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November 9, 2025
Sunday Snapshot
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No School: Veterans Day
11/11/2025
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Q2 Progress Report
11/14/2025
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Spirit Week 11/17 - 11/21
11/17/2025
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International Festival
11/18/2025, 5 PM – 7 PM
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LSC Meeting: State of the School Report
11/19/2025, 5 PM – 6 PM
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AAC Bingo Night
11/20/2025, 7 PM – 7 PM
The Brig
5748 W Lawrence, Chicago, IL
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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
Quarter 2 Progress Reports will be distributed this Friday. Be sure to review your child's grades with them. We appreciate your collaboration.
Fall Scholastic Book Fair
The Fall Scholastic Book Fair will be held from Monday, November 17th through Friday, November 21st. You may send cash with your child, in an envelope for the younger students) or sign up for the Scholastic e-wallet here. Every purchase from the Book Fair earns rewards for our school, so please stop by and support us.
Garvy Food Drive
 Garvy School is organizing a Holiday Food Drive. Each grade level will be responsible for certain items. This will ensure we have a variety of items to support needy families. These items will be donated to a local food pantry in our community. See the linked Garvy Food Drive document for details.
In these days of uncertainty, please be ensured that every CPS student will continue to have access to free breakfast and lunch at school each day.
Here is where families can find food now:
- We Got You Illinois — this site includes an interactive map of food distribution sites in your area
- Greater Chicago Food Depository — includes an interactive map as well as distribution sites operating on Saturdays throughout November.
- Call the Healthy Kids Hotline at (773) 553-KIDS (5437)
- Check with local churches, nonprofits, and community centers in your area
We Are Garvy Community Circle
When the world feels heavy, we ground ourselves in what we can do—right here, right now—to care for each other. When we show up for one another, we protect our children's futures and strengthen our whole community.
A community of Garvy parents have formed the We Are Garvy Community Circle, a place for parents, guardians, families, and neighbors to come together to protect, support, and lead with compassion.
If you’d like to lend a hand in simple, meaningful ways or if your family needs support with school attendance or other related needs, please complete the Google Form, and someone will reach out to you.
All inquiries can be sent to the parent organizers at the following email address [email protected].
Join us for our first annual Parent Bingo Night on November 20th at The Brig 5748 W Lawrence at 7pm. Use the QR code on the linked flyer to purchase your ticket. AAC Bingo Night
We would love to invite the families to participate in the annual International Night on November 18th, 2025 from 5:00-7:00. If you are interested in participating, volunteering, or making a donation, please use this survey: International Night Survey
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Our next BAC meeting is scheduled for this coming Wednesday, November 12, at 8:45 a.m. in Room 208A.
Our November LSC meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19th at 5pm in the Media Room - Room 207. During this meeting, we will share this year's State of the School Address.
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We are currently looking to fill (1) Community Representative position on our Local School Council (LSC). We are looking for volunteers who are supportive of Garvy’s vision and will bring positive energy to help Garvy continue to grow. Please note that the LSC meets once a month at 5pm. If you are interested, please read the instructions below.
Step 1: Understand the criteria to make sure you are eligible before you apply.
- Community Representative: Must be 17 years of age or older, reside in the Garvy attendance or voting area, cannot be the parent or legal guardian of a child currently enrolled at Garvy, nor an employee of CPS.
Step 2: Please complete the forms attached and bring them to the school by Friday, November 14th. We are not allowed to accept any applications after this time. Also, we cannot accept electronic copies. You can find the necessary forms below.
Step 3: Included in the application is a personal statement that you will fill out explaining the qualities you possess to help Garvy’s LSC. You will have the opportunity to read this statement and share anything else you want with the LSC at the November 19th meeting at 5:00 pm. Please be aware that making a statement at the meeting is optional.
Step 4: The LSC will go into closed session to review the applications. When they return to the public forum, they will state if they would like to fill the open position and vote on the applicants to join the LSC. They also have the opportunity to reopen the application window if they choose.
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the LSC Chair, Krissy Estrada [email protected] or LSC member, Stephanie Bester [email protected].
You will need two forms of identification to complete the nomination packet. Examples of acceptable forms of identification include:
- Driver’s License
- State of Illinois ID
- Voter Registration Card
- MediPlan/Medicaid Card
- Permanent Resident Card
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- Public Library Card
- Current Lease
- Current Utility Bill
- Credit or Debit Card
- Employment ID
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Garvy PTA is hosting a FREE game night for families that have students in grades K-4! Please join us on Thursday, November 13th, from 6pm-7:30pm for a fun night playing board games! You can bring a game (or two) and share with a friend as well. We are offering a pizza combo meal for $10. Pizza orders must be ordered before Wednesday November 12th using this link: https://app.givebacks.gives/2025familygamenight/Campaign/Details-------------------------------
If you have missed the opportunity to purchase Garvy Garb (hoodies, tees and other fun stuff) our online store is now open! You can purchase items on our website and the items will be delivered to your child in their homeroom class.
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AAC Bingo Night- November 20th
The Brig
5748 W Lawrence, Chicago, IL 7pm
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Class of 2026 Apparel for sale
If your child is in 8th grade, we have the Class of 2026 apparel and yard signs for sale! From now until November 21st you can place your order. This is the only opportunity to purchase yard signs, 2026 tees, and 2026 hoodies. You can place your order here: https://garvypta.givebacks.com/shop
Orders must be placed by November 21, 2025
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Young Rembrandts After School Program- Winter Session
The Winter session runs from December to March
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LSC Election Season
This weekend kicks off the election season for our District’s Local School Councils (LSCs). The LSC is an excellent way to get involved and shape the future of your school community.
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Family Resource Packet for Potential Federal Deployment
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Go Bulldogs!!!
Mrs. Bester 🐾 🐾
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