School Announcements

Back to School Reminders: Important MUST SEE Videos Included!

First Day of School  August 21, 2023  8:00 AM Preschool and Primary Building  8:30 AM Middle School Building  School begins tomorrow!! Are you and your child ready?? If you’re unsure of our uniform policy and drop off or pick up procedures, please be sure to watch the videos below! Middle School: https://youtu.be/EDByzJ4eTFY Primary Building: https://youtu.be/nSUh6q5Z54s...

2023-24 School Supply Lists Available

Parents may now access the 23-24SY supply lists. Please Note: Specials classes (art, music, media, band, and PE) have not yet been assigned. You do not need to purchase or bring supplies for specials classs until you receive your child’s schedule during the first week of school.

A Safe & Supportive School for ALL STUDENTS

https://tinyurl.com/Safe-SupportiveSchool4All South Loop Parents, We are following up on our Anti-Bullying and Title 9 Presentation discussed with students in October. Over the last several weeks we have been addressing a number of incidents with students discussing gender identity and pronouns with each other. Our concern is when the conversations have crossed the line, imposing personal...

Save the Date: Fall Clean & Green 11/4

Fall Clean & Green click here or scroll down for more details. SLES-Fall-2023-Clean-and-Green-flier-1-1Download Fall Clean & Green

Uniform Resale

Friday, September 29 from 3-5pm (extended hours!) Primary School Playground Stock up on uniform basics for a fraction of retail costs! Prices range from $3 to $5. We accept cash, venmo, zelle, and all major credit cards. Please come and browse! Proceeds will support Friends and Family of South Loop. Uniform Donations: We are accepting new...

Volunteer Applications Reminder

*Note: Volunteer Status will NOT be approved (for new or returning) until Administration receives a copy of your picture ID. Volunteer Applications All Level 1 volunteer applicants MUST apply each school year. Please provide the main office with a copy of your picture ID. 2022-23 SLES Parents who were approved for Level 2 volunteering do...

Attention 8th Grade Families

Please read the attached letter regarding the High School Admissions Test. Copy-of-SY24-HS-Admissions-Test_Family-Letter_EnglishDownload

A Note from Principal Shelton

Parents, Please do not approach students at school to inquire about or resolve a school-related incident. Between 8am-6pm, Principal Shelton (and administration) is the default parent and all concerns must be brought to the attention of any school administrator. Administration will then investigate the incident and inform the other parent/legal guardian of the student involved....

Reminders: Progress Reports Sent Home Today | No School for Students 9/22 | Mobile Clinic Postponed (Date TBD)

Good afternoon Lions! Progress Reporst were sent home with students today. Also, just a reminder that tomorrow, September 22nd is a Staff Development Day and there is NO SCHOOL for students! Finally, please be aware that the event for this Friday, September 22nd, 2023 has been cancelled. A later date and accompanying confirmation email will...

Attention Parents: Lockdown Drill This Week

Dear Parent(s) or Guardian(s) The safety of students, staff, and visitors is a top priority for CPS. To support this commitment CPS conducts emergency preparedness drills on an annual basis, in line with the Illinois School Safety Drill Act.. The goal of these safety drills is to improve our ability to respond in the event...

Attention 8th Grade Parents: HS Admissions Information

Please download the CPS High School Admissions Guide for information regarding the GoCPS process. 24-25.Guide-to-the-HSAT-1Download

Lion PRIDE: Both Boys & Girls Volleyball Teams DOMINATED the game!

Over the weekend, our 7/8 Boys Volleyball Team & 7/8 Girls Volleyball Team played against STEM. Coach Veal led the boys team to victory with 21-13 and 21-18 wins! The Girls Volleyball Team, led by Coach Majka and Coach King, also crushed it with a shut out! These kids have been doing such a great...

Winter Drive for our Newcomers Families

South Loop Parents and Community, This  school year we are changing our BETA Winter Drive to help our migrant families. Please donate the items below. Items can be donated to any of three main offices between the hours of 8am – 3 pm daily . The drive will occur Monday, September 18th- Friday, September 29th.  Items can be...

