Eagles Exclamation

Dear Prairie View Eagle Families:

First and foremost, rest assured that the Prairie View Staff is committed to our student's well-being and providing a safe environment for them to learn and grow. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns that you may have regarding our school environment.

As we move into the heart of the school year, I want to emphasize the critical role that regular school attendance and staying current with schoolwork play in student success. Consistent attendance helps students remain engaged in their learning and fosters a sense of responsibility and discipline that will benefit them throughout their lives.

It’s equally essential for students to keep up with their schoolwork. Whether it’s completing

homework, studying for exams, or participating in class projects, staying on top of assignments ensures that students don’t fall behind.

As we approach the end of 1st quarter, we want our students to remain focused on their academic goals. Let's make October a month of commitment, consistency, and growth.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our school community.

Best regards,

Maura R. Baskovich
Principal

A Parent Square was recently sent to all 8th grade parents asking for you to complete a form asking if your student will be attending Andrew HS for the 25-26 school and granting permission for us to share your student's academic data with District 230. Here is the LINK to that post.

We have set our Graduation Date for our 2025 graduates. The ceremony will be held at 7:00 pm at Andrew HS on June 2, 2025. More details will be shared closer to that date.

In accordance with Illinois School Code Section 27-8.1, all children entering Early Childhood, Preschool, Transfer students, Kindergarten and 6th grade are required to have a physical examination with proof of immunization(s) that are required per grade/age level. Each child is required to present proof of examination/immunization(s) by a physician prior to October 15th of the school year.

Please have your physician complete the State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination Form and submit it to the school nurse prior to October 15th to avoid EXCLUSION from school. Please remember a parent/guardian is to complete and sign the "health history" portion of the exam form.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

Kathy

School Nurse

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Prairie View Middle School October 21 - October 25. Please check out our Book Fair website or contact Mrs. Hoekstra at mhoekstra@ksd140.org for more information. Thank you for supporting our school!

NJHS and Student Council are sponsoring a Halloween Dance on Friday, October 25 from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Tickets will be sold for $5 during lunch periods the week of October 21. Concessions will be available for purchase at the dance, and school appropriate costumes are encouraged! More information will be sent out via Parent Square closer to the dance.

Gather your family, put on your walking shoes or biking gear, and celebrate National Walk & Roll to School Day with us on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

D140 families are encouraged to walk or bike to school together using our Safe Route to School guides linked below.

• Bannes Elementary

• Fernway Elementary

• Keller Elementary

• McAuliffe Elementary

• Millennium Elementary

• Grissom Middle School

• Prairie View Middle School

Our hope is that by encouraging participation in this event, more students will choose to walk or bike to school on a regular basis.

For pedestrian and bike safety information, please check out these tips from the Tinley Park Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit.

Van Gogh will be at Prairie View on October 10th for those students who were absent on Picture Day, or if you are displeased with the original photo taken. If your student is retaking their picture, please have them bring their original picture packet to school on the 10th to give to the photographer.

Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange on Unity Day, Wednesday, October 16, to show they care about safe and supportive schools and communities. This is the day when everyone can come together and send one large ORANGE message of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.

During Red Ribbon Week, schools across the nation join together to promote a drug-free lifestyle and encourage students to make positive, healthy choices. It is an ideal way for communities to unite and take a visible stand against substance abuse.

*Monday, October 21: “Proud to be drug-free!”

See how much red you can wear from head to toe.

*Tuesday, October 22: “Outshine drugs!”

Wear neon or the color yellow.

*Wednesday, October 23: “Give drugs the boot!”

Wear a western outfit, a flannel, or the color green. Yee haw!

*Thursday, October 24: “Put drugs to sleep!”

Wear pajamas or the color blue.

*Friday, October 25: “Our school chooses to be drug-free!”

Wear your school shirt or school colors.

Thursday, October 31, 2024 students will attend school from 8:40 am to Noon.

The Orland Township Food Pantry is hosting a Scare Away Hunger Food Drive during the month of October. Please consider donating some much-needed food items from this list: apple sauce, boxed potatoes, broth, cake mix, canned fruit, canned tuna, canned beans )black, kidney, garbanzo), canned veggies, cereal, jello, pudding, ramen, soup, stuffing.

Donations can be dropped off at any KSD 140 school from Tuesday, October 1, through Thursday, October 31. For questions or more information, please contact Orland Township at 708-403-4222.

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

• October 8th-Hot Lunch/Pizza Day (if ordered)
• October 9th-Walk/Roll to School
• October 10th-Picture Retake Day
• October 11th-Ice Cream Day (if ordered)
• October 14th-Columbus Day-No School
• October 15th-6th Grade Immunization and Physical form deadline/Hot Lunch-Chick-Fil-A
• October 16th-Unity Day
• October 21st-25th-Red Ribbon Week & Book Fair
• October 22nd-Hot Dog Day (if ordered)
• October 25th-Last day of 1st Quarter/Culvers Ice Cream Day (if ordered)
• October 29th-Hot Lunch-Jet's Pizza (if ordered)
• October 31st-Half Day Early Dismissal

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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