McAuliffe Messenger
Monday, December 20, 2021
Winter break is here! Please remember that tomorrow, December 21, 2021, is a half-day of student attendance. Students will be dismissed at 11:10 AM. Classes resume on January 6, 2022. We wish you a wonderful winter break and a very Happy, HEALTHY New Year!
Warm winter wishes,
Dr. Szczasny and Ms. Folliard
SOCIAL AND 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 McAuliffe::
School Counselor
Cassidy Campbell
School Social Worker
Jennifer Brower
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
Test-to-Stay Program
Kirby School District 140 is now offering a Test-to-Stay program for students who are determined to be close contacts of an individual diagnosed with COVID-19 while at school. Parents/guardians of students who are exposed to COVID-19 will be contacted by the school nurse to determine if they would like to consent to the test-to-stay program and testing through LTE Preventative Health Systems. If the parents/guardians are interested in having their child participate in D140’s Test-to-Stay program, they will receive a consent form and their student will be tested at school on days 1, 3, 5, and 7.
KEEP IN TOUCH!
We encourage you to visit ksd140.org throughout the school year for key events and information pertaining to our school and the District. As always, please don't hesitate to contact us if you need assistance. We are always here for you.
Respectfully,
Dr. Annette L. Szczasny
Principal
Ms. Kelly Folliard
Assistant Principal