KSD140 Connection

It’s hard to believe that a month of school has come and gone already! The buildings are full of energy, and our students are ready and eager to learn. Thank you for your partnership as we strive to create positive and productive relationships with our students and their families.

We are committed to celebrating and informing our school communities about the engaged learning and student-centered activities happening throughout the District.

ParentSquare

KSD 140 uses ParentSquare for all school communications. This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourages greater engagement and connection with the District. Families can choose their language preference and indicate how and when they want to receive information (email, text, and/or app notifications).

Please visit ParentSquare.com to register or download the free app for iOS or Android devices.

Website and Social Media

Please visit our website or follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on the latest news from KSD 140!

Calling all District 140 fifth graders with a passion for music! Fifth graders interested in learning a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument are invited to join the Beginning Band. No previous experience is needed. Students will receive a weekly 30-minute lesson at their home school.

Beginning Band Registration is happening on September 25 and 26 at Grissom Middle School. Parents may attend registration sessions on either day at 5, 6, or 7 p.m. With guidance from Mr. Szczasny, Mr. Hodges, and Mr. Forlenza, students will prepare for two exciting concerts during the school year while building a foundation for musical success. More information is available at ksd140.org/band.

Over 150 Grissom and Prairie View band members joined the VJA Marching Band, playing "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley and the VJA fight song at the Andrew High School varsity football game on Friday, September 20. Afterward, students performed musical chants and cheers from the bleachers and watched the VJA Marching Band perform their halftime show.

Check out all upcoming band events at ksd140.org/band.

Fall sports are wrapping up at Grissom and Prairie View, and winter sports are right around the corner! Come out and support our student-athletes at one of their next competitions. #KirbyONE40

• Grissom
• Prairie View

As part of their National Fire Prevention Week campaign, our local fire departments visit KSD 140 elementary schools in September and October to educate our students about all aspects of fire safety and prevention. This year's theme is “Smoke Alarms, Make Them WORK for You!" The campaign educates everyone about simple yet important actions to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires. The ability to get out of a home during a fire depends on early warning from smoke alarms and advance planning.

• Wednesday, September 25 - Millennium Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meeting @ 8 am at Millennium Elementary located at 17830 S. 84th Ave., Tinley Park
  
• Wednesday, September 25 - Beginning Band Registration from 5:00 - 8:00 pm @ Grissom Middle School located at 17000 S. 80th Ave., Tinley Park. Visit ksd140.org/band for detailed information.
• Thursday, September 26 - Bannes Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meeting @ 8 am at Bannes Elementary located at 16835 S. Odell Ave., Tinley Park
• Thursday, September 26 - Beginning Band Registration from 5:00 - 8:00 pm @ Grissom Middle School located at 17000 S. 80th Ave., Tinley Park. Visit ksd140.org/band for detailed information.
• Friday, September 27 - Grissom Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meeting @ 8:45 am at Grissom Middle School located at 17000 S. 80th Ave., Tinley Park
• Tuesday, October 1 - Keller Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meeting @ 8:15 am at Keller Elementary located at 7846 W. 163rd St., Tinley Park
• Wednesday, October 2 - Prairie View Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meeting @ 8:45 am at Prairie View Middle School located at 8500 W. 175th St., Tinley Park
• Thursday, October 3 - Fernway Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meeting @ 8:15 am at Fernway Park Elementary located at 16600 S. 88th Ave., Orland Park
• Wednesday, October 9 - Walk & Roll to School Day
• Wednesday, October 9 - D140 Jazz Band performs at North & Maple @ 7:00 pm, located at 18401 N. Creek Dr., Tinley Park. Reservations are strongly recommended.
• Monday, October 14 - Columbus Day - No School
• Wednesday, October 16 - Unity Day - Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange on Unity Day to show they care about safe and supportive schools and communities.
• Wednesday, October 16 - Cadet Band Fall Concert @ 7:30 pm at Grissom Middle School located at 17000 S. 80th Ave., Tinley Park
• Thursday, October 17 - Board of Education Meeting @ 7 pm in the Administration Center located at 16931 Grissom Drive, Tinley Park
• Monday, October 21 - Friday, October 25 - Red Ribbon Week
• Friday, October 25 - Last Day of the First Quarter
• Thursday, October 31 - Half Day - Early Dismissal - Elementary schools will be dismissed at 11:10 am, and middle schools will be dismissed at 12 noon.

Kirby School District 140

16931 Grissom Drive, Tinley Park, IL 60477

Phone: 708-532-6462

Website: ksd140.org

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