Bobcat Bulletin
March 20, 2023
Reminder … Please take the 5Essentials Parent Survey by March 31!
If you have not done so already, please be sure to take the 5Essentials Parent Survey by March 31. We must get a 20% parent response rate for our results to be reported.
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.
Thanks for your support!
Important Dates
- Mar. 20th-24th: Scholastic Book Fair
- Mar. 27th-31st: Spring Break
- Apr. 4th: No School- Election Day
- Apr. 5th, 6th, 11th, 12th, 13th- IAR Testing (grades 3-5)
- Apr. 7th & 10th: No School
- Apr. 12th: PTO Meeting @ Bannes 7:00pm
- Apr. 20th: School Board Meeting 7:00pm
- Apr. 21st: No School
IAR Testing
Please make sure that your student is well rested, eats a good breakfast, and has their iPad fully charged.
Kindergarten- Save the Date
Bannes Scholastic Book Fair
Apple Coaching
We had another Apple Coaching Cycle with Apple JJ at Bannes last week. Students used technology in such meaningful, collaborative, & creative ways!
Leprechauns on the loose!
We had leprechauns on the loose at Bannes on St. Patrick’s Day! Kindergarten students built all kinds of different traps, but with no luck. The leprechaun made quite a mess in some classrooms.
Wee Bit O'Fun Day in 3rd grade
2nd Grade Detectives
Bobcats of the Week
Shout out to the Bobcats of the Week for the week of March 17th! Keep up the great work!
Morning Announcers
Student Council Paws Fundraiser
News from the Bannes PTO
EcoClean Can is partnering with Bannes Elementary!
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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.