Staff Shout-out: Our staff shout out form is back! I want to provide a space for parents to show their gratitude for our hardworking staff. If you would like to give a shout out to a staff member, please fill out the following form. We will share all submissions with our staff. Parent to Staff Shout out Form
Level I & Level II Volunteer Application Process: All individuals who are interested in volunteering (includes chaperoning field trips) must be approved by CPS. Depending on the level of volunteering you plan to do, you will be asked to complete an application for either a “Level I” or “Level II” volunteer.
Level I- The newest tier to volunteering. In order to become a Level I volunteer, you must complete the volunteer form for CPS, provide fingerprints, get a background check and take a TB test.
NEW: Volunteer services will send parents an email with instructions about a required CPS volunteer training. This is a new step required after being approved at the school level.
Happy Sunday Garvy!
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Q4 Progress Reports
As we head into the final stretch of the school year, 4th Quarter Progress Reports are now available for viewing. These reports offer a vital snapshot of your student’s current standing and serve as a roadmap for a strong finish. This is the perfect time to celebrate the progress made since August and to identify any remaining goals before summer break.
If you have questions regarding your student’s progress, please don't hesitate to reach out to their teachers. Let’s work together to ensure every student finishes the year with confidence and pride!
Q4 AtTENdance Challenge
Strong attendance is the first step toward success. Regular attendance is crucial throughout a student’s academic journey. Chronic absenteeism means a student is missing too much school—about 10% or more of the school year—which can seriously affect their learning and success. There are 177 days in this school year. It is our goal to lower the number of students who are labeled chronically absent. Therefore, each student should aim to miss less than 17 days this school year. That equates to about 1-2 days per month.
For elementary students, missing 10%, or about 2 days each month over the course of a school year, can make it harder to learn to read.
By 6th grade, absenteeism is one of three signs that a student may drop out of high school.
The Quarter 4 AtTENdance challenge starts tomorrow from Monday, April 27 to Friday, May 8th. For these 10 school days, we want all students to be in attendance. The individual students with 95% or better attendance will be invited to a special celebration that includes Books, Buddies, and Beverages.
2026 AAC Walk-a-thon
The annual Adopt-a- Classroom Walk-a-Thon is Friday, May 8th. Parents and family members are welcome to attend but must remain on the turf so as to not disturb our students who will be walking the track and the outside perimeter of the school. Below is a link to the Walk-a-Thon schedule. Special thanks to the AAC committee for all the hard work you put into this event each year. Also, thank you to the PTA for providing Kona Ice treats for the students following the event.
The Principal's Student Advisory Board (PAB) is a student leadership organization that consists of students from grades 5-8th, who work together to discuss topics that affect our overall school community. The PAB meets with Principal Bester at least 6 times during the school year to discuss and make informed decisions regarding the well-being of the student body and the school community.
Mrs. Bester is seeking up to 12 students to join the PAB. The LSC Student Representative is an automatic member. This is a one year commitment (Spring to Spring).
If you are currently a student in grades 4-7 and would like to make positive additions to our school environment, please complete this application by Friday, May 15th.
STEM Night
There were brains in the gym, a Komodo dragon in the MPR, and worms in a cup. These are a few of the highlights from the amazing STEM night last week. Special thanks to the STEM committee, the teacher and student volunteers, and to all those who attended this event. Wonderful time! Go Bulldogs!
Career Fair
I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the volunteers who shared their time and professional expertise at our Career Fair. Your willingness to engage with our students and provide them with real-world insights into various educational and career pathways is truly invaluable. By sharing your passion and journey, you have not only sparked their curiosity but also helped them envision a brighter future. We are so fortunate to have such a dedicated community of Bulldogs supporting our students' growth and success.
Step Right Up for the Garvy Walk-a-Thon! The annual Walk-a-Thon, scheduled for Friday, May 8th, is a beloved Garvy spring tradition, and this year we’re celebrating Garvy as The Greatest School on Earth!
Fundraising efforts will continue until the date of the event, so your students will have a chance at their homeroom winning extra recess, a lemonade party for their homeroom, or a water blaster party!!! Donations will continue through May 8.
A PTA board member will be by the office after school between 3pm-3:30pm to receive the items.
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1st Day School Supplies store is now open. Yes, it feels early. And that’s actually the point. Ordering now means you can check school supplies off your list before summer even begins. No scrambling in July. No store runs in August. Just the exact supplies teachers requested, handled in a few simple clicks. It only takes a few minutes to select our school and choose your child’s grade. Everything will arrive packaged and ready for the first day. There’s something nice about heading into summer knowing one big thing is already done.
SAVE THE DATE: Garvy's 90th Anniversary Celebration
Garvy School opened its doors on October 26, 1936 and this fall we will celebrate our 90th Birthday with a community party on Friday, October 16th. More details to come.
Spring cleaning time is here! If you have any gently used clothing or shoes that your child has outgrown, please consider donating to the TreeMachine (green bin) in the Garvy parking lot.
During the summer months of June, July, and August, any child that meets their parent-set reading goals can earn a free Pizza Hut® single topping Personal Pan Pizza®* from participating locations. Use the BOOK IT!® Mobile App to set goals, track progress, and redeem rewards.
CICS Northtown Academy. They will be hosting a series of summer camps and would love it if your students could participate. The camps are open to current 4th through 8th graders.
Girls basketball
Boys Basketball
Co-Ed Volleyball.
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