March 1, 2026
Sunday Snapshot
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Hearing & Vision Screenings 3/2-3/5
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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Open Gym: Basketball (7 and 8th grade)
3/5/2026, 6 PM – 7:30 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
Spring Picture Day
Spring Picture Day is this Thursday, March 5th. Reminder: Siblings can take an additional photo together. Parents must sign up for this feature by Wednesday, March 4th at 12pm at the following link: https://picture-day.com/sibling
CPS Calendars
The Chicago Board of Education has now approved the academic calendars for the next two school years. First day of school for school year 2027 is Monday, August 24, 2026. Please review the calendars here.
February Attendance
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. 10% of the school year equates to around 18 days, or one day every two weeks.
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.
Current Attendance Percentages
School-wide Overall Attendance (YTD): 94.4%
Goal for the Year: Above 95%
Chronic Absenteeism Percentage: 17%
Goal for the Year: Below 10%
| Kdg: 93% |
3rd: 95% |
6th: 93% |
| 1st: 92% |
4th: 94% |
7th: 95% |
| 2nd: 94% |
5th: 95% |
8th: 94% |
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.
LAST CALL: 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!
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.
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.
There are still spots available for Basketball open gym this week. If your student would like to attend they must be registered. Students will not be able to walk home- they must be picked up by an adult.
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 6pm-7:30pm: 5th-6th grade Basketball Open Gym signupThursday, March 5th, 2026 6pm-7:30pm: 7th-8th grade Basketball Open Gym signup
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We are happy to announce that our March Dine and Donate will be on March 10th from 4pm to 8pm at Noodles and Company at 4157 N Harlem Ave, Norridge, IL. You can order in person, or if you order online or in the app make sure to enter code GIVING25
Mentioning Garvy School or entering the code GIVING25 online benefits the school- we will receive 25% of the proceeds to go towards our Culture and climate resources.
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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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March Dine and Donate at Noodles and Company
We are happy to announce that our March Dine and Donate will be on March 10th from 4pm to 8pm at Noodles and Company at 4157 N Harlem Ave, Norridge, IL 60706. You can order in person, or if you order online or in the app make sure to enter code GIVING25
Mentioning Garvy School or entering the code GIVING25 online benefits the school- we will receive 25% of the proceeds to go towards our culture and climate resources.
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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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IAR/ISA Spring Testing in April
Every year, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) administers federally-required state assessments that help us gauge how our students are growing academically compared to their peers across the state. These tests also help us determine where additional supports and resources are needed in our schools.
This spring, your child will take the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), which measures student mastery of the Illinois Learning Standards in English language arts/literacy and mathematics in grades 3–8. The District online testing window is March 3 – April 17, 2026. Garvy School will administer the test between: April 6- April 17th.
Students in 5th and 8th grade will also participate in the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA), which measures student mastery of the Illinois Learning Standards for Science and the Next Generation Science Standards. The District online testing window is March 3 – April 30, 2026. Garvy School will administer the test between: April 6- April 30th.
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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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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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Go Bulldogs!!!
Mrs. Bester 🐾 🐾
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