Eagles Exclamation

Dear PV Eagle Families:

I hope everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable spring break! As we return to school and wrap up the third quarter, I encourage all students to stay focused and finish the year strong. Thank you to all the families who filled out our 5Essentials Survey. When we receive the results from this survey in the fall we will use the feedback to help us improve our school.

State testing will begin next week, and it’s important that all students are well-prepared. Please see the schedule listed below. The last day of 3rd quarter is April 4th and Report Cards will post on April 11th. No assignments will be accepted after the 3:00 PM deadline on April 7th. There will be no exceptions to this deadline.

For our 8th-grade students, this final stretch marks the end of their elementary school journey. Many exciting events are planned to celebrate this milestone. To participate in these activities, students must have passing grades, turn in their work on time, maintain a positive attendance record, and make up the work missed when they were absent. Students should show respect and cooperation toward all Prairie View staff and students.

Let’s make these last months of the school year meaningful and successful. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. Thank you for your continued support.

Best regards,

Maura R. Baskovich

Principal

Early Childhood/Preschool (EC/P), Kindergarten, and returning student registration for the 2025-26 school year opens on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Families who register their students and pay their fees or set up a payment plan through the Business Office (708-342-5513) by Wednesday, April 30, 2025, will receive an early registration discount.

Please log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal to begin registering your student(s).

An in-person registration opportunity on Wednesday, April 16, is available for anyone who would like assistance with the registration process. In-person registration assistance will be available by appointment only at the Kirby School District 140 Administration Center located at 16931 S. Grissom Drive, Tinley Park. Please click here to make an appointment to register in person. In-person appointment times must be scheduled by Friday, April 11.

D140 middle schools will offer Summer Sports Camps for students who will be in grades 5 - 8 during the 2025-26 school year. The $35.00 registration fee includes instruction and a camp t-shirt. Please click the links below to view registration information, camp dates, times, and school-specific locations.

• Prairie View Middle School Summer Sports Camps

Third-quarter student report cards will be available in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal on Friday, April 11, at 3:00 PM. Please follow the steps outlined below.

How to Access Student Report Cards

1. Log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

2. Select Documents in your Message Center

3. Click 24-25 School Name under Report Card, and a pop-up window displaying your student’s report card will open in a new browser. If you cannot view your student’s report card, please ensure pop-up windows are enabled in your web browser.

Please call your school office if you need assistance accessing your Parent Portal.

The Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) is the state assessment and accountability measure for Illinois students enrolled in a public school district. IAR assesses the Illinois Learning Standards incorporating the Common Core and will be administered in English language arts and mathematics to all students in 6th-8th grades.

The results of these tests are very important to us. The data is used to help improve our instructional practices. It is also one of the factors that is used in determining our state rankings. We want to see our students demonstrate their knowledge and perform well on these tests.

Please make sure that your student(s) get a good nights sleep and eat a healthy breakfast on testing days. They also need to have a fully charged iPad for testing.

Below is our testing schedule. Please note that lunch times are different than our regular bell schedule.

We appreciate your partnership to help all students perform their best.

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We're thrilled to announce the upcoming 8th Grade Celebration at Prairie View Middle School, which will be held on Friday, May 2nd from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM. The evening will be filled with food, laughter, music, and memories as we celebrate the end of your student's middle school journey. To ensure the celebration is a success, the Prairie View PTO kindly asks for your support through donations. When filling out the Google Form, you can donate using one of the four options below:

***These contributions should be submitted online or to the PV Main Office by Friday, April 11th***

1. Bring items into the PV Main Office with your student's name clearly marked
2. Pay via the Infinite Campus Portal (see screenshots below)
3. Pay via Zelle (PTO.PRAIRIEVIEW@GMAIL.COM) and include your student's name in the memo field
4. Cash Donation (please turn into the PV Main Office in an envelope marked "8th Grade Celebration" including your student's name)

***The PTO will provide your student with extra raffle tickets at the Celebration as a thank you for donating***

Additionally, we're looking for volunteers to help make this event truly special. Parents, if you're willing to lend a hand, please let us know in the volunteer section of the form.

If your student will attend the Celebration, please click HERE to complete the form.

*Deadline to sign-up is Friday, April 25th
*Students must be picked up promptly at 7:00 PM.
*TICKET: wear your 8th grade Tie Dyed Shirt

Mark your calendars, and let's make this 8th Grade Celebration TOTALLY RAD!

Sincerely,
Prairie View PTO

May 2, 2025 - 8th Grade Celebration

May 20,2025 - Awards Night (Invitation only- Invited students will receive an invitation in the spring.)

May 29, 2025 -Great America

May 30, 2025 - 8th Grade Picnic and Last day of school for 8th graders (if no emergency dates are used)

June 2, 2025 - Graduation at Andrew HS (Main Gym) 7 PM

Congratulations to the winners of our 7th Grade Pi Day Memorization Contest! These students memorized the most digits of Pi for their grade level math block, with the record high of 140!

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

• April 1st - NO SCHOOL
• April 2nd - School Resumes
• April 4th - Last Day of Third Quarter
• April 4th - Ice Cream: McDonald's
• April 7th - Hot Lunch: Hot Dogs
• April 8th thru April 15th - IAR Testing
• April 9th - PTO Meeting @ 3:45 PM
• April 11th - Report Cards available on Infinite Campus
• April 15th - Hot Lunch: Pizza
• April 16th - Step Up Day: Fernway
• April 18th - NO SCHOOL
• April 21st - NO SCHOOL for students: Teachers' Institute
• April 22nd - Earth Day
• April 22nd - Step Up Day: McAuliffe
• April 22nd - Hot Lunch: Winstons
• April 23rd - Hot Lunch: Village Pizza
• April 24th - Hot Lunch: Panda Express
• April 25th - Hot Lunch: Culvers
• April 26th - IGSMA State Band Contest
• April 28th - Hot Lunch: Salinas
• April 29th - Hot Lunch: Chick-Fil-A
• April 29th - Step Up Day: Millennium

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
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PrairieViewEagles
Twitter: @PV_Eagles