launching into the future! weekly west updates

March 27, 2024

We want to remind families that Unit 7 Schools will be closed March 28-April 1 for Easter Break.  School will resume on Tuesday, April 2nd.

Upcoming Events

5Essentials Survey-Unity West Families, we are asking that all families complete the 5Essentials Survey.  The survey can be accessed here and is open through Friday, March 29th.

World Autism Awareness Day-World Autism Awareness Day is Tuesday, April 2nd.  We would like to encourage all students to wear blue or an Autism Awareness shirt to celebrate the day.

April 8th Solar Eclipse-There will be a Solar Eclipse on April 8th.  The Unity West PTO is purchasing glasses for all Unity West students to view the eclipse. Your student should have brought home a permission slip, so they can view the eclipse while at school.  Attached is the permission slip, in case you have lost it.  NASA has created a website that discusses eclipse safety that you can view by clicking here.  The state of Illinois has also created a handout discussing eclipse safety that can be viewed  here.

April Breakfast and Lunch Menus-Please click here to see the April menus.

Spectrum Preschool Screenings-The Spectrum Preschool housed at Unity East will be doing screenings on April 18th.  Please click here for more information.

IAR Testing 3rd-5th Grade Students - Please watch for information from your student’s teacher regarding IAR testing.  3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will be testing April 3 - April 12.  If you’d like more information about the testing, please contact your student’s teacher. 

Dental Forms-Dental forms are due to the school for all Kindergarteners and 2nd graders by May 15th.

News from PTO

Get Summer Reading Ready! Scholastic BOGO fair is coming April 10-13th. Everything including books, school supplies, and trinkets will be buy one, get one equal or lesser value for free! There are a few volunteer opportunities to earn 10 scholastic dollars which will go twice as far.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4AA4A629A1FA7-48762827-bogo

GLOWing Thanks to everyone who attended, sponsored, and helped with Glow Bingo! The planning committee hit it out of the park again this year and everyone's generosity will benefit Unity West in the coming year!

PTO is seeking board members - We are a fun and welcoming group, come join us. It is less of a commitment than you might think! Multiple positions are available and we are happy to talk more with you about the responsibilities. If you are interested in learning more, email westpto@unity.k12.il.us 

Save the date

Fun Day May 23, 2024

Next PTO meeting April 9, 2024 at 6:30 pm

Community Opportunities

University of Illinois Summer Camps-“Meet the Greeks” and “Meet the Romans” introduce kids aged 8-11 to ancient Greek and Roman language and culture. Please click here for more information.

JFL Cheerleading Meet and Greet-The JFL Cheerleaders will host meet and greets in April.  Please click here for more information.

Easter Egg Hunt-The Boys Scouts and Cub Scouts will sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt on March 30th.  Please click here for more information.

Tolono Library March and April Events-The Tolono Library has many events going on during March and April.  Please click here for more information.