Mobile Health Clinic- September 18th (Middle School)

South Loop School is scheduled to host a Mobile Health Clinic for Monday, September 18th, 2023 (10a-1p) and Friday, September 22nd, 2023 (10a-1p). The event is designed as an opportunity for parents/guardians with children aged 6mo and older to access both school required and recommended immunizations. Appointments & Consenting:Those interested in making an appointment can do so here. Walk-ins are...

Reminder for Volunteer Application/Approval

Reminder, Only 2022-2023  approved Level II  parent volunteers must email principal shelton  a copy of their picture  or provide a copy  to the main office for 20233-2024 approval .  All others must complete a volunteer  application and provide a copy of your ID. Additionally, Level I volunteers must complete a background check and provide TB results.  www.cps.edu/­services-and-supports/­parent-engagement/­volunteer-programs/­

Free Tutoring Opportunity for Grades 4-8

Evergreen Learning Chicago is an organization geared towards providing free tutoring for students in grades 4-8. Our mission is to ensure quality instruction in math, reading, or grammar that will introduce students to an enriched curriculum that is highly accessible.  We offer an enrichment program where students can either receive homework help or enhance their...

Attention 4th-8th Grade: Cheer Tryouts Monday 9/11

All 4th-8th graders are welcome to tryout for our Cheer team. Tryouts are Monday, September 11th from 345-445. Bring water and comfortable clothing and gym shoes.

Important Back to School Reminders from Mrs. Shelton

The following forms in your child’s back to school envelope are now due. Please return the following forms by Monday, September 11, 2023. Copies of the forms can be found here: Student Medical Information 2023-24 [ ENGLISH  SPANISH ]-  All Families. Deadline is  October 1st. Students can be excluded from school.  Request for Emergency and Health Information- [ ENGLISH  SPANISH ]- Returning Families Only  School Messaging Consent Form (Robo...

7th & 8th Grade – High School Process (Info for Mandatory Meeting on 9/7)

7th and 8th Grade Families, Please take a look at the linked document. It has important information that will be discussed during our meeting this Thursday before Open House. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gTReb7FRsrSQcVbEM0CN7T2KD8v_tkKRjaCo-Xuf_vA/edit?usp=sharing

Vacant LSC Seats

If you are a parent or community member looking to get more involved with your school, we encourage you to consider running in your school’s LSC election. Please complete the required and/or optional forms below and submit to the main office by 3pm before September  11, 2023   LSC Responsibilities Monitoring the school improvement plan—also known as...

Open House Reminder (Middle School)

Middle School Parents, Middle School Open House is on Thursday, September 7th. There is a mandatory meeting with administration and Ms. Brewer at 5:45pm for all 7th and 8th grade parents. From 6:15-7:30, 5th-8th grade parents will follow their child’s class schedule in 15 minute rotations. You will receive details of the schedule from your...

Open House Reminder (PK-3)

Primary & PreK Families: We look forward to seeing you next Wednesday, Sept. 6th for Open House.  Teachers will be hosting two 30-minute sessions.  The sessions are exactly the same.  It is designed this way to give you the opportunity to attend more than one presentation if you have children in multiple grades in the Primary and/or...

South Loop Pop-Up Shop 9/1

Pop-Up Shop 9/1 at the Middle School!

Covid Protocols

Chicago Public Schools (CPS)  and South Loop Elementary School are committed to keeping our school communities safe from COVID-19. Please monitor your student for COVID-19 symptoms. If symptoms arise – even if they are mild – please contact your healthcare provider, keep them home from school, and get tested for COVID-19 right away. To find...

Attention Middle School Parents: Dismissal Reminder

Parents, please do not stand or park in the alley during drop off or pick up. It is illegal and causes congestion during dismissal. Also, students may not be left unattended on the playground. They must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Attention 5th-8th Grade: CYC Foundation After School STEAM Program

Dear South Loop Elementary School  Middle School Families: One of the Chicago Yacht Club donors, who wants to remain anonymous, wants to sponsor a fall sailing program for South Loop Elementary School families. This no cost opportunity is available to the first 10 families who sign up. An acceptance email will be sent to families who are...

