Bobcat Bulletin
Nov. 9, 2022
Student Council Food Drive
Important Dates
- Nov. 9th: PTO Meeting 7:00pm, Bannes
- Nov. 11th: Veterans Day
- Nov. 12th: PTO sponsored Fun Run, 8:00am-10:00am
- Nov. 17th: School Board Meeting 7:00pm
- Nov. 21st and 22nd: Parent/Teacher Conferences (No School)
- Nov. 23rd -25th: No School
- Nov. 24th: Thanksgiving
D140 Celebrates Veterans Day 2022
D140 students and staff are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue to commemorate Veterans Day on Friday, November 11.
Schools throughout the district will participate in patriotic programs, collections, class projects, and/or tributes to our military veterans. Bannes will have our Veterans Day celebration on May 19th near Armed Forces day to honor our Veterans. We honor the millions of American military men and women who have valiantly fought to build, improve, and defend our nation's freedom.
Report Cards Issued November 11
Beginning Friday, November 11 at 3 p.m., first-quarter student report cards will be available in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Please follow the steps below or click HERE to download instructions for accessing elementary and middle school student report cards.
If you need assistance accessing the Parent Portal, please call your school office.
How to Access Student Report Cards
Log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Select Documents in your Message Center
Click 22-23 School Name under Report Card, and a pop-up window displaying your student’s report card will open in a new browser.
If you are unable to view your student’s report card, please make sure pop-up windows are enabled in your web browser.
Parent-Teacher Conference Appointments - Online & In-Person Options Available
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held in all KSD 140 elementary and middle schools on Monday, November 21, and Tuesday, November 22. In an effort to better serve our parents, we will be hosting both IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Please click the Parent-Teacher Conference Appointment link found at ksd140.org and follow these directions for scheduling a conference. Our PTCFast.com online scheduler will be open Tuesday, November 1 through Friday, November 18.
If you do not have internet access or are unable to make an appointment, please feel free to contact your child’s school, and the office staff will be happy to assist you.
Thank you!
Social Emotional Wellness
Times may be uncertain, but rest assured, we are here for you and your family. As we forge ahead together, please know we have resources to help. Do not hesitate to reach out to your Social/Emotional leaders at Bannes:
School Counselor
Rachel Jesiolowski
School Social Worker
Jacqueline Carruth
Crisis & Support Hotlines:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
24/7 free & confidential support & crisis resources
Crisis Textline: text CONNECT to 741741
24/7 text message support for those in crisis.
Between Friends: 1-800-603-HELP (1-800-603-4357)
24/7 domestic violence crisis line
Call 4 Calm: Text “TALK” or “HABLAR” to 552-020
Free Emotional Support Text Line
Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline: 1-888-293-2080
24/7 Chicago rape hotline for survivors of sexual violence & their significant others
Illinois Warm Line: 1-866-359-7953
Peer & Family mental health support by phone, weekdays M-F 9 AM-5 PM
NAMI Chicago local resources & referral helpline: 312-563-0445
Compassionate support & personalized referrals M-F 9 AM-5 PM, Sat 9-1
If you or someone you love is experiencing an immediate, life-threatening mental health crisis, call 911, clearly state that the individual is experiencing a mental health emergency, and ask that a Critical Incident Team officer responds to the situation. A Critical Incident Team officer is trained in handling psychiatric emergencies.