Friday, May 20, 2016

Weekly Update: Week 38 (May 23-28)


Weekly Calendar
Week 38
UTICA HIGH SCHOOL CHIEFTAINS
May 23 – May 28, 2016

Monday
05/23/16

REGULAR SCHEDULE
Boys Varsity Golf UCS Tournament (Other)
Girls Varsity Soccer @ Grosse Pointe North
Girls Varsity Softball @ Eisenhower Double Header
Girls JV Softball @ Eisenhower Double Header
Girls JV  Soccer @ Grosse Pointe North



Away
Away
Away
Away


12:00pm
4:00pm
4:00pm
4:30pm
5:30pm


Tuesday
05/24/16


REGULAR SCHEDULE
Utica United
Spring Concert - Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band
Boys/Girls Varsity Track @ Port Huron Northern DIVISION MEET Boys Varsity Baseball @ Dakota
Boys JV Baseball vs. Dakota
Boys Freshman Baseball vs. Grosse Pointe South
Girls Varsity Softball @ Lakeview
Girls JV Softball vs. Lakeview


Room 246
Auditorium
Away
Away
Home
Home
Away
Home


7:00am
7:00pm
3:00pm
4:30pm
4:30pm
4:30pm
4:30pm
4:30pm

Wednesday
05/25/16

REGULAR SCHEDULE
Sports Physicals - $20.00
Boys Varsity Golf MHSAA District Tournament (Other)
Girls JV Soccer @ L'Anse Creuse North
Boys Varsity Baseball @ Adams
Boys JV Baseball vs. Adams
Girls Varsity Soccer @ L'Anse Creuse North


Main Gym

Away
Away
Home
Away


6:00-7:30pm
8:00am
4:00pm
4:30pm
4:30pm
6:00pm

Thursday
05/26/16


REGULAR SCHEDULE
Hispanic Honor Society
Boys Freshman Baseball vs. Fraser
Girls Freshman Soccer vs. Stevenson


Media Center
Home
Home


7:00am
4:30pm
4:30pm

Friday
05/27/16


NO SCHOOL - MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Boys Varsity Baseball @ Port Huron Blue Water Classic-2 games
Boys Varsity Baseball @ Port Huron Blue Water Classic-2 games


Away
Away



4:00pm
6:15pm

Saturday
05/28/16


Boys Varsity Baseball @ Richmond Blue Water Classic-2 games Boys Varsity Baseball @ St. Clair Blue Water Classic-2 games

Away
Away

11:00am
1:30pm


CLASS OF 2016 SENIOR WEEK MAY 23RD – MAY 26TH!
MONDAY – Bagel Breakfast at 6:45am in the Cafeteria – ‘Merica Monday – Wear Red, White & Blue
TUESDAY – Girls’ Hush Day – NO talking ladies! – Wear Utica Gear/Black & Orange Day
WEDNESDAY – Boys’ Hush Day – NO talking guys! – Wear College Gear
THURSDAY – “Senior” Citizens Day – Dress Like a Grandparent!





LOOKING AHEAD
June 2nd         Senior Final Exams – 4th, 5th, 6th hours
June 3rd          Senior Final Exams – 1st, 2nd, 3rd hours
June 3rd          Senior Last Day and Picnic
June 7th          Department Recognition Awards Breakfast (invitation only)
June 8th          Baccalaureate
June 9th          Senior Prom, Palazzo Grande
June 10th        MANADATORY Graduation Practice
June 11th        Graduation – Palace of Auburn Hills
June 14th        Final Exams – 1st, 2nd hours, Early Dismissal
June 15th        Final Exams – 3rd, 4th hours, Early Dismissal
June 16th        Final Exams – 5th, 6th hours, Early Dismissal, Last Day








UHS BAND INFORMATION - www.uticabands.org
·         June 11: UHS Class of 2016 graduation - 10 am at The Palace (sophomores & juniors perform)
·         June 15: Band Booster Meeting at 7 pm in the Band Room
*****SAVE THE DATES: SUMMER BAND CAMP DATES ANNOUNCED!!!!
2016 Marching Band Camp
July 25 & 26: New Marchers Camp at UHS
July 27 & 28: Mini Band Camp at UHS (All)
July 31 – August 5: Away Camp at CMU






ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB EVENT:
Start Dates for Fall Sports:
·         August 8th - Football
·         August 10th - Cross Country, Volleyball, Girls’ Golf, Girls’ Swimming, Boys’ Tennis










COLLEGE INFORMATION


Juniors considering Dartmouth, Northwestern, Princeton, University of California, Berkley and Vanderbilt University should attend an evening informational session on Monday, May 23, from 7-9 pm at the Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport. They are located at 2501 Worldgateway Place in Detroit. You must register for this event at www.coasttocoasttour.org.



joe smith « Rush The CourtThe Schreyer Honors College at Penn State University will host its Summer Scholars Day Open House on Friday, June 17. This is an opportunity for prospective students and their families to learn more about the Schreyer Honors College and Penn State through Scholar student panels and presentations by Deans and the SHC Admissions staff. The event also includes an information fair with various University departments and academic colleges.





