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Uniform Policy

Uniform

School Uniform & Gym Uniform Policy

The South Loop Elementary School uniform consists of :

  • Bottoms: Solid Navy blue uniform pants, shorts, capris, skirts or dresses to the knee. Leggings and jeans are not permitted. 
  • Tops: Solid white shirts with sleeves.  Sweaters and sweatshirts may be white or navy blue.  The only permitted logo is the South Loop Elementary School logo or motto.

Tank tops, designer names, logos outside of SLES logo, stripes, polka-dots, etc. are not permitted.

  • South Loop School’s spirit wear: To order please click the link  https://southloopshop.com  All orders will be shipped to your home address   Please note: If you are having problems entering your shipping address, please send a message to c.service@southloopshop.com. Orders take 5-10 business days to produce. Once fulfilled add 2-4 days, for pickup and shipping by USPS or UPS. All orders placed before 8.16.2022 have been fulfilled and shippe
  • Outerwear & Accessories: Outerwear (coats & jackets), tights, socks, shoes and hair accessories are at your discretion.  Shoes should be appropriate for school activities, including recess. Crocs, Flip flops, open toe shoes & skate shoes are not permitted. These items can cause injuries during hallway transitions, recess, gym, and traveling up and down the stairs.

Are there exceptions to the South Loop School uniform policy? 

There are several opportunities throughout the year, such as:

  • Spirit Wear Days:  Each Monday, students may follow the uniform policy or wear any South Loop Elementary School “Pride Wear” shirt.  
  • Anti-Bullying Day: Each Wednesday, students are encouraged to wear a solid purple shirt and jeans to take a stand against bullying.
  • Spirit wear can be purchased at http://southloopshop.com  
  • Out of Uniform Days: Beginning on September 9, 2022 and every Friday and concluding on February 24, 2023, students may donate $2 for an out of uniform day.  Proceeds benefit the SLES 8th graders’ annual field trip and 8th grade activities. 

Use the link below to pay weekly, monthly or the entire balance of $36.00.

https://magic.collectorsolutions.com/magic-ui/Login/cps-23751-south-loop-elementary

  • Sport Team Days:  The school celebrates Chicago sports teams throughout the school year. Students may wear the colors, shirts, or jerseys of our sports teams. These dates will be announced via SLES calendar on the school’s website (southloopschool.org) and email blasts.
  • Picture Day:  Students may dress down on picture days. No school uniform.

Gym Uniform

The South Loop Elementary School gym uniform consists of:

  • Bottoms: Solid navy blue. Shorts or jogging pants.
  • Tops: Solid grey. T-shirt or Sweatshirt.
  • Footwear: Gym shoes only.

Tank tops, designer names, logos outside of SLES logo, stripes, polka-dots, etc. are not permitted.

Where can I purchase school and gym uniforms?

  • General uniform items can be found at Lands’ End, Target, Sears, JCPenney, Zemsky’s, or Children’s Place.
    • South Loop Elementary School receives 3% cash back from all uniform purchases at Lands’ End.  Preferred School Number: 900121088
  • Uniform options with the South Loop Elementary School logo or motto can be purchased from our school’s new spirit shop at southloopshop.com or gently used options at our Resale Shop, opened periodically throughout the year.

Exceptions

Spirit Wear Days:  **NEW as of 2021-2022** Students may wear any South Loop Elementary School Pride Wear shirt anytime in place of the white uniform shirt. 

Anti-Bullying Day: Each Wednesday, students are encouraged to wear a solid purple shirt and jeans to take a stand against bullying.

Out of Uniform Days: Special fundraiser on Fridays (check calendar for dates) leading up to the 8th graders’ field trip. Students may donate $2 to come to school out of uniform.  Proceeds benefit the SLES 8th graders’ annual field trip. 

Sport Team Days:  The school celebrates Chicago sport teams throughout the year and students may wear the colors,  shirts, or jerseys of our sports teams. These dates will be announced via SLES email blasts.

Picture Day:  Students do not have to wear uniforms on school picture days and may dress up.

NON-COMPLIANCE

Non-Compliance:

If a child is not complying with the dress code, parents will be called to bring the appropriate clothing and/or extracurricular activities, such as after-school sports, may be revoked as a result of not wearing the required school uniform.