Eagles Exclamation

Dear Prairie View Eagle Families:

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with gratitude and special moments with loved ones. As we transition from this season of thankfulness toward the excitement of winter break, I want to take a moment to express how truly grateful we are for our amazing students, supportive parents, and dedicated staff. Your partnership and encouragement make all the difference in the success of our school and the growth of our students.

As we approach the final stretch before winter break, let’s encourage our students to stay focused, engaged, and committed to their learning. There’s still important work to be done, and we’re confident that our students will finish strong before enjoying the two weeks off for Winter Break.

Thank you for your continued support and collaboration. Let’s make these next few weeks productive and positive as we close out the calendar year on a high note.

Best regards,

Maura R. Baskovich
Principal

D140 students and staff are invited to participate in our Countdown to Winter Break spirit days from December 16 through December 20.

• Monday, December 16 - Long Winter’s Nap Day
  Wear pajamas, sweats, or the color green.

• Tuesday, December 17 - Do You Want to Build a Snowman Day
  Dress like a snowman, wear a snowman shirt, or wear the colors white and black.

• Wednesday, December 18 - Brrr…It’s Cold Outside Day
  Wear your warmest, funniest, fanciest, or ugliest sweater or sweatshirt or the color blue.

• Thursday, December 19 - Fuzzy Flannel Day
  Wear warm and fuzzy flannel clothes today or the color red.

• Friday, December 20 - School Spirit Day
  Let's wrap up the countdown by celebrating our school pride! Wear school spiritwear or your school colors.

As a reminder, D140’s Winter Break begins with a half-day on Friday, December 20, and extends through Monday, January 6. There is a Teacher Institute Day on Monday, January 6. School resumes for students on Tuesday, January 7.

As temperatures drop and winter weather begins, we’d like to take a moment to review our Emergency Closing notification protocols and eLearning Day plan.

If emergency days are needed due to snow or extreme cold, families will receive notification via an email/text message, and an alert will be posted on our District website. KSD 140 also communicates school closure information through the District’s social media accounts and the Emergency Closing Center (ECC). Detailed school closing information can be found here.

If an emergency closing day is needed, the District may elect to use an eLearning Day instead of a traditional “snow day” that has to be made up at the end of the school year. Please refer to our eLearning Day Overview to review specifics of the plan, including school hours and access to D140’s digital platforms.

Now would be a great time to ensure your contact information is up-to-date. Please log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal to check your contact information and make any necessary changes.

The 21st annual Remembering Cathy & Alison Toy Drive ends Thursday, December 19. Please consider donating toys, small gifts, or gift certificates to benefit the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation, which supports kids and teens fighting cancer.

Donations can be dropped off at any KSD 140 school from November 7 through December 19. For questions or more information, please contact Patti Rose at 708-712-5507 or pattirose17030@gmail.com

• Do you love math?
• Enjoy problem-solving?
• Want to compete against other schools in a math competition?

If so, then come tryout for mathletes! Tryouts will be on Thursday, December 19th, after school in room D-12. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Soppet or Mrs. Rachanski.

Join our team! Apply online today at ksd140.org/employment

• Tuesday, December 3rd - Hot Lunch: Pizza
• Wednesday, December 4th - PTO Meeting @ 3:45 PM
• Wednesday, December 4th - Concert and Symphonic Band Concert at PV @ 7:30 PM
• Friday, December 6th - Ice Cream: Culvers
• Monday, December 9th - 2nd Half Hot Lunch Ordering Opens
• Tuesday, December 10th - Hot Lunch: Panda Express
• Wednesday, December 11th - Cadet, Jazz Band, and Jazz Ensemble at Grissom @ 7:30 PM
• Thursday, December 12th - Board of Education at Ad Center @ 6:30 PM
• Tuesday, December 17th - Hot Lunch: Hot Dogs
• Tuesday, December 17th - Choral Concert at Grissom @ 7:30 PM
• Friday, December 20th - Half Day: Noon Dismissal
• December 23rd to January 6th - Winter Break: No Student Attendance
• Monday, January 6th - Teacher Institute: No Student Attendance
• Tuesday, January 7th - Winter Break Ends: Classes Resume

Click the link for the most up-to-date SWIC schedule and other PV events: Prairie View Calendar.

Keep connected with fellow Eagles by checking out any of these web pages.

D140 prioritizes comprehensive strategies to support students' mental, emotional, and physical health. Please click Health Information to review our resources. Together, we can create a nurturing environment where every student can thrive.

Principal: Ms. Maura R. Baskovich

mbaskovich@ksd140.org

Assistant Principal: Mr. John Conley

jconley@ksd140.org

Website: ksd140.org/prairieview
Location: 8500 175th Street, Tinley Park, IL, USA
Phone: 708-532-8540
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Twitter: @PV_Eagles