Our Front Office
Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Newman
Welcome to the front office of our elementary school, where you'll always find a warm welcome from Jenny Newman and Sally Smith, the friendly voices behind the phone. They're the heart of our administrative team, ready to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have. Whether you're a student, parent, or visitor, Mrs. Newman and Mrs. Smith are here to ensure your experience at our school is smooth and enjoyable. Don't hesitate to stop by and say hello; they're eager to help make your time here a success! If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to either Mrs. Newman or Mrs. Smith by email or by calling the front office number below.
(847) 945 - 5895
School Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8:40 AM - 3:25 PM
Wed: 8:40 AM - 2:25 PM
*We have an early release every Wednesday. School is dismissed one hour early for staff to engage in various professional development opportunities that will benefit our students.
Lunch Delivery Policy
If your child forgets their lunch, we ask that you try to drop it off before their scheduled lunch time. Forgotten lunches should be left on the cart in the foyer. Lunch supervisors will place the cart in the lunchroom at 11:25 am. Please make sure your child’s name is prominently displayed on the lunch.
Orders for Marla's Lunch must be placed by Tuesday at 12:00 P.M. for each subsequent week.
Report An Absence
If your child will not be in school, please report the absence to the health office by phone or email before 8:00 AM. If your student is not feeling well, they need to visit the nurse first before they will be excused when not feeling well.
Call: (847) 945-5895 x2103
Email: southparkattendance@dps109.org
Early Student Arrival & Dismissal
Students arriving late must go directly to the office with a parent/guardian and sign in. If you will be picking up your student before the end of school, please call the front office to confirm who is picking up the student and what time. All students leaving early must be signed out by a parent/guardian.
Riding the Bus
You can find your child's bus schedule for the school year by logging into Skyward and selecting Transportation. If you have any issues finding your student's transportation information, please reach out to transportation@dps109.org.
Other Helpful Links
Click the button above to email Mr. Ron Lowe
Safety & Security
All of the exterior school doors are locked at all times during the school day, and all visitors are required to enter through the front office, sign in, and present their photo ID. Students arriving late must go directly to the office with a parent/guardian and sign in. All students leaving early must be signed out by a parent/guardian.
Safety drills will be held throughout the school year. These include fire, tornado, earthquake, and lockdown (secure in place) drills.
For safety purposes, we request that parents and guests do not bring dogs on to school property. To learn more about safety and security in 109, please visit our page.