The Fernway Flash

D140 students and staff are invited to participate in our Countdown to Winter Break spirit days from December 16 through December 20.

• Monday, December 16 - Long Winter’s Nap Day
  Wear pajamas, sweats, or the color green.
• Tuesday, December 17 - Do You Want to Build a Snowman Day
  Dress like a snowman, wear a snowman shirt, or wear the colors white and black.
• Wednesday, December 18 - Brrr…It’s Cold Outside Day
  Wear your warmest, funniest, fanciest, or ugliest sweater or sweatshirt or the color blue.
• Thursday, December 19 - Fuzzy Flannel Day
  Wear warm and fuzzy flannel clothes today or the color red.
• Friday, December 20 - School Spirit Day
  Let's wrap up the countdown by celebrating our school pride! Wear school spiritwear or your school colors.

As a reminder, D140’s Winter Break begins with a half-day on Friday, December 20, and extends through Monday, January 6. There is a Teacher Institute Day on Monday, January 6. School resumes for students on Tuesday, January 7.

As temperatures drop and winter weather begins, we’d like to take a moment to review our Emergency Closing notification protocols and eLearning Day plan.

If emergency days are needed due to snow or extreme cold, families will receive notification via an email/text message, and an alert will be posted on our District website. KSD 140 also communicates school closure information through the District’s social media accounts and the Emergency Closing Center (ECC). Detailed school closing information can be found here.

If an emergency closing day is needed, the District may elect to use an eLearning Day instead of a traditional “snow day” that has to be made up at the end of the school year. Please refer to our eLearning Day Overview to review specifics of the plan, including school hours and access to D140’s digital platforms.

Now would be a great time to ensure your contact information is up-to-date. Please log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal to check your contact information and make any necessary changes.

The 21st annual Remembering Cathy & Alison Toy Drive ends Thursday, December 19. Please consider donating toys, small gifts, or gift certificates to benefit the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation, which supports kids and teens fighting cancer.

Donations can be dropped off at any KSD 140 school from November 7 through December 19. For questions or more information, please contact Patti Rose at 708-712-5507 or pattirose17030@gmail.com

Important December dates to mark on your calendar:

• Monday, December 2 - Friday, December 6 - Fernway PTO's Secret Santa Workshop
• Wednesday, December 11 - Winter Choir Concert - 6:00 pm
• Thursday, December 12 - Fernway Spelling Bee - 9:00 am
• Thursday, December 12 - Fernway PTO's Bingo Night - 6:00 pm
• Thursday, December 12 - Board of Education Meeting - 6:30 pm at Administration Building
• Friday, December 20 - Winter Classroom Parties - 9:30 am
• Friday, December 20 - Half-Day Early Dismissal - Elementary schools will be dismissed at 11:10 am, and middle schools will be dismissed at 12 noon.
• Monday, December 23 through Monday, January 6 - No School - Winter Break
• Tuesday, January 7 - School resumes

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.

Keep up to date with school and district information by visiting our social media pages. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns. My door is always open.

Mrs. Hutchinson

Website: ksd140.org/fernway
Location: 16600 South 88th Avenue, Orland Park, IL, USA
Phone: 708-349-3810
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