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Annual UCFEF Community Yard Sale Fundraiser

March 29, 2017, 4:26 am
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Annual UCFEF Community Yard Sale Fundraiser
Date: May 6th 2017
Time: 8:00 am – 12 pm
Location: Unionville Elementary

We Need Donations!
Why Should Every UCFSD School Donate?

The Yard Sale benefits all UCFSD schools by supporting programs, classroom grants, and scholarships for students.
Foundation information at https://www.ucfedfoundation.org/

Donations needed for the sale:  Household items, antiques, sports equipment, furniture, good condition toys, outdoor items, etc.

We cannot receive clothing donations, stuffed animals, scanners, printers, box TV’s, copiers, mattresses

Donation drop-off is at Unionville Elementary on the following dates
April 28th 3:30-6:00
May 3rd 3:30-6:00
May 5th 3:30-6:00

Neighborhood pick up is also available from May 1st-5th 3:00-6:00 pm
Neighborhood donation collection is available for larger items or larger quantities, to make arrangements please email us your address and contact info at unionvilleyardsale@gmail.com

To volunteer or to do student community service hours go tohttp://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e094aa5af2da20-unionville1
Email any questions or special requests email unionvilleyardsale@gmail.comKathy Kannenberg, Alicia Lyons, Shari Ripka, and Becky Stillman

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UHS Students Win Delaware Valley Science Council Awards

March 29, 2017, 9:19 am
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UHS Varsity Academic Team in Championship!

March 29, 2017, 9:56 am
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The UHS Varsity Academic Team made it to the championship match for the Chester County Academic Team competition. They finished in second place, completing their season in second place out of the 24 teams from local high schools that participate in the program.  

Awesome Job!!

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Indoor Guard & Percussion Presentation

March 30, 2017, 4:21 am
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UHS Students Win Awards at the Chester County Science Research Competition

April 4, 2017, 7:39 am
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The following students won awards at the Chester County Science Research Competition which was held March 6.

Maxine Adams, 9th, Analysis of pH of Commercial Bottled Water, 1st place in Medicine and Health

Nicholas Hall, 9th, Effectiveness of Dog Saliva in Inhibiting Bacterial Growth, 2nd place, Microbiology

Will Knipe, 9th, Facial Recognition Home Security using Convolutional Neural Networks, 1st place, Computer Science, Won Best of Show

Carolyn Koberg, 9th, Waking up:  Light vs. Dark, 1st place, Behavioral and Social Sciences

Evan Wang, 9th, Thermal Diffusivity Measurement of Graphene-based Foils by the Flash Method, 1st place, Engineering, Won 3rd place Best of Show

Sam Fisher, 10th, Cape Cod Erosion: Man vs. Nature,1st place, Engineering

Zahra Hussain, 11th, Desalination and Purification of Seawater, 2nd place, Environmental Science

Arushi Sahay, 11th, Effectiveness of Temperature on Antimony Concentration in PET Plastic Water Bottles, 1st place, Medicine and Health

Sagar Maheshwari, 12th, SiteKey: A Novel Binding Site Predictor for Ordered Proteins interacting with Intrinsically Disordered Proteins, 1st place, Computer Science, Won 2nd place Best of Show, and the Richard and Patty Smith Award.

All of these students will advance to the Delaware Valley Science Research Competition to be held on April 5.
 
Congratulations!!!
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U-PRISE Community Resources Fair

April 12, 2017, 11:01 am
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May 24 - 6pm to 7:30pm
at the District Office

Representatives from local community resources that offer programs for our Special Education families will be present. Learn what opportunities and activities are available for you and your child right here in our area.
Vendors that will be participating:
1847 Financial
Best Buddies
CHADD
Chesco LIFE
Child and Family Focus
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
Jaden’s Voice
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
PA ABLE
Special Olympics of Chester County
The Arc of Chester County
U-PRISE Parent Liaisons
Willowdale Chapel- Special Needs Ministry
YMCA- SNAP

** Babysitting will be provided by UHS NHS Voluteer students**
 
Please RSVP at - U-PRISE Community Fair RSVP


**The U-PRISE Community Resources Fair is open to anyone in our community who is interested in learning more about the resources and/or supports made available by the attending vendors.  There will not be a formal U-PRISE meeting held on this evening.

