or 516-773-5391
 U.S. Military Academy http://www/usma.edu
or 845-938-4041
 U.S. Naval Academy http://www.usna.edu
or 410-293-4361
Meet
Lawrence
Tech!
College Timeline Grade 10—12
Exploration Day: Friday, October 17, 2014 8:00
a.m.-1:00 p.m.
10
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
th
grade
Take the PLAN! This is a practice test for the
ACT.
Make informal visits to college campuses. Get a
feel for what different college campuses are like.
Start thinking about what is important to you in
a college (size, location, cost, majors, etc.)
Attend a local College Fair!
11th Grade

Begin your serious college research by meeting
with college representatives at your narrowed
down choices! Check out the college
presentations at UHS.

Take the PSAT in October if you did well your
sophomore year.

Think of your interests and abilities.

Look into scholarship opportunities. If you are
thinking about playing a sport, register with the
NCAA. www.eligibilitycenter.org
Re-visit the colleges on the top of your list.

Retake the ACT and/or SAT if needed.

Begin filling out college applications– be aware
of deadlines!

Complete the Financial Aid process in January.

Request your transcripts on parchment.com.
High school sophomores, juniors and seniors
participate in three interactive, hands-on-sessions
specifically designed to expose students to the rich
variety of programs LTU offers.
Blue Devil Days: Saturday, November 1st and
December 6h 9:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Students and
families meet faculty from each of the University’s
four colleges, tour campus and attend presentations
on financial aid, housing and campus life.
Blue and White Days: Students have the
opportunity to speak with an admissions counselor,
take a tour, meet students and have lunch with the
faculty! Select Saturdays through December
Saturdays: 10/10, 10/24, 11/7
10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Grand Valley
University
This year Grand Valley University
will be hosting an evening
informational reception from 7:00—8:30 p.m. in the
Detroit area on:
12TH Grade

Lawrence Tech is committed to providing students
with opportunities to explore different career and
education paths. Check out their offerings for this
year and call 248-204-3160 for more information
and to register!
October 8th: Best Western Sterling Inn
Please call 800-748-0246 to register in advance
or visit https://www.edu.gvsu.edu/
admissions/undergraduate/events.
GVSU Laker Experience Days expose
prospective freshman and their families to the
diverse opportunities made available to Grand
Valley students.
Meet with your counselor.
October 10th, 18th and November 15th . Call
800-748-0246 for more information.
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Henry Ford Community College is hosting
Discover Henry Ford Day on October 2, 2014 from 9 am – 7 pm at the
HFC Student and Culinary Arts Center. A variety of workshops and short
presentations will be offered. Register
today at www.hfcc.edu/discover or
call 313-845-9833.
8:00 a.m. and the program will begin at 9:00 a.m. Visit
www.gcc.edu/futurestudents for additional information or call 726-458-2100.
Passport to Davenport will occur
October 18 from 10:30 – 1:30 at
the Warren Campus located at
27650 Dequindre Road. Learn
about the small campus with huge
opportunities. Free food, free
parking and a live DJ as well as scholarships and financial aid information will be available. Register now at
davenport.edu/passport.
Discover more about Duke University
when they come to Metro Detroit, Monday, October 6, 2014 – 7 pm at the Westin Southfield Detroit, located at 1500
Town Center in Southfield. Check out
the poster for RSVP information or go to
www.admiss.ugrad.duke.edu/discover-duke OR UnitDePaul University
ed States—Michigan Discover Duke - Detroit
Monday, October 6 at 7:00 PM
DePaul is coming to the Detroit
Southfield, MI
area! There will be a regional reception for area high school students during which you can exUniversity of Pennsylvania is hosting an Explore everything DePaul and Chiperience Penn panel with recent graducago have to offer. You can also learn about their apates at Detroit Country Day School on
plication process, financial aid, the variety of academic
Monday, October 6, 2014 – 7 pm at Deprograms DePaul offers and the unique benefits of
troit Country Day School, located at W.
attending a college in the vibrant city of Chicago.
13 Mile Road in Beverly Hills.
October 8, 2014
7:00 p.m.
Embassy
Suites,
Livonia, MI
Attention any senior interested in attending
For
more
information,
visit:
www.go.depaul.edu/
Western Michigan University – should come to
regionalreception
the WMU presentation Wednesday, October 8 during 2nd hour where the admissions
rep for WMU is offering the GOLD
Check out what Colorado
RUSH. Complete the application, bring
State has to Offer!
your official transcript (which includes your ACT
score) and the $40 application fee and you will know
Your life is an open book, and you can
within 48 hours if you are accepted. Take advantage of
write your own chapter at Colorado
this great opportunity by signing up today.
