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
Honoring Our Staff
This week, we celebrate the heart and soul of our school: our incredible teachers and staff. Our teachers aren't just instructors—they are mentors, cheerleaders, and innovators who shape the future every single day.
Our teachers and staff do so much more than just teach from a book. They make school feel like a second home where every student feels safe and they help students build the confidence they need to succeed. They work extremely hard to make sure no one is left behind, teaching important life lessons like kindness, perseverance, and how to solve problems.
This week and every week, I thank you for your passion, your resilience, and your dedication. We are so lucky to have all of you!
The annual Adopt-a- Classroom Walk-a-Thon is Friday, May 8th. Parents and family members are welcome to attend but must remain on the turf so as to not disturb our students who will be walking the track and the outside perimeter of the school. Below is a link to the Walk-a-Thon schedule. Special thanks to the AAC committee for all the hard work you put into this event each year. Also, thank you to the PTA for providing Kona Ice treats for the students following the event.
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.
Congratulations to our PAWs Pillars Spotlight Stars! We will celebrate the students who demonstrated Integrity and Inclusivity at the Quarter 4 Spotlight Breakfast on Friday, May 22nd at 9am in the MPR. Each Spotlight Star is welcome to invite one adult to the breakfast.
Congratulations to the Integrity winners!!
Kindergarten
Alivia A
Jack H
August S
Third Grade
Lilliana P
Naomi B
Dustin S
Sixth Grade
Charlotte R
Niccolo M
Ibrahim B
First Grade
Mark P
Rebecca M
Esmeralda T
Fourth Grade
Harrison D
Eli R
Roman O
Seventh Grade
Blanca V
Matthew T
Maria K
Second Grade
Erik M
Abe B
Scott C
Fifth Grade
Henry N
Ainhoa V M
Hussain M
Eighth Grade
Logan L
Will M
Braiden C
Student Spotlight: Seal of Biliteracy
The Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy is an award given to students who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in English and in at least one language other than English. We congratulate the Garvy students below who tested and qualified for the Pathways Towards the Seal of Biliteracy Award.
5th Grade Recipients
8th Grade Recipients
1. Ainhoa V.
2. Kateryna K.
3. Yaretzi L.
1. Vitalina N.
2. Victoria V.
Principal Student Advisory Board
The Principal's Student Advisory Board (PAB) is a student leadership organization that consists of students from grades 5-8th, who work together to discuss topics that affect our overall school community. The PAB meets with Principal Bester at least 6 times during the school year to discuss and make informed decisions regarding the well-being of the student body and the school community.
Mrs. Bester is seeking up to 12 students to join the PAB. The LSC Student Representative is an automatic member. This is a one year commitment (Spring to Spring).
If you are currently a student in grades 4-7 and would like to make positive additions to our school environment, please complete this application by Friday, May 15th.
Step Right Up for the Garvy Walk-a-Thon! The annual Walk-a-Thon, scheduled for Friday, May 8th, is a beloved Garvy spring tradition, and this year we’re celebrating Garvy as The Greatest School on Earth!
Fundraising efforts will continue until the date of the event, so your students will have a chance at their homeroom winning extra recess, a lemonade party for their homeroom, or a water blaster party!!! Donations will continue through May 8.
Our next BAC meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 8:45 a.m. in Room 208A
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Mark your calendars already for Memorial Day Norwood Park Parade, Monday, May 25th. We would like to invite everyone to attend.
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
Spotlight Skills: Integrity and Inclusivity
