Chippewa Elementary School

District 128 Bus Routes 2 and 6 are running 15 min late this morning (Tuesday, Nov 19) due to driver illnesses and therefore being short staffed.

This message is for families of Bus 1 riders. Bus 1 is running 15 minutes late this afternoon. The bus company apologizes for the delay. Please plan accordingly.

Chippewa will remain closed on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, due to the continued repair work related to the gas leak experienced today. This will be a non-attendance day for Chippewa students only and will not impact the overall school calendar for the year. All other schools in District 128 (Indian Hill, Navajo, and Independence Jr. High) will remain open. We will update families regarding the school status for Thursday no later than 6:00 PM on Wednesday. We appreciate everyone’s continued support, and we address this unanticipated hiccup. Thank you for your understanding! https://palosheightsil.edurooms.com/engage/chippewa-school/newsletters/no-school-wednesday-october-9

Good afternoon - we have been told that Bus 7 will be running approximately 10 minutes late due to mechanical issues. The bus apologizes for any inconvenience.

Good morning - We have been told that Bus 1 is experiencing mechanical issues. A new bus is being brought to them, the students will switch buses, and will be on their way again. They anticipate a 15 minute delay. The bus company apologizes for any inconvenience.

District 128's Superintendent, Dr. Merryl Brownlow, will hold a Snacks with the Superintendent session to share school district information on what is most important to all of us: our children's education and well-being. These meetings will provide insight into the great things going on in our District 128 schools and allow stakeholders to ask questions and learn more. Our Snacks with the Superintendent is next week Wednesday. We hope you can join us! Date: Wednesday, December 6 Time: 1:15 - 2:15 PM Location: Palos Heights Parks and Recreation Center in the Orchard Room (6601 W. 127th Street Palos Heights, IL)

District 128 Parent Teacher Conference Sign-Up Information (PreK - 5th Grade) District 128 Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, November 20 (10:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Tuesday, November 21 (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM). Please click the link below to access our Parent Teacher Conference website to schedule your conference today. https://sites.google.com/d128.k12.il.us/d128ptconferences

Good morning, We received notice that Bus 7 has broken down. It is pulled over at a safe location, and all children are safe. A new bus is currently on it's way. The children will be safely transferred to the new bus, and they will continue on their route to school. The bus company apologizes for the inconvenience.

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