State University. This is a place where you can explore
your interests in a way that reflects your values and
goals. So get ready for an education that’s personal,
Haworth College of Business at Western Michigan challenging and relevant. Tap into the spirit of service
that unites our campus community. And build a founUniversity would like to invite prospective students
dation for a future of unlimited possibilities.
and parents to visit! 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on several
upcoming Fridays. Contact: halberd.bates@wmich.edu Www.admissions.colostate.edu
or (269) 378-4829 to RSVP and schedule a visitation.
 Dec. 1st
Early Action deadline to apply for fall
admission
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Senior Crimson Days 
2014
October 25th
Seniors: you and your parents 
are cordially invited to visit the
Grove City College campus. Registration will begin at
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Feb. 1st
mission
Regular deadline to apply for fall ad-
March 1st
FAFSA priority submission date
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UTICA HIGH COLLEGE PRESENTATIONS
College
University of Alabama
Northwood University
Wayne State University
Michigan Technological University
Oakland University
Ferris State University
Hope College
Lawrence Tech
Western Michigan University
Kettering University
Alma College
Regency Beauty Institute
Macomb Community College
Adrian College
Ball State University
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Albion College
Saginaw Valley State University
Aquinas College
Paul Mitchell, The School
University of Toledo
Baker College
College for Creative Studies
Savannah College of Art & Design
Northern Michigan University
Eastern Michigan University
Rochester College
Madonna College
Date
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Wed
Oct 02
Thu
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Tues
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Thur
Hour
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2nd
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lunch hrs
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2nd
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3rd
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Room
Counseling Conf. Room
Counseling Conf. Room
ECC
Counseling Conf. Room
ECC
Counseling Conf. Room
Counseling Conf. Room
Counseling Conf. Room
ECC
Counseling Conf. Room
Counseling Conf. Room
Outside the cafeteria
ECC
Counseling Conf. Room
Counseling Conf. Room
ECC
Counseling Conf. Room
ECC
Counseling Conf. Room
Counseling Conf. Room
Counseling Conf. Room
Counseling Conf. Room
Counseling Conf. Room
Room 120
Counseling Conf. Room
ECC
Counseling Conf. Room
Counseling Conf. Room
HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE COLLEGE PRESENTATIONS:
Interested students can register for college presentations at www.uhs.uticak12.org. In the quick links section
on the left, click on college presentations – you register at the bottom of the screen. You will be required to
provide your name, grade and an email address.
DATES and LOCATIONS are subject to change - Please listen to morning announcements.
You need to register by 2 pm the DAY BEFORE the visit. If the visit is on Monday, students must register by 2
p.m. Friday. A list of all registered students is emailed to the staff at 2:15 the day before for attendance
purposes. If you do not show up at the presentation, your non-attendance will be noted.
Students may sign up for no more than 3 college presentations yearly.
Remember, If you don't register, you can't attend!
PLEASE NOTE the date, time and place in your planner - reminder passes are not provided
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PRESS RELEASE
Comcast
One Comcast Center
Philadelphia, PA 19103
www.comcastcorporation.com
COMCAST OFFERS UP TO SIX MONTHS OF COMPLIMENTARY INTERNET SERVICE
AND AN AMNESTY PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
Internet Essential Kicks Off Back to School Season in Georgia with Nationwide, Complimentary SixMonth Offer, Discounted Computers and Free Digital Literacy Training for Eligible Families
Comcast Has Now Connected More Than 1.4 Million Low-Income Americans to Internet at Home
ATLANTA (August 4, 2014) — Comcast today announced it will include up to six months
of complimentary service for any new family that has not yet applied for Internet Essentials. Families who are approved for Internet Essentials between August 4th and September
20th, 2014 will receive up to six months of Internet service. Since 2011, Comcast’s innovative broadband adoption program has connected more than 350,000 families, or about 1.4
million low-income Americans, to the power of the Internet. The program is available in 39
states and the District of Columbia.
Comcast also announced an amnesty program for certain low-income families who could
qualify for Internet Essentials, but have a past due balance. Customers who have an outstanding bill that is more than one year old are now eligible for the program. Comcast will
offer amnesty for that debt for the purpose of connecting to Internet Essentials, so long as
the customer meets all the other eligibility criteria.
Comcast Executive Vice President David L. Cohen was joined today by Georgia’s First Lady Sandra Deal at Peyton Forrest Elementary School in Atlanta to make the announcement. Georgia students are among the first in the country to go back to school.
“Internet Essentials is about transforming lives and inspiring a new generation of leaders to
be digitally ready to access the information and tools all students need to succeed in the
21st century,” said Cohen. “By offering six months of free Internet Essentials service, along
with an amnesty program, we hope to convince even more families that there is no better
school supply than having broadband Internet at home. With it, kids can do their homework
and parents can be more connected to their children’s teachers and schools.”
