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On behalf of our entire staff here at South Elementary School, we welcome you to our learning community. Our school has many caring staff that will be present and available as you take your first steps here with us.

student handbook

View our student handbook as webpages that can be translated using our tool located in the upper right corner of our website. You can also download a PDF copy that includes English, Spanish and Polish.

kindergarten handbook

View our kindergarten handbook as webpages that can be translated using our tool located in the upper right corner of our website. You can also download a PDF copy that includes English, Spanish and Polish.

New Family Enrollment

Enroll your student(s) now for this school year. 


 

Welcome to south elementary school!

Hello South Families,

I hope that you are enjoying the warm and sunny summer days!

I am looking forward to welcoming students to South for the 2024-2025 school year and wanted to share some important information to help you prepare for the first days of school.

Campus Parent Portal and Class Assignments

Starting August 12th, you will be able to see your child(ren)’s class assignment(s) for the 2024-2025 school year in the Campus Parent Portal. If you are new to District 62, you will need to sign up for the Campus Parent Portal. Information about the Campus Parent Portal including how to sign up can be accessed here. If you have difficulty signing up for the Campus Parent Portal or seeing your child(ren)’s teacher(s), please contact our front office at 847-824-1566 starting Tuesday, August 13th for assistance.

Meet the Teacher/Supply Drop Off: All South students and families are invited to meet their teachers and drop off school supplies on Monday, August 19th from 2:00-3:00 PM.

Supply Lists

Here are our 2024-2025 School Supply Lists for your reference. Supplies can be brought to South during our meet the teacher/supply drop off event or with students on the first day of school.

Bus

Families must register for paid bussing through the registration process in the Campus Parent Portal.

Right at School

If you are in need of before or after school care, please visit the Right at School Website for South to gather more information and to register for the upcoming school year. Contact Susan Ommen at susan.ommen@rightatschool.com with questions.

Save the Date for South’s Open House

This year, South’s Open House is scheduled for Thursday, August 29th from 5-6 PM. Just like last year, we invite all students and their parents to this event. Students will receive a passport when they arrive and use this passport to help their families learn about the classroom and school day.

Please click here for more information including arrival and dismissal procedures to help families continue to prepare for the first days of school.

I hope that you find this information helpful. Please do not hesitate to contact the office at 847-824-1566 with any questions you may have.

I look forward to greeting our first through fifth grade students back to school on Tuesday, August 20th and our kindergarten students to South on Wednesday, August 21st.

Have a great rest of your summer and see you soon!

Ms. Jares, Principal

Kristin Jares

Principal

School Contact Info:

Phone: (847) 824-1566

Email: south@d62.org


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supply list

The School supplies list for K-5 students.

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Lunch menus

Breakfast and lunch menus for students.

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Lunch Balance

Pay for school lunches and or add to your student's balance.

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Arrival/Dismissal

Learn about our arrival and dismissal procedures.

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School Expectations

To help students be successful in school, we provide clear and consistent expectations for behavior through a system called PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports). 

This not only allows for success it helps support equitable practices.

The behavior expectations should be followed in all settings throughout the school day.  On the bus, in the classroom, at lunch and recess.  The expectations keep all students safe and attend to the their learning.

The guiding principles are for students to:

  • Be Respectful

  • Be responsible

  • Be Safe

  • BE A Buddy

School Expectations

South Bears

Engage all students in learning that leads to academic growth, achievement, and readiness for high school, college, career, and life.

Attendance

Regular school attendance is essential to a student's success in school. The activities that take place in the classroom are a vital part of the teaching and learning process.

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Recess

Students will have a recess time each day and follow the PBIS rules.

Hands to self, No rough-play and No fighting.

  • Stay in designated play areas
  • Supervisors are there to watch the students

No toys from home, No cell phones and No playing cards.

Please dress for the weather. Students will be outside unless the weather doesn't permit.

Technology

Every student in CCSD62 will get their own iPad to use. iPads should come to school each day fully charged. 

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Behavior

The district aims to promote an effective learning environment in its schools where students demonstrate respect, self-discipline, and responsible behavior.

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Buses and Transportation

You can drive or walk your child to school each day. CCSD62 offers paid bus ridership as well as free bus services for students meet the criteria.

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E-Learning Days

In case of bad weather and students and staff can't safely make it to school, the district would elect to use one of its Emergency Days in lieu of an e-learning day. Please note that in addition to inclement winter weather conditions, e-learning days may be called for various other reasons including flooding, cold weather or a burst pipe at one of our schools, for example.

  • Teachers will share Zoom links
  • Students will join live sessions and do online programs
  • If you do not have wifi please talk to your school

Health/Nurse

Sue Macisaac
School Nurse
847-824-1564

 

Gabriela Arreguin
Health Clerk
847-824-1564
 
Fax Number: 847-824-1759

 

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Library info

The Des Plaines Library offers many options for students in our school district.
 
 
 

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Health/safety

Your student's health and safety is our top priority here at Terrace Elementary school.
 
• Report a safety concern tip
 
• Report a harassment, intimidation and bullying tip
 
• Crisis and prevention information for families
 

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clubs & After School Activities

South Elementary School offers a variety of after school activities and clubs for students to participate in.