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Unionville High School is Proud to Present " Charley's Aunt"

April 12, 2017, 11:05 am
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On April 20, 21 and 22nd the hilarious "Charley's Aunt" will be performed on the UHS stage at 7:30 each evening. This fan favorite has been delighting audiences for well over 100 years and remains one of the funniest shows ever written. Come join a stellar cast as the antics ensue when Charley's aunt does not arrive in time to chaperone his love interest and that of his best friend, Jack Chesney. In an effort to spend time with the girls they enlist the help of their good friend, Babbs, to become "Charley's Aunt"..."where the nuts come from"! This show is certain to leave you laughing in the aisles!  
Tickets at the door are $7 adults/$5 students and senior citizens.

Come support the wonderful efforts of this great group of students! 

Charley’s Aunt Cast List:
Brassett - Satvik Garapati
Jack Chesney - Mark Jankowski
Charles Wykeham - David DeMarco
Lord Fancourt Babberly - Troy Macie
Colonel Sir Francis Chesney - Matt Caputo
Stephen Spettigue - Jack "Q" Sweeney
Ela Delahay - Grace Willey
Amy Spettigue - Emily Lewis
Kitty Verdun - Varshika Mandalapu
Donna Lucia d'Alvadorez - Thea Toocheck
Understudies:
Meghan McCloskey
Rachel Tierney
Kenneth Kim
Ali Huneke
 
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Prom Spirit Week Competition at Chick-fil-A

April 17, 2017, 4:40 am
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Support the After Prom
 
Chik-Fil-A is sponsoring a week long After Prom sales competition between Unionville, Kennett, Rustin and Garnet Valley.  Go to Chick-Fil-A on Route 1 in Concord Township this week (April 17-24th) and tell the cashier that you are there to support Unionville High School.  The winning school gets a $1,000 credit to use towards After Prom food. Let’s unite for After Prom.  It helps keeps our kids safe on Prom night!

Two ways to help UHS win free nuggets for after prom. Purchase in store this week and comment and share Facebook posts.  Facebook posts get $5.00 per post per person

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UHS’s Flaming Phoenix Robotics Team Advances to the FIRST Championship!

April 17, 2017, 5:00 am
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UHS’s Flaming Phoenix Robotics Team Advances to the FIRSTChampionship!
Unionville High School’s Flaming Phoenix robotics team will be competing in the 2017 FIRST Championship to be held in St. Louis, Missouri on April 26-29, 2017. FIRST Championship is a dual international-level robotics competition to be held on sequential weekends in Houston, TX and St. Louis, MO in April 2017. To qualify for this level of competition, Flaming Phoenix has had an exciting and successful season, advancing to the Eastern Super-Regional Competition held in Scranton PA, through wins at the Delaware State Championship and the Pennsylvania State Championship. At the Super-Regional Competition, the top 72 teams advancing from states in the northeast from Virginia and Ohio to Maine competed for the privilege to move on to the FIRST Championship in Saint Louis. Continuing their strong performances, Flaming Phoenix placed 5th in their division of 36 teams after 9 qualifying matches, and won the 2nd place Design Award for their strengths in the design and construction of their robot, thus qualifying to advance to the FIRST Championship in Saint Louis.  The Flaming Phoenix team consists of UHS students Austin Hwa, Christy Ammon, Kaelyn Gaza, Matt Caputo, Justin Warner, Rachel Folmar, and Patton Middle School students Matt Farr, Ansh Abbaraju, and Brandon Tsai.  

