Knights News

There will be no school for students on the following days:

Thursday, April 2nd - Monday, April 6th - Spring Break

Monday, May 25th - Memorial Day

Friday, May 29th, will be the last day of school for the 25/26 School Year!

In February, we focused on Cooperation. Cooperation is working together to reach shared goals. The following students were chosen by their teachers as students who show cooperation with their peers on a regular basis. Congratulations to these amazing Unity Knights!

Unity's Staff of the Month are voted on by their fellow staff members! March's winners are Darin Wickey, 1st grade teacher, and Katelyn Gibson, Foundations Classroom Aide

We are very fortunate to have these two as a part of Team Unity!!

March 24th began 4th Quarter at Unity! Each Quarter, a new group of 5th graders are chosen by their teachers to serve on Unity's Student Council. Student Council for 4th Quarter consists of Alexis Balcon-Hernandez, Zavier Fischer, Nyla Lander, Yaneli Almarez, Nayelis Benavides Blanco, and Abraham Munoz. Congratulations to these students for being great examples to their peers!

4th Quarter has begun at Unity!

Mr. Chapman wants to remind you to FINISH STRONG!! regular attendance as we finish this school year is integral to your child's success! Please make sure your student is In School, On Time, Every Day!!

If your student still owes school fees, please pay them as soon as possible. Each year student's at Unity incur a $34 school fee which helps pay for classroom materials. You can pay this fee in the main office with cash or a check, or you can pay online with a credit card. If you are unsure whether or not you have unpaid school fees, you can call the office at anytime! Thank You!

Just a reminder about our morning drop-off procedures:

• If you are dropping off students, please use the farthest left lane before entering the parking lot.
• Parents should stay in the car, and students should exit the vehicle quickly (within a few seconds).
• If you need more time, please park in a designated spot inside the lot so traffic can continue moving smoothly

This helps prevent congestion and ensures all students get to class on time.

Important Parking Reminders:

• No parking in front of the school – this area is reserved for school buses only.
• Handicap parking spots are located in the front of the parking lot. Please only use these if you have the proper permit, as families who need them rely on those spaces.
• Always drive slowly in the parking lot, watch for students walking, and stop to allow them to cross safe

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping drop-off safe and efficient for everyone.

School will dismiss at 1:30 on Fridays again this school year! Please be aware and make sure appropriate transportation has been arranged for your students. If your students take the bus, they will arrive at their bus stop 2 hours earlier than their normal time on Fridays

Influenza (also called flu)

Influenza (also known as flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. Influenza is not a stomach bug. The flu is different from a cold. The flu usually comes on suddenly.

Flu symptoms

ü Fever* or feeling feverish/chills * Not everyone with flu will have a fever

ü Cough

ü Sore throat

ü Runny or stuffy nose

ü Muscle or body aches

ü Headache

The Flu Is Contagious

ü Flu symptoms start 1 to 4 days after the virus enters the body

ü Call your medical provider if your child has symptoms

ü Stay home for 24 hours after fever is gone without the use of medicine

Soap and water or alcohol-based sanitizers for hands?

Both alcohol-based hand sanitizers and hand-washing are effective ways of preventing disease, but remember these important facts:

• Hand sanitizers are not as effective when dirt is visible on hands. Hand washing with soap and water, singing the “Happy Birthday” song, should be used to remove the oil and grime where bacteria can live.
• Hand sanitizers should not be used in place of soap and water:

ü when preparing food

ü after restroom use

ü changing diapers

• Hand sanitizers will not work in killing certain viruses or bacteria such as:

Ø Cryptosporidium - causes diarrhea.

Ø Norovirus – causes stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhea and to throw up.

Ø Clostridium difficile – causes watery diarrhea.

Clean hands are one of the best ways to prevent infection or disease. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/handwashing/