A few reminders for the Halloween Parade & classroom parties this afternoon: Doors open at 1:20; Parade begins at 1:45. All visitors must sign in & out in the office. Students leaving early (before 2:45) must also be signed out in the office.
On Thursday, East will host our annual Halloween Parade and classroom parties. If you plan to visit or have questions, please review the information emailed out and posted on the school website. Different after-school arrangements? Please notify the office in advance.
East is celebrating Unity Day tomorrow by wearing ORANGE to show support for bullying prevention. There is also a Unity Day event at East Side Park in Tolono, 4-6pm, with many games & activities for the whole family. Our schools are united for kindness, acceptance, & inclusion!
The East PTO meets tomorrow evening (Tuesday, October 1) at 6:30 in the school library. All are welcome to help plan and discuss the upcoming events at our school!
East Families: This afternoon students & staff participated in our annual law enforcement drill with our school resource officer to practice responding to an intruder or other threat. This message is simply to make you aware in case your child has a concern.
A friendly reminder that tomorrow (Friday, September 20) is early dismissal at 11:15am.
Picture Day at Unity East is tomorrow! To order online, visit www.my.lifetouch.com and enter code EVTDWBH2R. If you do not order online, please fill out the order form that was sent home with exact payment and return to school tomorrow.
The East PTO meets tomorrow evening (Tuesday, September 3) at 6:30 in the school library. All are welcome to help plan and discuss the upcoming events at our school!
East Families: This morning students & staff took shelter in response to the storm that passed through the area. Students did a great job following directions and waiting patiently for the storm to pass. This message is simply to make you aware in case your child has a concern.
Today every class was busy learning about their new room, meeting new classmates, practicing routines, and getting started with the next chapter in their education. Great first day at East!
Unit 7 Schools is hiring a special education aide at Unity West Elementary School for the 2019-20 school year.
Qualifications: Associates degree or 60 hours college credit
Contact Janah Sudduth-Mottola, Special Education Coordinator, at 217-485-6510 / sudduthj@unity.k12.il.us if interested
Unity East's Back-to-School Open House this Thursday evening, 5:30-7:15pm. Meet the teacher, attend class meetings, drop off school supplies, & enjoy the evening at the school. Hot dogs, chips, & drinks at no cost; Kona Ice for sale. We are looking forward to seeing everyone!
Welcome to the start of our new school year! Registration will be held next week on Monday, August 5, 12:00 - 7:00pm at Unity Junior High or Tuesday, August 6, 7:30am - 2:00pm at Unity East. You may register on either of these dates and we ask you make every effort to attend.
The East Library is open tomorrow (Thursday) 8-10am and 6-8pm. This is our last day this summer. Students can check out books and take AR tests on what they've read. Come on by!
“Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” -
Frederick Douglass
The East Library is open tomorrow (Thursday) 8-10am and 6-8pm. Students can check out books and take AR tests on what they've read. Come on by!
“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body" – Joseph Addison
The East Library is open tomorrow (Thursday) 8-10am and 6-8pm. Students can check out books and take AR tests on what they've read.
“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” – Walt Disney
The East Library is open tomorrow (Thursday) 8-10am and 6-8pm. Students can check out books and take AR tests on what they've read.
The more you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go! -Dr.Seuss
On Tuesday, May 28, Unity East will be hosting our annual Awards Assembly to recognize students for achievement in academics, art, music, and character.
A program with the full list of awards was emailed out and is available to view on the school website.
A reminder that we will have After School Art for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders this afternoon. Contact the office if there are any changes for students who regularly attend.
To all who are able to chaperone field trips today, thank you for helping - it's appreciated!
East Update: We are excited to be hosting our Family Night and Book Fair tomorrow evening from 4-8pm. We have several exciting presentations, the buy-one-get-one book fair, and the Sidney Dairy Barn. Details on the school website and the flyer sent home. We hope to see you there!