About FIRST Tech Challenge
Accomplished inventor Dean Kamen founded FIRST(For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) in 1989 to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people. Following a sports model, FIRST Tech Challenge teams build, program and operate robots of their own design to play a floor game in an alliance format. Guided by adult coaches and mentors, students develop STEM skills and practice engineering principles, while realizing the value of hard work, innovation, sharing ideas, and gracious professionalism. Gracious Professionalismis a way of doing things that encourages high-quality work, emphasizes the value of others, and respects individuals and the community. To learn more about FIRST, go to www.usfirst.org.

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U-PRISE Community Resources Fair

April 17, 2017, 8:29 am
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May 24 - 6pm to 7:30pm at the District Office.
Representatives from local community resources that offer programs for our Special Education families will be present. Learn what opportunities and activities are available for you and your child right here in our area.

Vendors that will be participating:
1847 Financial
Best Buddies
CHADD
Chesco LIFE
Child and Family Focus
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
Jaden’s Voice
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
PA ABLE
Special Olympics of Chester County
The Arc of Chester County
U-PRISE Parent Liaisons
Willowdale Chapel- Special Needs Ministry
YMCA- SNAP

** Babysitting will be provided by UHS NHS Voluteer students
Please RSVP at - U-PRISE Community Fair RSVP

Visit us at - http://www.ucfsd.org/sped/u-prise/u-prise.html

**The U-PRISE Community Resources Fair is open to anyone in our community who is interested in learning more about the resources and/or supports made available by the attending vendors.  There will not be a formal U-PRISE meeting held on this evening.
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Congratulations to our Chester County Science Research Competition Participants

April 17, 2017, 9:45 am
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The Chester County Science Research Competition is dedicated to encouraging, supporting and developing scientific inquiry and discovery through individual and team science projects conducted by elementary, middle and high school students. Our students are the foundation of our nation's future. Their understanding and accomplishments in science and technology will prepare them to become the leaders of tomorrow and successful citizens in our technologically advancing society.
 
Students compete in the following scientific categories:
  • Behavioral and Social Science
  • Biochemistry
  • Botany
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Consumer Science
  • Earth & Space Science
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Science
  • Mathematics
  • Medicine & Health
  • Microbiology
  • Physics
  • Zoology
  • Team

Students from Chadds Ford Elementary represented our district and did an amazing job!!
  • Ritvika Nandan - 4th grade - Biochemistry - Exploring Bio-Batteries
  • Elizabeth Yeh - 5th grade - Botany - Bulb Garden
  • Sreevarshini Yedida - 5th grade - Chemistry - Want to Know the Strength of Salt You Are  Consuming? Here's a Bright Idea
  • Natalie Chow - 4th grade - Environmental Science - Earth, Wind, and Fire: Natural Factors and Water Loss
  • Lilly Zhang - 5th grade - Environmental Science - The Simple and Efficient Water Purification Device
  • Shivam Maheshwari- 4th grade - Mathematics - Hungry For Math? Try Some McNuggets
  • Steffanie Jones - 5th grade - Physics - How Does a Wire Conductors Thickness Effect a Light Bulb's Brightness?
  • Elliot Lee - 4th grade - Physics - Aerodynamic Whirly Bird
  • Melissa Griswold & Sophie Griswold - 5th grade - Team Projects - Pleasing Words for Peas: The Effect of Talking on Plant Growth
  • Varoon Joshi & Anand Shah - 4th grade - Where Will the Next Global Epidemic Originate From?

    Great Job!!


 

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Get Ready For The Teen Years - Special Presentation

April 18, 2017, 4:48 am
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GET READY FOR THE TEENAGE YEARS

Are you ready for your child to transition into the teenage years?
Do you know what a typical Unionville-Chadds Ford student's behavior look like?

Learn how to prepare for the transition from Elementary School to Middle School. This hour long presentation will cover what a typical Unionville-Chadds Ford student's behavior looks like, risk and protective factors, and tips to positively impact your child during the transition.

