School Announcements

Summer meal service is now available at more than 260 district locations throughout the city. Meal kits containing multiple meals can be picked up Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., except on Monday, July 5, when CPS will observe Independence Day. Summer meal service will run through Friday, August 20. Visit cps.edu/mealsites for more information and to find the meal distribution...

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Dear SLE Community, After careful consideration, we have decided to switch our after school care and recess coverage partner from Youth Guidance to Right At School.  The reasons for this change stem from a desire to offer enriching programming to our students, more fine arts opportunities, strategic homework support, and high quality supervision during recess...

The TikTok dance by admin you’ve all been waiting for…. On behalf of the families & students, teachers & administrators of South Loop Elementary School (SLES), it’s a genuine thrill to extend our gratitude for your support this Spring. Your donations were invaluable to the 2021 DANCE-A-THON’S SUCCESS. We can’t thank you enough for your...

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As Chicago begins moving past the pandemic, connecting and uplifting our youth will be more important than ever. My CHI. My Future. is the perfect place for students to reconnect to opportunities and Rediscover Summer. The MCMF website provides access to thousands of engaging programs, events, and resources being held both in-person and virtually. Youth...

Virtual Academy to Serve Eligible Students in Fall 2021The vast majority of CPS students will return to school five days a week this fall. However, we anticipate that a small percentage of children will need to continue learning remotely due to verified medical needs. To ensure these students receive the high-quality education they deserve, CPS...

South Loop Lion Pride, It is hard to believe this school year is finally behind us. I am proud of our school community and all we accomplished this school year. We are truly SOUTH LOOP STRONG!! As we go into the summer break, I wanted to remind everyone to focus on self-care; travel, visit family...

Every child who leaves this school must be given a transfer. To assist in preparing our records and transfer, we ask taht we are given at least 24 hours notice. A request for transfer must be completed for each child in the family who is currently enrolled at South Loop Elementary School. Responses will be...

Dear South Loop Families,  Our school year is winding down, and I’m sure that you and your children are looking forward to the summer break. But planning is already well underway for the fall, and we need your partnership to make our vision for next school year a success.  Please take a few minutes now...

Dear Parents and Guardians, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is excited to announce the launch of the CPS 2021 Summer Sports Skills Camps! Summer Skills Camps are an opportunity for elementary and high school students to develop their skills in their favorite sports this summer at NO COST. Elementary Sports Skills Camps: Girls/Boys Soccer: 6/28-7/2 &...

Remote Learning June 21-22On Monday June 21 & Tuesday June 22 remote students will engage in fun, end of the year asynchronous activities.  Please follow the schedule of daily activities provided by the teachers. In-person Learning June 21-22 Last Day of In-person Learning for Hybrid Pods Monday June 21 1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th & 8th POD A 4th Grade...

South Loop Lions, As we begin to close out what has been the most challenging year many of us have faced, I want to take a moment to offer reflection, gratitude, and support.  Going into this school year, none of us knew what to expect.  Anxiety and fear were at an all time high, and...

DONATE NOW! ALL DONATIONS MATCHED UNTIL END OF DRIVE!If you make a donation from now until 7pm tomorrow, at the end of the Dance-A-Thon, your donation will be matched by our long-time Community Champion CCL Labs up to a total of $5k. It’s also not too late to unlock grade incentives including choosing TikTok dances...

Lurie’s Mobile Health Unit at SL Primary Building: Free physicals and Immunizations

If you travel to any orange state you must quarantine for 10 days. If you travel to a yellow state or are attending any gatherings during the holiday weekend , we are asking hybrid families to remain on remote learning the week of May 31st. This effort will keep us all safe until our school...

Bid today on items donated by local businesses to help us reach our EOY fundraising goal. Starting today at 6pm and ending with the Dance-A-Thon on June3rd at7pm. Check out the auction items and start bidding TODAY! https://www.32auctions.com/SpringDance2021*you will need to create an account to bid And don’t forget to donate to and share the Grade...

Dear SLES Families,You are invited to join South Loop Elementary School for the 2021 Dance-a-Thon and Donation Drive!This year has been challenging in many different ways, but SLES has endured as a community,supporting each other and our students. Let’s gather on the virtual dance floor and end the school yearstrong together! Donation Drive Friday, May...