“As a former school teacher, I know first-hand how critical it is that we prepare our children
in and outside the classroom to succeed in learning and in life,” said Georgia First Lady
Sandra Deal. “As a teacher, I didn’t just teach to one child. I taught to every student in the
class, and that is also a goal of Internet Essentials: to ensure every child can build digital
literacy skills that benefit them in the classroom and in life.”
Throughout the back to school season, Comcast will actively engage with parents, teachers, non-profit partners and elected officials to help spread the word to low-income families
about the program. The Company plans to air an unprecedented number of public service
announcements (PSAs) that promote the new, six months free offer, and to focus on
schools where 100 percent of students receive a free lunch through the National School
Lunch Program and can therefore automatically apply. Comcast will also continue to offer
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families the option to purchase a computer at less than $150, as well as provide access to free digital literacy training online, in print and in person.
Since 2011, Comcast and the Comcast Foundation have dedicated more than $200
million in cash and in-kind support to fund digital readiness initiatives nationwide,
reaching more than 1.75 million people through non-profit, digital literacy partners. In
2013, Comcast announced its largest non-profit collaboration to date with Khan Academy to bring free, world-class online educational content to more low-income families.
Khan Academy offers a personalized online learning experience to students, in subjects from basic math to physics, biology, economics, art history, computer science,
health and medicine and more. Khan Academy has provided 400 million lessons and
learners have completed over 2 billion exercise problems. Comcast has committed to
airing hundreds of thousands of PSAs for and providing significant digital promotion, in
both English and Spanish, of Khan Academy and its educational resources.
In March, Comcast announced the indefinite continuation of Internet Essentials, well
beyond its original three-year commitment. The program’s impact continues to grow as
the company works to expand its national and local efforts to address the digital divide
for eligible students and families. Since its launch in 2011 to the end of June 2014,
Comcast has:
Sold nearly 30,000 subsidized computers at less than $150 each.
Distributed nearly 37 million Internet Essentials brochures at no cost.
Broadcast more than 4 million public service announcements, valued at nearly $51
million.
Welcomed nearly 2.2 million visitors to the Internet Essentials websites in English
and Spanish and the Online Learning Center.
Fielded more than 2.3 million phone calls to our Internet Essentials call center.
Offered Internet Essentials in more than 30,000 schools and 4,000 school districts, in
39 states and the District of Columbia.
Partnered with thousands of community-based organizations, government agencies,
and federal, state, and local elected officials to spread the word.
Dedicated $1 million in grants to create Internet Essentials Learning Zones, where
networks of non-profit partners are working together to enhance public Internet
access and in crease family-focused digital literacy training in Atlanta, Chicago,
Denver, Fresno, Miami and Seattle, among others.
Based on customer surveys, we have also learned a lot about what customers think
about having Internet Essentials.
said they would recommend the program to friends and families.
said they use the service so their kids can do homework.
said they were satisfied with the program.
said they use the service every day or almost every day.
Comcast and the Comcast Foundation have also made significant investments in nationwide digital readiness, training, and safety programs with partners like the Boys &
Girls Clubs of America and The Arc. These partnerships integrate digital readiness education into program curricula and offer the disabilities community a better and safer
opportunity to access and be empowered by digital technologies. Also, the Comcast
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Digital Connectors program has trained and certified thousands of youth in Internet and
computer skills across the U.S.
About Internet Essentials:
Internet Essentials from Comcast is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive broadband adoption program. It provides low-cost broadband service for $9.95 a month plus
tax; the option to purchase an Internet-ready computer for under $150 and multiple options to access free digital literacy training in print, online and in-person. Eligible families
must have at least one child eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program,
including public, parochial, private and homeschooled students.
For more information or to apply for the program, visit www.InternetEssentials.com or call
1-855-846-8376, or, for Spanish, visit www.InternetBasico.com or call 1-855-765-6995.
About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) is a global media and technology company with two primary businesses, Comcast Cable and NBC Universal. Comcast Cable is
the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone provider to residential customers under the XFINITY brand and also provides these services to businesses. NBC Universal operates 30 news, entertainment and sports cable networks, the NBC and
Telemundo broadcast networks, television production operations, television station
groups, Universal Pictures and Universal Parks and Resorts. Visit
www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.
Media Contacts:
Charlie Douglas
charlie_douglas@comcast.com
(215) 264-8020
Meredith Wertz
meredith_wertz@comcast.com
(215) 970-8504
Remember that Utica High
School recycles! There is a
paper dumpster located just
outside the front office!