Pennsylvania Area Youth Survey (PAYS) data specific to Unionville Chadds-Ford School District will be presented. PAYS data measures several different areas in regards to Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs, and Gambling use and access, risk and protective factors, antisocial behavior, social and emotional health, attitudes and perceptions, and school climate and safety.  PAYS data serves as a phenomenal resource for parents and caregivers to gain insight into their child's life.

WHEN: Monday, May 8, 2017
TIME: 7:00PM - 8:30PM (with time for questions)
WHERE: Hillendale Elementary School - Auditorium, 1850 Hillendale Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
WHO: Parents, Caregivers, Teachers, School Administrators, Coaches, Community Members, etc.
PRESENTED BY: Kathy Collier - Prevention Specialist, Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services
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Art Education Dates & Events

April 19, 2017, 6:55 am
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Inline image 1A little bird told me ...art is ushering in Spring!

Two upcoming, April , Art Education dates/events we would like to share with community!
Happy Spring!
The Annual ,Spring,ART IN THE SQUARE weekend event in downtown Kennett Square is Saturday April 29th & Sunday April 30th.
Preview Night - Friday April 28th


100's of K-12 Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Art student work will be featured , along with work from participating county districts -including Upland, Kennett and Avon Grove. 
Enjoy this local event and your community's outstanding art educational programs!

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The  43rd Annual High School Chester County Art Exhibit 
Chester County Art Association 100 North Bradford Avenue West Chester, PA 19382 
April 22–29 
 Tuesday–Saturday:
9:30a.m.–4:00p.m. 
Closed Sunday and Monday 


Students whose Art work was selected to represent UHS within a limited quota from 14 sections were:

Audrey Lee
Becca Heyman
Caroline Koberg
Carter Avayou
Claire Mottola
Courtney Smith
Dakota Kilgariff
Dara Jin
Elle White
Frankie Modesto
Grace McNeill
Irene Liu
Isabella Davulco
Jacquline Farina
Jessica Homitz
Jillian Tebay
John Roper
Katelyn Keefer
Kelsey Hildenbrand
Lauren Hughes
Lily Neff-Peterson
Madison Doucette
Madison French
Maggie Gearhart
Margaret Clisham
Rayna Miller
Ryan Hastings
Seline Stoop
Sophia Mayer 
Spencer Larson
Tyler Cox
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UHS grad launches kids’ book series focused on shelter dogs

April 20, 2017, 8:43 am
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This month, 2011 Unionville High School graduate and current Chicago author Savy Leiser launched a new series of children’s books called The Furever Home Friends.

Click here to read the article in the Unionville Times


We love to hear and share stories about our alumni.  Do you have a story to share?  Let us know - communications@ucfsd.net
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Last Call for Unionville-Chadds Ford Community Scholarship Donations

April 21, 2017, 5:15 am
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For over 50 years, the Unionville-Chadds Ford Community Scholarship Fund has provided scholarship aid to outstanding graduating seniors at Unionville High School.
The Community Scholarship is a grant of a stated amount of money collected annually from the school community by open solicitation. Its purpose is to award the worthy student who wishes to continue his/her education following graduation from Unionville High School. The grant is for the first year of post-secondary work only and will be applied toward college costs (i.e., tuition, room and board). As many grants will be made annually as the treasury of the Community Scholarship can support. Please consider contributing to the Unionville-Chadds Ford Community Scholarship Fund.

NO AMOUNT IS TOO SMALL!

You can have your student drop off the donation to the High School Office in an envelope marked UCF Community Scholarship. We accept cash, change or if you would like, a check made payable to UCF Community Scholarship Fund.
UCF Community Scholarship Fund
UHS c/o Carolyn Barr
750 Unionville Road
Kennett Square PA 19348
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UHS Indoor Percussion Concludes Season As 7th Best In The World!

