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January 18, 2026
Sunday Snapshot
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No School: MLK Day
1/19/2026
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LSC Meeting
1/21/2026, 5 PM – 6 PM
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Spelling Bee (Grades 1-5)
1/22/2026
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Spelling Bee (Grades 6-8 and Finals)
1/23/2026
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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
School is closed on Monday in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King showed us that even a single voice, powered by love, can change the world for the better. As we celebrate his life, let's honor his dream by choosing kindness and standing up for one another every chance we get. School will resume on Tuesday, January 20th.
"The time is always right to do what is right."
Winter OST Registration
Winter OST Programs will run from Monday, February 2 - April 17 (10 weeks). All programs take place from 3:30-4:30 unless otherwise noted. Using the registration form below, you will pick your child's Top 3 options. They will get placed into 1 of their 3 options, if space permits. It is first come, first serve.
The Sign Up will take place from January 18th - January 28th. Emails will be sent out AFTER sign up concludes with further details from Ms. Cavanaugh, the OST Coordinator.
The Uniting Voice Choir Program had over 100 applicants for only 40 slots. There is a waiting list for those who were not placed in the program.
Spelling Bee
Our annual Spelling Bee Championship is this Thursday and Friday. During this event, the homeroom spelling bee winners will compete against their grade band counterparts. The Spelling Bee will be held in the MPR. Due to limited space, only the parents/family members of the competing students are invited to attend.
Thursday the 22nd: Grades 1-2 @9am and Grades 3-5 @1:45pm
Friday the 23rd: Grades 6-8: 1:45pm and Finals @1:45pm
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 has partnered with the Chicago Wolves and we have discounted tickets for the Wolves vs Stars game on February 21, 2026 at 7PM! Tickets are limited, so make sure to get yours now before the tickets sell out! We will be sitting in a section together, and with your ticket purchase you get a Wolves hat voucher to redeem at the game. We hope to see you there! Wolves Garvy Family Night 2026
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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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