FAQ's
You can drop off your child at school no earlier than 8:30 am. Please be aware that there is no supervision before 8:30 a.m. and students are not allowed to enter the building before the 8:30 line up bell rings.
You can purchase a school or gym uniform each day in Room 163 Student Services 8:30 am - 9:00 am and 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
If your child will be absent, please call 773-535-2290 and send a note when your child returns to school.
You may leave a message or push 5 to speak with someone in the main office.
Yes, the lost & found is located in the main office.
It is best to check with the teacher first but please note that CPS policy prohibits any homemade treats or goodies.
Non- edible trinkets are preferred whenever possible. Twain participates in the Healthy School initiative. Please help us encourage healthy eating by sending treats that are small and low in sugar for birthdays and celebrations.
A student attains perfect attendance when he/she attends school every day and has no late arrivals or early dismissals.
Additionally, arriving after 9:30 am and leaving school before 3:30 pm, will result in a ½ day absence for the student.
Please call the school to make an appointment in advance to be sure that the teacher is available at that time.
We ask that whenever possible parents give their child any necessary medication before or after school, but if your child has a specific need that involves school hours, please notify the teacher and the main office.
If the gate is unlocked, the playground is available for preschool children from 9:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m., for all children after school from 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. and on the weekends from 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., if someone is available to unlock the gates.
Please be aware that there is no supervision after school hours and children will not be allowed to come into the school for drinks or to use the bathroom.