Eagles Exclamation

Dear PV Eagle Families:

With almost a month of school under our belts, we are delighted with how well things have been going at Prairie View.

We've had a great start already, and I’m thrilled to see so much enthusiasm in our classrooms and hallways. Our teachers have been working hard to prepare engaging lessons, and I’ve been impressed by the energy and eagerness of our students as they dive into new challenges and opportunities.

This year, we’re focusing on challenging our students in the classroom and building a strong school community. In partnership with our PV families, we hope this is a year of growth, learning, and success for every student.

Encourage your child to participate in the many Prairie View activities and to support our Eagle sports teams throughout the school year. Please remind your child that staying organized, participating in class, and developing good study habits will improve their experience at Prairie View.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or ideas on how we can make this year even better. We are a team, and your involvement is key to our collective success.

Thank you for your continued support, and here’s to a great year ahead!

Best regards,

Maura R. Baskovich
Principal

Students and staff are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue on

Wednesday, September 11, in observance of Patriot Day.

There is no student attendance on Monday, September 16.

Staff will attend professional development.

Please remind your students to make sure they come to

school with their student ID and Prairie View issued lanyard.

Student IDs must be worn at all times.

IDs should be securely attached to the Prairie View issued lanyards for easy identification.

KSD 140 uses ParentSquare for email, text, and voice messaging. This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourages greater engagement and connection with the District. Families can choose their language preference and indicate how and when they want to receive information (email, text, and/or app notifications).

We encourage parents to access their accounts so they can download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified.

Please visit ParentSquare.com to register or download the free app for iOS or Android devices.

Student Support is an opportunity for students to come into the building early or stay after school hours to work on homework or class projects. Paraeducators are available to help students when they have a question about an assignment. NJHS students will sometimes be available to help as well.

Students are expected to follow the posted expectation for Student Support, as well as all school rules. Students will sign up via a Google Form prior to staying for after-school support. If students are taking the Activity Bus, they will sign up outside the office.

Student Support Hours:

AM Support: 8:00 am - 8:30 am

Students will be dismissed to go to their locker before 1st period begins.

PM Support: 3:07 pm - 4:05 pm

If you are picking your student up, please pull up on the right side of the driveway.

If your student is staying after for any activity that ends at 4:00 or 4:05pm, they can take the Activity Bus home. The buses do not stop at every bus stop, but they stop reasonably close so students may have to walk a bit further than usual. A map/list of the stop locations is posted outside the office and can be accessed by clicking HERE. Students should sign up to take the bus on their team page or scan the QR Code located outside the Main Office window.

The entire KSD 140 Band (grades 6-8) will be performing with the Andrew H.S. Marching Band during the pregame show for the football game on Friday, September 20. The pregame show starts about 7:15 so don't be late! Come out and cheer on our group of 150 plus band members!

Rehearsals for the Prairie View Eagle Chorus have begun. Rehearsals take place after school on Tuesdays and Fridays. Anyone who is still interested in joining should attend this Friday's rehearsal. It'll be a hoot!

Prairie View 8th-graders were busy building their Res-Q-Bots in Pre-Engineering class 🤖

D140 families are encouraged to walk or bike to school together on

Wednesday, October 9, in celebration of National Walk & Roll to School Day.

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

• Wednesday, September 11th - Patriot Day: wear RED, WHITE, and BLUE
• Wednesday, September 11th - PTO Meeting @ 3:45 PM
• Thursday, September 12th - Practice Fire Drill @ 2:30 PM

• Friday, September 13th - Ice Cream - McDonald's

• Monday, September 16th - Teacher Institute Day: NO SCHOOL for STUDENTS

• Tuesday, September 17th - Hot Lunch - Pizza
• Thursday, September 19th - Practice Fire Drill @ 2:30 PM

• Friday, September 20th - KSD Band performance at VJA: 7:15 PM

• Tuesday, September 24th - Hot Lunch - Culvers
• Wednesday, September 25th - Fire Drill with TPFD

• Friday, September 27th - Ice Cream - Culvers

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.

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

Melissa Peterson

708.342.9267

mpeterson@ksd140.org

School Counselor

Annie Doody

708.342.9268

adoody@ksd140.org

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.

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