May 24, 2026
Sunday Snapshot
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No School: Memorial Day (Parade @9am)
5/25/2026, 9 AM – 9 AM
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Field Day: 5th-8th Grade
5/26/2026
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Field Day: Kindergarten
5/27/2026
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Field Day: 1st-4th Grade
5/28/2026
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Rescheduled: LSC Meeting @5pm
5/28/2026, 5 PM – 5 PM
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8th Grade Graduation @ Wright College
5/29/2026
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Last Day of School Report Cards Sent Home
6/4/2026
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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
Field Days 2026
 The end of school year is almost here and that means it is time for our annual Field Days. See the dates and times below. The PE Department is asking for volunteers to assist during the fun and games. If you are available to volunteer, you can also contact Mr. Dewitt [email protected] or Mrs. Colon [email protected]. Please note that you must be an authorized CPS volunteer.
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Morning |
Afternoon |
| Tuesday, May 26 |
5th & 7th grades |
6th & 8th grades |
| Wednesday, May 27 |
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Kindergarten |
| Thursday, May 28 |
3rd & 4th grades |
1st & 2nd grades |
8th Grade Graduation
 Congratulations to the graduating Class of 2026! Completing your elementary journey is no small achievement; it reflects your hard work, growth, and perseverance. As you head towards high school, take pride in all you’ve accomplished and look ahead with confidence and curiosity. We have prepared you for the next steps. The whole school is proud of you! Once a Bulldog, Always a Bulldog!
Senior Sign Off Day
LAST CALL: Senior Sign Off Day is this Wednesday, May 27th in the afternoon. 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]
Culture & Climate Foam Party
The Garvy Culture and Climate team is hosting our annual End of the Year Foam party. Students in grades K-5 will participate on Tuesday, June 2nd in the afternoon. This event is graciously sponsored by the Garvy PTA. Please have your students bring a change of clothes and a towel. If they did not turn in a permission form, they will not be allowed to participate.
The Adopt-a-Classroom Committee would like to thank Garvy teachers, staff, parents, and students for a very successful fundraising effort this year. Our Walk-a-Thon raised over $13,000 this year! We are so grateful for your support, the funds will help purchase mathbooks for the classrooms!
We would also like to recognize our top three fundraising students:
Dominic G, Room 202 - $695
Jimmy A, Room 204 - $650
Kaleb N, Room 202 - $650
Special acknowledgement also to Rosie D, Olivia R, Scarlett B, Josephine F, Zoe Z, Adelina Z, Jack B, Camille B, Elise S, Piper B, Abigail Y and Craig R for their incredible efforts!
Go Bulldogs!
The annual Norwood Park Memorial Day Parade is tomorrow, Monday, May 25th. We would like to invite everyone to attend.
Parade Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
Assembly Location: William J. Onahan School, 6634 W Raven St, Chicago, IL, 60631
Garvy Assembly Space: #20 - 22, on Natoma
Assembly Time: 10:45 am
Step-off Time: 11:00 am
Questions: Anna Kolanczyk-Olech at [email protected]
There is something reassuring about knowing your child is walking into the first day of school fully prepared. When you order through 1st Day School Supplies, you are getting the exact list your teacher approved. Packaged and delivered before school starts. One less thing to think about. One more way to start the year right. 👉 Order Here: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/32214
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Norwood Park Memorial Day Parade
Mark your calendars already for Memorial Day Norwood Park Parade, Monday, May 25th. We would like to invite everyone to attend.
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Garvy Yearbook for Sale!
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
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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.
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Pizza Hut Summer Reading Challenge
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.
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Summer Reading Challenge
State Representative Brad Stephens encourages your students to read throughout the summer months, in return they will receive a voucher for 2 Chicago Wolves Hockey Tickets.
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Summer Jobs for ages 14–24
CYW Contact Information: Direct youth to apply online at chicagoyouthworks.org
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8th Grade High School Test Prep Class for Fall 2026
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YMCA Camp Duncan Summer Camp
YMCA Camp Duncan Summer Camp is your place to grow, gather, and get away!
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Resurrection College Prep Summer Camp
Link for camp info: https://www.reshs.org/admissions/2026-summer-camps
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Sports Camps 2026
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
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Create and Connect Summer Program
SEL-focused summer program
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Go Bulldogs!!!
Mrs. Bester 🐾 🐾
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