Bobcat Bulletin
May 16, 2024
Important Dates
- May 24- First Responders' Day Celebration
- May 27- Memorial Day, No School
- May 30- Field Day
- May 31- Field Day Rain Date
- June 3- Last Day of School- Half Day
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Please submit your responses by Friday, May 24, 2024.
Thanks for supporting our District!
FIrst Responders' Day
Illinois Principals Association Student Recognition Breakfast
Two of our outstanding 5th grade Bannes students were honored at the Illinois Principals Association Student Recognition Breakfast.
Kindergarten
Kindergarteners were so excited about their chicks hatching!
D140's Track Meet
Congratulations to our Bobcats who participated in D140'a Track Meet. We sure pulled in a lot of 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place ribbons!
2024 Veterans Celebration
Thank you to all the men and women of our military who have served and are currently serving to protect our country’s freedoms. Thank you to our students and to Ms. Park for the beautiful performance and to our PTO for providing a wonderful breakfast.
Bobcats of the Week
Congratulations to our Bobcats of the Week! Way to go!
Week of April 29- May 3
Week of May 6-10
Week of May 13-17
Morning Announcers
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 Bannes:
School Counselor
Rachel Jesiolowski
School Social Worker
Jacqueline Carruth
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.