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NEWS @ U * NEWS @ U * NEWS AT U * NEWS AT U * NEWS @ U * NEWS @ U
Chief Connection
About the Cover
Marching down Shelby Road, marching band members lead the Homecoming parade which begins
at the Utica Police Department and ends at Swinehart Field. "I've been going to the parade since I
was a little girl," senior Alissa Szandzik said. "It's fun to see the little kids that come out from our
community to cheer and collect the candy that's thrown from the floats." The parade is an annual
tradition, and any school group or club is welcome to participate.
Chief Connection
All new apparel including brands from Under Armour, Jansport ,
Nike and Gear. Plus all new umbrellas, car stickers, coffee travel
mugs, lanyards, and picture frames.
Hours are Monday-Friday 10:20-12:00 PM or by appointment at
797-2356, check or cash only. Gift cards available.
We will be open for Parent Teacher Conferences.
Phone: 797-2411
Dana Boice—Director, School Store
Fully stocked with new Under Armour, Nike, Jansport and Gear clothing and accessories.
National Honor Society News
The Florence Burk Chapter of the National Honor Society is in the process of
accepting applications from students. In order to be considered for membership,
students must be a junior or senior with a 3.45 GPA. Students must also be involved in
community and school service.
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 October 14, 2014. The Executive Board meets
the first Tuesday of each month in room 234 at 6:45 a.m. Our next meeting is scheduled
for October 7, 2014.
October 14th, NHS will begin its fall fundraiser. We will be selling Entertainment
Books for $30.00. If you are interested, please see an NHS member. All fundraising
money must be turned in by October 31st.
Our tapping ceremony will be held on October 24th in the cafeteria for current
members and students who were accepted into the National Honor Society. The formal
initiation will be held on December 11, 2014, in the Arthur Harper Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.
If you are in need of a tutor, our tutoring lists will be available the end of the
October. We are in the process of compiling the list at this time. As soon as the list is
available we will be sending it to our feeder schools as well as the counseling office here
at Utica High.
All service hour opportunities and tutoring requests are posted on the NHS
website at www.uticanhs.weebly.com. All National Honor Society information is also
posted there. If you have questions, contact Linda Kammann at
linda.kammann@uticak12.org.
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Chief Connection
BOOK CLUB
NEWS @ U * NEWS @ U * NEWS AT U * NEWS AT U * NEWS @ U * NEWS @ U
Tuesday, October 21, 2014, 7 p.m.
Join us at Barnes & Noble on Hall Rd & Hayes
The Testing
by Joelle Charbonneau
The Seven Stages War left much of the planet a charred wasteland. The future belongs to the next generation’s chosen few who must rebuild it. But to
enter this elite group, candidates must first pass The Testing—their one
chance at a college education and a rewarding career. Cia Vale is honored to
be chosen as a Testing candidate; eager to prove her worthiness as a future
leader of the United Commonwealth. But on the eve of her departure, her father’s advice
hints at a darker side to her upcoming studies--trust no one. But surely she can trust Tomas, her handsome childhood friend who offers an alliance? Tomas, who seems to care
more about her with the passing of every day of The Testing. To survive, Cia must choose:
love without truth or life without trust.
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.
The Utica High School
Fine Arts Department Presents
The Wizard of Oz
Music and lyrics of the MGM motion picture score
By Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg
Book adaptation by John Kane
From the motion picture screenplay
Produced by special arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc.
Utica High School Auditorium
Thursday and Friday November 20 and 21, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday November 22, 2014, 2:00 p.m. matinee and an evening performance at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets will be available at www.showtix4u.com starting October 27, 2014.
For more information contact Joel Kaczmarczyk at joel.kaczmarczyk@uticak12.org
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Chief Connection
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 2013 - 2014 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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Invites You To
Friday Night Madness
November 21, 2014
6:00 PM
GIRLS & BOYS
Freshman/JV/VARSITY
*team contests
*team scrimmages
*fan prizes
*fan contests
Donation of:
$3 students
$5 adults
All proceeds benefit ALS
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CHIEFTAIN SENIOR NEWS
October 1, 2014
October 7, 2014
October 8, 9 & 15
November 4, 2014
November 12, 2014
November 13, 2014
November 13, 2014
2nd Hour
7:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
4th Hour
4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
10:22 a.m.
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Senior Meeting - Auditorium
Picture Retake Day - Media Center
Jostens Cap & Gown Order - Cafeteria
No School - Professional Development
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Early Dismissal
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Nov. 26 - Nov 28, 2014
December 1, 2014
Dec. 24, 2014 - Jan 2, 2015
January 5, 2015
January 19, 2015
Feb. 16 - Feb. 20, 2015
February 23, 2015
March 16, 2015
March 31, 2015
7:00 p.m.
April 1, 2015
7:00 p.m.
April 2, 2015
April 3, 2015
April 6 - April 10, 2015
April 13, 2015
April 16, 2015
1:15 p.m.
