Cougar Connection

Please click on the video below to hear a message from Principal Simpson.

Dear Keller Families,

I hope this message finds you well and enjoying a wonderful summer.

I believe that strong partnerships between home and school are essential for student success. As we move forward, I am eager to collaborate with you to create a nurturing and engaging learning experience for our children. Your insights, feedback, and involvement are invaluable to us at Keller, and I encourage you to actively participate in our school community through various events, volunteer opportunities, and open communication.

To kick-off the new school year, we will be hosting a Welcome Back Event, Popsicles with the Principal, on Wednesday, August 14th from 6:00 - 7:00 PM by the playground. This will be a wonderful opportunity for us to meet, for students to reconnect with friends, and to kick-off the school year.

Thank you for entrusting us with the education and care of your children. I am thrilled to be a part of the Keller family and look forward to a fantastic year ahead.

Warmest Regards,

Principal Julie M. Simpson

Keller’s Kindergarten Roundup is Thursday, August 15, from 9:00 - 10:00 am.

This is a special time for students and their families to meet their principal and teachers and to find out everything they'll need to know for the first day of school.

Please join us!

Important August dates to mark on your calendar:

• Monday, August 5 - Elementary classroom assignments and middle school student schedules released via Infinite Campus Parent Portal
• Friday, August 9 - Transportation information released via Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
• Please contact your school office if you need assistance with your parent portal.
• Wednesday, August 14 - Popsicles with the Principal @ Keller playground 6:00 - 7:00 pm
• Thursday, August 15 - Keller Kindergarten Roundup will be held from 9:00 am - 10:00 am at Keller Elementary.
• Thursday, August 15 - The Board of Education Meeting will be held at the administration building at 7:00 pm
• Tuesday, August 20 - Open House K-5 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm
• Wednesday, August 21—First Day of School for All Students (EC - 8): Elementary school students will attend from 7:55 am to 2:25 pm.

The entire school year calendar can be viewed on our website at 2024-25 School Year Calendar.

Supply lists for all D140 schools can be found on our website at ksd140.org/supply-list

KSD 140 uses the ParentSquare messaging platform to keep parents and guardians informed and engaged with our schools and the District.

• Receive messages from the school via email, text, or app notification
• Choose to receive information as it comes or all at once with a daily digest at 6 p.m.
• Communicate in your preferred language
• Direct message teachers and staff
• Sign up for parent-teacher conferences
• Sign forms & permission slips, sign up to volunteer, and more all from your desktop or mobile device

We encourage parents to access their accounts by visiting parentsquare.com/signin and REGISTERING using the email or phone number listed in Infinite Campus.

For even greater convenience, please download the ParentSquare app (available free for iOS and Android devices).

Helen Keller Elementary School

7846 W. 163rd Street, Tinley Park, IL 60477

Phone: 708-532-2144

Website: ksd140.org/keller

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