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Happy Holidays! 2019

December 19, 2019

As Winter Break approaches, we would like to thank the students, staff, parents, and community members who contribute so much in helping create an atmosphere of excellence in KSD 140.

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Just a reminder ... Friday, December 20th is a Half-Day.

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Congratulations to our twelve top-notch fourth and fifth grade spellers who competed on Wednesday, December 4th in Fernway’s annual Spelling Bee. Our first place winner correctly spelled "dissolved" to capture the win.

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D140 parents are invited to a Parenting the Digital Generation presentation at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, December 9th at Prairie View Middle School.

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Looking to add some holiday pep to your step? Check out our upcoming D140 band and chorus winter performances!

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Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled in all KSD 140 elementary and middle schools on Monday, November 25 from 1 - 8 p.m. and Tuesday, November 26 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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D140 students, teachers, and parents will be given the opportunity to weigh in on school climate and learning conditions by taking the Illinois 5Essentials survey.

November 15th is School Board Members Day - a time to salute the work of our volunteer school board members and to celebrate public education.

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Fernway Elementary School celebrated Veterans Day with a choir performance and special guest speaker, Mr. John Zanzig, who spoke to the students and staff about his experience serving in the military.

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Schools throughout the District commemorated Veterans Day with special assemblies, patriotic programs, class projects and tributes to our military veterans.

On October 30th, the Illinois State Board of Education released our District’s annual School Report Card. I am pleased to report ...

he Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released Kirby School District’s annual School Report Card on Wednesday, Oct. 30th. The Report Card shows how well our District is progressing on a wide range of educational goals, including preparing all students for success in high school and beyond.

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Thursday, October 31st is a HALF DAY. Elementary schools will be dismissed at 11:10 a.m. and middle schools at 12:00 p.m.

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During Red Ribbon Week, schools across the nation join together to promote a drug-free lifestyle and encourage students to make positive, healthy choices.

Beginning Monday, September 30th at 8 am, you can schedule a Parent/Teacher Conference by going to http://www.ptcfast.com/reg1 and inputting your student’s class or team entry code listed below ...

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KSD 140 celebrates Columbus Day on Monday, October 14th. No school.

Due to tomorrow’s forecasted weather, we are cancelling our October 2nd Walk or Bike to School event and rescheduling it for Wednesday, October 9th.

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As the days get shorter and the temperatures begin to drop, it feels as though Fall is finally upon us. Now that we are settled into our school routines, I would like to take a moment ...

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Grissom M.S. - October 9th - 7 p.m. Get the facts. Know the risks.

School board members and District administrators honored five students for their good character and acts of citizenship at Thursday’s Board of Education Meeting.

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2019-20 School Supply Lists

September 2, 2019

Click on the links below to view your school's supply list.

Just a reminder … KSD 140 celebrates Labor Day on Monday, September 2. No school.

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Welcome to the 2019-20 School Year! Wednesday, August 21st - Open House at Elementary Schools for K-5, Preschool and Early Childhood families from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 22nd - Open House at Grissom and Prairie View Middle Schools from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

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A huge thanks goes out to the more than 225 Fernway family and staff members who celebrated Popsicles on the Playground with us on Tuesday, August 13th. We loved visiting with you!

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