SWSM is enrolled in the Emergency Closing Center. If we should experience stormy weather, you can check the status of our facility the following ways:

• go to the Emergency Closing website and search for SWSM by typing our name and city or phone number
• receive an e-mail notification of a change made to our facility by signing up at www.emergencyclosings.com
• receive a text message (Sign up by texting 36000 and message SWSM.)
• listen to WGN Radio 720-AM, WBBM Radio 780-AM or watch CBS Ch.2, NBC Ch.5, ABC Ch. 7, FOX Ch. 32, WGN-TV or CLTV cable for closing information
• check the Current News page of the website during inclement weather.

• The cold and flu season is here! Your child should not return to school until he is fever free for 24 hours and discharge from the nose is clear. If you have any suspicions of vomiting or diarrhea, please do not send him to school.
• Be sure to send your child to school with a hat and mittens. As long as the temperature is 20 degrees or higher, the children may go out to the playground.
• Label your child’s outerwear and be sure to check the lost-and-found for lost articles of clothing.
• Applications for younger siblings should be submitted to the school office by January 31st.
• Tuition payments are due on the 1st of the month. Statements are not issued. It is SWSM’s policy that a $30 late fee be added to any account in arrears.
• When orders over $25 are placed with for small hands catalog between now and December 31st and SWSM is designated as the credit recipient, we will receive 10% of the total in merchandise credit. Be sure to include our school account #119014 when you place your order. It is a great resource for your holiday shopping.

• The fall season has arrived, and it is time to replace the items in your child’s box of spare clothing.
  
• Tuition payments are due on the 1st of the month. Monthly statements are not issued. It is SWSM’s policy that a $30 late fee be added to any account in arrears.
• When orders over $25 are placed with for small hands catalog between now and December 31st and SWSM is designated as the credit recipient, we will receive 10% of the merchandise total in merchandise credit. It’s a great resource for your holiday shopping.

• School is not in session for preschoolers
  and kindergarten children on the days of preschool field trips; however, if your extended day child is not attending a kindergarten field trip, he may attend his preschool class that day.
• Carpool review:
  • Please follow your child’s listed drop off and  pickup times.
  • Do not double park your car on 119th Street or in the carpool line.
  • Enter westbound on 119th Street and do not pull in front of cars that have arrived before you and are holding back to keep the parking lot area clear.
  • Do not let your child out of the car in the carpool line. Wait for the teacher.
• Athletic shoes are to be worn by the children on gym class days, Mondays and Fridays.
• When orders over $25 are placed with for small hands catalog between now and December 31st and SWSM is designated as the credit recipient, we will receive 10% of the total in merchandise credit. Be sure to include our account #119014 when you place your order.
• Tuition payments are due on the 1st of the month. Monthly statements are not issued. It is SWSM’s policy that a $30 late fee be added to any account in arrears.

 

• All children should have an extra set of clothes in a labeled plastic shoe box.
• Your child’s paperwork — parent emergency information form, medical forms and consent form — must be submitted to the office before September 3rd.
• New families need to return the completed Parent Handbook Acknowledgement form to the office.
• Toddler parents, please bring a current photograph of your toddler child and the completed toddler questionnaire with you on Tuesday, September 10th.
• Join the VIP Text Club to receive school reminders and updates. Text 36000 and message SWSM. All messages are standard rates.
• Tuition payments are due on the 1st of the month. Monthly statements are not issued. It is SWSM’s policy that a $30 late fee be added to any account in arrears.

• Tuition is due on May 1st. Statements are not issued.
  It is SWSM’s policy that a $30 late fee be added to any
  account in arrears.
• Looking for arts and crafts, games and outdoor fun? There are still openings for the Summer Program.
• When filling out your child’s 2019/2020 Parent Emergency Information form, please note that both sides of the sheet need to be completed. All paperwork is due by July 1st, or alternative arrangements must be made with the office. Failure to be in compliance will result is a $30 late fee. If possible, please return forms before the end of the school year.

• Original Works online orders are due by April 10th.
• Spring breaks begins April 19th and runs through April 26th. School resumes on April 29th.
• Spring has arrived, and the children have grown! Please replace the items in your child’s box of spare clothing.
• Tuition payments are due on the 1st of the month. Statements are not issued. It is SWSM’s policy that a $30 late fee be added to any account in arrears.

• Tuition payments are due on the 1st of the month. Statements are not issued. It is SWSM’s policy that a $30 late fee be added to any account in arrears.
• Label your child’s outerwear and boots with a Sharpie marker. The lost and found box is overflowing with mittens, hats, jackets and much more! Come in and claim your goods.

• 2019/2020 registration packets will be distributed to current SWSM students on February 7th. Return your signed contract and fees to the office by February 25th to secure your child’s class
• Tuition payments are due on the 1st of the month. Statements are not issued. It is SWSM’s policy that a $30 late fee be added to any account in arrears.

• If any of your emergency contact information or e-mail address has changed, it is important to update your child’s file.
• Class survey forms will be distributed to parents on January 17th. Please complete and return this form to your teacher by Thursday, January 24th.
• Parent/Teacher Preconference Guides will be distributed to parents on January 17th. It is extremely valuable to those who work with your child. Please complete and return this form to your teacher by Thursday, January 24th.
• Applications for younger siblings should be submitted to the school office by January 31st.
• In order for your child to move about the classroom freely and comfortably, please send slippers or shoes in his backpack on days when he wears snow boots to school. This is especially important on gym and yoga days, Mondays and Fridays.
• The cold and flu season is here! Your child should not return to school until he is fever free for 24 hours and discharge from the nose is clear. If you have any suspicions of vomiting or diarrhea, please do not send him to school.
• Be sure to send your child to school with a hat and mittens. As long as the temperature is 20 degrees or higher, the children may go out to the playground. Label your child’s outerwear and be sure to check the lost-and-found box for lost articles of clothing.
• Tuition payments are due on the 1st of the month. Statements are not issued. It is SWSM’s policy that a $30 late fee be added to any account in arrears.