The Weekly Knightline October 26 - 31
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
We invite you to attend our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences, a valuable opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers, discuss their progress, and collaborate to support their academic success.
Conference Dates & Times:
Monday, November 2: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday, November 3: 4:00 – 6:30 PM
Your involvement plays a vital role in your child’s growth, and we truly appreciate the time you take to engage in these important conversations. We encourage you to attend and be part of the conversation to support your child's academic journey.
How to Sign Up:
Click HERE to access the letter from Mr. Holwerda. From there, find the teachers you'd like to meet with and select your preferred time slots on the Sign Up website.
Parent Teacher Conferences Food Sign Up. Sign up HERE to provide food for P/T conferences on November 2 & 3.
We look forward to seeing you there!
NEW At-Large Board Trustee Nomination Process
The Unity Christian Board of Trustees is accepting nominations submitted by Monday, November 2 for the At-Large Board Trustee position.
While supporting churches will continue to nominate Trustee candidates for two Board positions each year, the third position will be filled through the new At-Large nomination process. This position is designed to identify individuals whose gifts, experience, and perspective can strengthen the Board's work.
As the Board considers its current needs, we are particularly interested in individuals with experience in construction or facilities management, institutional advancement, executive leadership, and strategic planning. We invite members of the Unity Christian Society to prayerfully nominate individuals who are committed to Christian education and who may bring strengths in these or other areas.
Additional information about Trustee qualifications, responsibilities, and the nominations process can be found in the attached flyer.
To submit a nomination, please complete the online nomination form by November 2: At-Large Board Trustee Nomination Form
Thank you for helping identify individuals who can provide faithful leadership and support Unity Christian's mission for years to come.
For more information, see Board Nomination Flyer.
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
In-Season (New) Locker Rooms: Starting Monday, November 2, the in-season (new) locker rooms will be reserved for basketball players only. Thank you for your cooperation!
Bowling Team: Unity will once again participate in a bowling co-op with West Sioux, MOC-Floyd Valley, and Akron this year! Interested in joining the bowling team? Complete the 26-27 Bowling Sign Up form. The first bowling meeting for both boys and girls will be held on Monday, November 2, at 4:00 PM at Sportsman's Lanes in Hawarden. If you are unable to attend the meeting or have questions, please contact Richard Abbe at richardabbe2010@yahoo.com.
State Cross Country Fan Bus: Any student interested in riding a fan bus to the State Cross Country meet on FRIDAY (10/30) can sign up in the office. Sign up by Thursday (10/29) at noon! We need approximately 20 students signed up to take the bus. Unity has to purchase admission tickets for all riders which includes parking. The fee to ride the bus is $15 per person, which includes the $13 admission ticket fee; payment should be given to the office by Thursday afternoon. You will NOT need to purchase your own ticket if you ride the bus.
All-State Music: Congratulations to each of the 21 Unity musicians who individually competed on Saturday for a place in the All-State Band, Chorus, and Orchestra. The following students will be representing Unity Christian at the All-State Music Festival in Ames on November 20-22. This is the highest honor a high school musician can obtain. Band: Addison Huizenga, flute 2; Marielle Visser, flute alternate; Maggie Visser, clarinet 3. Chorus: Natashja Aalbers, soprano 1; Millie Brommer, soprano 2; Anneke Van Bruggen, soprano 2; Benjamin Philipsen, bass 1. Orchestra: Naomi Ploegstra, viola; Arianna Van Otterloo, viola; Zemirah Bogaard, harp alternate.
Unity Christian Archery Club:
If you are interested in joining the Unity Christian Archery Club, we will be having an informational meeting on November 17 at 8pm at the Orange City Christian School gym. Parents are encouraged to attend. If you are unable to attend or have questions, please contact Roxy Dykstra. (roxyvb13@hotmail.com).
If you are interested in singing in Bel Canto (women's choir) or Mannenkoor (men's choir) this school year, please sign up on the table in the music room. Each ensemble meets one morning per week before school. Contact Mr. Van Voorst with any questions.
PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Unity Winter Apparel Store: Seat cushions and bleacher chairs ADDED! It’s hard to believe Christmas is only two months away! Get a head start on your holiday shopping by checking out the Unity Winter Apparel online store. The store closes Friday, October 30, at midnight. Be sure to place your order before the deadline, as late orders will not be accepted! Winter Online Store
Letterman jackets through Jostens: If you are interested in a letterjacket, the deadline to order and receive by Christmas is FRIDAY, Oct. 30th. HERE is the link to order. If you have questions, please call Jostens at 515-332-2531.
The Unity Guatemala Team will be selling Nothing Bundt Cakes starting this week until November 5. This will help us raise funds for our trip next summer to Guatemala through Paradise Bound Ministries. 30 students and 5 adults will be going on the trip. If you are not contacted by a team member but would like to order, please contact Rhonda Van Donge - rvandonge@unitychristian.net. Thank you for supporting the team with our first fundraiser of the year! (Salt sales will be coming 2nd semester)
Winter Gate & Concession Sign Up:
Another season is quickly approaching! Please sign up HERE to help with gate and concessions for our home basketball games. Thank you for helping serve!
REMINDERS:
We ask each family to sign up for a total of 4 spots throughout each school year to either work the gate or concessions stand at home games/meets. Please remember if you are signing up for 2 slots during a time frame to select the quantity 2.
Please leave your cellphone number in case of last minute schedule changes.
No one under 14 allowed in the concession stand.
A Tree Lighting Opportunity at Unity
Parents, we would like to light up the trees on our campus with solar powered Christmas lights this upcoming Christmas season. It costs approximately $25 to purchase solar powered Christmas lights for a mid-sized tree. Would you consider a donation to the Genesis Arboretum and this cause? Mr. Haan and students will begin decorating trees in early November. For more rationale about the project please visit the arboretum website. If you would like to donate please use the Unity Venmo handler: @UnityChristianHighSchool (Unity Christian High School Association). Please use "Tree Lighting" in the memo instead of emojis. You can also turn in cash and check (memo: Tree lighting) to donate. Thank you for helping us share the light of Christ by lighting up the trees on our campus! Donations will be accepted through Friday, November 20.
SPORTS
UC Cheer State Championship Routine Showcase: Monday, October 26 at 6:15 PM in the aux gym at Unity. Come support our cheer team as they perform their spirit and stunt routines. Special guests from Dordt’s Cheer squad will be performing a routine as well.
Information for volleyball game at Humboldt:
Park in the west parking lot and enter up the blue ramp on the west side of the high school
Please buy tickets online to avoid waiting in line
Concession stand accepts cash and cards
Visitor bench is to the right of the scorer’s table. Visitor student section to be seated behind the visitor bench; stands are on the smaller side so visitors can also sit up top in our balcony on the home side.
Postseason Games Reminder:
As we enter tournament season for fall sports, here are a few reminders:
Shirts and shoes are required.
Actions that will result in ejection:
Use of artificial signs, banners, fatheads and noisemakers (airhorns, cowbells, keys, thundersticks, megaphones, etc.)
Disrespectful conduct, including verbal or written profanity, obscene gestures or comments, offensive remarks or signs of a sexual nature, or other vulgar actions that demean individuals or the event
Throwing articles onto the contest area
Entering the contest area in protest or celebration
Physical confrontation involving contest officials, coaches/directors, contestants, or spectators
Use of laser light pens and wearing of masks is prohibited.
For up to date scores and schedules go to Bound.
UPCOMING DATES
Mon 11/2 - 1:30 Dismissal - P/T Conferences
Tues 11/3 - 1:30 Dismissal - P/T Conferences
Fri 11/6 - NO SCHOOL
Mon 11/9 - 3:40 PM Monthly Staff Meeting
Tue 11/17 - Blood Drive @ Unity
Thurs 11/19 - Sat 11/21 All-State Festival @ IA State
Wed 11/24 - 11:50 Dismissal - Thanksgiving Break
Thurs 11/26 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
Fri 11/27 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
OFFICE HOURS
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Closed on Tuesday & Thursday from 9:45 - 10:30 AM for Chapel
Closed on days when there is no school
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