High School Newsletter – February 17, 2022
February 17, 2022
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UMCA Rich Tree Academy is excited to welcome our students and parents to our new location at the Kimel Family Education Center. Our school is open for in-person learning from 8:00am – 6:00pm, with classes running from 9:00 – 4:00pm Monday through Friday.
We are a forward thinking school with a curriculum that goes above and beyond the Ministry of Education standards. Our learning program is dynamic, exciting and promotes life-long learning. UMCA offers small class sizes and our classes are all taught by teachers who are highly educated experts in their field.
UMCA offers a wide variety of unique extracurricular activities to accommodate the busy schedules of students and parents.
UMCA French Club is our newest enrichment program, aiming to engage and motivate Grade 1 -Grade 4 students! This runs on Monday and Thursday!
Fall 2023 applications are now open
We aim to provide our students with an education and experiences that set them up for success in life. To secure a place for your child and give them the best possible education in one of the preeminent schools in Canada, apply today.
Our March Break program includes various educational yet fun activities that provide students with an amazing week exploring various sports, languages, baking, science and art activities!
This July, take advantage of our High School Summer Program! Offering both online and in-person classes, choose from a variety of credits to help you refresh or get ahead in your academic journey!
UMCA Summer Camp is the place where you make friends and memories that last a lifetime! Join us as we explore the world of science, sport, cooking and dance! Weekly field trips, hot and healthy lunches, and many educational activities! Best summer ever!
Principal, UMCA
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you and your family to the 2023-2024 school year at UMCA Rich Tree Academy!
A special welcome to our new students, we wish you all a meaningful, successful and enriching learning experience.
This year, we are even more excited as we welcome you to our new and beautiful location at the Kimel Family Education Center. When you will enter our new premises, you will find spacious corridors and classrooms, exciting and enriching activities, warm and welcoming staff and academic excellence across all subjects. While we have been eagerly preparing for the opening of school on Tuesday September 5, 2023, we hope that your summer has been restful and enjoyable.
I look forward to personally welcoming you to UMCA
Winter Break starts on December 26 and ends on January 6. The first day back to school is January 9, 2023
October 13 – SK October 14 – Grade 1 and 2 October 21 – Grade 3
On October 5th the school will be closed for Yom Kippur
One of the many gift’s parents can provide for their children is an exceptional education. UMCA Rich Tree Academy is one of the top private schools near Vaughan, Ontario, with a focus on student learning and achievement from kindergarten through to high school.
We offer an extraordinary learning experience for our students. As the leader in private elementary schools and private secondary schools near Vaughan, Ontario, we pride ourselves in developing engaging, structured learning experiences that develop lifelong learning habits for our students. We focus on small group instruction, specific learning programs, and applying learning styles to enhance the progress of each student at her or his own pace.
The staff members at UMCA are carefully selected from top educators to deliver our state-of-the-art curriculum in each subject area. Through our academic and social learning focus, students develop the foundations for life and learning while also developing their ability to be leaders and innovators. The teachers and staff at our private school, are committed to assisting each child to success throughout their time at UMCA Rich Tree Academy.
From kindergarten age to high school age, each student at UMCA is seen as a unique individual. The staff engages students at a personal level to provide a fun and interesting learning experience. Students are challenged to be the best they can be while also developing social skills, teamwork, and communication skills they will use throughout their life.
We are unique among the High schools, focusing on our individualized approach to student learning. Our teacher and student population are diverse. We recognize the importance of developing a sense of community for our students and parents. This is a central part of the educational experience we provide. Once more, given the global climate, we provide both in-person and online learning options for high school students.
We offer multiple options for language learning such as English, Russian, French, Spanish and Hebrew while also focusing on core academics. Our students are encouraged to try new things and to get involved in drama, music, and the arts. Parents are welcome and encouraged to participate in school events and activities and become part of our community.
For more information about UMCA Rich Tree Academy, please reach out to us today at 905-763-8622.
We welcome your child and you to take a tour of our school to experience first-hand the sense of community, the enthusiasm and involvement of our students in learning, and the dedication of our teaching team.
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