SCIENCE EXPLORATION DAY, Tuesday, June 21, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
At this event, students will learn about cutting-edge research opportunities in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Physics.  They will be able to visit research labs and explore our Environmental Interpretive Center.   Students may sign up online at umdearborn.edu/scienceday


Central Michigan University is hosting College days for interested JUNIORS. Visit the campus and talk with the faculty and staff about your potential areas of study. For more information or to register, go to www.admissions.cmich.edu/collegedays
JULY 15 - College of Business Administration Day, College of Communication and Fine Arts Day
JULY 22 - College of Education and Human Services Day, College of Humanities & Social and Behavioral Sciences Day
JULY 29 - College of Health Professions Day, College of Science and Engineering Day



ATTENTION: JUNIORS - Michigan State University Green and White Days will be held daily from July 19 - 22. As the largest open house programs of the year, students get to design their own schedule to maximize their interests across campus - from admissions presentations to exclusive access inside academic buildings and athletic facilities. Student organizations, campus resources and regional admissions counselors are all available to answer questions.  Registration is available now at greenandwhiteday.com.   Students invited to attend a Green and White: Honors Edition (July 15 or 18) will experience the same Green and White Day format, except all opportunities will be tailored towards high-achieving students.





PTI LogoThe Future of Manufacturing is in Your Hands – PTI Engineered Plastics is dedicated to educating the mind, shaping the character and developing the creativity of Macomb County’s youth. They developed the PTI Technical Academy to introduce the fundamentals of the manufacturing industry, and give a hands-on experience to students who wish to pursue a technical career path after graduation. For details contact Scott Kraemer at skraemer@teampti.com

It’s never too early to think about summer opportunities!!

Davenport University – Warren and Grand Rapids Campuses
Davenport will be hosting a FREE Forensics Science Summer Camps, limited to 20 students per campus.
Forensic Science Summer Camp Dates:  Warren Campus- June 27– July 1, 2016
                                                                 Grand Rapids Campus- July 11 - July 15, 2016, August 8 - August 12, 2016. 
They are looking for students in grades 9-12 that have an interest in the biological sciences and have completed at least one high school level biology course. We can only accommodate 20 students per camp. We welcome submission of applications from students that have interest and meet these criteria. The camps are free of charge and students can apply online at: davenport.edu/sciencecamp.


Carnegie Mellon Pre-College Programs - June 25th – August 6th, 2016
Advanced Placement/Early Admission, Architecture, Art & Design, Drama, Music, and National High School Game Academy.  Register at www.admission.enrollment.cmu/edu/pages/pre-college


Summer Camps at Lawrence Technological University            Exclusively for sophomores, juniors, and seniors!
LTU offers stimulating academic camps for students interested in engineering, technology, design, and science. Professors will introduce you to the latest innovations in modern labs and studios on Lawrence Tech’s 102-acre campus in Southfield. Current Lawrence Tech students will be on hand to assist campers.  Come to a Blue and White Day, scheduled throughout the year, and save $50 per camp (www.ltu.edu/blueandwhitedays)! Camp fills up quickly! 
Questions?  Contact Lisa Kujawa at summercamps@ltu.edu


Hillsdale College is offering high school summer study and travel programs in The Land and Literature of England, The Roots and History of American Liberty (Gettysburg and Washington, DC), Sir Winston Churchill and World War II (England and France) and Western Civilization – Visions from Italy.
To learn more call 517-607-2327.


Boston University offers Pre-College programs throughout the summer. Programs include High School Honors; Research in Science and Engineering; Academic Immersion; Summer Challenge and Summer Preview. For details, visit www.bu.edu/summer/highschool


Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising is offering immersive summer programs at their four California locations. To learn more go to www.fidm.edu/go/summerprogram or TEXT: FIDMSummer to 57682.


The George Washington University is offering two pre-college programs - College Intensive where students earn college credit and Summer Immersion where students can check out various career/major opportunities. Areas of study include: Arts, Business, Communications, Government & Politics, History & Humanities as well as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). For more information please visit: precollege.gwu.edu.


