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Helen Keller Elementary School News

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On Friday, February 25, the Centers for Disease Control announced that it no longer requires wearing masks on buses or vans operated by public or private school systems, including early care and education/child care programs.

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The D140 Board of Education approved the 2022-23 School Year Calendar at their February 17 meeting.

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D140’s Transportation Department is now using the Bus Bulletin notification system to notify parents/guardians when there are bus delays and schedule changes.

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Students and staff are invited to participate in our 2.22.22 Celebration on Tuesday, February 22! Wear tie-dye, ties, or two of anything!

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Due to inclement weather, Thursday, February 17 will be an eLearning Day for all students, teachers, and support staff. All students in PreK through eighth grade will learn remotely from 8 am until 1 pm.

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On Saturday, February 12, Grissom and Prairie View band members participated in the Illinois Grade School Music Association (IGSMA) Solo & Ensemble Contest held at Liberty JHS in New Lenox.

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KSD 140 celebrates Presidents' Day on Monday, February 21.

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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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On behalf of the Board of Education, we are reaching out to our families and staff with an update on KSD 140 practices in response to the court decision in Sangamon County on February 4, 2022.

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Congratulations to District 140’s new Spelling Bee Champion James A. James, an eighth-grader from Prairie View correctly spelling the word "parole" and clinched the victory with “compassion”.

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Have A Heart Thank You

February 9, 2022

Here at Keller our hearts are filled with happiness due to the astounding generosity of our wonderful families.

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K-5 Spirit Week Feb. 14-18

February 9, 2022

Elementary students and staff are invited to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness by participating in our Spirit Week from February 14 - 18!

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Show your school spirit! Student Council invites students and staff to participate in our Super Bowl themed days February 7 - 11.

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Due to weather, District 140 will remain closed on Thursday, February 3 and eLearning will continue for all students, teachers, and support staff.

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Due to inclement weather, Wednesday, February 2 will be an eLearning Day for all students, teachers, and support staff. All students in PreK through eighth grade will learn remotely from 8 am until 1 pm.

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Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four at-home COVID-⁠19 tests.

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Over the upcoming weeks, D140 students, teachers, and parents will be given the opportunity to weigh in on school climate and learning conditions by taking the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey.

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Congratulations to the 12 top-notch fourth and fifth-grade spellers who competed on Monday, January 10 in Keller’s annual Spelling Bee.

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Check out the latest KSD 140 Connection!

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