The Fernway Flyer
January 19, 2021
Picture Retake Day
Picture retake day is scheduled for Wednesday, January 20th.
If you were unhappy with your child's original photo, please send the photo package back to school for a retake. If your child has not yet had a school photo taken, this will be the last opportunity to do so. Click on the file below for additional information on Picture Retake Day.
HYBRID STUDENTS
Hybrid students wishing to have their pictures retaken will have retakes during their in-person school session.
REMOTE STUDENTS
Will have retakes from 10:30-12:00 by appointment only. Remote students wishing to have their picture taken on retake day should use the following sign up link to schedule their appointment.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45ACA822A3FAC07-remote1
A Few Reminders About Arrival and Dismissal
Our main concern is student safety at arrival and dismissal. We want to get your children to you as quickly and as safely as possible.
- Please try to pull as far forward as you can in the O'Brien Drive drop off lane. This helps to prevent other cars from backing up into the street.
- We ask that parents do not exit the car when dropping your student off unless you park in the parking lot.
- Students should exit the car on the passenger side (curb side) of the car. It is helpful if they have all items with them and ready to go before arriving in the parking lot.
Dismissal
- Cars should not park on O'Brien Drive and have the child(ren) walk to the car. For the safety of everyone we are only allowed to dismiss the students in the parking lot and not to cars on the street. The police often monitor the street and can give citations. We truly appreciate your help with this.
Front Door Walkers
- As a reminder, students should not be dropped off from a car in the front parking lot for drop off or pick up (unless the student is Early Childhood or Pre-School). If your child is a walker but you are dropping them off /picking them up from a car due to cold weather, then we ask that they be dropped off/picked up in the back of the school in the O'Brien Drive lot with the other car riders. Please notify the office and your child's teacher regarding any changes to your child's arrival or dismissal status. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Thanks in advance for following procedures and helping to make arrival/dismissal run smoothly. Please let me now if you have any questions.
Social Emotional Wellness
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 Fernway:
School Counselor
Mrs. Lindy Darovic
School Social Worker
Mrs. Michelle Roeder
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 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.
Thank You!
Thank you for your support and patience during these unprecedented times. We are working diligently to provide every student with a safe, engaging and effective education. If you have ANY questions or concerns, please contact me.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Sandy Hutchinson
Principal
Email: shutchinson@ksd140.org
Website: https://www.ksd140.org/Fernway
Location: 16600 South 88th Avenue, Orland Park, IL, USA
Phone: 708-349-3810
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FernwaySchool/
Twitter: @FernwayFalcons