Contact Information

For any questions about Support Services, please contact us:

Angelina Bravo, Social Worker

Nathan Hale Elementary School

Email: adeoca@sd171.org

Phone: 708-895-3030 ext.2155


Ashley Stalter, Social Worker

Nathan Hale Elementary School

Email: astalter@sd171.org

Phone: 708-895-3030 ext.2113


Carmen Lowry, Counselor

Heritage Middle School

Email: clowry@sd171.org

Phone: 708-895-0790 ext. 2217


Diana Salgado, Social Worker

Heritage Middle School

Email: dsalgado@sd171.org

Phone: 708-895-0790 ext.2206


MONTHLY CHARACTER EDUCATION THEMES:

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER: Optimism OCTOBER: Growth Mindset NOVEMBER: Friendship DECEMBER: Perseverance JANUARY: Respect FEBRUARY: Empathy MARCH: Kindness APRIL: Teamwork and Collaboration MAY: Responsibility

Quote of the Month: September

CHARACTER EDUCATION THEME: Optimism

QUOTES:

“Don’t let your failures define you—let them teach you.” Barack Obama

“You'll never find a rainbow if you're looking down.”― Charlie Chaplin

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) Phone Number: 1-800-25-ABUSE Website: www2.illinois.gov/dcfs

SCHOOL BULLYING HOTLINE Phone Number: 708-889-2001 Website: www.stopbullying.gov

MyPals -Anonymous Reporting:

https://www.mypalschools.com/sd171

7 Mindsets Curriculum

Everything is Possible: Dream bigger and increase expectations with a more optimistic view of the future

Passion First: Discover unique talents and passions and align them with personal goals

We are Connected: Develop empowering relationships and learn to work with, for, and through others

100% Accountable: Take responsibility for your life by becoming 100% accountable

Attitude of Gratitude: Appreciate what you have in life and bounce back more quickly from setbacks

Live to Give: Embrace social responsibility and the importance of giving back

The Time is Now: Write a personalized life plan and take action toward realizing your goals and dreams