Bobcat Bulletin
June 9, 2023
Note From the Principal
First Responders' Day
What an amazing First Responders’ Day here at Bannes!! A huge thank you to our Tinley Park Police & Fire Fighters, State Troopers, and Mayor Glotz for making this such a fun day for our students. Thank you to all of our first responders and for all that you do for us!
Thank you to the Student Council members who came early to help set up for this event and to Mrs. Harmon and the rest of the Bannes staff and PTO who pitched in to make this such a wonderful and fun celebration.
Kindergarten
Field Day 2023
Huge thank you to our amazing Bannes PTO and parent volunteers for making Field Day 2023 so much fun for our Bobcats!!!
Morning Announcers
News from the PTO
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.