Bobcat Bulletin
April 28, 2023
Note from the principal
May 3rd starts the Bannes ABC Countdown to summer!
Important Dates
- May 4th: Kindergarten Mom's Spa 6:00pm-7:00pm
- May 5th: Half Day of School
- May 10th: PTO Meeting 7:00pm
- May 18th School Board Meeting 7:00pm
- May 19th: Veterans Day Celebration (time TBA)
- May 19th: PTO sponsored Bonanza show at Andrew 6:00pm
- May 23rd-26th: MAP Testing
- May 26th: No School- Institute Day
- May 29th: No School- Memorial Day
Fire Safety Smart Program
Bannes 3rd Graders were excited to receive their certificates from James Calomino and rest of the Tinley Park Fire Department for participating in the Fire Safety Smart Program!
2nd Grade
Bobcats in Action
5th Graders' Step up day at Grissom!
5th Graders' D.A.R.E. Graduation Celebration
Bobcats of the Week
Congrats to the Bobcats of the Week for the week of April 28h! Keep up the great work!
Morning Announcers
Online Registration for the 2023-24 School Year is Now Open!
Early Childhood/Preschool (EC/P), Kindergarten, and returning student registration for the 2023-24 school year is now open! An early registration discount will be given to families who register their students and pay their fees or set up a payment plan through the Business Office (708-342-5513) by Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
- CURRENT D140 Families - Log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal to begin registering your student(s)
- New D140 Families - Please click here to begin registering your student(s)
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.