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John A. Bannes Elementary School News

Looking Ahead: Key Dates in November 2022 news image

Important November dates to mark on your calendar:

D140 Schools Celebrate Veterans Day news image

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

Report Cards Issued November 11 news image

Beginning Friday, November 11, at 3 p.m., first-quarter student report cards will be available in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

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Coached by Mrs. Danaher and Mrs. Pranckus, our 2022 girls' basketball team began their eight-game season on Wednesday, November 2.

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D140 students and staff are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue to commemorate Veterans Day on Friday, November 11.

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Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held in all KSD 140 elementary and middle schools on Monday, November 21, and Tuesday, November 22.

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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.

Bannes Elementary School students

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.

Fire Prevention Poster Contest Winners

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.”

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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.

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The Bannes PTO will host a Hocus Pocus-themed Monster Mash on Friday, October 28, from 6 - 8 p.m.

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And the Winner is ...

October 20, 2022

And the Winner is ... Bannes Elementary School!

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Several D140 musicians were selected to perform in the Illinois Music Educators Association (ILMEA) Junior Honor Band, Orchestra, and Jazz Band Festivals.

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Bannes students are encouraged to create a poster that shows kindness, acceptance, and inclusion for Unity Day.

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Due to inclement weather, D140's Walk & Roll to School Day has been rescheduled to Thursday, October 13, 2022!

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KSD 140 observes Columbus Day on Monday, October 10.

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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.

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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.

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