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August 2022
Principal's Note
November 2022
October was full of many fun activities and capped off with a fun Halloween celebration as well. We've got plenty of fun pictures down below from the enjoyable month. Besides all of the fun activities, we had lots of learning happening in our classrooms as well. I always enjoy getting into classrooms and see all the engaged students participating in the creative lesson plans that our amazing teachers come up with.
Looking forward to November, we have another packed month of activities that we are busy preparing for. The highlight of them all might be the Veteran's Day assembly which is making a triumphant return. I'm looking forward to it as it will be my first one at Keller and I have heard amazing things about this event in the past. We also have Parent-Teacher conferences happening during the month of November. This is a great opportunity for us to connect with students families and work in partnership with them to improve student learning and growth. Please check out the detailed information below on how to sign up.
Finally, please check out our Cougars of the month and our Caring Cougar Raffle winners below. There is so much good that happens here at Keller every day. We have the best students and are so lucky to work with such amazing kids. Looking forward to a great month!
Sincerely,
Mr. Hanley
D140 Parent-Teacher Conference Appointments Available Beginning November 1
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held at Keller 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.
Scheduling
Beginning Tuesday, November 1 at 8:00 am, please click the Parent-Teacher Conference Appointment link found at ksd140.org and follow the directions for scheduling a conference. Our PTCFast.com online scheduler will be open Tuesday, November 1 at 8:00 am through Friday, November 18.
Parent-Teacher Conference Format Options
IN-PERSON Schedule:
Monday, November 21: 5 pm - 8 pm
Tuesday, November 22: 12 pm - 3 pm
VIRTUAL Schedule:
Monday, November 21: 1 pm - 4 pm
Tuesday, November 22: 8 am - 11 am
Our conferences will be fifteen minutes in length, regardless of the format selected.
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 for your support as we work together to create a cooperative home-school partnership.
Cougars of the Month
Below are our October Cougars of the Month, they were selected by their grade level teachers for being exceptional students throughout the month. Awesome job everyone!
Caring Cougar Raffle Award Winners
These ten students were lucky winners in our raffle. Students received tickets for being kind and caring throughout the school day. We had a LOT of tickets in the raffle this month, nice job Cougars!
October Memories
Key Dates in November 2022
Important October dates to mark on your calendar
Nov. 6th: Daylight Savings Time
Nov. 8th: Election Day (No School)
Nov. 11th: Veteran's Day
Nov. 14th-22nd: Scholastic Book Fair (Will be open during PT conferences)
Nov. 15th: Fall Picture Retakes
Nov. 16th: Family Reading Night
Nov. 21st and 22nd: Parent/Teacher Conferences
Nov. 23rd -25th: No School
Nov. 24th: Thanksgiving
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 @PrincipalHanley