The Weekly Knightline October 20-25

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

We invite you to attend our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences, a valuable opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers, discuss their progress, and collaborate to support their academic success.

Conference Dates & Times:

Monday, November 3: 4:00 – 8:00 PM

Tuesday, November 4: 4:00 – 6:30 PM

Your involvement plays a vital role in your child’s growth, and we truly appreciate the time you take to engage in these important conversations. We encourage you to attend and be part of the conversation to support your child's academic journey. 

How to Sign Up:Click HERE to access the letter from Mr. Holwerda. From there, find the teachers you'd like to meet with and select your preferred time slots on the Sign Up website.

We look forward to seeing you there!

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Girls Basketball: If you are a freshman or sophomore girl interested in being a girls basketball manager, please contact Mr. Holwerda.

Veteran’s Day 2025: We would like to create an Honor Wall by gathering pictures of Veterans related to our student body. If you had or have a Veteran in your family and want to include them in this, please send a copy of a picture (4X6 or 5X7 - that will not get returned to you) the person’s name, service branch and years, and connection to Unity student body. Bring or email the picture and information to the office before November 1.

Handwashing is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of illness. We are starting to see

more illness, so please remember to wash your hands often!

Student Council Feedback: Now available on student’s Blackbaud Resource Board.

PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Parent Teacher Conferences Food Sign Up. Sign up HERE to provide food for P/T conferences on November 3 & 4.

Unity Winter Apparel Store: It’s only 2 months until Christmas!! Shop the Unity Winter Apparel

online store. The store closes Friday, October 24 at midnight – no late orders will be accepted.

Winter Online Store

Unity Christian High School would like to invite all Veterans and their family to our Veterans Assembly at 9:55AM on November 11. Join us for music, storytelling, and fellowship. 

Meat Donations for School Lunch Program: Unity is seeking beef and pork donations from local farmers to support our school lunch program. Unity will cover all processing fees. If you are interested in making a donation, please contact Wayne Dykstra at wdykstra@unitychristian.net

Reminder from the school nurse: As we are entering cold & flu season, please keep your student

home if they have a temp higher than 100 degrees or are vomiting.

● For cough & cold symptoms (flu, COVID, etc), they can return to school when they have been fever-free for 24 hours without use of fever-reducing medications (Tylenol, Motrin, etc) and respiratory symptoms are mild and improving.

● For strep throat, they can return after taking antibiotics for 24 hours if improving.

SPORTS

For up to date scores and schedules go to Bound

Postseason Game Reminder: Unity Christian Season Passes are NOT valid for any post season games, even if held at Unity. This includes the volleyball game on 10/21.

Weight Room Open Hours: Now available on student’s Blackbaud Resource Board.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Van/Bus Route Driver: contact Terry Schouten for more information.

UPCOMING DATES

Tues 10/28 VB Regional Tournament

Tues 10/28 - Fri 10/31 FFA National Convention @ Indianapolis

Thurs 10/30 NWIA Christian School Orchestra Festival

Fri 10/31 State Cross Country 10:30/11:15

Fri 10/31 FB Playoffs (also 11/7; 11/15)

Mon 11/3 1:30 dismissal; PT Conferences from 4-8:00 PM

Tues 11/4 1:30 dismissal; PT Conferences from 4-6:30 PM

Mon 11/3 - Thurs 11/6 State VB Tournament @ Xtream Arena, Coralville

Fri 11/7 No School

Mon 11/10 Middle School Open House

Mon 11/10 Blood Drive

Tues 11/11 Veteran’s Day Assembly

Thurs 11/13 Combo Night

Wed 11/20 - Fri 11/22 All-State @ Iowa State

Fri 11/21 State FB @ UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls

Sat 11/22Quiz Bowl @ MOC 8:30AM