Bobcat Bulletin
Nov. 22, 2022
Note from the Principal
Important Dates
- Nov. 23rd -25th: No School
- Nov. 24th: Thanksgiving
- 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
Thank you so much to our PTO for sponsoring our Fun Run! Families had a great time running laps and listening to music.
Bobcats of the Week
Morning Announcers
Honoring our Veterans
Student Council-Food Drive
Remembering Cathy & Alison 19th Annual Toy Drive
Bannes Spirit Wear
20% savings sitewide,
free shipping over $75,
guaranteed delivery by December 23rd
Thank you BANNES PTO
● Playground equipment
● Playground chalk
● Kindergarten class shirts and pencils
● Green folders
● Kraft Paper
● Birthday Gifts
● Tears & Cheers Breakfast
● Slushy drinks
● Card stock
● Pawsome gift cards & prizes
● Classroom resources
● Library books
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.