launching into the future! weekly west updates

March 6, 2024

We want to thank the many volunteers who have visited Unity West this week as part of Read Across America.  There are still some slots available for volunteers to come and read to classes, you can sign up by clicking here.   Next week is Spring Break for all of Unit 7 Schools.  

Upcoming Events

5Essentials Survey-Unity West Families, we are asking that all families complete the 5Essentials Survey.  The survey can be accessed here.

Spring Pictures-Spring Pictures will take place on March 25th.  Only students who pre-order will be photographed.  Please click here to order.

Kindergarten Orientation-March 25th at 6pm will be our annual Kindergarten Orientation Night for families with a kindergartener entering school in August of 2024.  Please click here for more information and to sign up.

IAR Testing 3rd-5th Grade Students - Please watch for information from your student’s teacher regarding IAR testing.  5th grade will test March 25-27 and April 3-12.  3rd, 4th, 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.

PE With Coach Vetter-

It’s our final week of Kids Heart Challenge!  We are having a blast learning about our hearts, and I’m so proud of our students and families for creating a community of live savers!  

There is still time to register and help us reach our goal. So far 123 families have registered, with 62 families learning about Hands Only CPR!

Here’s how you can help:  

Register: http://www2.heart.org/goto/unitywest

Complete Finn’s Mission: Watch a 2-minute video to know Hands-Only CPR, spot the signs of a stroke and more! 

  • Share link with friends and family through social media, text and/or email.

  • Each student who raises $100 in honor of the AHA’s 100th Birthday will go into a drawing for a puppy warmie!

Thank you Unity West Elementary school community!

News from PTO

Unity West Glow Bingo Donations – Do you or someone you know have a business interested in donating items for the silent auction? Contact ellenvandy06@gmail.com to contribute to this spring’s fundraiser.  Have another in-kind donation that will elevate the festivities? Email stgrussing@yahoo.com

FUN DAY/FIELD TRIP SHIRTS - Annual shirt sponsorships allow end-of-the-year shirts for field trips and Fun Day to be free of charge to participants. In exchange, your name or logo is displayed on the back of the shirt that will appear in the community long after this school year. We hope you'll consider supporting this fun Unity West tradition by sponsoring today!

PTO Meeting TIME CHANGE – The next PTO meeting will be Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the Unity West library. A google meet link will be available for those who need to attend remotely.

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.