Chippewa Elementary School

Good morning, Bus 2 may run 5-10 min late today, Friday.

First Day Photos: We would love to collect "First Day of School" photos of our students to celebrate the first day of school. If you are willing, please email photos@palos128.org a first-day photo of your student(s). Please note that any photo shared will be included in a slideshow that will be shared on social media, our district website, and email.

Third Party Food Deliveries: The Board of Education supported the implementation of a new procedure for the 2023-2024 school year prohibiting student lunch deliveries by third-party vendors and outside providers in the interest of the safety of our schools. Parents can still drop off lunches from outside vendors; however, we will no longer permit outside vendor lunches to be delivered directly to students.

Heat Warnings: Just a reminder that all schools in District 128 have air conditioning, but the school buses do not. Please have your student(s) bring water with them or consider driving your student(s) to school if you have concerns with the heat.

Ice Cream Social Reschedule: Due to excessive heat warnings, the ice cream social is rescheduled to August 31 from 5 - 6 PM at Chippewa's new playground.

The Independence Spring Musical "Matilda, Jr." will be performed in the IJHS gym on Friday and Saturday at 7 pm! Tickets are $10 and are available at the door.

Bus 4 broke down as it was headed to start the route. A replacement bus is on its way, but the route will run about 15 minutes late this morning. The bus company apologizes for the inconvenience.

Due to the predicted snow and hazardous conditions, all schools in District 128 will have an early dismissal at 12:30 PM tomorrow, Friday, March 3. Afternoon Preschool classes and all after-school activities will be canceled for tomorrow, Friday, March 3. Our top priority is the safety of our students and staff, and we have been monitoring the weather closely. Based on the latest forecast, it is in the best interest of everyone to release students and staff early. PowerPlay staff will be available to supervise those students at dismissal. Additionally, all bus transportation services will be provided for students on their scheduled routes, and students will have lunch before dismissal. We urge parents and guardians to make necessary arrangements for the early dismissal of their children. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your school's main office. We will continue to monitor the weather conditions and contact you if any changes occur. Please continue to have plans in place if there is a need to switch to an e-learning day. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Please check your email for an important message regarding the weather forecast.

Hello Bus 3 Families, The bus broke down in the Independence Junior High Parking lot at dismissal. The company is sending a new bus to complete the route. The students from Navajo and Independence will transfer to the new bus and then it will proceed to Chippewa to load those students. The route will run 30-45 min late. We are sorry for this inconvenience, but glad that our students were at one of our schools when the bus broke down.

Bus 3 had a mechanical issue en route. They are sending a 2nd bus to do the route. Expect that it will run late.

Chippewa Families, We very much appreciate everyone's understanding and support this morning when we had to close Chippewa due to a water main break in the neighborhood. Mr. Jasinski, from Palos Heights Public Works, called to confirm that we can reopen the building tomorrow. He also apologized for the inconvenience. As a courtesy, until the full main can be replaced, Mr. Jasinski is installing emergency valves that are intended to prevent a school closure should there be another break between now and the end of the school year. We are grateful for the village's partnership in resolving this issue as quickly as possible. We look forward to welcoming our Cheetahs back tomorrow! l

Just a friendly reminder that there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow (November 8) in observance of Election Day. We will see all students back in school on Wednesday.

Due to an early dismissal at Shepard High School, our buses may run up to 10 minutes late. We share drivers with the high school, which creates a challenge on an early dismissal day at Shepard. Thank you for your understanding.

Wednesday, September 28, is a PLC Early Dismissal for all District 128 schools. Please note the dismissal time for each school: -Navajo at 1:15 PM -Independence at 1:20 PM -Chippewa at 1:25 PM -Indian Hill Kindergarten at 1:30 PM -Indian Hill AM Preschool at 10:30 AM and PM Preschool at 1:30 PM

Bus 7 is now 30 minutes late. If you would like to pick up your children, you can call the school offices.

Bus 7 is running 15 min late this afternoon, Friday, September 16, 2022.

Just a reminder that we have a PLC Early Dismissal for tomorrow (Wednesday, September 14). Please note the dismissal time for each school: -Navajo at 1:15 PM -Independence at 1:20 PM -Chippewa at 1:25 PM -Indian Hill Kindergarten at 1:30 PM -Indian Hill AM Preschool at 10:30 AM and PM Preschool at 1:30 PM

Friday, September 9, 2022 Bus 7 is running 10 minutes late this afternoon.

All District 128 afternoon buses (except Kindergarten) will run 10-15 minutes late this afternoon due to an early release day at the high school, as well as in our own district. Thank you for your understanding.