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January 25, 2026
Sunday Snapshot
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PTA Read-a-Thon Begins
1/26/2026
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AtTENdance Challenge 2/2-2/13
2/2/2026
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Winter OST Programs Start
2/2/2026
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PPM Meeting
2/5/2026, 2:30 PM – 2:30 PM
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Q3 Progress Reports Distributed
2/6/2026
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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
Spelling Bee
Due to school closure on Friday, our annual Spelling Bee Championship will resume on Monday, January 26th. 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.
Monday, January 26th: Grades 6-8: @9am
Winter OST Registration
LAST CALL! 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.
CPS Calendar
CPS is seeking feedback on the academic calendar for the net two years. You can share your feedback by completing this very brief survey by Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at noon. The survey provides three options for the 2026–27 calendar and asks you to choose the one you prefer most. Similar timing will be applied to the calendar for the following school year (SY 2027–28).
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)
It's Read-a-Thon Time!!! Our school Read-A-Thon begins on Monday January 26, 2026 and is sure to be a fun and exciting event. This year we have a goal of $15,000. We are raising funds for Student Growth and Improvement and Teacher Appreciation. For example, money raised will go towards things like Paws Pillars Breakfasts, Online Resources (subscriptions) for teachers, and events such as Back to School Breakfast and the Teacher Appreciation Lunch for teachers and staff. This fundraiser will run from Monday, January 26th through Friday, February 27th.
Your child is coming home with a flyer that includes specific instructions for activating your student’s Reader account. Follow the steps on the flyer. Activating the account is easy! The link is also provided here: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/lzZYmx/1?utm=email
In order to incentivize for a successful fundraiser, we will have grade band winners for raising the most funds.
There will be 3 winners this year: One classroom from grades K-2, one classroom from grades 3-5, and one classroom from grades 6-8. The winning classes will receive a sweet treat delivered to your classroom! We will also be honoring the class with the most minutes read throughout the whole school! In order to win, your class needs to read and fundraise the most money among your grade band.
This is one of our biggest fundraisers, and we appreciate all of your support in assisting in making this a fun, competitive way to read and raise money! Share your child’s Reader account with family and friends and share on social media.
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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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Youth Free Throw Shooting Contest
The Knights of Columbus Council of St. Monica and St. Rosalie Parish is
hosting a Youth Free Throw Shooting Contest on Sunday, February 1,
2026 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at St. Monica’s Gym located on Mont
Clare Avenue 1⁄2 block south of Foster Avenue. The contest is open to
boys and girls ages 9 to 14 years old. Prizes will be awarded to the
winners of each age range. All those interested must sign up in-person
with a parent or guardian at St. Monica’s gym between 12:00 pm and
12:30 pm on the day of the event.
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Resurrection's Basketball Future Bandit Night
We would love to welcome your students and their families to Resurrection College Prep for our upcoming Basketball Future Bandit Night. This special evening is a fun way for prospective students to experience the energy of a Resurrection home game, connect with our community, and get a glimpse of life as a Bandit.
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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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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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