PARENT ESSENTIALS

QUESTIONS

• What is the early dismissal policy?

  Parents are required to sign out their student at the front desk if the are being picked up early. If Middle and High School students are picked up at lunch time, please alert your student prior to pick-up. Middle and High School students are not in set classrooms at lunch time and may be more difficult to locate.
• Where is the lost and found?

  Parents can claim any missing items at the front desk the first Friday of each month.

   

  All non-logo items remaining in the lost and found after each month will be donated to Cradles and Crayons.

• What can I do with used uniforms?

  Any unwanted uniforms can be donated at the Front Desk. In conjunction with our sustainability team, we hold a uniform swap event multiple times throughout the year.

   

• Where can I buy used uniforms?

  In conjunction with our sustainability team, we hold a uniform swap event multiple times throughout the year. All benefits are donated to charity.

   

• Can my child bring a birthday or holiday snack for their class?

  Any snacks brought from outside the school will be handed out for students to take home and enjoy. Keep in mind that we are a nut aware school so please no treats with nuts. Please mark ingredients in any treat brought to share. Snacks that are meant to be eaten at school can be purchased through Quest.
• How do i sign-up for clubs?

  Primary students will sign up for clubs 3 times a year using SchoolsBuddy. Middle School and High School students will sign up at school.
• How can I get contact information for my child's classmates?

  The South Loop parent directory can be found in the iSAMS parent portal file section. The directory is released at the start of the year in mid-september and is updated periodically throughout the year. New students will not be listed until the update it released.
  
• How does the school communicate with parents?

  South Loop stays in touch with parents through an array of mediums:
  • face-to-face conversations, either at formally planned Parent Consultations or informal meetings at the request of parent or teacher
  • each year group receives reports throughout the year
  • email dialogue between teacher and parent
  • online platforms where teachers post pictures and updates from your child’s class
  • South Loop’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages
  • weekly newsletter highlighting events and activities
  • regular coffee mornings where Mum and Dad can meet fellow parents in a more relaxed setting
  

   
• Is a school lunch provided, and where is the food sourced from and made?

  The cafeteria is run by Quest Foods Management Services, who adhere to only the highest standards of food hygiene and preparation. Students may choose from a range of meals, and our healthy eating policy ensures each is nutritious and freshly cooked. Quest Foods has been operating for over 30 years, establishing itself as a culinary leader providing tailored dining experiences and wholesome, hearty meals.