No School - Thanksgiving Break
Classes Resume
Winter Break Begins
Classes Resume
No School - Martin Luther King Day
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
May 7, 2015
May 22 - May 25, 2015
June 4, 2015
June 6, 2015
Senior Honor's Night (invitation only) - Auditorium
No School - Memorial Day Weekend
Senior Prom - Palazzo Grande
Graduation Ceremony—Palace of Auburn Hills
7:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
2015 Senior All-Night Party
The Class of 2015 Senior All-Night Party will be held on
Saturday, June 6th, 2015.
The first planning meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 1st,
in Room 155.
Parents: We need help organizing committees and fundraisers!
Please plan on attending and bringing your ideas!
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CHIEFTAIN NEWS
October 1, 2014
October 7, 2014
October 8, 2014
October 8, 9 & 15
October 13, 2014
October 15, 2014
November 4, 2014
November 10, 2014
November 12, 2014
November 13, 2014
November 13, 2014
Nov. 20—Nov 22, 2014
Nov. 26 - Nov 28, 2014
December 1, 2014
December 8, 2014
Dec. 24, 2014 - Jan 2, 2015
January 5, 2015
January 12, 2015
January 19, 2015
February 9, 2015
Feb. 16 - Feb. 20, 2015
February 23, 2015
March 9, 2015
March 10, 2015
April 3, 2015
April 6 - April 10, 2015
April 13, 2015
April 13, 2015
May 7, 2015
May 11, 2015
May 22 - May 25, 2015
June 2, 2015
June 6, 2015
June 8, 2015
June 10, 2015
June 11, 2015
June 12, 2015
2nd Hour
7:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
2nd Hour
4th Hour
9:30 a.m.
4th Hour
9:30 a.m.
4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
10:22 a.m.
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
11:30 a.m.
7:45 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:22 a.m.
10:22 a.m.
10:22 a.m.
Senior Meeting - Auditorium
Picture Retake Day - Media Center
Jostens Meets with Sophomores - Auditorium
Jostens Cap & Gown Order - Cafeteria
Sounding Board Meeting - Main Office
Jostens Ring Orders - Cafeteria
No School - Professional Development
Sounding Board Meeting - Main Office
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Early Dismissal
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Musical
No School - Thanksgiving Break
Classes Resume
Sounding Board Meeting - Main Office
Winter Break Begins
Classes Resume
Sounding Board Meeting - Main Office
No School - Martin Luther King Day
Sounding Board Meeting - Main Office
No School - Mid-Winter Break
Classes Resume
Sounding Board Meeting - Main Office
ACT Testing
No School - Good Friday
No School - Spring Break
Sounding Board Meeting - Main Office
Classes Resume
Senior Honor's Night (invitation only) - Auditorium
Sounding Board Meeting - Luncheon
No School - Memorial Day Weekend
Department Recognition Awards Breakfast
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
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Notes from Student Council...Kimberly Hodsdon
HOMECOMING 2014
The Results:
The Utica Chieftains had an incredible “New York, N.Y.” homecoming week. Spirit week kicked-off Monday
morning with the Fall Sports and Competition Assemblies. After several fun challenges, the juniors came in first
place, followed by the Teachers and, then the seniors and sophomores tied for third place. The week continued with
silly theme days including PJ Day, T-Shirt Day, and Dress like a NY Tourist Day. There was a tie for the class with
the most participation between the sophomores and the Teachers, followed by the seniors in second, and the juniors
in third place. For the annual homecoming parade, the Student Council built class floats. While all three floats were
worthy of a first place trophy, the sophomores took the grand prize! The seniors took second and the juniors placed
third. A big thank you goes out to everyone who helped to make these incredible floats!
Homecoming Court:
After the Senior Class nominated their peers for Homecoming Court, the results were announced at the Competition
Assembly. The seven lucky guys and seven lucky girls were:
Dylan Demo
Mo Hijazi
Austin Kowalczyk
Gino Lombardo
Andrew Powerski
Stephen Smith
Timothy Vohs
Jacqueline Berg
Marissa Cavataio
Tyler Franklin
Mallory Guth
Jordyn Katterson
Grace Medlin
Tayler Monroe
After a victorious Utica homecoming football game on Friday night, the Homecoming King & Queen were crowned.
They are: Grace Medlin & Austin Kowalczyk.
Congratulations to our UHS King & Queen and our entire 2014 Homecoming Court!