Stanford University
Find Yourself at Stanford. Passionate about learning? Intellectually adventurous? Find programs and peers that share your interests at Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies. The Stanford Summer College Academy is for students ages 16-19. Students can choose among 21 courses in a variety of subjects. The Summer Humanities Institute is for students currently in grades 10 and 11 to explore the big questions at the heart of the humanities in seminars. And the NEW Stanford Summer Arts Institute is for students in grades 9-11 to engage in courses that stand at the intersection of the arts and science.  Learn more at: spcs.stanford.edu/find-yourself.



summer opportunities cont’d!

The College of William & Mary
The National Institute of American History and Democracy (NIAHD), a joint project of the College of William & Mary and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation invites students to apply to their Pre-Collegiate Summer Program in Early American History. The program is open to juniors, seniors and graduating seniors to earn four hours of college credit. Two three-week sessions are available: June 26-July 16, 2016 and July 17-August 6, 2016. Student may take either of the following courses in either session: HIS 217: American History from Jamestown through the American Revolution or HIS 218: American History from the American Revolution through the Civil War.  For more information call 757-221-7652 or go to www.wm.edu/niahd


New York University
Open to rising juniors and seniors, the NYU Precollege offers students a six-week living and learning community. The summer 2016 program runs from July 5 - August 16, 2016. For scholarship consideration, students should apply by the April 1, 2016, deadline at nyu.edu/precollege. Opportunities in STEM, Multimedia, Music and Performing Arts and Leadership. Apply online at www.nyu.edu/highschool


Boston University
The New England Center for Investigative Reporting is a nonprofit news organization affiliated with Boston University whose mission is to hold the powerful accountable and to train a new generation of investigative reporters.  Students are invited to take a summer investigative reporting workshop for high school students. It's a two-week intensive journalism camp where high school students from around the world engage in hands-on investigative reporting seminars taught by professional journalists. Students work individually and collaboratively while participating in an active student community and living on campus at either Boston University or Boston College. Our alumni go on to study journalism and related fields at some of the country's best colleges, and often discover a passion for investigative reporting that informs their career.  For more information, check out the program website: http://studentprograms.necir.org/ . The cost is $2300 for any of the three available summer sessions.


Kettering University
LITE (Lives Improve Through Engineering) is a two-week residential program at Kettering University which introduces girls who will complete the 11th grade by July 1, 2016 to what engineers do and how they improve people’s lives by using math, science and technology to find solutions to human problems. Students will: See how engineers help prevent injuries, Learn how engineers repair joints, limbs and organs, Explore environmental challenges in engineering, Solve crimes using science & technology and See how they can change the world with engineering. For more information, go to www.kettering.edu/lite



2016 WSU Camp Engineering registration is now open.        Visit go.wayne.edu/engineeringcamp
Sessions & Dates (Students may register for multiple sessions) Two Week Duration per Session
Sessions
Dates
Ages 7-10
Ages 11-14
Ages 15-18
Session I
June 20 - June 30
Technology Toys
Minecraft 
Animation & Movies
Session II
July 11 - July 21
Minecraft 
Robotics 
Web Design
Session III
July 25 - August 4
Robotics
Web Design 
Video Gaming
Session IV
August 8 - August 18
Future Engineer
Animation & Movies
Robotics






summer opportunities cont’d!


Experience America
Experience America started five years ago with the goal of creating summer programs for high school students which we hope they will love. A core focus of our programs is to give our students a candid look into these industries before they take the next steps in their education.  We developed our programs with the University of Washington in Seattle, as well as The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles.         
For more details email: info@expamerica.net
·         Entrepreneurship (UW): Helping students learn how to start a successful business with University of Washington’s Foster School of Business and visit with local startups.
·         Game Experience (UW): Introduces students to game development, teaching them elements of design, animation, and manage their own game companies.
·         Fashion at FiDM: This program is for students who want to dive into LA's fashion and design industry and learn how to take designs from concept to consumer.
·         Experience Japan (Nagoya & Tokyo): This immersion trip is for students who have a passion for Japanese language and culture. It gives students the opportunity to explore Japan as a tourist, student, and professional.



SPI Study Abroad 

“Study abroad in Spain, France, Italy, Costa Rica, or China during the summer. With SPI programs, traditional classrooms take a back seat to exciting activities around the city, conversations with locals, and journeys where history, art, and culture come to life! College Credit possible. For more information, please visit spiabroad.com or call 866-502-7505.”