Back to School Picnic Tomorrow! Pick Up Your 2022-23 Yearbooks at the Picnic

Just a reminder that tomorrow is the Back to School Picnic from 11am-1pm Pre-K – 8th Grade Families join our school community for a day of food, music, carnival games, roller skating and meeting our school community families. We are asking every family to donate one item of (NO PEANUT PRODUCTS): cookie, cupcakes, fruit snacks,...

Week 1 Announcements- Student CPS Accounts | Chromebook Contracts | Open House Save the Dates | Volunteer Applications

CPS Managed Student Accounts Attention K-4 Parents, This is just a reminder that all CPS accounts are managed by CPS and the school. Students in grades K-4 account passwords are managed by Ms. Garcia (technology coordinator), administration, and classroom teachers. It is important that all student accounts are managed by school staff only. Please do...

Attention All Returning Families

All returning families must complete the forms in the Welcome Back Envelope sent home yesterday. New families do not need to complete these forms.

Attention Primary Parents!

K-3 Parents, Please follow the protocols that are in placce. We had many parents who did not adhere to the drop off procedures. Please refer to our video for a visual reference. Primary Building: https://youtu.be/nSUh6q5Z54s

Volunteer with South Loop School

South Loop School welcomes parents and community stakeholders who wish to contribute their valuable time and talents to enriching the academic experience of our students. We offer two different levels of volunteer involvement and commitment: Examples of Level I Volunteers Overnight field trip chaperones Mentors Tutors Coaches Non-supervised classroom assistants Examples of Level II Volunteers...

Volunteers Needed for PK

We need parent volunteers to assist with classroom supervision during students’ quiet time until we hire additional support staff. Assistance is needed in 101, 103, and 105 daily through September 30th. We are asking for non PK parents to volunteer so that we do not disrupt PK students day.  If you volunteer, please make sure...

Kiss-N-Go Volunteers Needed

Kiss-n-Go Chairperson: Jen Majerus jennifer.majerus@gmail.com A HUGE SHOUT to our only Primary Building volunteer Steve Majerus, who volunteered  every day last school year during rain, sleet and snow. The classroom with the most parent volunteers for a month will earn a pajama day, ice cream, or movie day.  Primary Building  Sign up Genius. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f4fa4ad2ca6fd0-20232024#/ Volunteers are asked...

South Loop Elementary School Fall Sports 2023 – Girls & Boys, Grades 5-8

SLES will be participating in the following CPS sports for Fall: Cross Country (Boys & Girls), Soccer (Boys), and Volleyball (Boys & Girls). Please see below for information and registration for each sport. Mrs. Shelton will make final approvals for students participating in school sponsored teams.  Cross Country (Boys & Girls): Click here for information...

Urgent Need: Boys (5/6 Grade) Volleyball Coach

SLES Fall sports are about to kick off and the Boys Volleyball for grades 5/6 are in need of a volunteer coach. Please email tdoyle6@cps.edu asap if you are interested in coaching or getting more information. The season is generally end of October – November for grades 5/6. All coaches need CPS Volunteer Level I...

Register for 8th Grade Test Prep

Receiving high scores on entrance exams is the final key to getting accepted to Chicago’s best high schools. Let Test Prep Chicago help you get there! Our 8-Session Course includes:Diagnostic and Final tests to measure ability and comprehension. Weekly homework and in-class quizzes to reinforce key topics. Personalized test analysis that includes areas for focus...

CPS Mobile Events: Immunization Clinic Event

Immunization Services provided at South Loop School’s Primary Building.  1212 S Plymouth Court   Enter and Exit the Gym door  (Door 4) located on the Plymouth Street side of the playground  South Loop School is providing immunization services on the following days :Monday, August 14th, 2023 (10a-1p)Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 (10a-1p)Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 (10a-1p) Please...

