We've packed up our book fair, but you can still order online through March 19! All orders ship home and book-only orders over $25 ship free. Visit our book fair website at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/unityjuniorhighschool, and scroll towards the bottom of the page for information on online ordering. Thank you for supporting our school!
Spring Break starts Monday, March 13 and runs through Friday, March 17. We'll see you back well rested and ready for 4th quarter on Monday, March 20th!
Thank you to all the families that joined us for the Edible Book Festival and Book Fair Family Night! Our book fair will be open the rest of the week for student purchases Tuesday-Friday from 7:45-8:12 AM and during lunch hours.
Join us at the Edible Book Festival and Book Fair Family Night tomorrow! The event takes place at the junior high on Monday, March 6 from 6-7 pm. Check out the student dessert creations, 6th and 7th grade artwork, play a round of Musical Books to win book fair gift certificates, and shop at the book fair! After the edible book entries have been judged, we'll enjoy dessert! We hope to see you there.
Don’t miss the Incredible Edible Book Festival and Book Fair Family Night! Everyone is invited to join us Monday, March 6th from 6-7PM. The book fair will be open for shopping, and student created Edible Books will be on display for judging. While judging takes place, enjoy a display of 6th and 7th grade artwork and play “Musical Books” in the cafeteria to win $5 Scholastic Dollar certificates to spend at the fair. After the Edible Book winners have been named, we’ll dig in and enjoy the desserts! The book fair will also be open to students Tues., Mar. 7th - Fri., Mar. 10 from 7:45-8:10 AM and during lunch hours to make purchases. Hope to see you there!
Get your yearbook now- online ordering ends tomorrow! Visit interstate.com/flyerentry/72752J to order online.
The library is hosting a number of events in March, and we could use your help! If you are willing to donate items for any of our upcoming events, please visit the sign ups below.
Incredible Edible Book Festival, March 6th: More information will be coming soon about this family event! We will need napkins, plates and forks. To donate these items, please visit https://signup.com/go/KmkhZZX
Accelerated Reader Rewards party, after Spring Break: This quarter's incentive is a Glow Party! We are requesting Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies for snacks. To donate, please visit https://signup.com/go/hpZXXzf
Mrs. Webb, Librarian, is available to answer any questions! Contact her at webba@unity.k12.il.us or call 217-485-6735. I appreciate your support of our programs!
On Thursday we will finish off the week by dressing like a farmer for National FFA Week $1 baked goods will be sold Thursday from 7:45 am until 8:10 am that will support future FFA community service projects. Check Mrs. Grussing's google classroom to find FFA week daily trivia. Answer by 2:00 pm each day and correct answers will be entered in a drawing to win a candy bar.
On Wednesday, show us your western wear for National FFA Week! $1 baked goods will be sold Wednesday from 7:45 am until 8:10 am that will support future FFA community service projects. Check Mrs. Grussing's google classroom to find FFA week daily trivia. Answer by 2:00 pm each day and correct answers will be entered in a drawing to win a candy bar.
On Tuesday wear your favorite hat to celebrate National FFA Week!, Don't forget to check Mrs. Grussing's google classroom to find FFA week daily trivia. Answer by 2:00 pm each day and correct answers will be entered in a drawing to win a candy bar.
School will dismiss at 11:30 on Thursday, Feb. 23. There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, Feb. 24.
Next week is National FFA Week! To join the festivities, Tuesday wear your favorite hat, Wednesday show us your western wear, and on Thursday we will finish off the week by dressing like a farmer. We will also have some fun activities! This includes a bake sale on both Wednesday and Thursday from 7:45 am until 8:10 am that will support future FFA community service projects with $1 baked goods. Check Mrs. Grussing's google classroom to find FFA week daily trivia. Answer by 2:00 pm each day and correct answers will be entered in a drawing to win a candy bar.
Students, parents and staff of Unity Junior High School, on March 1, 2023, the 8th Grade Quest class will be starting the Snack Shack. The Snack Shack is a food pantry for students who experience food insecurity. UJHS Students will be able to use the pantry for breakfast, snack, and dinner foods. A google form will be coming out soon! But we need your help now! We are now collecting donations to stock our Snack Shack. Please check the list of items needed and bring your donations to Mrs. Bleecher’s Room (147) before or after school by February 28th. All items should be individually wrapped for grab and go use and should NOT expire for at least 6 months. Thank you for your support!
Graham crackers, Fruit snacks, Gold Fish/Cheez-its, Pop tarts (all flavors), Fruit/Applesauce cups, Mac n’ cheese cups, Ramen Noodles, Spaghettios (pull top cans only), Microwaveable Popcorn, Cereal bars, Granola bars, Little bite muffins (all flavors), Cosmic Brownies, Pudding cups
Get your yearbook now- online ordering ends on 02/28/2023! Visit interstate.com/flyerentry/72752J to order online.
UJHS Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on February 23 from 3:00-9:30 PM. Conference sign ups were sent directly to parent emails on February 10. They are also posted on our website at ujhs.com.
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 20 in recognition of President's Day.
On January 27, Detective Richard Wistocki, nationally recognized High Technology Cyber Crimes Specialist, will be presenting proactive strategies, expert insight, and invaluable resources designed to empower students to combat cyberbullying, vaping and sexting. For additional information about Richard Wistocki and Be Sure Consulting visit https://www.besureconsulting.com/. Detailed information was sent to parents via email on Friday. If you missed this information, please call the office and we will send home a physical copy of the letter with your student.
The next Pep Club meeting will be on Tuesday, January 24 at 7:00-7:45am or 3:00-3:45pm in the UJHS Library.
There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
We look forward to seeing all students on Tuesday, January 3 as we return from our holiday break! Don't forget to charge your chromebooks.