The yearbooks are here and available for pick up for those who pre-ordered. At this time, no additional yearbooks are available for sale. You can pick up your child’s yearbook at the middle school building daily from 8:30am-1:30pm. Also, any 6th graders (incoming 7th) who have not picked up their Outdoor Ed refunds can do...Read More
*Updated August 11- PreK Remote Supply List Added* Below you will be able to download supply lists for the 2020-21 School Year. Please note there is a supply list for “In-School” learning and a list for “Remote” learning. We suggest that you purchase any supplies that are used for both models now, while items are on sale for ”...Read More
Hello Parents, Please fill out this important SLES Reopening survey by Friday, July 31st. The latest information on the CPS reopening plan is on the CPS website. I don’t have any more information other than what is published there. At this time, this plan still will not answer or possibly address most of your concerns....Read More
8th grade parents,We hope this email finds you safe and well. While this year has brought some unprecedented challenges our way, it’s still our goal to provide a memorable and safe graduation experience for our 8th graders. The virtual graduation will be held on June 15th at 9:00am. We will send the invite link on...Read More
April is National Poetry Month. Here are a collection of ideas for using poetry with students at home: Writing poetry can help students document this moment of history-in-the-making. Ask students to compose their own poems in their journals. Students may free-write poetry, or you can use the following strategies to help guide their writing: Activity...Read More
Hello Lion Pride! As we finish our fifth week of the school closure and social distancing, I personally have been thinking about things I’m grateful for and the new opportunities I have had to connect with loved ones. I send my friends “self care” challenges each week that involve journaling, meditating, vision boards, and goal setting....Read More
Beginning after spring break, on April 13th, CPS will roll out Remote Learning for our students. Later today, you will receive a ClassTag or Google Classroom message from classroom teachers detailing the Remote Learning plan for your child’s class. Middle School will receive information from each content area teacher. The plan will include daily instructional hours for...Read More
Good morning LION PRIDE! I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. MealsMeal pick-up will be available at all CPS locations. Up to six meals per child will be provided each day between the hours of 9:00am and 1:00pm. Distance LearningHopefully some of you have gotten off to a great start with your home learning...Read More
Mr.Madel is a 5th grade social studies teacher at South Loop School. It is his second year at South Loop, but his 14th year teaching overall. One of the biggest projects he does is History Fair. History Fair is “an opportunity for students to showcase stuff in history,” Mr. Madel said. Students have to follow...Read More
As Black History Month winds down, education continues at DuSable Museum of African American History. Through the month of March, the museum will host the “The March”— an amazing virtual reality exhibit that takes you back in time to be part of the 1963 march on Washington and hear Martin Luther King Jr’s iconic “I...Read More