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Notes from Student Council...Kimberly Hodsdon
Sophomore Float – 1st place
Junior Float – 3rd Place
Senior Float – 2nd Place
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Notes from Student Council...Kimberly Hodsdon
Mr. Leitz & daughter, Charlotte, Mr. Paulon, and Mr. Kranzo
STUCO Decorating the Gym Friday after the game
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FROM THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR...Jim Vigus
Athletic Boosters website: www.uhsathleticboosters.net
Start dates for Winter Sports:
November 3rd
November 10th
November 17th
November 24th
Ice Hockey
Girls’ Basketball and Competitive Cheer
Boys’ Basketball, Wrestling, Boys’ and Girls’ Bowling
Boys’ Swimming
October Home Events:
Varsity Football:
Utica High Athletic Booster Club Meetings:
October 6th, 7:00 p.m., ECC Room.
November 3rd, 7:00 p.m., ECC Room.
10-17
10-24
Port Huron, 7:00 p.m.
Stevenson, 7:00 p.m.
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Freshmen/JV Football: Freshmen game starts at 4:30 p.m. JV game starts a half hour later.
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Chippewa Valley
10-9
Grosse Pointe South
Boys’ Varsity Soccer:
10-1
10-4
10-10
Henry Ford, 6:30 p.m.
L’Anse Creuse North, 11:30 a.m.
Warren Woods Tower, 3:45 p.m.
Boys’ JV Soccer:
10-1
10-4
10-10
Henry Ford, 5:00 p.m.
L’Anse Creuse North, 10:00 a.m.
Warren Woods Tower, 3:45 p.m. (game will be played behind the high school).
Boys’ Freshmen Soccer: 10-2
10-7
10-9
Grosse Pointe South, 4:30 p.m.
Stevenson, 4:30 p.m.
Romeo, 4:30 p.m.
Varsity Volleyball:
10-14
10-28
Sterling Hts., 6:30 p.m.
Henry Ford, 6:30 p.m.
JV Volleyball:
10-14
10-28
Sterling Hts. 5:30 p.m.
Henry Ford 5:30 p.m.
Freshmen Volleyball:
10-14
10-28
Sterling Hts., 4:30 p.m.
Henry Ford, 4:30 p.m.
Girls’ Swimming: (Home meets held at Eisenhower High School)
10-7
Stevenson High School, 6:00 p.m.
10-14 Anchor Bay, 6:00 p.m.
10-16 Regina, 6:00 p.m.
10-23 Cousino, 6:00 p.m.
10-28 Henry Ford, 6:00 p.m.
Should you have any questions regarding Utica High Athletics please don’t hesitate to contact Jim Vigus at james.vigus@uticak12.org
or his office phone at 586-797-2278.
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.
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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
www.uticabands.org
Next Booster Meeting: October 21, 2014
7:00 p.m. – Band Room
October brings cool, crisp air and the splendor of changing leaves to Michigan. October also finds some students walking in step
with those beside them, and noticing windshield wipers out of sync with the beat from the car radio. These behaviors occur to members of the band because October falls deep in the heart of MARCHING BAND SEASON. The Utica High School Chieftain Marching Band has a tradition of excellence to maintain and they have been putting in many hours of practice. No longer just a dot on a
drill page it’s a busy time of year for the Marching Band with a mini-band camp, Band-a-Rama, Festival, two football games and
several fundraisers.
“WE ARE YOUNG”
Devoted to adding team spirit to Utica’s football games the Marching Band has a half time show called “We are Young” that is sure
to please fans this year. The show was created by talented instrumental music director, Michael Sauer. Many schools buy computer
generated half times shows. Utica, on the other hand, is fortunate to have a director who designs marching band shows. This customized approach really captures and showcases Utica’s talent. By highlighting strengths and providing opportunity for students to
grow, Utica’s marching band experience is noteworthy. A UCS graduate, from Henry Ford II, with a profound passion for music,
Mr. Sauer inspires the UHS Marching Band to overcome obstacles and challenges in pursuit of excellence. Not only is marching
band a great experience for students participating, but fans get to enjoy a super cool show!
“We are Young” is not your mother’s marching band music (that was Chicago).
“We are Young” has a modern twist. All the songs are from current student’s life times.
*** Playlist ***
“We Found Love” Rihanna
“Still Into You” Paramore
“S.O.S” Jonas Brothers
“Wrecking Ball” Miley Cyrus
“My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark” Fall Out Boy
“Welcome to the Black Parade” My Chemical Romance
Be sure to catch the show during Utica home football games on October 17 th and 24th. Drill and music integration come alive. You
won’t want to miss the dancing in Paramore’s, “Still Into You” and in Fall Out Boy’s, “My Songs Know What You Did in the
Dark.” Be sure to look for the drum feature and trumpet solo in “Welcome to the Black Parade.” You’ll find yourself humming the
tunes for days! The band would also love to have your support at Band-a-Rama on October 5th. Come cheer along with plenty of
Chieftain pride!
