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MOY Testing Window Opens (iReady/ Star360)
1/12/2026
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ACCESS Testing Window Opens
1/14/2026
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Graduation Picture Day
1/15/2026
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AAC Meeting (virtual)
1/15/2026, 6 PM – 6 PM
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PTA Dine and Donate: Tom & Jerry's
1/16/2026
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Quarter 2 Spotlight Award Breakfast
1/16/2026, 8:45 AM – 8:45 AM
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No School: MLK Day
1/19/2026
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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 2 PAWs Pillars Breakfast
Spotlight Skills: Respect, Responsibility, and Perseverance
Congratulations to our PAWs Pillars Spotlight Stars! These students have demonstrated the SEL Spotlight Skills of Respect, Responsibility, and Perseverance. The chosen students and one adult are invited to the Quarter 2 Spotlight Breakfast on Friday, January 16th at 8:45am in the MPR. See you there!
Congratulations to our Spotlight Skills winners! See you at breakfast on Friday!
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Respect Winners
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Kindergarten
Jayla W
Jayla S
Daphne K
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3rd Grade
Kaleb N
Abella R
Victor A
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6th Grade
Noah H
Mario L
Lex P
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1st Grade
Lorelai O
Mia T
Ara U
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4th Grade
Dalia A
Dylan C
Felicity M
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7th Grade
Liliana S
Violet N
Dayne M
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2nd Grade
Emani E
Alexander M
Lucas S
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5th Grade
Charlie L
Norah EA
Aria P
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8th Grade
Isaac V
Malaya BB
Chris E
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Responsibility Winners
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Kindergarten
Emilia CA
Rex P
Josephine F
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3rd Grade
Isak J
Zooey W
Kamila W
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6th Grade
Adelina Z
Benny T
Miles T
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1st Grade
Elena T
Grant M
Emilia S
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4th Grade
Eli R
Francine A
Aiden R
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7th Grade
Blanca V
Greta W
Charlie M
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2nd Grade
Adrian A
Lily B
Liam R
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5th Grade
Angelina SM
Nolan L
Gabe F
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8th Grade
Elvis K
Roxanna C
Ian Y
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Perseverance Winners
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Kindergarten
Beorn R
Myles A
Abigail O
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3rd Grade
Zadie B
Leah SV
Matilda W
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6th Grade
Brielle R
Sam Z
Hania P
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1st Grade
Alberto N
Olivia B
Rose S
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4th Grade
Benjamin M
Eliana GS
Pilar M
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7th Grade
Hayley O
Wilson L
Vincent C
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2nd Grade
Oliver O
Matthew L
Leo O
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5th Grade
Jake A
Emma Q
Nana- Yaw AD
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8th Grade
Karina P
Nate T
Devika C
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Graduation Picture Day
This Thursday is Graduation Picture Day. 8th graders, be sure to wear your best. You want to dress to impress. The 8th graders will also celebrate the halfway mark to graduation day with a small party with special treats.
Quarter 2 Report Cards
Quarter 2 report cards were distributed to students on Friday. Please review your child’s grades and talk with them about their successes and goals for the next quarter. We ask that report cards be signed and returned to homeroom teachers by Friday, January 16th.
MOY Testing Windows
The middle of the year testing window opens next week. Below is a list of the tests that your child will possibly take. Homeroom teachers will make you aware of specific testing dates.
If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know.
| Test Name |
Grade Levels |
Testing Window |
| iReady (ELA and Math) |
K-2 |
January 12 - February 6 |
| Star360 (ELA and Math) |
3-8 |
January 12 - February 6 |
| ACCESS |
K-8 EL students |
January 26 - March 3 |
Please join us for the Adopt-a-Classroom Meeting this Thursday, January 15th at 6pm. All meetings are virtual via the zoom link below. The Zoom meeting link will be the same for all meetings:
Meeting ID: 775 7345 6912
Passcode: 3qymsw
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Calling all Garvy artists! The Adopt-a-Classroom Committee is looking for the next designer of our Walk-a-Thon t-shirt. Could that designer be you?
Theme: Garvy is the Greatest School on Earth (Circus theme)
Important Dates and Details
- Application period is now open. Beginning October 20, 2025, applicants can submit their nomination materials to become an LSC candidate. Application window closes at 3:00 p.m. on January 20, 2026. All application materials must be submitted by the deadline to be nominated as a candidate.
- Election Day is March 18, 2026: All LSC elections will take place on a single day.
- Election judges: CPS is also seeking 2,000 paid election judges to support the 2026 LSC election.
- Application forms. All documents needed can be found LSC Elections Website
- Questions? Contact the Office of Local School Council Relations (OLSCR) at 773-553-1400 or [email protected].
The PTA January Dine and Donate will be at Tom & Jerry's at 6359 W Montrose on Friday, January 16th. Mention Garvy School and 25% of the sales will benefit 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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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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High Jump Program
High Jump supports motivated 6th graders from limited financial means on their path to academic and personal success.
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LSC Election Season
This weekend kicks off the election season for our District’s Local School Councils (LSCs). The LSC is an excellent way to get involved and shape the future of your school community.
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Notre Dame High School
Interested students should join the mailing list for Notre Dame. This will keep them in the loop for shadow days, family tours, summer camps, open house, and other events.
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Go Bulldogs!!!
Mrs. Bester 🐾 🐾
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