PATRIOT PULSE
February 25, 2021
NJHS Fundraisers
Yearbook
Cross Country
Softball
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.
Grissom Spirit Wear
Who needs some Grissom Spirit Wear to keep them warm and cozy with all this cold and snow? The items listed are IN STOCK and ready to purchase. We have some new items, some classics, and some close-out styles to fit your needs including crewneck sweatshirts, T-shirts, hats, masks, and socks! Get yours today before they’re gone!! Contact Kelly Rocca at kelly.doolin@sbcglobal.net or by text to
(708) 921-1526 for more information on how to purchase spirit wear.
Sizes are limited and only items in stock are being offered for purchase. Items will be distributed via contactless porch pick up. Payment must be tendered at the time of pick up and in the form of a check payable to Grissom PTO. Please click here to visit our PTO Facebook page to view available items (prices are posted on the pictures).
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