Eagles Exclamation
July 27, 2023
KSD 140 Registration
Dear Prairie View Families,
We hope you are all enjoying a wonderful summer! ☀️
This is a reminder to those who have not yet registered their child(ren) for the upcoming 2023-24 school year.
Registration is a two-step process:
1. Register
2. Pay fees
You may have paid your fees already, but that is separate from registration.
To register your child(ren), please follow the steps below:
1. Log onto your Infinite Campus Parent Portal - https://kirbyil.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/kirby.jsp
2. Select More in the left-hand navigation menu
3. Select Online Registration
4. Make sure you click the SUBMIT button when you have completed registration
To pay fees, please follow the steps below:
1. Log onto your Infinite Campus Parent Portal - https://kirbyil.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/kirby.jsp
2. Select Fees in the left-hand navigation menu and follow the prompts. Please note milk fees will be added to your account within 48 hours of submitting your registration. Please email Tiffany Mullarkey in our Business Department at tmullarkey@ksd140.org with any milk questions.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Prairie View office at (708) 532-8540.
Thank you!
📚If you have a new Kindergarten student starting in KSD140 this upcoming school year, please don't forget to register them as well📚
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Welcome New Prairie View Families!
We would like to welcome our new Prairie View families! We're thrilled to have you and your child(ren) join our awesome community. If you haven't already done so, please take a moment and click this link to register for Parent Square. This way, you will be aware of all the happenings that are taking place here at Prairie View.
Parent Square is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourages greater engagement and connection with D140. It provides an efficient way for District administrators and school principals to:
Send District and school information via email, text, and app notification
Share pictures, files, and calendar items
Send attendance notifications
and much more . . . all in one centralized place!
In addition to several enhanced messaging features, this new platform will allow us to communicate in multiple languages. If you wish to change the language of the notifications you are receiving from District 140, please contact your school office or fill out the form located at ksd140.org/contact-us
For even greater convenience, click the above QR code to download the ParentSquare app (available for free for iOS and Android devices). This app centralizes District and school communications pertaining to your student(s) and allows parents/guardians to customize their notification settings.
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Paraeducators Needed!
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Prairie View WALKTHROUGH for Students & Parents
Wednesday, August 9th
or
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The walkthrough provides an opportunity to purchase locks, gym suits, spirit wear, pick up pre-ordered school supply kits, etc. Students and parents may also walk through the building to familiarize themselves with the location of classes and lockers. Please note that students will not be allowed to enter the building unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you have any questions regarding the walkthrough, please contact the Prairie View school office at (708) 532-8540.
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Summer Band Camp
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Prairie View OPEN HOUSE
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Mark Your Calendar
2023 Dates:
Tuesday, August 8th - Summer Band Camp begins
Wednesday, August 9th - Middle School WALKTHROUGH: 9 AM-12 PM & 5-8 PM
Thursday, August 17th - Summer Band Concert: 12:00 PM at Prairie View
Thursday, August 17th - Board of Education meeting
Monday, August 21st - Teacher Institute Day
Tuesday, August 22nd - Teacher Institute Day
Wednesday, August 23rd - First Day of School!
Wednesday, August 23rd - Middle School OPEN HOUSE: 6:30 PM
Friday, August 25th - Picture Day
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Keep Connected Eagles
Keep connected with fellow Eagles by checking out any of these web pages.
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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 Prairie View:
School Social Worker
Ray Hammad
708.342.9267
School Counselor
Annie Doody
708.342.9268
Crisis & Support Hotlines:
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial or Text 988
24/7, confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress
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.
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Prairie View Middle School
Principal: Ms. Maura R. Baskovich
Assistant Principal: Mr. John Conley
Website: ksd140.org/prairieview
Location: 8500 175th Street, Tinley Park, IL, USA
Phone: 708-532-8540
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PrairieViewEagles
Twitter: @PV_Eagles