Welcome Back Lions!

South Loop Families, We are very excited to welcome South Loop Families and Students back to a new school year. We hope that everyone had a fun and restful summer enjoying the many outdoor events in our beautiful city, traveling or spending time with family and friends.  In this email, you will find important start of the...

Project Swish- End of Summer/Back to School Events

Need some fun things to do before school is in session? 5-Year-QR-codes.docxDownload

Acts of Kindness Boys Basketball Clinic

If you are interested, please email Mrs Shelton by August 7. She needs to know your name, shoe size and shirt size.

Welcome Letter from Resident Principal, April Hunter

Welcome back to a new school year South Loop Families, It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of introduction.  My name is April Hunter, and I am the newest member of the administrative team at South Loop Elementary.   As the Resident Principal, I’m here to learn and grow under the leadership...

Update Regarding 22-23 Yearbooks

There was a delay in processing our yearbooks. As soon as they are delivered, we will notify you when they’re available for pickup. We plan to also have a pick up event where students can meet up to pick up and sign each other’s yearbooks. We will send out more information once we have a...

Primary Building Library Volunteers Needed

Dear Parents,  We are in need of parent volunteers to organize our Primary library. Duties include: Opening boxes and labeling new books Reshelving books Overall library organization  Hours: Monday -ThursdayAnytime between8am -2pm Please note: You must be an approved Level 2 CPS Volunteer in order to participate. https://chicagopublicschools.civicore.com/index.php?action=english Please email Principal Shelton for any questions or to...

Introducing Our New Assistant Principal- Mrs. Varveris

Greetings South Loop Families,  It is with great honor and excitement that I re-join the incredible SLES community as an assistant principal.  I bring with me over thirty years of educational experience, spanning grades PreK-8th with specific concentrations in literacy, teacher leader development and community school programming focused on engaging and inspiring the whole child. ...

SLES Cheer Camp

Just a reminder that our SLES Cheer Camp has begun! Cheer camp meets Monday-Thursday now through July 27th from 12:30-3:00pm. Spots are still open and any incoming 4th-8th grade students are welcome to attend.

Architecture Day Camp with I-NOMA

Each year, we at the Illinois Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (I-NOMA) hosts an architecture day camp to introduce students to the design professions to promote diversity in the field of architecture; this is part of a national initiative called Project Pipeline. Here is a link to our website that talks about our camp opportunity.  I-NOMA...

Debate Club Coach Needed!

ATTENTION “LION PRIDE” Parents, We are looking for two volunteers with experience in Law and/or participated on a Debate Team in high school or college to coach our middle school debate team. The commitment is one weekly meeting with the team before or after school and two –three CPS Saturday competitions.  Email Mrs. Shelton if...

Summer Hours & Registration Information

Registration Information WHERE TO REGISTER Summer Registration Hours *Updated* Monday-FridayMiddle School Building Only9:00am-12:30pm DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION: Required with NO EXCEPTIONS: 1.Parent/Guardian’s IL Driver’s License or State ID with current boundary address. If you recently moved, please bring the paper copy issued by the Department of Transportation  2. Original Lease/Mortgage- Bring the entire lease agreement 3. Proof of current...

Summer Bridge on July 3rd

3rd, 6th and 8th grade Summer Bridge students must attend school on Monday, July 3rd. School is closed on Tuesday, July 4th.

SY23-24 Fine Arts Electives Form

Greetings, Each year, 4th-8th grade middle school students can select which fine arts class they would like to attend for the school year.  This year, students will select their top two choices for a fine arts elective. Parents, please have a discussion with your child prior to assigning them to a fine arts class. Student...

Pre-order Your Printed SY2022-23 Yearbooks Today! Ordering Extended to 6/15!

$12 ea /$10 for 2 or more Pre-order your printed 2022-2023 yearbook designed by our 7-8th grade yearbook club. The ordering period has been extended! Order by June 15th!We will send you an email when they are ready for pick-up sometime after July 1st.Note: Summer pick-up location will only be available at the Middle School. Pre-order...