Helen Keller Headlines
August 2022
Principal's Note
School is fast approaching so I wanted to communicate out two events that we have next week. The first is Popsicles with the Principal which will take place next Wednesday the 17th from 6 to 7 p.m. Weather permitting it will be outside by the playground. All are welcome to come and enjoy a popsicle and catch up about how summer was and share how excited they are for the upcoming school year.
Second, we have a kindergarten roundup on Thursday the 18th from 9 to 10 a.m. This event is only for our kindergarten friends and their parents. The kids will have a chance to meet their teacher, drop off supplies, and do a few fun activities. The parents will have a chance to hear a bit about some of the different procedures (pick up, drop off, etc.) here at Keller as well as get any questions that they might have answered. It is a fun event and we are looking forward to seeing all of our newest Cougars!
Next week I will send out some more information about back-to-school information and procedures so that everyone is on the same page. If you need anything at all, please reach out. I'm happy to help!
Sincerely,
Mr. Hanley
Key Dates in August 2022
Important August dates to mark on your calendar:
Monday, August 15 - Bus route information released via Infinite Campus.
Thursday, August 18 - Bannes, Fernway, Keller, McAuliffe, and Millennium Kindergarten Round Ups will be held from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at their respective elementary schools. This is a special time for families to meet their principal and teachers and to find out everything they'll need to know for the first day of school. Please join us!
Thursday, August 18 - Board of Education Meeting will be held at the administration building at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 23 - Open House at Elementary Schools for K-5, EC, and Preschool from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 24 - First Day of School for All Students (EC - 8)
Elementary school students will attend from 7:55 a.m. - 2:25 p.m. and middle school students will attend from 8:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.Wednesday, August 24 - Middle School Open Houses from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Back-to-School Shopping
2022-23 School Supply Lists
School supply lists for the 2022-23 school year can be found at ksd140.org/supply-list
Back-to-School Shopping Tax Lowered on Clothes and School Supplies August 5 - 15
Senate Bill 157 lowers the tax rate on clothes and school supplies from 6.25% to 1.25% for Illinois residents for ten days from August 5 - 14. For more information on the sales tax holiday click here.
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 Keller:
School Counselor
Erin Kennedy nee Duncan
School Social Worker
Maureen Hegji
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 HOME 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.
Helen Keller Elementary School
Email: jhanley@ksd140.org
Website: www.ksd140.org/keller
Location: 7846 West 163rd Street, Tinley Park, IL, USA
Phone: 708.532.2144
Facebook: facebook.com/helenkellercougars
Twitter: @kellercougars