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.
Level I- The newest tier to volunteering. In order to become a Level I volunteer, you must complete the volunteer form for CPS, provide fingerprints, get a background check and take a TB test.
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.
Happy Sunday Garvy!
Be Kind 🐾 Be Strong 🐾 Be Well 🐾 Be a Bulldog
Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers, grandmothers, step-mothers, and any other motherly figures. Hope you have a restful day full of love and gratitude!
Spring Sing
Our Spring Sing concert is this Wednesday, May 13th at 9am. Join us for music and lemonade. Our theme this year is The Colors of Music.
Grades Participating: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 8th
Each class or grade level has been working on a song dedicated to either a specific color. We are asking the students to wear the corresponding colors. See the information below:
1st Grade: Any color (the more color, the better!)
2nd Grade: Green
3rd Grade: 201- Blue; 202 and 204- Purple
5th Grade: Yellow
8th Grade: 230- Red; 225-Orange; 223-Any color (the more color, the better!)
I look forward to seeing and hearing our students show off their musical talents! Excellent work Ms. Correa!
As we approach the end of the school year, it is time for our Garvy alumni to sign off. We are in search of Garvy alumni who are graduating from high school this year to come back and speak with our graduating 8th graders. We look forward to the seniors sharing their high school experiences. If you have or know of a Garvy alum who is a graduating from high school this spring, please have them contact Ms. Stanis or Mr. Cohen our school counselors, via email [email protected] and [email protected]
Intent to Return SY2027
We have begun planning for the next school year. We know that families sometimes move out of the Garvy attendance area during the school year, or are planning to move over the summer. Please complete the information below by Friday, May 22nd. (Please complete one form for each student you have at Garvy) If your child is not attending a Chicago Public School in the fall, a transfer will be issued to the student on the last day of the school year.
The 2026 Walk-a-Thon was a great success! We had fabulous weather and the students had a wonderful time!Thank you to the AAC committee members, to all of the parent volunteers, and the PTA for sponsoring the Kona Ice treat.
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The last gift card order of the year is now! With graduation season here and Father's day around the corner, AAC has compiled the perfect gifts for our "Grads and Dads". NO need to run out for a last minute gift card. Every card purchased gives a portion back to the school. The order form was sent home on Friday. Thanks for all your support.
This Friday, we are excited to honor our parent volunteers at our annual PTA and Parent Volunteer Breakfast! We look forward to celebrating everything you do to make our school community great. Following the breakfast, we will hold our PTA Board elections. Please join us!
News & Announcements
Intent to Return to Garvy for SY27
We have begun planning for the next school year. We know that families sometimes move out of the Garvy attendance area during the school year, or are planning to move over the summer. Please complete the information below by Friday, May 22nd. (Please complete one form for each student you have at Garvy) If your child is not attending a Chicago Public School in the fall, a transfer will be issued to the student on the last day of the school year.
Yearbook 2025-2026
If you are still interested in purchasing a Garvy Yearbook for 2025-2026, complete the attached Google form. Yearbooks are $25 and here is the link to place your order: https://forms.gle/M7PGmpVHnB7bGfTR7
During the summer months of June, July, and August, any child that meets their parent-set reading goals can earn a free Pizza Hut® single topping Personal Pan Pizza®* from participating locations. Use the BOOK IT!® Mobile App to set goals, track progress, and redeem rewards.
SAVE THE DATE: Garvy's 90th Anniversary Celebration
Garvy School opened its doors on October 26, 1936 and this fall we will celebrate our 90th Birthday with a community party on Friday, October 16th. More details to come.
CICS Northtown Academy. They will be hosting a series of summer camps and would love it if your students could participate. The camps are open to current 4th through 8th graders.
Girls basketball
Boys Basketball
Co-Ed Volleyball.
Check the Flyer for more info
Volunteer Breakfast! We look forward to celebrating everything you do to make our school community great. Following the breakfast, we will hold our PTA Board elections. Please join us!
