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Christa McAuliffe Elementary School News

On Monday, January 28th, Tinley Park Mayor Jacob Vandenberg visited with McAuliffe fourth grade students.

All KSD 140 schools will be closed Wednesday, January 30th and Thursday, January 31st due to severe winter weather.

Just a reminder ... Tuesday, January 29th is a START Day. Elementary schools will be dismissed at 12:30 pm and middle schools will be dismissed at 1:20 pm.

Our sincere thanks to motivational speaker Robert Jackson for sharing his tactics for building cultural awareness and effective communication with our staff, students and parents in early January.

Congratulations to the third, fourth, and fifth grade members of McAuliffe Elementary’s Ballroom Dance Club.

The Board of Education and I are so appreciative of the staff, parents, and community members who enthusiastically support Kirby School District 140 each year. In 2018, the District focused on curriculum enhancements and celebrated numerous student achievements and service learning opportunities.

There is NO school on Monday, January 21st. Our Make Up Snow Day is FEBRUARY 18th.

KSD 140 honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. No school on Monday, January 21st.

School Safety Notification

January 17, 2019

We are notifying D140 families about an incident that occurred near Keller Elementary School this morning.

Online Hot Lunch, Hot Dog, Dippin' Dots and Popcorn orders for the second half of the year are due by Wednesday, January 16th.

Please join us for an informative evening featuring nationally renowned speaker, educator and consultant, Robert Jackson.

Happy Holidays! 2018

December 21, 2018

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. Best wishes for a happy holiday season!

Just a reminder ... Friday, December 21st is a Half-Day. Elementary schools will be dismissed at 11:10 am and middle schools will be dismissed at 12 noon.

On Thursday, December 13th, McAuliffe Elementary celebrated Grandparents Day!

KEA Scholarship Sunshine Pins in honor and remembrance of beloved teacher Ms. Abby Ohl may be purchased on Monday, December 17th from 5-7 pm at Grissom Middle School.

McAuliffe kindergarten through third grade students delivered outstanding performances at their Winter Concerts ...

The KSD 140 boys’ volleyball program dominated the Southwest Interscholastic Conference (SWIC) this year. All four of the District’s middle school teams turned in impressive seasons. The program’s stats include ...

Our KSD 140 Special Olympics Basketball team opened their season with a home game against Lincoln-Way Special Recreation Association at Grissom Middle School on Wednesday, November 28th. Thanks to all ...

On Wednesday, November 28th, children's book author and former McAuliffe teacher Kathy Doherty visited McAuliffe School. Ms. Doherty shared the excitement of writing with students and read aloud her humorous book Don't Feed the Bear.

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

Happy Thanksgiving! 2018

November 21, 2018

Happy Thanksgiving! With the Thanksgiving holiday upon us, we would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to the staff, parents, and community members who enthusiastically contribute so much to our District.

All seven D140 Student Councils will be selling 1-inch KEA Scholarship Sunshine Pins for $3 each in honor and remembrance of beloved Grissom teacher Ms. Abby Ohl. SALE DATES: Dec. 3 - 7 - Students may purchase pins during lunch / Dec. 17 - Community may purchase pins from 5-7 pm in the Grissom commons.

The KSD 140 School Board announced this evening that they have selected veteran educator Dr. Shawn Olson as the next Superintendent.

Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled in all KSD 140 elementary and middle schools on Monday, November 19th from 1-8 p.m. and Tuesday, November 20th from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

At a Veteran's Day assembly on Friday, November 9th, McAuliffe Elementary students and staff honored veterans from our community and thanked them for their dedicated and loyal service to our country.

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