UNLESS U NEWS AND EVENTS UPDATES​
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Meet Your Unless U and Post Place Teachers and Staff
We have so many new faces on staff these days and we would love to introduce you to them! While some may just spend time at one campus and others are at both, you're bound to see us at school, events, after care, or carpool - or maybe even "out in the wild" as some of our students like to say. Click here to learn more about our incomparable Unless U staff.
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Unless U Wish List
We are often asked "what do you need?" - you've asked and we've listened. If you are interested in donating items to Unless U, please click here to view our teachers' wish list.
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Change of Clothes
Spills happen, sweat happens, and we want to make sure our students are comfortable if they need a change of clothes. Please send a labeled bag of clothes (shorts, shirts, underwear, socks, etc) for your student to keep in their locker, just in case they need it. We appreciate your help!
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Daily Snack
Please send your student with a snack each day. While it is not required for a student to have a snack, if they would like one to enjoy during break time they must bring it from home. That is not something we provide for our students. Please send something that can be eaten in ten minutes independently, as we have two snack groups and students must return to class.
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Consent Form
Please be sure to complete the consent form that was shared with you on Brightwheel. This is required for all students who currently attend Unless U and helps us keep our records updated.
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Unless U Door Code
For our Unless U students, we will now have a code on the door to allow them to enter the building if a staff member is not immediately available to answer the door. The code will be active from 7:30-9:30am Monday-Friday. They will enter 11111# on the keypad to the right of the entrance. For safety, please do not leave until your student is inside the building.
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August Dates to Remember
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August 3rd: Teacher Work Day - NO STUDENTS
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August 4th: First Day of Fall Semester
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COUNSELING CORNER WITH MACKENZIE
Many of you have gotten to know "Nurse Mackenzie" through her recent years at Post Place, serving our incredible students and families in a healthcare role. We are now thrilled to have Mackenzie joining our team full time as a health professional in a brand new context. She will be working with our students and parents in a counseling setting, with an office based out of our Unless U campus. Mackenzie is will be working with students in the classroom setting while also working individually to help students successfully navigate situations as they arise. In addition, she is available for appointments with parents and students alike. If you would like to set up an appointment with her, you can email Mackenzie.taylor@unlessu.org.
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NOTE: Mackenzie will be taking a break from her counseling appointments as she gets closer to the birth of sweet baby Taylor. She will return to seeing clients when she comes back from maternity leave.
SCOOPS UPDATE
Scoops Hours are Monday-Friday from 1:00 - 5:00
Students who are not currently part of the Scoops Job Training Program may still have opportunities to work in Scoops; however, availability will be more limited and primarily during after-school hours and for Scoops Cart events. Students who are new to Unless U or who have not yet completed the interest form for the Job Training Program can do so by clicking here.
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Beginning May of 2026–2027 school year, we are excited to share that the Scoops Job Training Program will transition from an elective to a class incorporated into our Life Skills curriculum. This change allows us to expand access so that more students can participate in Scoops, while ensuring that every student has the opportunity to develop valuable job and workplace skills as part of their educational experience.
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When your student is assigned to work, please make sure they bring their Scoops t-shirt, wear close-toed shoes (tennis shoes are best), and have their hair pulled up in a pony tail before they come to school (if applicable).
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If you have any questions or concerns regarding Scoops scheduling, Scoops events, or renting the Scoops Cart, please reach out to me at Katie.Moore@unlessu.org. I would be happy to connect you with the right information and point you in the right direction.
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To request the Scoops Cart for an event, please use this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4j8zkPMyfUiQsC8vVVjI9vmzjFTcC1460gABf78DkDNu-og/viewform
UNLESS U 2026-2027 CALENDAR
