Bobcat Bulletin
Dec. 2, 2022
Note from the Principal
I hope that our Bannes families enjoyed their Thanksgiving Break. Thank you to all of the parents/guardians who attended parent-teacher conferences. It was a great turnout and we are grateful that we have all of you on our team to work together to best meet the needs of our students.
It's hard to believe that in just a few weeks, we will be on Winter Break. We sure have a lot of exciting events coming up until then. Back by popular demand, we will have our Countdown to Winter Break Spirit Days again this year (please see below). We also have our classroom Winter Parties and the Bannes PTO sponsored Santa's Shop and Pizza with the Grinch.
With the temperatures quickly dropping, please make sure your child has a warm coat, gloves/mittens, and a hat.
Sincerely,
Karyn Bissell
Important Dates
- Dec. 8th & 9th: PTO's Santa's Shop (during the school day)
- Dec. 9th: PTO's Pizza with the Grinch 6:00pm-8:00pm
- Dec. 15th: School Board Meeting 6:30pm
- Dec. 21st: Winter Parties 1:00pm -2:00pm
- Dec. 22nd: 1/2 Day Early Dismissal
- Dec. 23-Jan. 6th: Winter Break -No School
- Jan. 9th: Teacher Institute- No School
- Jan 10th: Return to School
Bobcats of the Week
Morning Announcers
Bobcats in Action
Kindergarteners were on a square hunt at Bannes today! They documented them by taking pictures with their iPads.
Remembering Cathy & Alison 19th Annual Toy Drive
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.