John A. Bannes Elementary School News
Just a reminder ... Monday, October 31 is a HALF-DAY.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held in all KSD 140 elementary and middle schools on Monday, November 21, and Tuesday, November 22.
Today, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released Kirby School District 140’s annual Report Card. The Report Card shows how well our District is progressing on a wide range of educational goals.
Congratulations to Bannes Elementary School for an astounding 87% participation rate in D140’s Walk and Roll to School Day.
Members of the Prairie View Boys’ Softball team were recognized at the October Board of Education meeting for their SWIC Tournament Championship win.
Congratulations to this year’s winners of the Tinley Park Fire Department’s Annual Fire Prevention Poster Contest. This year's theme was “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.”
During Red Ribbon Week, schools across the nation join together to promote a drug-free lifestyle and encourage students to make positive, healthy choices.
The Bannes PTO will host a Hocus Pocus-themed Monster Mash on Friday, October 28, from 6 - 8 p.m.
And the Winner is ... Bannes Elementary School!
Several D140 musicians were selected to perform in the Illinois Music Educators Association (ILMEA) Junior Honor Band, Orchestra, and Jazz Band Festivals.
When we stand together, no one stands alone!
Bannes students are encouraged to create a poster that shows kindness, acceptance, and inclusion for Unity Day.
Due to inclement weather, D140's Walk & Roll to School Day has been rescheduled to Thursday, October 13, 2022!
KSD 140 observes Columbus Day on Monday, October 10.
Students and families are encouraged to participate in the annual Family Fun Run/Walk sponsored by the Bannes PTO on Saturday, November 12, at 8:00 a.m.
Check out the latest KSD 140 Connection!
On Friday, September 30, Mrs. Zulevic from the Tinley Park Public Library gave a book talk presentation on Monarch and Bluestem Award books to students at Bannes Elementary School.
The Bannes fifth grade Boys’ Volleyball team is off to a great start!
This year, D140's Winter Break will begin with a Half Day on Thursday, December 22. Elementary schools will be dismissed at 11:10 am, and middle schools will be dismissed at noon.
As part of their National Fire Prevention Week campaign, our local fire departments visit KSD 140 elementary schools in September and October to educate our students about all aspects of fire safety and prevention.
Just a reminder ... Friday, September 23 is a HALF-DAY.
Picture day at Bannes will be Thursday, September 22.
Kirby School District 140 will have three (3) four-year seats available on our seven-member Board of Education.
Bannes students will have a chance to shop the Book Fair during their scheduled class time, September 15-16.
D140 students and staff are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue on Friday, September 9, in observance of Patriot Day (Sunday, September 11).
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