February 22, 2026
Sunday Snapshot
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Uniting Voices Choir Field Trip
2/24/2026
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LSC Candidate Forum
2/25/2026, 4 PM – 4 PM
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Hearing & Vision Screenings 3/2-3/5
3/2/2026
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IAR Testing Window Opens ISA Testing Window Opens
3/2/2026
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NAEP Exam - 8th Grade
3/3/2026
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Open Gym: Basketball (5 and 6th grade)
3/4/2026, 6 PM – 7:30 PM
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Spring Picture Day (w/Sibling Pictures)
3/5/2026
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PPM Meeting @ 2:30pm
3/5/2026, 2:30 PM – 2:30 PM
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End of Quarter 3
3/6/2026
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Additional Notes
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.
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.
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Happy Sunday Garvy!
Be Kind 🐾 Be Strong 🐾 Be Well 🐾 Be a Bulldog
Quarter 3 PAWs Pillars Breakfast
Spotlight Skills: Gratitude and Creativity
During Quarter 3, we are celebrating the Paws Pillar of Be Well with a focus on Emotional Regulation. Congratulations to our PAWs Pillars Spotlight Stars! These students have demonstrated the SEL Spotlight Skill of Gratitude. The students below and one adult are invited to the Quarter 3 Spotlight Breakfast on Friday, March 20th at 8:45am in the MPR. See you there!
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Kindergarten
Raul P-S
Galilea F
Louie OS
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3rd
Ayana K
Harper D
Eleanora P
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6th
Nayelli F
Aylan G
Juliana T
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1st
Isabelle C
Amanda L
Audrey N
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4th
Phat H
Elena I
Gabriella M
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7th
Lia C
Marie M
Josh K
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2nd
Leah R
Joy P
Eva C
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5th
Anna C
Savannah M
Olivia R
Xasha A
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8th
Oliwia B
Bella R
Isabella L
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Yearbook 2025-2026
It is time to purchase our Garvy Yearbook for 2025-2026. Yearbooks are $25 and here is the link to place your order: https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/garvyelementary The deadline to purchase is Friday, April 10th.
Calling all Garvy artists! It is time for the annual yearbook cover contest. We are inviting students in all grade levels to show their school spirit designing the cover of the 2025-2026 school yearbook! Entries are due by Friday, March 6th!
Student Success Spotlight
Congratulations! The Department of Arts Education is excited to announce that artwork by a student from GARVY is featured in this year’s Extra/Ordinary Honorable Mention Virtual Exhibition! In partnership with the Art Institute of Chicago’s Teen Council and the CPS Arts Student Voice Committee, this exhibition celebrates 3-D artwork (sculptures, dioramas, fiber arts, and more) made by CPS students in grades Pre-K–12.
Honorable Mention Virtual Acceptance: Congrats to Harper D. from HR 204
This student's piece will be part of our virtual exhibition online starting March 5!
Congratulations Harper!!! Go Bulldogs!
Career Fair 2026
Our annual Garvy Career Fair is scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026. During the Career Fair, students will have the chance to meet professionals from various fields, learn about different career paths, and ask questions that may help them in their future careers. We believe that the diverse experiences and expertise of our Garvy Bulldog parents can make a significant impact on our students' educational journey.
Here's how you can help:
- Volunteer as a career representative: Share information about your profession with students
- Provide resources or materials (e.g., brochures, business cards, etc.) that can help students learn more about your career
- Share your experiences: Give students advice about the career path you’ve taken and offer inspiration for their own futures
We would be honored to have you as a part of this important event, and we truly appreciate your willingness to support our students.
Career Day Interest Survey
If you are available to volunteer or if you have any questions, please contact the counselors, Mr. Cohen or Ms. Stanis. In order to volunteer, you must be on the CPS volunteer list. Please click on this link: cps.edu/volunteer.
International Book Giving Day
LAST CALL!! Garvy is hosting a Book Swap this Friday, February 27th.
- The goal is to share our love of reading and get books into the hands of as many children as possible
- Please send 1-2 gently used books for different grade levels
- Each student will take home at least 1 “new” book to read
Please send the books by Wednesday, February 25th.
