Bobcat Bulletin

October 2024

Principal's Message

Dear Bannes Elementary Community,

I hope this message finds you and your family well. As we settle into the fall season, I am thrilled to share that the school year is well underway, and things are going great! Our students have adjusted to their routines and are engaging in meaningful learning experiences every day. It's been wonderful to see the excitement and energy across our classrooms.

A friendly reminder: School begins promptly at 7:55 a.m. We are taking attendance at that time. If your student arrives after 7:55, please sign them in at the front vestibule to ensure a smooth and safe transition to their day.

We have some exciting events coming up in October that we hope your family will participate in:

Upcoming Dates:

10/11 – Tinley Park Fire Department Visit
10/14 – No School
10/16 – Unity Day (Wear Orange)
10/21-10/25 Red Ribbon Week
10/22 – Spooky Reading Night and Pumpkin Decorating Contest
10/25 – PTO Monster Mash
10/29 – Picture Retake Day
10/31 – Parade and Parties, Half Day

We look forward to seeing our students and families participate in these wonderful fall traditions. Thank you for your continued support in making Bannes Elementary a special place to learn and grow.

Sincerely,
Ms. Folliard
Principal, Bannes Elementary

October 9 is National Walk & Roll to School Day!

Gather your family, put on your walking shoes or biking gear, and celebrate National Walk & Roll to School Day with us on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

D140 families are encouraged to walk or bike to school together using our Safe Route to School guides linked below.

Our hope is that by encouraging participation in this event, more students will choose to walk or bike to school on a regular basis.

For pedestrian and bike safety information, please check out these tips from the Tinley Park Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit.

Celebrate Unity Day by Wearing Orange on October 16

Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange on Unity Day, Wednesday, October 16, to show they care about safe and supportive schools and communities. This is the day when everyone can come together and send one large ORANGE message of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.

KSD 140 Celebrates Red Ribbon Week October 21-25

During Red Ribbon Week, schools across the nation join together to promote a drug-free lifestyle and encourage students to make positive, healthy choices. It is an ideal way for communities to unite and take a visible stand against substance abuse.

Monday, October 21: “Proud to be drug-free!”

See how much red you can wear from head to toe.

Tuesday, October 22: “Outshine drugs!”

Wear neon or the color yellow.

Wednesday, October 23: “Give drugs the boot!”

Wear a western outfit, a flannel, or the color green. Yee haw!

Thursday, October 24: “Put drugs to sleep!”

Wear pajamas or the color blue.

Friday, October 25: “Our school chooses to be drug-free!”

Wear your school shirt or school colors.

Orland Township Food Pantry Collection - October 1-31

The Orland Township Food Pantry is hosting a Scare Away Hunger Food Drive during the month of October. Please consider donating some much-needed food items from this list: apple sauce, boxed potatoes, broth, cake mix, canned fruit, canned tuna, canned beans )black, kidney, garbanzo), canned veggies, cereal, jello, pudding, ramen, soup, stuffing.

Donations can be dropped off at any KSD 140 school from Tuesday, October 1, through Thursday, October 31. For questions or more information, please contact Orland Township at 708-403-4222.

Health & Wellness

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.

Bannes Elementary School

16835 S. Odell Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 60477

Phone: 708-532-6466

Website: ksd140.org/bannes

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