Eagles Exclamation
February 7th, 2024
A Message from the Principal
Dear PV Eagle Parents/Guardians:
We are excited to celebrate the success of our students in their first two quarters of the school year. We are proud of the hard work and growth that our students have shown during the 1st semester. Thank you for your partnership and support of your students and the staff thus far.
The third quarter can sometimes present some challenges for our students. The fluctuating weather patterns, with shorter days and colder temperatures, can often lead to shifts in mood and energy levels. The sunshine this week definitely helped. This is also a time when social media can become an issue for some students. Social media has become an integral part of our students' lives, offering both opportunities to connect with peers and pitfalls when it is not used in a positive manner. Please encourage your student(s) to show empathy and kindness in their online interactions.
We look forward to our students' continued success through the last two quarters of the school year. Please don't hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns.
Go Eagles!
Warm regards,
Maura R. Baskovich
Principal
Illinois 5Essentials Survey
Over the next several weeks, D140 students, staff, and parents will be given the opportunity to weigh in on school climate and learning conditions by taking the 2024 Illinois 5Essentials Survey.
This survey assesses a school’s culture and climate and provides insight into strengths and weaknesses on the five key factors that research shows are predictive of school success - effective leaders, collaborative teachers, involved families, supportive environment, and ambitious instruction. School and district leaders use their 5Essentials data to better inform their school improvement plans and help identify key strengths and areas for growth.
The parent survey is open until March 29, 2024, and only takes 10 minutes to complete. D140 staff and fourth through eighth-grade students will also be asked to take the research-based survey at school to help identify strengths and weaknesses in their school’s learning environment.
For more information about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey or to view previous years’ reports, please visit https://www.5-essentials.org/illinois.
If you do not want your child to participate in the Illinois 5Essentials Survey, please click here, fill out the form, and ask your student to return this sheet to the Main Office.
Thank you!
Maura R. Baskovich
Principal
Hot Lunch
Hot Lunch/Ice Cream Days February 20, 2024 - May 17, 2024
If your child is absent and receives Hot Lunch, you may pick up their lunch. Please call the office prior to picking it up. Your cooperation ensures a smooth process. Thank you!
Student Support
Please refrain from dropping your students off too early for Student Support, which begins at 8:00am. There is no adult supervision outside the school doors at this time. We appreciate your cooperation!
MAP Testing
Congratulations to our students on their excellent efforts during MAP testing! Winter MAP reports will be sent home this Friday, February 9th, providing valuable insights into your child's academic progress. Thank you for your continued support in fostering a culture of achievement.
Empowering Parents: Safeguarding Our Kids Online and Offline
February 21 @ 6:30 PM
D140 parents are invited to an Empowering Parents: Safeguarding Our Kids Online and Offline presentation at Grissom Middle School on Wednesday, February 21 at 6:30 pm.
This parents-only event equips parents with knowledge of the ever-changing digital landscape, emphasizing the need for their guidance in addressing cyberbullying, ensuring internet safety, and tackling the risks associated with smoking and vaping.
A question and answer session with Tinley Park Police officers Detective Rzeszutko, Detective Van Schouwen, and School Resource Officer Sonny London will round out the evening.
Grissom Middle School is located at 17000 S. 80th Avenue, Tinley Park.
Please join us!
Yearbook
YouTube Access
Parents & Guardians,
Effective now and moving forward, the YouTube application and website will no longer be accessible to students on district-issued iPads. Teachers will still be able to access content from YouTube and share it with students by other means if it fits a curricular need. For instance, video clips assigned by a teacher through EdPuzzle will still be accessible to students. Should you have any questions about this change in access to the YouTube platform, feel free to email Ms. Baskovich at mbaskovich@ksd140.org.
Chicago Wolves - PV Family Day
Tickets to this fun, PTO sponsored event are limited due to special pricing,
so please turn your orders in ASAP! Click Here To Print
Food Drive
Thank you for your generous contributions!
Congratulations!
Congratulations to KSD 140’s newest Spelling Bee Champion and Prairie View's very own, Adnan E., who clinched victory by correctly spelling “jeopardy.” Click here to read more!
Congratulations to Prairie View band student Ava B.! Ava was one of eight clarinetists selected from those who auditioned throughout the entire State of Illinois to perform with the All Illinois Junior Band (AIJB) this Saturday at the University of Illinois. The AIJB is an All-State Honor Band that is selected through a rigorous audition process. The students rehearsed on Friday and Saturday under the direction of Ms. Wendy Higdon-Rice. Saturday's performance in U of I's Foellinger Great Hall was outstanding!
Mark Your Calendar
2024 Dates:
Friday, February 9th: Ice Cream: McDonald's
Friday, February 9th: Breakthrough
Saturday, February 10th: IGSMA Solo and Ensemble Contest
Tuesday, February 13th: Hot Lunch: Pizza Day
Wednesday, February 14th: Candor Presentation - 6th Grade students
Thursday, February 15th: Board of Education meeting @ 7:00 PM
Monday, February 19th: Presidents' Day - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, February 20th: Hot Lunch: Winston's
Thursday, February 22nd: 8th Grade Graduation Picture re-takes
Friday, February 23rd: Ice Cream: Culver's
Tuesday, February 27th: Hot Lunch: Hot Dogs
Keep Connected Eagles
Keep connected with fellow Eagles by checking out any of these web pages.
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 Prairie View:
School Social Worker
Ray Hammad
708.342.9267
School Counselor
Annie Doody
708.342.9268
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 HOME 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.
Prairie View Middle School
Assistant Principal: Mr. John Conley
Website: ksd140.org/prairieview
Location: 8500 175th Street, Tinley Park, IL, USA
Phone: 708-532-8540
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PrairieViewEagles
Twitter: @PV_Eagles