United West Elementary

Thank you families for your support of the Valentines parties this afternoon!

V.I.P. Day has bee rescheduled for Friday, April 22 from 12:45 to 2:30 at West. Friday, April 8 was the original date on the calendar and website.

Spring Picture Day is coming March 4!

All Illinois children in Kindergarten and 2nd grades are required by the Illinois State Board of Education to have a dental examination on file by May 15, 2022. School dental examinations must have been completed within 18 months prior to the May 15th deadline. A Dental Examination form or a Dental Examination Waiver form must be submitted to the school by May 15, 2022. Please contact the school office with questions.

This meal will be served this Thursday instead: Grilled Cheese Sandwich Chili Soup & String Cheese Baby Carrots Peaches Milk Choice

Please review the handbook policy regarding student illness. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R4vnp0CHNZU7Z5U7l3ncpbjYwSCJmMZmhB9DctHBu-E/edit?usp=sharing

Please return this form sent home yesterday if you would like for your child to wear a mask at school. You may also contact the office or email Mrs. Johnson. Students must still wear a mask on the bus per the federal mandate. See the form for more information. Thank you. https://docs.google.com/document/d/13DY3zBFbKvITTmRAV9YtjKSW0vW8HVAvn8cWtiLXQsI/edit?usp=sharing

Check out the Purposeful People Family letter about our February theme, Honesty, in Documents on the web page or app. Conversation starters, questions to ask, books, parent reading and activities are included!

United West is seeking quality paraprofessional candidates willing to work with students and staff in a positive learning environment. *60 hours of college credit or high school diploma/passing score on the licensure exam. *$15.00 per hour plus benefits/full-time *Contact Patrick Coate via email (patrick.coate@u304.org) or at 734-8513.

Please return this form sent home today if you would like for your child to wear a mask at school. You may also contact the office or email Mrs. Johnson. Students must still wear a mask on the bus per the federal mandate. See the form for more information. Thank you. https://docs.google.com/document/d/13DY3zBFbKvITTmRAV9YtjKSW0vW8HVAvn8cWtiLXQsI/edit?usp=sharing

Announcement from United CUSD 304 regarding a move to mask optional starting Monday February 7, 2022. https://youtu.be/bCBnb8pX4-U https://5il.co/158d8 - Letter to United Families

Friday: Breakfast -Mini Donuts / Fruit Cup & Juice Box Lunch (no change) -Rectangle Pizza/ Romaine Salad/ Grape Tomatoes/ Strawberry Cup /Spirit Cake

No school in United 304 schools today February 3, 2022. Despite great effort - too many roads are just not safe for our commute. Be safe! Evening activities will determined later this morning. #BeUnited

No school in United 304 schools today February 3, 2022. Despite great effort - too many roads are just not safe for our commute. Be safe! Evening activities will determined later this morning. #BeUnited

Valentine's Day parties are scheduled for Friday, February 11 at 2:15. Classroom teachers will be arranging the details. One adult per student may attend. Only those that have made arrangements with the teacher should bring treats please. Valentine's may be brought to school and will be exchanged in the traditional manner. Adults may take students home by signing them out in the cafeteria. Parents allowing adults not listed as emergency contacts to take a student home, must make arrangements with the office in advance. Thank you!

Thursday: Menu Breakfast: Donuts / Mixed Fruit & Juice/Milk Lunch: Chicken Nuggets & Roll /Mashed Potatoes with Gravy & Green Beans/ Strawberry Cup/Milk

Due to forecasted worsening conditions, the United School district will not be in session today, February 2nd. United Rex Council Skills and drills will also be cancelled. Evening activities at UHS will be determined later this morning. #BeUnited #staysafe

Regional Office of Education ROE 33’s Family Support University! https://www.roe33.net/fsu

Pre-K will not be in attendance tomorrow in order for staff to attend training.

United West is seeking quality paraprofessional candidates willing to work with students and staff in a positive learning environment. *60 hours of college credit or high school diploma/passing score on the licensure exam. *$15.00 per hour plus benefits/full-time *Contact Patrick Coate via email (patrick.coate@u304.org) or at 734-8513.