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Helen Keller Elementary School News

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At Keller's annual STEAM Night, students and their families used scientific thinking to participate in many fun activities, such as bridge building, making slime, driving robots and discovering the science in the world around them.

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This year, March 17th’s Presidential Primary Election Day will replace Pulaski Day as a school holiday. Students will attend school on Pulaski Day, Monday, March 2nd. There is NO SCHOOL on TUESDAY, MARCH 17TH.

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KSD 140 celebrates Presidents' Day on Monday, February 17th. No school.

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If you have not done so already, please be sure to take the Illinois 5Essentials Parent Survey. We must get a 20% parent response rate for our results to be reported!

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During the week leading up to the Super Bowl, the Keller Student Council sponsored their annual food drive.

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The Kirby Educational "Cookie Jar" Foundation is now offering All Kids Can spiritwear to District families. All orders will be shipped to Keller Elementary for distribution two to three weeks after the sale closes.

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District 140 Beginning Band members performed before a packed gymnasium at Prairie View Middle School on January 22nd. Fifth grade band members from Bannes, Fernway, Keller, McAuliffe and Millennium comprised the over 130 person ensemble ...

Keller Ties & Tiaras Dance!

January 28, 2020

The Keller PTO is hosting it's first Daddy Daughter type dance titled Ties & Tiaras! Girls are welcome to bring Dad, Grandpa, Uncle or any other special person to the dance! Early bird Ticket discounts on sale until 01/31/2020. Regular tickets on sale until 02/07/2020.

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Show your school spirit! Student Council invites students and staff to participate in our Super Bowl themed days January 27th through January 31st.

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KSD 140 honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. No school on Monday, January 20th.

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Our Special Olympics Basketball Team won a silver medal at the Algonquin Tournament on Sunday, January 12. Athletes representing D140 were ...

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In an effort to expand opportunities for student voice, the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SSAC) meets regularly throughout the school year and allows the superintendent to gather feedback directly from D140 students.

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Please share your thoughts to help improve our schools!

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Welcome Back! (revised)

January 7, 2020

We would like to commend our students and staff for their hard work and dedication duri...

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Engaged professionals. Equipped innovators. Empowered educators. Bring on 2020!

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Please show your support for our athletes as they play their middle school peers on Thursday, January 9th at Grissom Middle School.

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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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Winter Concert at Keller

December 19, 2019

Congratulations to the choir and all the first and second grade students of Keller Elementary who performed in a Winter Concert on Tuesday, December 17th.

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To help our neighbors stay warm this winter, Student Council members invited the Keller community to donate mittens, hats, gloves, and scarves for Together We Cope.

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Students and staff are invited to participate in our Holiday Spirit Week December 16 - 20!

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

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Congratulations to our ten top-notch fourth and fifth grade spellers who competed on Monday, December 9th in Keller’s annual Spelling Bee.

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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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