Bobcat Bulletin
August 28, 2023
Note from the Principal
Students will be MAP testing in reading and math this week. Please make sure your student's iPad is fully charged and that they have their headphones.
Have a great week!
Important Dates
Sept. 4th: Labor Day- No School
Sept. 13th: PTO Meeting 7:00pm @ Bannes
Sept. 21st: Picture Day
Sept. 21st: School Board Meeting 7:00pm @ the Ad Center
Sept. 22nd: Half-Day of School
Sept. 28th-29th: Book Fair
Sept. 29th: PTO sponsored Books & Dessert Night 6:00pm-8:00pm
Bannes Beach Bash
PTO Hot Lunch
Please click below for information on how to order hot lunch for the first half of the school year. The blue "Hot Lunch Order Form" bar will take you directly to the online ordering form. The deadline to order is August 30th.
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.