Welcome! We are glad that you are interested in attending Smyser School. Please read the excerpt below regarding protocol for enrollment. If you are not sure which school your child should attend, please call 773.553.1000 or go to the CPS web site, http://schoollocator.cps.k12.il.us . Once you have verified that Smyser is your home school, please fill out as much information on the forms that are provided on this page and bring with you to the school.

 

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Parents are reminded that physical examination and immunization requirements for Chicago public school students are as follows: Students entering kindergarten, sixth, and ninth grade are required to submit proof of physical examination and current immunization s to their local school by October 15th of each year.

 

If you have already submitted a completed Certificate of Child Health Examination Form please accept our appreciation. If you have not met this requirement please submit a completed Certificate of Child Health Examination Form immediately to avoid exclusion. In addition, kindergarteners, and any student enrolling for the first time in any grade, are now required to have a full version examination or their report card may be withheld.

 

Students entering kindergarten, second, and sixth grade must have their dental examination completed by May 15th of each school year or their report card may be withheld. If your child has not received the required examination and your family does not have health care insurance, places contact the Chicago Public School Children and Family Benefit Unit (CFBU). You may be eligible for Allkids or Family Care. Contact CFBU at 773-553-1809.

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Children in grades K-8 are required to pay a $100 work book fee. The money is used to purchase consumable instructional materials in language arts, math, social studies, science and other instructional areas. Work books are the sole possession of the child. Payment can be given directly to your child’s teacher or office using cash, cashier’s check or money order (made out to Smyser School). Sorry CPS Policy prohibits the acceptance of personal checks. Kindly, place payment in a sealed enveloped labeled Materials Fee along with your child’s name and room number. Our funding is limited and this fee is necessary for us to continue providing our children with high quality educational services and materials.

 

This year we hope to have 100% of our faculty and families join the Smyser Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). This hard working group composed of parents, teachers, and the principal is all about working together to provide the BEST educational environment for our children and to promote open communication between parents, teachers, and administration. Join our team and help us make a difference! Meetings are held once a month following the LSC meeting. You do not have to attend but everyone is always welcome. PTO membership dues are $3.00 minimum per family (other monetary donations are always welcome). A family membership gets you a free school magnet. Visit our school website at http://www.smyser.org for more information.

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In an effort to increase efficiency and reduce paper usage, CPS has introduced a Household Lunch Application. Only 1 meal application should be returned to each school of attendance. If you have any questions contact the Main Office. Lunch forms will be distributed the first day of school. It is imperative that every family submit a completed form. School funding and supplemental resources are granted to our school based on data gathered from these forms. Fee free to call the office if you have any questions.

 

In an effort to expedite meal service and increase instructional time, we are now able to accept payment for meals in advance. Students are to drop-off payments to Ms. Ticarat, Lunchroom Manager or designee from 8:30-9:15 AM outside of the cafeteria. Teachers are no longer be accepting money in the morning. Also, pre-payment will be accepted in cash only. You are encouraged to pay for at least 10 meals at a time. This is 2 weeks worth of meals. The prices for the 2009-2010 school year are as follows:

Please enclose payment for your student’s meal in a re-sealable baggie or envelope with the following information included:

 

If your student decides not to eat a school meal for which you have already made payment, a credit will carry to the next unpaid service day. Students receiving free breakfast/lunch will are not affected. If you have any questions, please contact our Lunchroom Manager or the Main Office.

Documents »

• 2010-2011 Supply Lists and Welcome Letters
• Enrollment Procedures
• Enrollment Registration Forms
• Medical, Dental and Vision Forms
• Pre-Kindergarten