Patriot Pulse
November 18, 2020
Reminder Hybrid Student School Picture Day is tomorrow.
Remote Student School Pictures
Register Now for Parent/Teacher Conferences
Conferences will be held remotely via Zoom on Monday, November 23rd from 1:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, November 24th from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Reserve Your Time Slot
Dress for the Weather
Grissom Book Fair
The Grissom Book Fair is November 16th - November 29th. It is completely online, and can be found here:
GRISSOM PTO Fundraisers
Pop’s Italian Beef PTO Kickback Night
Please consider ordering from Pop’s Italian Beef in Tinley Park on Saturday, November 21st. You can support your PTO and a local Hot Lunch vendor at the same time! You must download and bring the flyer below with you when paying for your order so that your contribution is counted. Thanks for your support!
Nothing Bundt Cakes PTO Winter Fundraiser
1. Fill out the order form (below) and write a check payable to Nothing Bundt Cakes (NO CASH). Place the order form and check in a sealed envelope marked PTO Nothing Bundt Cakes Fundraiser.
2. Bring the envelope to the GMS lobby and place it in box marked PTO Nothing Bundt Cakes Fundraiser by December 2nd!!
3. Pick up your order at Nothing Bundt Cakes in Orland Park on your requested date any time after December 17th!!!
See the flyer below for more information.
Questions: Contact Lori Hester - grissomptopresident80@gmail.com
Patriot Spirit Wear
Orders are due November 30th! Merchandise is expected before the holidays.
To order:
- Complete the order form (download link below).
- Provide payment: checks only - payable to Grissom PTO (NO CASH).
- Place the completed order form and payment in a sealed envelope marked Spirit Wear.
- Return the envelope to the box in the GMS lobby marked PTO Spirit Wear Orders.
- Orders will be delivered to your doorstep by the PTO. Please make sure you provide contact information on the order form.
- All sales are final. We are not able to accept returns so please order carefully.
Questions: Contact Kelly Rocca - kelly.doolin@sbcglobal.net
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. Please don't hesitate to reach out to
your social/emotional leaders of Grissom:
School Social Worker
Molly Fahy
708.342.9563
School Counselor
Joy Labudzik
708.342.9561
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 9AM-5PM
NAMI Chicago local resources & referral helpline: 312-563-0445
Compassionate support & personalized referrals M-F 9AM-5PM, 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 respond to the situation. A Critical Incident Team officer is
trained in handling psychiatric emergencies.
D140 COVID-19 Dashboard
DISTRICT UPDATE CENTER
Keep Connected Patriots
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Keep in Touch!
Respectfully,
Mrs. Deborah Broadwell
Principal
Mrs. Karyn Bissell
Assistant Principal
Virgil I. Grissom
Principal Deborah Broadwell- dbroadwell@ksd140.org
Assistant Principal Karyn Bissell- kbissell@ksd140.org
Website: ksd140.org/grissom
Location: 17000 South 80th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL, USA
Phone: 708-429-3030