Welcome to a unique edition of the West Weekly. The staff at Unity West is doing our part of sheltering in place, and we hope we find you and your family in good health during this time. On Monday we shared a list of resources with everyone for students to use and stay engaged with learning activities. Next week, we will have grade level packets available for you... READ MORE >
Message from Superintendent: Beginning March 30th - Grab and Go Breakfast/Lunch will be distributed from 9:30 am - 10:30 am at Unity High School - East Drive - on Monday March 30 and Wednesday, April 1. Two meals distributed on Monday, and three meals distributed on Wednesday. This is to minimize travel for our families. READ MORE >
Please open this message and click here for more information on home based learning resources. READ MORE >
Dear Families, Free grab-and-go sack lunches will be available for daily pick-up between 9:30-10:30 AM on the East side of Unity High School (by the baseball field). The sack lunches will include a breakfast and a lunch and are available for any Unit 7 student. Please click here to indicate how many sack lunches your family will be picking up so that we can... READ MORE >
Please follow this link https://5il.co/dvyf for an important update from Superintendent Larson. READ MORE >
Message from Mr. Larson, Superintendent of Unit Seven Schools Unit Seven Schools will be closed until March 30, 2020. This is the direction we have been given by Gov. Pritzker. We will update our learning community as information becomes available. READ MORE >
Please click here to read an important letter from Superintendent Larson. Please click here for a second letter. READ MORE >
On March 11th, the Unit 7 School Board approved the 2020-2021 School Calendar. August 19 First Day of School September 7 No School-Labor Day September 25 Early Dismissal-Homecoming October 12 No School-Columbus Day October 22 ... READ MORE >
Yearbook Order Orders are due Friday! Late Orders cannot be accepted: You can order a yearbook online at YBPay Lifetouch - Order a yearbook. Enter Yearbook ID Code: 13565620. March Madness Challenge: The Green Machine is challenging students to eat a fruit or vegetable for every letter in the alphabet. Check out the challenge here. Unity West 5K... READ MORE >
Dear Parents, We recently upgraded our AR system, and many changes occurred. If you were receiving email whenever your student took a quiz, you will need to re-register to have this continue. If you have never used this option before, I highly suggest you try it out. Here are the instructions that I thank Mrs. King for writing: AR Home Connect: Go to... READ MORE >
Reminder: Students should not bring toys to school, unless it is requested by the teacher for “Teach and Tell” or a special event. Toys include figurines, dolls, electronics, and sports equipment (balls, gloves, etc.). If a toy is out in the classroom, the teacher or administration may keep the item until a parent is able to come to school and pick it up. ... READ MORE >
The Unity West Silent Auction has started! Bids may be placed online until Friday, March 6 at 1 p.m. at which time the auction will transition to live bidding at Trivia Night at 6 p.m. at St. Patrick's church hall. Please keep checking back as new items will continue to be added. <https://www.facebook.com/events/630655307720643> Bidding Guidelines:* Submit... READ MORE >
Yearbook Order - Only 2 more weeks to order! : You can order a yearbook online at YBPay Lifetouch - Order a yearbook. Enter Yearbook ID Code: 13565620. Orders are due by March 13, 2020. March Lunch Menu: Please click here for the March Lunch Menu. PTO Trivia Night & Silent Auction: On March 6, join us for a night of trivia and games to raise money for our... READ MORE >
Yearbook Order: You can order a yearbook online at YBPay Lifetouch - Order a yearbook. Enter Yearbook ID Code: 13565620. Orders are due by March 13, 2020. Book Fair Shadow: Next year we are looking for someone to shadow the Book Fair in the Fall and then take over. If you are interested or have questions please contact Anna McCormick... READ MORE >
Tomorrow we will be dismissing at 11:20. If there is a change to your students typical after school routine, please contact the classroom teacher. Yearbook order information is being sent home today. You can order a yearbook online at YBPay Lifetouch - Order a yearbook. Enter Yearbook ID Code: 13565620. Orders are due by March 13, 2020. Parent/Teacher... READ MORE >
Parent/Teacher Conferences: Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, February 13th. Please click here to sign-up for a time to meet with your child’s teacher. Teacher Appreciation Dinner: Next Thursday, February 13th, we will be hosting a dinner for the teachers on the night of parent teacher conferences. If you are able to, please sign up to donate... READ MORE >
Parent/Teacher Conferences: Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, February 13th. Please click here to sign-up for a time to meet with your child’s teacher. February Lunch Menu: Please click here to see the February Lunch Menu for Unity West. Box Tops Contest: It is time for a new Box Tops Challenge! This is a classroom challenge that ends... READ MORE >
Our Unity West Trivia Night and Silent Auction is quickly approaching on March 6. This year we are trying some new ideas for our silent auction. We have 2 different ways for you to help.Each grade has chosen a fun theme and will be collecting items for a class basket. Parents are encouraged to send in new, unopened items for their student's class basket. Sign-ups... READ MORE >