April 24, 2017, 9:21 am
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Unionville High School’s Indoor Percussion Ensemble is returning from the Winter Guard International World Championships in Dayton, Ohio as the 7th best in the world in the Scholastic A Division. Unionville competed against 64 groups from around the country in the preliminary round to advance to the semi-final round against 32 groups, and then to the finals against the best 15 groups in the country. This was Unionville’s second trip to the World Championships and their first as a world finalist.

As a testament to their musicianship and performance ability, Unionville is also ending their season as the Mid Atlantic Percussion Society Scholastic A Champions and the WGI East Power Regional Scholastic A Champions. Their award-winning show “The Drought” was filled with excitement and artistry.

The 25 member ensemble showed great dedication to their craft with practice three times a week for three hours per night. Almost every Saturday was more than a twelve hour day with practice and a competition, which sometimes took place in a neighboring state. The students used a broad array of percussion instruments including drums, cymbals, marimbas and sophisticated electronic effects to present their dramatic show.  They were judged on marching and concert criteria with judges evaluating each their creativity, expression, performance quality and technical excellence.

Congratulations to these world class finalists on an amazing season! We can’t wait to see what you have in store next.
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Student Art on the Square Event

April 25, 2017, 7:40 am
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UCF Student Viraj Joshi Receives Acceptance to the 2017 MARM Conference

April 25, 2017, 9:03 am
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After hours of dedication and hard work we are proud to announce that Unionville student Viraj Joshi has successfully been selected to have his science project presented at the American Chemical Society (ACS)  Mid-Atlantic conference in Hershey in June.

Viraj did a science project during his days at Patton on 3D printing in the area of medicine at A.I. DuPont (Nemours) hospital's research lab. At the time, that project got him into the top 300 kids nationwide (among 80,000 students who participated).

The mission of the American Chemical Society is to advance the broader chemistry and its practitioners for the benefit of Earth and its people. The ACS conference is mostly designed for graduate and post-doctoral students and professional scientists. A handful of undergraduates participate.

What an Amazing Accomplishment!

To learn more about ACS visit - http://marm2017.sites.acs.org/   

Title of Viraj's project -  “Ultem thermoplastic-based 3D-printed orthoses: A comparative study on the efficacy of using polymer-based 3D-printed orthoses”

In addition to the conference in Hershey, Viraj's project has been accepted at the National American Chemical Society conference in DC in August. OUTSTANDING!!


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UHS Students Competed in Temple University's (Fox School of Business) 2nd Annual Statistics Data Challenge

April 28, 2017, 5:39 am
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Eight students from Mr. Long's AP Statistics classes competed in Temple University's (Fox School of Business) 2nd Annual Statistics Data Challenge Competition on Thursday, April 27.   Students worked in teams of four to complete a two hour exam created by the Statistics Department at Temple.  

The team of Sachi Patel, Kristen Andes, Bridget Foote, and Julia Trigg finished in second place out of thirty-five teams from other area high schools.  Attached is a photo of the team receiving their second place certificates.

The team of Nick Yang, Jason Zhang, Amit Pampati, and Eli Weisman received an "Honorable Mention" Award, which means their score placed among the top five teams in the competition.  The second photo attached is of this team.

The third photo is of all the Unionville students.

After a walking tour of the campus, the students heard from faculty members, current undergraduate and graduate students about the growing demand for people in the fields of statistics and data analysis.
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UHS to Host the Greater Philadelphia Cappies Gala

April 28, 2017, 5:59 am
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The Greater Philadelphia Cappies Gala will be held on May 21st at 4:30pm at Unionville High School.

The Greater Philadelphia Cappies is an organization that allows student critics to enjoy high school's productions in the area and vote for award recipients. Eligible shows must perform between mid-October and mid-April, with voting taking place soon after. After votes are tallied, schools nominated for Best Musical, Best Play, and Best Song are asked to prepare material to present in front of the entire region during the season's award ceremony, The Cappies Gala.

Stay tuned to see which nominees receive the coveted Cappies Awards!

For more information visit -Philadelphia Cappies
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