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September 3, 2023
Sunday's Snapshot
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No School Labor Day
9/4/2023
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BAC Meeting
9/6/2023, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
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PTA Back to School Block Party
9/9/2023
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Additional Notes
Volunteers: If you were approved, by CPS, to be a Garvy parent volunteer last year, please update your application using the link below. If you are new to the volunteer process, please sign up with the link below. Please note that you must bring your ID or Driver's license to the main office to process the new application. CPS Volunteer Process
Arrival & Dismissal: Remember that it is all of our jobs to keep our school community safe. Due to the size of our student population, arrival and dismissal times can be a challenge. Please be mindful of the following:
- Use the Kiss N Go areas for arrival. It is an easy process. Pull up, drop off students, and pull off slowly. DO NOT stop, nor double park in the Kiss N Go lanes.
- Take notice of the driveways of our neighbors, the alleys, the crosswalks, as well as the apron of the school parking lot. DO NOT park in these areas for any amount of time.
- Streets around us are within a school zone and the driving speed limit is 20mph, under IL law. This is a major safety concern. Kids on bikes, kids distracted by the ice cream truck, and people crossing the street. Slow down!
- You must be on the Garvy side of the street for pickup. Your child will not be able to cross the street to meet you.
- Most importantly, be mindful that there are children everywhere. Please set the proper example of community, cooperation, and safety precautions for our children.
Back to School Forms: Please continue to return all of the Back to School forms and pay the $100 school fee per child. If you are in need of additional forms, please let your child's teacher or the main office know.
- Emergency Form
- Family Federal Income Form
- Medical and Health Forms (eye, dental, and vaccinations)
- Chromebook Agreement
- Electronic Device Agreement
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Be Kind • Be Strong • Be Well • Be a Bulldog
Happy Sunday Garvy!
PTA Back to School Block Party
The Back to School Block Party is this Saturday, September 9th! Please consider volunteering to assist with the festivities. Attached here is the link to sign up. If you are unable to help out, please come and have some fun getting to know other parents and participating in the fun activities on a beautiful Saturday!
Open House
Thank you to all the parents who attended Open House on Wednesday and a special thanks to all the teachers and staff. Our school is a loving, safe space for our students to learn because of all of you.
For those who were unable to attend Open House, see the presentation deck from each team below:
Out of School Time (OST)
It is time to sign up for our Fall OST before and after school programs. Please see the link below to read the descriptions of the Fall programs. Fall OST Program Descriptions. You can sign up your child(ren) using this link: Sign up Form.
The Fall programs begin on Monday, September 11th.
Bilingual Advisory Committee
Please consider joining us for the first BAC meeting on September 6th at 8:30am. The meeting will be held virtually and here is the link: meet.google.com/pzy-vyiy-egf
Hope to see you there.
Electronics Student Agreement
To alleviate inappropriate use, lessen distractions, and ensure students are focused on instruction, cell phones, smart watches, wireless earbuds (unless allowed for academic purposes), or any other wireless devices are not allowed at Garvy School. While students are in the building, during, before or after school hours, electronic devices are to be in the students’ backpacks, inside their locker, and turned off. Electronic devices are not allowed to be taken out of students’ backpacks or turned on until the students have left school grounds.
Please review and complete the updated Garvy Student Electronic Device Agreement with your student(s).
Thank you to those who have already completed the agreement.
AAC Flower Power Fundraiser
The Adopt-a-Classroom Committee wants to buy Smart TVs for ALL of Garvy's classrooms. Help us GROW our funds and make your garden beautiful at the same time! 50% off all sales go directly to Garvy classrooms. Bulbs are shipped directly to your home. Growth guaranteed!
Last day to submit an order is October 15th.
Online Orders Only: http://GarvyAdopt-a-Classroom.fpfundraising.com
Apply to become a Garvy LSC Parent Rep
We are currently looking to fill two Parent Rep positions on our Local School Council (LSC). We are looking for someone who are supportive of Garvy’s vision and will bring positive energy to help Garvy continue to grow. If you are interested, please read the instructions below.
Step 1: Understand the criteria to make sure you are eligible before you apply.
- Parent Representative: Must have a child currently enrolled at Garvy. Also, you cannot be an employee of CPS.
Step 2: Please complete the forms attached and bring them to the school by Wednesday, October 11th. We are not allowed to accept any applications after this time. Also, we cannot accept electronic copies. You can find the necessary forms below.
Step 3: Included in the application is a personal statement that you will fill out explaining the qualities you have to help Garvy’s LSC. You will have the opportunity to read this statement and share anything else you want with the LSC at the September 13th meeting at 5:00 pm. Please be aware that making a statement at the meeting is optional.
Step 4: The LSC will go into closed session to review the applications. When they return to the public forum, they will state if they would like to fill the open position and vote on the applicants to join the LSC. They also have the opportunity to reopen the application window if they choose.
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the LSC Chair, Lino Alvarez [email protected] or LSC member, Stephanie Bester [email protected].
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GoCPS Application
Families can submit an application from Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 10 am, through Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 5 pm. From the November 9 application deadline through Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 5 pm, families who applied will be able to login again and re-rank programs if they wish. However, no new school choices can be added or removed from an existing application during the re-rank period, and no new GoCPS applications will be accepted after the deadline of November 9, 2023 at 5 pm.
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New Aspen Parent Portal Feature: E-Absence - Absence Reporting Made Easy!
Aspen Parent Portal allows parents and guardians to submit and track student absences electronically.
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Go Bulldogs!!!
Love, Mrs. Bester 🐾 🐾
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