TAG - YOU’RE IT
Thank you to all our generous neighbors and supporters who helped make Tag Day a booming success this year! The UHS Marching Band extends a big thank you to everyone who made donations during this annual fundraiser. On Friday and Saturday, September 12th & 13th, the band split into small groups that performed throughout the area in front of local shops and restaurants. The Band
appreciates everyone who put money in their “buckets” and feels very fortunate to be in such a supportive community.
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UHS Band Boosters Cont.
The UHS Band accomplishments would not be achieved without strong partnerships with the local business community. Thank you to
the following businesses for participating in Tag Day:
Buddy’s Pizza on Hayes north of M59
Gordon Food Service on Utica Park Blvd by m59/m53
Kmart on Van Dyke & 23 Mile
Music Box on Van Dyke south of 23 Mile
Hollywood Market on Auburn & Ryan
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt on M59 west of Hayes
Pancake Factory 23 Mile & Schoenherr
Tim Horton’s on Van Dyke & 21 Mile
VGs Grocery Store Ryan & 18 Mile
Walmart 23 Mile & M53
Thank you also to all the parents who chaperoned! Talk about “showing some love” ~ band parents were up early Saturday morning
loading instruments in their vehicles and then sitting outside in the cold for hours chaperoning. Special thanks to Cyndi Feeman for coordinating. Tag Day was indeed a success and the band is already looking forward to next year’s event. We’re always searching for good
locations. If you know of a local business that would like to participate, please let the band know at uticabands.org@gmail.com.
RAFFLE THE BAND
Band members are selling Raffle the Band tickets throughout the month of October! $5/Ticket or 5 for $20
Winner will receive a personal performance by the Utica High School Marching Band following the Mt. Clemens Holiday Parade on the
day after Thanksgiving. Location needs to be within reasonable distance of the band’s return route from Mt. Clemens to Utica.
Forget about plastic pink flamingos or garden gnomes! The best way to improve the landscape of your front yard is to have a marching
band playing there. Talk about a great way to bond with the neighbors. Your home value will increase (at least in your imagination)
while the band is there. Past winners have even shared their good fortune at a nursing home. Be sure to get your tickets from a band
member before it’s too late. Drawing will be on 11/14.
BAND STORE
Look for the UHS BAND STORE table at all home football games where you can find an exciting assortment of quality merchandise
with proceeds supporting the instrumental music program.
One of the items you can buy from the band is the awesome Utica High School Chieftains’ embroidered afghan. This item makes a great
gift for any student or alumni. November 20 th is the last day to order in time for Christmas delivery. The afghan is a nice keepsake that
will be cherished for years to come. Add a special touch by having it embroidered with student’s name and class.
USED INSTRUMENT SALE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11
BUYERS: Afternoon 1-4 pm
Do you have a younger son or daughter entering the wonderful world of music? Do you know someone wanting to learn how to play an
instrument? Perhaps looking to upgrade to a better model? The UHS Band Boosters will be hosting their 30th Annual Used Instrument
Sale on 10/11/2014 (Saturday) from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Utica High School. This is a great opportunity to purchase an instrument
at a reasonable price.
SELLERS: Morning 8-11 a.m.
Do you have an instrument tucked away in a closet collecting dust? Let the UHS Band Boosters try to sell it for you! An appraiser will
be available in the Utica High School Band Room from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 11. The seller will receive 80%
of the sale price and the UHS Band Boosters will receive 20%. A $10 fee may apply if you have the instrument appraised, but choose
not to participate in the sale. The Boosters will use sale proceeds throughout the year for various projects to benefit the Instrumental Music program at Utica High School. For more information, please contact: Joe Syler at (586)383-2737
UPCOMING EVENTS
10/4: Mini Band Camp at UHS 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
10/5: UCS Band-a-Rama on Swinehart Field at 7 p.m. This is an awesome event you won’t want to miss. All four UCS high
school marching bands perform their half time shows. It is a memorable evening of entertainment and a favorite of families.
10/7: Marching Band Festival at L’Anse Creuse North (UHS at 7 p.m.)***
“These events highlight a mix of sound, color, movement and unbelievable excitement” MSBOA.
The Michigan School Band & Orchestra Association (MSBOA) Marching Band Festival will be held at L’Anse Creuse North
High School. (rain date 10/14)
***ALL THE BEST TO THE CHIEFTAIN MARCHING BAND AT FESTIVAL THIS YEAR***
10/11: USED INSTRUMENT SALE, UHS Band Room, Appraisals 8-11 a.m. & Sale 1-4 p.m.