Congratulations to Madlen P. from 128 and Olivia R. from 129! They both are the 2026 AAC Walk-a-thon T-shirt design winners. These two 5th graders are collaborating to create a wonderful design. This year's Walk-a-Thon is on Friday, May 8th.
The Office of Multilingual-Multicultural Education (OMME) at Chicago Public Schools (CPS) introduced the CPS Pathway to Biliteracy Award for 5th & 8th grade students to be recognized for being on their pathway towards earning the State Seal of Biliteracy through their enrollment in a Bilingual, Dual, and/or World Language program. The Seal of Biliteracy testing window is from February 17 through March 20th, 2026.
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Next BAC meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 8:45 a.m. in Room 208A.
LAST WEEK!! Together let's encourage a lifelong passion for reading! Our school Read-A-Thon is in its last week. This year we have a goal of $15,000. We are raising funds for Student Growth and Improvement and Teacher Appreciation.
Below are the current classroom reading minute stats. Happy Reading!!!
| Grade |
Homeroom |
Teacher |
Minutes Read |
| 5th |
129 |
Dotson |
25,114 |
| 7th |
222 |
Mojica |
19,614 |
| 4th |
208 |
Mora |
18,916 |
| 4th |
210 |
Domian |
13,558 |
| 6th |
127 |
Chan |
12,385 |
| 3rd |
204 |
Brzezowski |
12,290 |
| 7th |
221 |
Rose |
10,296 |
| 5th |
128 |
Martin |
9,432 |
| 6th |
125 |
McCain |
8,991 |
| 2nd |
112 |
Tomal |
8,626 |
| 2nd |
212 |
Kozera |
7,820 |
| 4th |
206 |
Shehab |
7,442 |
| 3rd |
202 |
Huber |
6,500 |
| 1st |
101 |
Bushonville |
6,172 |
| 3rd |
201 |
O'Brien |
4,500 |
| 1st |
102 |
Hanley |
3,479 |
| 7th |
124 |
Smith |
3,275 |
| 8th |
223 |
Panos |
2,872 |
| 5th |
126 |
Culen |
2,622 |
| Kindergarten |
109 |
Neshawait |
2,594 |
| 6th |
123 |
Strawinski |
2,594 |
| Kindergarten |
104 |
Nutoni |
2,433 |
| 2nd |
107 |
Fernandez |
2,395 |
| 8th |
225 |
Jablonski |
1,884 |
| 8th |
230 |
Morales |
1,540 |
| 1st |
105 |
Hollich |
1,420 |
| Kindergarten |
108 |
Wennerberg |
795 |
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3rd Quarter Ends on Friday, March 6th
Parent-Teacher Conferences are Wednesday, March 18th from 11:45 to 6pm
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Young Rembrandts After School Program- Spring Session
The Spring session runs from March 31st to June 2nd
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Paper Mache? Hooray! A WasteShed Spring Break Camp
Spring Break Camp Details:
Monday through Friday, 8:30am–3:00pm from March 23, 2026 to March 27, 2026
Ages: 10 - 13
Paper Mache? Hooray!
Learn the ins and outs of creating art with paper mache in all of its gloopy sticky glory. Campers will learn how to make and use paper clay as well as craft structures with traditional papier-mache strips. Projects include: balloon bowls, colorful paper masks, and a final sculpture to be featured in a mini Friday afternoon art show on the camp’s last day!
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U of Chicago Middle School Programs
University of Chicago is offering some free classes on 2/28 10am to 3:30 pm for middle school and high school kids across Chicago. The classes are taught by UC undergrads and grad students.
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Notre Dame HS Summer Camps
Here is some information for families to explore Notre Dame this spring/summer - There are two graphics with information about our shadow days & tours (7th graders), junior high seminar (6th and 7th graders), and summer camps (all ages).
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Anne's Haven Food Pantry
Anne's Haven would like to thank you again for your support for our charity drive. We truly could not have had the extended impact without your participation. Please know that Anne's Haven is here for the families of John W. Garvy school.
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Confidence Club
This is a counseling group that focuses on 6-8th grade children who would benefit from behavioral interventions to improve their self-esteem and learn more about handling "big emotions" in a healthy way.
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Go Bulldogs!!!
Mrs. Bester 🐾 🐾
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