The calm before the surge of energy of 7th graders. Welcome to Room 216 South Loop School. Happy Tuesday! - Rick Coppola #TOYtakeover

So excited for Mr. Coppola! Follow Illinois State Board of Education to see some of the great things he's done as an educator at South Loop and CPS!

My 7th graders read The Alchemist by Paulo coelho, which tells the story of a shepherd boy on a journey to find his personal legend. Every year, they rise to the challenge w/ compelling questions & profound insights. They are natural philosophers. - Rick Coppola #TOYtakeover

I’m grateful for amazing principals who have given me the space and freedom to take ownership of my professionalism. Thank you Yvonne Jones Yvonne Jones, Keshia Warner K Warner, & Tara Shelton South Loop School #PrincipalPrideChi #NationalBossDay Illinois State Board of Education - Rick Coppola #TOYtakeover

More excited to share the amazing work my students are doing and the power of high expectations (with intentional support)!!!@sloopschool National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) CPS Literacy Illinois State Board of Education

Excited to share that my buddy and former mentee, Dan Rocha, has been named the recipient of the 2019 Rising Scholar Award, from UIC’s College of Education. South Loop School UIC Literacies UIC College of Education

Sr. Art Director, Designer & Illustrator Eric Pagsanjan comes to share his Sneaker Heroes project with South Loop students!

#lionpride

Commander Roman, Lt Ciannella, Officer Craig and Sgt Schenk humbled by the admiration from the South Loop Elementary Students South Loop Elementary on First Responder Appreciation Day in honoring the memory of Commander Paul Bauer 💙

The "Speak Yo' Peace" Poetry Lounge was set to launch this past Tuesday. Angelou reminds, "you may encounter many defeats, but you must never be defeated." We too will rise! Thank you National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) & Penguin Random House 🐧🏠📚 Penguin Random House Secondary Education CPS Literacy CPS - Chicago Public Schools South Loop School UIC College of Education

Last week, students from our SL Beta Club attended a Leadership Conference at the Holocaust Museum Illinois Holocaust Museum

SL Beta Club performed a poem about issues at our school regarding competition and pressure

Can’t stop won’t stop till we get what we want💪🏼. #EnoughisEnough

Proud of our South Loop Student Council‼️ student council for taking a stand! chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoin…

In celebration of South Loop Elementary School's 30th year, we are excited to introduce our new… instagram.com/p/BhEn16egLFR/

South Loop Elementary School 2018-2019 registration opens today! Visit… instagram.com/p/BhFNJZKAvZ0/

Thousands of students walked out of classes across the Chicago area this morning to send a message against gun violence. cbsloc.al/2JcWrRU

Way to go South Loop for placing 2nd in the city wide Battle of the Books! instagram.com/p/Bh2eQrbgEAA/

Teacher Appreciation Week is happening May 7-11. Celebrate teachers all next week with #thankateacher. Here's a social media toolkit for you to use: blog.cps.edu/2017/05/01/tea…

.Janice K. Jackson, CPS CEO, invites you to a series of town hall meetings over the next month. Attend and share your thoughts and priorities for your child's education. blog.cps.edu/2018/05/04/173…