Bobcat Bulletin
March 10, 2023
Share your thoughts to help improve our schools!
Over the upcoming weeks, D140 students, teachers, and parents will be given the opportunity to weigh in on school climate and learning conditions by taking the eleventh annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey.
Please click here to take the parent survey.
This survey assesses a school’s culture and climate and provides insight into strengths and weaknesses on the five key factors that research shows are predictive of school success - effective leaders, collaborative teachers, involved families, supportive environment, and ambitious instruction.
Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions at your child’s school and guide improvement. Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child. We must get a 20% parent response rate for our results to be reported.
Thanks for your support!
Important Dates
- Mar. 13th-15th: 5th grade ISA (Illinois Science Assessment)
- Mar. 16th: School Board Meeting 7:00pm
- Mar. 20th-24th: Scholastic Book Fair
- Mar. 27th-31st: Spring Break
Bannes Scholastic Book Fair
Student Council Paws Fundraiser
Bobcats of the Week
Congratulations to our Bobcats of the Week for the week of March 14th. Way to go!
Morning Announcers
Kindergarten Pizza Party
1st Grade was Rockin the 120th Day of School!!!
1st Graders had so much fun1 Thank you to the 1st grade teachers and parent volunteers.
Boys' Basketball
Read Across America Spirit Week
Kids Heart Challenge
News from the Bannes PTO
Little Ceasars Pickup
If you ordered Little Ceasars, the delivery date has been set for Wednesday, March 15th from 4:30-7:30 at the Bannes north side doors.
ORDERS MUST PICKED UP AT THIS TIME. WE CANNOT HOLD ANY PRODUCTS.
EcoClean Can is partnering with Bannes Elementary!
Click below:
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.