Join us for the 9th Annual
South Loop Elementary School Spring Benefit
Friday, May 11th, 2012, 6:15pm - 10:00pm
The Marmon Grand Ballroom, 2230 S. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60616
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Announcements
Principal's Corner: Full School Day Update
On Wednesday evening, February 8th, dozens of South Loop School parents attended an open forum sponsored by the LSC to address plans and issues related to next year's anticipated longer school day.
The goal of the CPS Full Day initiative is to provide schools with additional tools that they can use to prepare their students for college and career readiness. By adopting a 7.5 hour day, which includes 90 additional minutes of instructional time, and a 180-day school year, we will move from one of the shortest school days in the nation to being on par with the national average of instructional time in elementary and high school as well as length of the school year. The extra time will ensure that students get the time they need with teachers to focus on core subjects such as Math, Reading, and Science.
Follow The South Loop Way Traffic Procedures
With winter upon us, it is more important for the safety of our children than ever that parents who drive their children to school follow the correct traffic flow for drop off and pickup. We all can help to make the process go as smoothly as possible by following The South Loop Way:
Be Safe: Always slow down around the school, and follow the recommended traffic flow. Pull over ONLY in designated areas for drop off.
Be Responsible: Take the time to review the correct traffic flow. Cars should always approach the school by going NORTH on FEDERAL, turn RIGHT and go EAST through the school parking lot, then turn RIGHT again and go SOUTH on PLYMOUTH.
Be Respectful: Our staff of parent patrol volunteers do what they can to keep traffic flowing. Please show your respect for their volunteer efforts by following their instructions. Show respect to the other drivers and for the safety of the children by not passing ahead in line.
If you need a visual reminder of the traffic flow, please view our Drop Off & Pick Up Procedures.
A New Look, A New Perspective
The Local School Council and the School Administration are pleased to announce the launch of our new school website. The new website features:
Simplified navigation- New professionally developed branding
- A new school mascot
- An improved calendar
- And most importantly, more information about our school!
Don't let the simplicity of the site fool you. The new site is built on a sophisticated content management system which will make it easier to update and help us to keep the information current.
Hundreds of volunteer hours went into development of the new branding and new website by members of Local School Council's Marketing & Communications Committee. The goal of this effort is to enhance communications between school and home, and to help our school with its fundraising activities. The new website provides a foundation for future initiatives which will further enhance communication.
Important Dates
Wed, Feb 29 2012
Cultural Awareness Activities
Mon, Mar 5 2012
Pulaski Day - No School
Tue, Mar 6 2012 - Fri, Mar 16 2012
ISAT Testing
Tue, Mar 6 2012 6:15 - 7:00
Benefit Committee Meeting
Wed, Mar 7 2012
Progress Reports Sent Home
Wed, Mar 7 2012 6:15 - 7:15
Finance Meeting
Wed, Mar 14 2012 6:15 - 7:15
LSC Meeting
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Website Challenge Results!
Congratulations to all of our winners of the Website Challenge. By using our new school website to find answers to our challenge questions, our weekly winners had a chance to win a Lion's Pride Backpack. Our grand prize winners won a $25 Target Gift Card. Remember to check our website frequently for updates to the school calendar and the latest information about the school.
Grand Prize Winners:
Haleem S., Room 213
Elijah G., Room209
Week 4 Challenge Winner:
Seth L., Room 127
Week 3 Challenge Winner:
Gabriella B., Room 209
Week 2 Challenge Winner:
Torri A., Room 127
Week 1 Challenge Winner:
Amya L., Room 209
The South Loop Elementary Green Team hosts special events to keep our school green and provides green tips for our families.
