
February 5, 2025
Parent-Teacher Conferences February 13, 3:00 pm-9:30 pm - Sign ups for spring parent-teacher conferences are live. Please click here to sign up. Due to a coaching conflict, Mr. Vetter will not be available on the scheduled night of conferences. If you would like to schedule a conference with him, please email him directly at vetterr@unity.k12.il.us
Volunteers Needed! Get $15 off your book fair order by signing up to work a shift between February 10-15th. Help us stock our classrooms with new books and keep our kiddos reading! We are still in need of volunteers and would welcome grandparents or high school students who need service hours.
Yearbook Orders-You can now order your yearbook! Please click here to do so. The final day to order will be March 4th.
Important Dates Coming Up:
Thursday, February 13th-11:20 Dismissal, Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, February 14th-No School
Monday, February 17th-No School
Glow Big or Glow Home: Unity West Glow Bingo 2025-Get ready to shine bright at Glow Bingo 2025! It's GLOW BIG OR GLOW HOME with Unity West PTO for a night of fun, unity, and glowing prizes!
When: Saturday, March 29th at 7:00 PM
Where: Franks Center, Philo
What: Food trucks (starting at 5:00 PM), 10 games of Bingo + Early Bird and Night Owl games + other fun games
Tickets go on sale at 8:00 AM on Saturday, February 8th at this link!
$30 for a single ticket (open seating)
$300 for a reserved table with seating for 8
Internet Safety Zoom Meeting-There will be a Family Tech Talk hosted by Trend Micro and PTO Today to discuss internet safety. This will take place on February 11th at 6pm via zoom. You will be able to join the meeting by clicking here. Click here for all the information you need.
Morning Drop-Off - We wanted to remind families that students should not be dropped off before 7:40 am when the building opens. With the cold weather, please make sure your student is dressed appropriately for outside activities.
Advertise your business - Unity West PTO is seeking sponsors for our schoolwide t-shirt. The winning student design, from our annual contest, is put on a t-shirt and your logo could be featured on the back of each shirt. Your sponsorship helps all students and staff receive a free shirt. For more information or to sponsor, click here.
Who wants snacks? – Thank you to everyone who signed up to bring snacks for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Please remember to drop off items before 3 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12.
PTO Meeting - The next PTO meeting is on February 11, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in Mrs. Robbis’ Room
Mark Your Calendars!
February 8 – Glow Bingo Tickets go on sale at 8 a.m.
February 10-15 – Unity West Spring Book Fair
February 11 – PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Robbins’ Room
February 13 - Parent-Teacher Conferences 3 pm - 9:30 pm
February 16 - Unity West Skate Night, 6-8 p.m. Click here for more information and see how to pre-register for the event!
March 4 – DATE CHANGE – PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m. West Library
March 29 – Glow Bingo 7 p.m.
Counselor Corner - Please read the February Counselor Corner by Mrs. Cross.
Absences and Tardies - If you drop your student off after 8:15, it is important that you come into the school and sign your student in. If your student will be absent, please call the school office by 9 am. The phone number is 217-485-3918. If you email your student’s teacher about the absence, please include Mrs. Payne (paynet@unity.k12.il.us).
After School Changes-If you have an after-school transportation change for your student, please call the school office by 2 pm. The phone number is 217-485-3918. If you plan on having your student ride a bus that they usually do not ride, please contact the bus garage as well at 217-689-2744.
Free Children’s Orthopedic Clinic-The C-U Elks Lodge will host a free Children’s Orthopedic Clinic on February 26th. Please click here for more information.
Tolono Park District Ball Sign Ups-It is time for summer ball. Tolono Park District’s online sign-ups have started for ages 5-16. Don’t miss out and sign-up before the February 7 deadline. Registration information and forms can be found at https://leagues.bluesombrero.com/tolonoparks. Any questions can be directed to ProgramsDirector@tolonoparks.org
Stephens Family YMCA Youth Basketball-The Stephens Family YMCA in Champaign will be hosting a youth basketball league this spring. Please click here for more information.
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest-Te Knights of Columbus will host a free throw contest in Philo on February 16th. Please click here for more information.
We Support Rocket Nation- We encourage everyone to support our Rocket commUnity. Click here to view a calendar of events. When you go to the page, select “Calendar View” on the right side.