KSD140 Connection

As a school district, we always look for ways to improve our educational programs and services for our students. To help us achieve this goal, we would like to gather your feedback on your perceptions of our District.

Please take a moment to complete our end-of-the-school-year Parent/Guardian Perception Survey.

The survey is designed to be quick and easy to complete, and all responses will be kept confidential. Your input will be used to help us identify areas where we excel and areas where we need to improve. The feedback we receive from families is critical to our success in providing the best possible education for our students.

As each child's school experience is different, please complete a separate survey for each student in your household.

Survey responses are due by Friday, May 26, 2023. We appreciate your time and effort in completing this survey and look forward to your feedback.

In order to qualify for a discount on registration fees, parents/guardians must register their students and pay their fees or set up a payment plan through the Business Office (708-342-5513) by Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

• CURRENT D140 Families - Log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal to begin registering your student(s)
• New D140 Families - Welcome! Please click here to begin registering your student(s)

Families paying fees on or after June 1 will be charged the regular Student Fee amount.

If you have any questions regarding online registration or fee payments, please visit ksd140.or/registration or call your school office.

As the school year draws to a close, we want to provide families with a few reminders regarding their student's District-issued technology tools.

• Grades 1 - 3, 5 - 7: Students will bring home their iPad, charging block, and charging cord for the summer. These items should return to school with students on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

Additionally, our District technology replacement cycle allows us to give fourth and eighth-grade families the opportunity to purchase their iPads and accessories.

The District will sell the iPad and charging block/cable for $50. If a student returns a damaged iPad, please note that the repair is an additional $75. Payment can be made with cash or a check made payable to Kirby School District 140.

• Grade 4: Payment should be turned in to your child's classroom teacher before the end of the school year.
• Grade 8: Payment should be turned in to your student's Team Leader.
  
  

If you need additional information, please contact your school office.

Graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2023 will be held at Andrew High School, located at 9001 W. 171st Street, Tinley Park, at 7 pm. Doors will open at 6:30 pm. Students should plan to arrive a half-hour before their ceremony time.

• Prairie View students will graduate on Wednesday, June 7
• Grissom students will graduate on Thursday, June 8

We anticipate that each ceremony will last approximately 45 minutes. Each student will receive

six tickets and two parking passes for the event.

Additional details can be found at ksd140.org

Superintendent Dr. Dan Callaghan and his administrative team presented D140’s newly created Strategic Plan at a Board of Education Committee Meeting on May 18.

Utilizing feedback gathered from stakeholders and coupled with the analysis work of a 23-member committee, this framework reflects our community’s shared aspirations and commitment to student success.

Please visit the Strategic Plan section of our District website to track the progress of our plan implementation and execution.

On May 18, D140 mathematicians were recognized by the Board of Education for their exceptional performances at the South Cook Math Bowl. This annual event has the best math students from elementary and middle schools in the south and southwest suburbs competing against one another in individual and team events.

Congratulations to D140’s first-place winners Emmett W. (fifth grade) and Charlotte G. (seventh grade) and 2023 team MVPs Thomas F. and Atala S.!

Grissom’s 6/7 grade girls’ volleyball and boys’ basketball teams were recognized on May 18 by the Board of Education for their SWIC Championship seasons.

Coached by Mr. George Chicvara, the Grissom Patriot girls’ volleyball roster included Lizzy C., Maeve C., Megan D., Gianna F., Yulisa G., Maisyn G., Brynnley K., Kylie L., Harper M., Maddie M., Camryn P., Lainey P., Bella R., and Summer W. The team ended their season with a 15-1 record.

Coached by Mr. Vince Fiore, the Grissom Patriot boys’ basketball roster included Jack C., Caiden C., Abdul D., Destin H., Omar H., Alex H., Karem K., Legacy L., Ben O., James P., Jacobi S., Jaylen S., Mohammed Z., and manager Ethan R. The team ended their season with a 13-3 record.

Way to go, Patriots!

Kirby School District 140 bids a heartfelt farewell to the nine employees who are retiring at the close of the 2022-23 school year. This group collectively served D140 for over 234 years! We are thankful for their dedication to D140’s students and families. Best of luck!

• Laura Connolly, 17 years
• Karen Harling, 24 years
• Rhea Hilton, 21 years
• Wendy Maholovich, 35 years
• Kristin Merino, 35 years
• Michael Murdock, 23 years
• Kevin O’Connor, 16 years
• Robert Prost, 29 years
• Jodi Ryan, 34 years

Bannes Elementary will host its annual First Responder Appreciation Day on Friday, June 2. First Responders and office personnel are invited to enjoy a complimentary meal to show our appreciation for all they do to keep our community safe!

• Breakfast - 7:00 am - 9:30 am
• Lunch - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Dinner - 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Bannes Elementary School is located at 16835 Odell Avenue, Tinley Park.

• Tuesday, May 23 - Grissom NJHS Induction Ceremony @ 7 pm
  
• Wednesday, May 24 - Prairie View NJHS Induction Ceremony @ 7 pm
• Thursday, May 25 - Fourth and Fifth Grade District Track Meet - 12 pm @ Andrew High School
• Friday, May 26 - Teacher Institute Day - No School
• Monday, May 29 - Memorial Day - No School
• Wednesday, May 31 - Registration Reminder - Early Registration Discount Ends
• Wednesday, May 31 - Grissom Eighth Grade Awards Night @ 7 pm
• Thursday, June 1 - Prairie View Eighth Grade Awards Night @ 7 pm
• Friday, June 2 - First Responders Day - 7 am - 5 pm @ Bannes Elementary School
• Monday, June 5 - Eighth grade Great America trip
• Tuesday, June 6 - Eighth-grade students' last day of school
• Wednesday, June 7 - Prairie View Middle School Graduation - 7 pm @ Andrew High School
• Thursday, June 8 - Grissom Middle School Graduation - 7 pm @ Andrew High School
• Friday, June 9 - Last Day of School - Early Dismissal - This is a Half Day. Elementary schools will be dismissed at 11:10 am, and middle schools will be dismissed at noon.
• Friday, June 9 - Report Cards Issued
• Thursday, June 15 - Board of Education - 7 pm @ Administration Building

Email: webmaster@ksd140.org
Website: ksd140.org
Location: 16931 Grissom Drive, T.P.
Phone: 7085326462
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ksd140
Twitter: @KirbySD140