At Uni High, we strive to foster an environment where everyone, inclusive of race, color, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, political beliefs, ability, language, and religion, will feel welcome, visible, and heard.

The PTSA will be selling Halloween-Grams during lunch periods every day this week (Sept. 30 - Oct. 4). Students may pre-order a variety of peanut-free treats to be delivered to their friends' lockers on Halloween.  The PTSA will be selling Hershey bars, Mother's brand Eerie Critters Cookies, Sour Patch Kids, Swedish Fish, Hershey's Kisses, and York Peppermint Patties.  Hershey bars will be $2 apiece, and combinations of the other five treats will sell for $1 apiece.  Students may pay with cash or Venmo.  Look for our Halloween-Gram table on the first floor hallway near the main (west) doors!  

Celebrate Fall with National Art Honor Society  (NAHS) by creating miniature scarecrows.  Supplies provided.

Join the Student Library Advisory Council (or, SLACers) for our next meeting on Oct. 2 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.  We will share snacks and discuss upcoming library events, led by Ms. Arnold and Kathleen.

Submit photographs of original (winter themed) art for the cover of the next Uni holiday card.  All art must be entirely your own creation.  You may submit up to 5 entries to the following box folder.
Only submit .jpgs and label as follows: Holiday#_Lastname_Firstname_graduation year

• By submitting your art, you are authorizing Uni to use (and possibly alter) your imagery for the holiday card and possibly for other future uses.  
• Entries are due by Oct. 1. Winners will be announced by the Advancement Office.
• The winner will receive a Uni sweatshirt and will be credited on the card.

Uni High Athletics was highlighted with a dominant performance from the Boys Cross Country Team winning the Tuscola Classic.  Out of the 200 male runners the team put 6 in the top 24, Ross Kimme led the way coming in 4th in 16:16 for the 3 mile course.  Luke Fahnestock (13th), Pieter Duursma (17th), Kai Swartz (18th), Bruce Tang (19th), Felix Lee (24th).  The girls team placed 4th overall led by Freshman Clara Knutson coming in 18th and Junior Ella Ylagan in 19th.  Boys Soccer won their SR night over Judah Christian 8-0 with six SR's scoring, improving to 11-5 on the season . 

4th Period Orchestra
9/30  Full Orchestra
10/1 Full Orchestra
10/3 Strings/Winds and Perc.
5th Period Chorus
9/30 Chorus
10/2 Chorus
10/4 Chorus/Madrigals

In the past, Uni High students have been allowed to use the study rooms at the Grainger Engineering Library, but University library administration has informed Uni's Main Office that they have changed the policy for access to these spaces. Uni High students can no longer use the Grainger Library study spaces but are welcome to continue using the library for studying and other quiet work. 

If you'd like to sign up for a Uni lunch plan for Quarter 2, please complete this form by Tuesday, Oct. 1. Our Quarter 2 lunch menus are available here. For Quarter 2, we'll be offering a 3-day (Mon./Wed./Fri.) plan ($177.60) and a 5-day (Mon.-Fri.) plan ($303.40). Checks made out to "University of Illinois" should be dropped off in Uni's main office by Friday, Oct. 18, or you can call 217-333-2870 to pay by phone. Lunch plans are available at no cost to students with full or partial fee waivers. 

A huge thank you to all the wonderful volunteers and performers who participated in Uni High's Moon Festival on Sept. 20. We are so grateful for the many food donations and the great turnout of volunteers who helped contribute to the success of this year's celebration. Additionally, a big thank you to all our student and faculty performers for their diverse array of showcases. Thank you everyone for your support and help in making the Moon Festival possible!

Girl students at Uni are encouraged to apply for the Barbara Lazarus Award, which provides financial assistance for conferences, activities, programs, or research that promote the study of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) at the secondary school level. This award aims to support and inspire girls pursuing STEM. To download the application and learn more about the award and its purpose, visit here.  
Please Contact the Assistant Director of Student Life, Bridget Hughes, (bsheen2@illinois.edu) with any questions. 

Mrs. Deedrick and Ms. Amy have a podcast called COFFEE (Counselors Offering Fun Facts and Emotional Education). We have had numerous episodes regarding a variety of topics over the years. The first episode of the season is about information regarding AP exams and our latest episode is a re-introduction of ourselves for our newbies. Check us out and you can also find us on Spotify.
https://rss.com/podcasts/20152020/

Beginning Sept. 30, library trivia will update to the following hours and prize schedule:
Mondays: NO TRIVIA.
Tuesdays & Thursdays: New trivia question, points and candy prizes.
Wednesday & Fridays: Point prizes ONLY. You will not receive candy for answering trivia questions on these days.
Thank you for your cooperation!

The Wellness Room (room 312) is open for students who need a quiet space to take a breather, reset, have self-care, color a coloring sheet, journal, and take a break. It is not used to loiter, study, or hang out with friends. Jason Givens from the SSO supervises the room and is available as a resource to talk or answer questions. We'd love for you to stop by!
The Wellness Room is open to all students during these hours:
Mondays, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Thursdays 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
Fridays 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.-3:45 p.m.

This is an workshop for staff and older students who are interested in learning about a system known as  "Nonviolent Communication". The skills include learning to express one's feelings and needs effectively while listening to ourselves and others with empathy and non-judgment (cnvc.org). This is for anyone struggling with external or internal conflict or anyone wanting to have a more compassionate, empathic lens for yourself and others.
https://tinyurl.com/NVCwkshp
If you have questions please contact: Sisa Pon Renie (sisapon@gmail.com)

If you are a junior or a senior and are a resident of Champaign County, you are eligible to serve as an election judge during this year’s presidential election. Election judges oversee voting at polling places on Election Day and during Early Voting. Responsibilities include addressing voting issues and ensuring all voting progresses securely. If you are interested, click on the link above. Note: Uni does have school on Election Day (11/5). 

Please help us feed our hard-working teachers on Thursday, Oct. 24, the evening of fall Guardian-Teacher Conferences! After teaching all day, Uni's faculty will spend that evening meeting with families; to help teachers recharge without leaving the building, the PTSA provides a wonderful potluck meal for them in Uni's Kitchen! As in past years, we are asking for a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian foods along with set-up and clean-up volunteers. There are so many ways you can help! Please click here for more information and to sign up for a slot:  Thanks in advance for your support!

Save the date
The Fall Uni Parent Social is set for Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the Mezzanine at Harvest Market. This gathering offers Uni parents a chance to connect in a casual setting. There will be no formal programming, and students/children are welcome to attend with their parents. More details and RSVP information to follow. We hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Advancement Team: Janet Kroencke & Hannah Radnitzer-LeVanti