Test your thinking and problem solving skills as you work with a team of your peers to solve the clues that help you Escape a Fuzzy Logic Virtual Escape Room.   Please complete the form via the link below to sign up for the Escape Room Challenges. The Escape Room Club will be held for...

Click to Register- May 18th- Game Night Summer Camp South Loop Youth Guidance, in partnership with South Loop Elementary School, is offering outdoor summer camp for small groups of students. To support in-person programming while adhering to health and safety guidelines, we have limited class sizes. While much has changed this year, we are committed...

We are thrilled to share that CPS is partnering with CDPH and CTU to host vaccination events at CPS schools for students and their families. On Saturday, May 15th, vaccination events will be held at Westinghouse HS, Juarez HS, Nash ES, Marshall HS, and Chicago Vocational Career Academy CoC_GCE_Juarez-ENGDownload

View Post Attention 8th grade Parents DEADLINE to accept your High School offers is TODAY Friday,May 14th at 11:59 p.m. Please log into your GoCPS account on the Student Dashboard, next to the student’s name, click ‘View 2021-2022 Application Results.’ This will take you to the site where you can view your results.  Near the...

Parents or guardians with children or dependents can claim the Child Tax Credit when filing their 2020 taxes. Please encourage families to file their taxes by May 17 to receive the extra dollars they are entitled to. If families need help filing their taxes securely, you can direct them to GetYourRefund (www.getyourrefund.org) to receive assistance from IRS-certified...

Dear Parents & Guardians, I know the students appreciate and are enjoying the no uniform policy this year, however we must remind you that there are still guidelines to adhere to. Students must wear shirts with sleeves (short or long) and full coverage of midriff. Bottoms should be at mid-thigh or longer. All graphics and...

ATTENTION 8TH GRADE PARENTS Your child’s results will be posted to your online application account on Friday, April 30th, between 5 pm and 11:59 pm. To access the results on Friday, April 30th, go to go.cps.edu after 5 pm, click ‘Log In’ and log in to your account with your username and password. On the...

Parents,Reopening reminders:Parents must complete the screener every day (at least 30 minutes before the start of the school day). Students cannot complete the screener.  CPS Health Screener: Complete Daily, one to two hours prior to the start of the school day. https://chicagopsprod.service-now.com/health We expect all families to answer all questions honestly and abide by the guidelines in place. If you...

Update: P-EBT Benefits There has been a recent uptick in calls and inquiries regarding P-EBT, and we have compiled a list of new FAQs, based on inquiries we have received from the Healthy CPS Hotline. There is a known delivery lag in the P-EBT cards, due to a manufacturing delay.CPS schools will not be responsible...

We have some Spring After School Programs beginning next week. All clubs will be VIRTUAL. If your child is interested in joining, please complete the corresponding google form. Each club has limited spaces so enroll now! You will be notified by Ms. Garcia or the After School Instructor confirming your enrollment, start date and meet...

If you wish for your child to remain remote for 4th quarter (beginning April 19th) but are currently opted in to Hybrid Learning or chose to opt in, please email Admin Team by Friday, April 9th and notify us that you would like to switch to remote learning. It is important that we have accurate...

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Screenings will begin on Tuesday, April 6th and Thursday-Friday, April 8th and 9th. Vision Screenings are required annually for students in Pre-K, K, 2nd, and 8th Grades.  Students who are new to the District and students with an IEP must also receive screening.   Hearing Screenings are required annually for students in Pre-K, K, 1st, 2nd,...

We are deeply saddened by the recent rise in attacks and murder of Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander people. Just since the pandemic began, more than 3,000 anti-Asian “hate incidents” have been reported in the U.S., according to the group Stop AAPI Hate. Then, last week, we were again witness to a tragic mass murder in Atlanta. We mourn...

CPS has created an FAQ to answer common questions regarding P-EBT benefits. You can find the FAQs HERE.

About: Explore the influential role women play in the music industry.  We’ll learn from hard-hitting female composers, instrumentalists, producers and icons like Aretha Franklin and Ella Fitzgerald to Beyonce and Lady Gaga. We will also examine the role, development and challenges female musicians have/still face today in the ever-evolving music industry. See you there! Open to...

A new e-mail address has been established for submitting questions or comments to the Local School Council (LSC). You can send them to SLELSC1212@gmail.com.

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