Bobcat Bulletin
Oct. 29, 2023
Note from the Principal
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held in all KSD 140 elementary and middle schools on Monday, November 20, and Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Both VIRTUAL
and IN-PERSON conference time slots are available.
Virtual Schedule:
Monday, November 20: 1 - 4 p.m.
In-Person Schedule:
Monday, November 20: 5 - 8 p.m.
Tuesday, November 21: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Beginning Wednesday, November 1, at 9:00 a.m., appointment sign-up links for Parent-Teacher Conferences will be posted in ParentSquare and emailed to parents/guardians. These links will be open Wednesday, November 1 through Thursday, November 16.
For additional details, please click Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Thank you for your support as we work together to create a cooperative home-school partnership.
Important Dates
Oct. 31st: Half-Day of School- Halloween
Nov. 2nd: Picture Retake Day
Nov. 8th: Beginning Band Demo Night 6:30pm-8:00pm @ Grissom
Nov. 16th: Board of Education Meeting 7:00pm
Nov. 20th: No School- Parent Teacher Conferences 1:00pm-8:00pm
Nov. 21st: No School- Parent Teacher Conferences 8:00am-3:00pm
Nov. 22nd-24th: No School- Thanksgiving Break
Bobcats of the Week
Morning Announcers
Our Tinley Park Fire Fighters came to Bannes to teach our students about fire safety!
Thank you to our Bannes PTO who hosted our Books & Dessert Night. It was a huge success!
EC & PreK Spooky Spiders
Boys' Volleyball
Fire Prevention Poster Winners
Pictured below are a few more new Bannes Team members that we are thrilled to introduce.
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.