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School Address and Phone Number | School Hours | Important Phone Numbers | Entrance/Exit Procedures


School Address and Phone Number
Christa McAuliffe Elementary School
8944 W. 174th Street, Tinley Park, IL 60487
Phone: 708-429-4565
Principal: Mrs. Margaret Sheehan
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School Hours

Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
   
Teaching Staff: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
   
Student Hours:  
Kindergarten. Full-Day and
Grades 1  through 5
7:50 a.m. - Student Arrival
  7:55 a.m. - Enter Building
  8:00 a.m. - Classes Begin
  2:20 p.m. - Bus Riders Begin Loading
  2:30 p.m. - Walkers Dismissed
   
Kindergarten Half-Day 8:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Early Childhood AM 8:00 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
Early Childhood PM 11:55 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

 

Lunch/Recess Schedule:  
4th Grade Lunch/Recess 11:00 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
Kindergarten/5th
Lunch/Recess
11:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1st/2nd Grade Lunch/Recess 12:00 p.m. - 12:40 p.m.
3rd Grade Lunch/Recess 12:20 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 

Half-Day Schedule:  
All K-5 (Including Half-Day Kindergarten) 8:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

 

S.T.A.R.T. Day Schedule:  
Kindergarten, Full-Day and Grades 1 through 5 8:00 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.
Kindergarten, Half-Day 8:00 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.
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Important Phone Numbers

McAuliffe School: 708-429-4565
District Office: 708-532-6462
Special Services: 708-532-8537
Transportation: 708-532-8539

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Entrance/Exit Procedures
We urge you to review and discuss the following entrance and exit procedures with your child. Each child is a precious gift. We will not jeopardize their safety for convenience. As always, please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. STUDENTS SHOULD ARRIVE NO EARLIER THAN 7:50 a.m.

Rooms K-1, K-2, K-3, K-4, EC-1
Enter - Front Door
Exit - Southwest Gym Door
(Indoor Line-up for entire year)

Rooms 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4 and 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4
Enter - Southeast Front Door
Exit - Southeast Front Door
(Indoor Line-up for entire year)

Rooms 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 3-4, 4-1, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4
Enter - Northwest Back Door

Rooms 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 5-4
Enter - West Center Door

EXIT for 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade
Students should exit at either Mulberry (west) or Chestnut (east) back doors, whichever is appropriate for their home location.

Please remember:

  • 174th Street will be blocked to all incoming and outgoing traffic between the streets of Chestnut and Mulberry from 7:45 am to 8:10 am and again from 2:15 pm to 2:40 pm.
  • Only buses and private carriers may enter or exit the driveway.
  • The parking lot will also be closed at this time. No traffic will be allowed in or out.
  • There will be no change with our procedure on the east side of McAuliffe School at the intersection of 174th Street and Chestnut. (Note: No Parking on east side of Chestnut.)
  • Exceptions will be made for handicapped children and children with special needs. Please contact the office.
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Mar 12
ISAT Testing
Mar 14
Daylight Savings
Mar 15
McAuliffe BBB @ Fernway
Mar 16
McAuliffe BBB @ Home
Mar 18
Board of Education Mtg.
 
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