MY STOP

My Stop is a web-based application available to all Unit 5 parents to access live bus GPS information using a smartphone, tablet or computer and securely view the current location of their child’s bus on routes. The system also provides the school bus’s estimated time of arrival at your child’s bus stop. For directions, CLICK HERE.

SCHOOL HOURS

Elementary: 7:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

High Schools: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Junior High: 8:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Early Childhood:

Announcements

ILLINOIS REPORT CARD TO INCLUDE NEW DESIGNATIONS

On Oct. 31, the Illinois State Board of Education released its annual Illinois Report Card. The report shows the performance and progress on a wide range of metrics. New this year: the report card will include a summative designation for each school. Our schools have earned a commendable designation.

The Illinois State Board of Education has provided materials that describe the designations and their implications for students, schools and families on its Support & Accountability website. As always, our primary focus is the teaching and learning in our classrooms, as well as the support and opportunities we provide all of our students every day.

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TOWN TO APPLY FOR SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL GRANT

The Town of Normal is applying for a Safe Routes to Schools grant to build a hard-surface trail. The Town of Normal and Unit 5 will hold a public open house on Tuesday, October 30 at Chiddix Junior High School (300 S. Walnut) from 5-6:30 p.m. The purpose of the open house is to review proposed plans for a trail connection from the Karin Street sidewalk across Anderson Park to Chiddix. The trail connection would also connect to the College Avenue sidewalk and to Dewey Street. At the open house, community members will have the opportunity to speak with Town of Normal staff about the proposed project. The Town plans to submit the project for a Safe Routes to School grant in mid-November.

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SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS

Interested in education? Looking to enhance your income? Consider applying to be a substitute teacher. Unit 5 is in need of substitute teachers. To learn more about a job where you can choose your days, contact the Regional Office of Education, www.roe17.org/licensure/substitutes .

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SPAGHETTI SUPPER

Come see our district's talented musicians and enjoy a spaghetti supper. The concert/meal combo is at Normal West on Monday, Nov. 5 and at NCHS on Monday, Nov. 12. Food will be served from 5-7:30 p.m. each night with concerts running from 5-9 p.m. Dinner tickets are $7.50 if purchased by Oct. 26 (Normal West) or Nov. 2 (NCHS). Gluten-free meals are available for $12.50 if purchased in advance only. Spaghetti supper tickets are $10 if purchased at the door. Contact the junior high and high school music directors to purchase tickets. Contact Mary Robinson, swiss66@comcast.net or Melinda Breach, labpandbreach@frontier.com for additional information.

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FOOD MOBILE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 at PARKSIDE JUNIOR High School there will be a Foodmobile distribution serving residents of McLean County.

It is from 10-11:30am in the Cafeteria.

Each family leaves with between 3-5 days of food including fresh milk and produce.

For more information, CLICK HERE.

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SCHOOL BOARD MEETING - NOV. 14 @ 7 PM @ UNIT OFFICE

The Board of Education meeting is at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 14 at Unit 5 District Office, 1809 W. Hovey in Normal.

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HIGH SCHOOL FINALS

High School students will take finals on Dec. 19, Dec. 20 & Dec. 21. To see the schedule, CLICK HERE.

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FAMILY ACCESS HAS MOVED

Unit 5 has an updated website design and Skyward Family Access has moved. Please click on the second square button in the center of the page to access your child's site.

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