Parent/Teacher Conferences: Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, February 13th. Please click here to sign-up for a time to meet with your child’s teacher. Box Tops Contest: It is time for a new Box Tops Challenge! This is a classroom challenge that ends February 24th. Any classroom that brings in any combination of 50 Box Tops or Coke rewards... READ MORE >
You can now sign-up for Parent/Teacher conferences taking place on February 13th. The sign-up can be found by following this link https://www.unitywestelementary.com/parent-teacher-conference-sign-up--2 READ MORE >
Please remember we do not have school on Monday, January 20 in honor of Martin Luther King Day. 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade parents, please mark your calendars…we will be completing our state testing March 30-April 3. Please try to avoid scheduling appointments during this time. We need 20 more responses for the 5 Essentials Survey - Please take about 5... READ MORE >
Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful winter break! For those who participated in the Winter Challenge sponsored by the Green Machine, please make sure you turn in your forms by Friday. 5 Essentials Survey - Please take about 5 minutes to complete the 5 Essentials Survey for Unity West. The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict... READ MORE >
Tomorrow is Ugly Sweater Day. We are having a school wide ugly sweater day on Thursday, December 19. You can either pull an ugly sweater from the closet or create your own. Friday is our Day Before Winter Break and Pajama Day! We will gather in the gym at 8:45 to hear the 5th grade chorus and sing some Christmas songs. Class parties will take place throughout... READ MORE >
5 Essentials Survey - Please take about 5 minutes to complete the 5 Essentials Survey for Unity West. The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. If at least 20 percent of Unity West parents complete this survey, a parent supplement report will also be... READ MORE >
5 Essentials Survey - On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois 5Essentials Survey will be administered online by UChicago Impact at the University of Chicago. The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. These five indicators that... READ MORE >
A few quick reminders… El Toro at the Fields Restaurant Fundraiser - Come join us onTODAY at El Toro at the Fields and help support Unity West PTO. El Toro will donate 20% of your bill to Unity West PTO if you bring in this flyer or show the flyer on your phone. Good for dine-in and carry-out (must mention flier when placing carry-out order). El Toro at... READ MORE >
5 Essentials Survey - On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois 5Essentials Survey will be administered online by UChicago Impact at the University of Chicago. The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. These five indicators that... READ MORE >
5 Essentials Survey - On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois 5Essentials Survey will be administered online by UChicago Impact at the University of Chicago. The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. These five indicators that... READ MORE >
You can now visit the Unity West PTO Apparel Now shop. You may order items and have them shipped directly to your house. Please visit https://apparelnow.com/unity-west-pto-apparel to order. READ MORE >
Veterans’ Day November 11 - Help us spread the word...We will be hosting our annual Veterans/Senior Citizen Breakfast on November 11. Doors will open at 8:45. Breakfast will be served at 9:00 and the program. All Veterans and senior citizens in the Unit 7 school district are welcome to attend. PLEASE RSVP TO THE SCHOOL FOR THE BREAKFAST 217-485-3918.Family Movie... READ MORE >
Come see our talented students in Cinderella on November 7, 8, and 9 at 7 pm. Purchase your tickets at https://unityrockets.seatyourself.biz READ MORE >
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held at Unity West on Thursday, October 24. Conferences can be scheduled at available times from 3:00-9:30pm To schedule a conference with your child's teacher, click here. READ MORE >
Please click here for a .pdf copy of the 2019-2020 School Supply List. READ MORE >
Registration for the 2019-2020 school year will take place on August 5th and 6th. August 5th the registration will take place from from 12pm-7pm at Unity Junior High School. August 6th registration will take place at Unity West Elementary School from 8am-2pm. READ MORE >
Summer AR will begin Tuesday June 4th and continue every Tuesday through July 9th from 5pm-7pm. July 16th, 23rd, and 30th Summer AR will take place from 9am-11am. READ MORE >
Disney Day Friday! Unity West will have a Disney Day Celebration on May 24th, to celebrate students running enough miles to make it to Disneyland with Mileage Club. All students are welcome to dress as Disney characters or Disney clothing that day. The class from each grade level with the most miles ran will also win a special treat. Volunteers Needed!... READ MORE >
Please click here to view the schedule for May 28th's Fun Day! READ MORE >
Calling all entertainers and musicians. Unity West will be hosting a talent show on May 15 in conjunction with our Fine Arts Festival. This event only comes around every two years, our next event will be in May of 2021. Auditions will be held, Monday May 6 from 3:00-4:30 in the music room. Your student should be fully prepared to perform their talent with... READ MORE >
The Unit 7 Elementary Track Meet will take place on Wednesday, May 1st. Please click here for all of the information including the entry form. READ MORE >