10/17: Home Football Game Report time 5 p.m., UHS Band Room
10/18: Cedar Point (date could change to 10/25 TBA)
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10/22-24: Restaurant Fundraiser at Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt (Hall/Hayes)
10/24: Home Football Game: Report time 5 p.m., UHS Band Room
10/26: Day of Percussion, East Lansing High School
The UHS percussion group will perform and also attend a clinic on performance/rehearsal techniques. This is not a competition. This event offers the
students a good performance opportunity and feedback from talented musicians. The MSU Drumline and Percussion Ensemble will be there. Tickets are
$8 at the door. Children 10 and under are free. Anyone interested can attend. For more information go to: https://www.msu.edu/~drumline/events/dop/
index.html
11/14: Raffle the Band Drawing Winner Announced
11/28: Mt. Clemens Holiday Parade & Raffle the Band Performance
12/10: Winter Concert
Coming soon: Citrus Sale
The band will be having their annual Citrus Sale with delivery in December. Great holiday gifts! Look for details in the
November newsletter.
INVEST IN MUSIC FOR HIGH YIELD RESULTS
In finance, a high yield refers to investments with a high rate of return. In education, music provides high gains. Students involved
in instrumental music programs are making more than music. According to the National Association for Music Education, they are
also developing 21st century skills such as:
Creativity: Music students learn to think about problems from a variety of viewpoints and increase problem-solving skills.
Collaboration: While working together musically band members learn to incorporate different approaches and to leverage individual strengths for a high-quality outcome.
Communication: “Music is the universal language of mankind.” -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Music students read symbols (notes) they convert in to a musical language globally understood. Studies have shown a
positive impact on reading and writing test scores from students who take music and interpersonal communication is enhanced through listening skills developed via music.
Critical Thinking: Through the creative process, students strengthen their skills in synthesizing and evaluating information and
apply these skills to change their assumptions and actions.
Music study develops the assets and skills vital for future success. Character traits of teamwork, respect, manners and trust are also
enhanced in band. Sprinkle on the grit factor and there’s a winning combination. What is the grit factor? Grit entails passion and
perseverance in working to achieve a goal. In a performance environment, such as band, hard work and dedicated practice lead to
success. Students catch on quickly that practice really does make perfect and being successful requires time management, discipline
and making good choices. Not surprising that a Harris Interactive Poll found 73% of executives from top Fortune 1000 companies
were involved in music programs in school.
Music provides opportunities to fail. That’s right; I said opportunities to fail – as if failure is a good thing. That may sound crazy,
but hold on here and you’ll see where I’m going. I was crushed in eighth grade the first time I tried out for Junior Symphony and
did not make it. Bewildered and devastated by the rejection, I could have easily given up. However, while it got me down, I did not
let it keep me down. I practiced even longer and harder, and genuinely listened to my teacher’s feedback. The next year when I
tried out I got in. Failures and mistakes build resilience. Students in music learn the value of persistence, of defining goals and
working hard to achieve results. The skills and values enhanced through learning music result in positive outcomes far beyond just
playing the proper notes. It is definitely an option worth investing in. Who knew that marching in the rain was setting you up for
future success?
KEEP IN TOUCH
BAND BOOSTER MEETING:
Tuesday, October 21st at 7 p.m. in the Band Room - PLEASE JOIN US!
If you have a child in band you are automatically member of the Band Boosters! Yeah – I know – exciting, huh? No fees. Anyone
can attend. Did I mention there is often food?
BONUS: Second time visitors (that’s you Eric) will get to AGAIN see up close THE ORANGE BOX (oooohhh/ahhh). At our September meeting, Eric was the WINNER of our first-time-attending-a-Band-Booster-Meeting chance to see THE ORANGE BOX.
He’s probably willing to talk about it if you happen to run in to him.
BAND WEBSITE:
The new web site is up and running at www.uticabands.org. The web site shares current information on events and fundraisers as
well as providing direct access to the band’s calendar, contacts and documents - such as practice schedules, by-laws, meeting
minutes, camp documents and order forms. You will find links to the band’s social media sites as well as pictures and videos. Using Pay Pal, you can even order cool band merchandise online or make a donation to the band.
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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
r_gambrell@att.net
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
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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: Tom.Lietz@uticak12.org
Utica High Home Page:
http://uhs.uticak12.org
UCS District website:
www.uticak12.org
DATES TO REMEMBER
October 1
October 7
October 8
October 8, 9 & 15
October 13
October 15
Senior Meeting—Auditorium, 2nd Hour
Picture Retake Day—Media Center, 7:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Jostens Meets with Sophomores—Auditorium, 2nd Hour
Senior Cap & Gown Order—Cafeteria, 4th Hour
Sounding Board Meeting—Main Office, 9:30 a.m.
Josten’s Ring Orders—Cafeteria, 4th Hour
November 4
November 10
November 12
November 13
November 13
November 26—28
No School—Professional Development
Sounding Board Meeting—Main Office, 9:30 a.m.
Parent-Teacher Conferences, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Early Dismissal, 10:22 a.m.
Parent-Teacher Conferences, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m., & 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
No School—Thanksgiving Break
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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