October 18, 2026
Sunday Snapshot
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Urban Wellness Parent Workshop (K-2 parents)
10/22/2026, 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
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90th Celebration Flyover
10/23/2026
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End of Quarter 1
10/23/2026
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Paws Pillar Skill of Responsibility
10/27/2026
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Halloween Parade K-4 @2:30pm
10/30/2026
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Last Day to wear shorts to school
10/30/2026
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Q1 Spotlight Breakfast (Honorees for Cooperation)
10/30/2026, 8:45 AM – 8:45 AM
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Staff Shout-out
Our Staff Shout-out Form is back! This is an easy way 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. I will share all submissions with our staff. Parent to Staff Shout out Form
Parent Volunteer Process
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 (Advanced): Best for mentors, tutors, coaches, unsupervised classroom assistants, and overnight field trip chaperones. 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.
- Level II (Basic): Best for day field trips, general school events, or volunteering under 10 hours a week where you remain in the line of sight of a full-time employee. Requires you to complete the volunteer form for CPS and submit your ID for verification.
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Happy Sunday Garvy Community!
Be Kind 🐾 Be Strong 🐾 Be Well 🐾 Be a Bulldog
Garvy's 90th Celebration
Thank you to everyone who attended the celebration on Friday. It was great to meet the array of Garvy alumni and learn more about our rich history. Thank you to the staff members who helped make this event a success and thank you to the PTA for their support.
Special shout out to Ms. Shearer for the amazing video she directed with the help of some of our 8th grade scholars. Take a look: 90 years of Garvy HistoryWe will have a Channel 5 News flyover this Friday to celebrate with our students. We are asking all students to wear a Garvy Garb shirt on Friday.
Urban Wellness Parent Workshop
Decoding Behavior at Home and School 
Join us this Thursday, October 22nd from 3:45 to 4:45, for a parent workshop titled the "Decoding Behavior at Home and School- The ABCs of SEL" presented by Amy Johnston from Urban Wellness. This parent workshop is geared towards parents of children in grades K-2. Hope to see you on Thursday in the MPR. The ABCs of SEL
Amazing Attendance
Why is it so important to attend and be punctual every day?
- Learning is a progressive activity; each day’s lessons build upon those of the previous day(s).
- Reading the material and completing work independently does not compensate for direct interaction with the teacher and peers.
- Many classes use discussions, demonstrations, experiments and participation as part of the daily learning activities, and these cannot be made up by those who are absent.
- Children who attend and are punctual every day enjoy the social aspects of being with their peers and develop personal interaction skills
Current Attendance Percentages
School-wide Overall Attendance (YTD): 96.1%
Goal for the Year: Above 95%
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Kindergarten: 95.1%
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3rd Grade: 96.1%
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6th Grade: 97.1%
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1st Grade: 95.3%
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4th Grade: 96.2%
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7th Grade: 96.7%
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2nd Grade: 96.6%
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5th Grade: 95.9%
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8th Grade: 95.4%
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Halloween Parade
On Friday, October 30th, we will have our annual Ha lloween parade which will begin on the turf around 2:45pm for students in Grades K-4. Join us to see all of our scary and creative costumes this year! We ask that adults stand on the middle of the turf to allow the parade to proceed around the turf without interference.
All students in grades K-8, who choose to participate, are allowed to wear a school appropriate costume, that will not be a disruption to instruction. All students can wear the costume to school. Keep in mind the younger students must be able to manage the costume by themselves. No guns, swords, or other weapon replicas. Masks and face paint are also not allowed.
Erin's Law Presentation
On January 24, 2013, Gov. Pat Quinn signed a law, Erin’s Law, into effect for all Illinois schools. Erin’s Law requires schools to provide age-appropriate sexual abuse prevention education for all students on an annual basis. The Office of Student Protections and Title IX has collaborated across a number of departments to create developmentally appropriate sessions that will allow students to identify abuse and empower them to report any wrong doing that may have occurred. The sessions have been broken down by grade, and are all around 30 minutes. All presentations will be conducted in homeroom prior to Thanksgiving break.
The Office of Student Protections and Title IX Student Training covers the following five learning objectives using developmentally appropriate language:
- Students will understand CPS Title IX Policy and Discrimination Statement
- Students will know who the Title IX Coordinator is, what OSP does, and how to get in touch with OSP
- Students will understand what constitutes sexual harassment and bias-based harm
- Students will be aware of the resources available to students who report sexual harassment, retaliation, or bias-based harm, including supportive measures pending an investigation
- Students will know what to do if they believe they or other students have been subjected to sexual harassment and bias-based harm
This is an important learning opportunity for students. However, a parent or guardian may opt their child out of the training if they do not wish for them to participate. The opt-out form will be good for the current school year only. If you choose to opt your child out, please complete this google form. If you wish to teach your child this material yourself, you can access the videos to the sessions on the OSP website at www.cps.edu/osp.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO RESPOND TO THIS FORM UNLESS YOU ARE OPTING-OUT YOUR CHILD FROM THIS PRESENTATION.
Join us for our annual Parent Bingo Night on November 19th at The Brig  (5748 W Lawrence) at 7pm. Use the QR code on the linked flyer to purchase your ticket. AAC Bingo Night 2026
We would love to invite you to attend our International Night festivities on November 17th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. If you are interested in being more actively involved in sharing your culture during this event, please email Mrs. Olech at [email protected]
Thank you in advance for your partnership in making this event a success.
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McTeacher Night is on Tuesday, October 20th from 5pm-8pm. Stop by the McDonald's on Harlem ( 5022 N Harlem) and mention Garvy School, and 20% of the proceeds will benefit Garvy!
- On Wednesday, October 21st, the Vitalant Bloodmobile will be parked in front of the school for donations. Register or just stop in to donate blood!
- The PTA secured group seating for our annual Chicago Wolves game! The game is February 20th, 2027 at 7pm vs the Rockford Ice Hogs at the Allstate Arena. We hope to see you there!
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McTeacher Night
McTeacher Night is on Tuesday, October 20th from 5pm-8pm. Stop by the McDonald's on Harlem (5022 N Harlem) and mention Garvy School, and 20% of the proceeds will benefit Garvy!
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Garvy Drama Presents: High School Musical Jr.
Join us for our school production of High School Musical, Jr.
Reserve your tickets now!
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AAC Lawn Sign Sale
Show your school spirit while supporting our STEM department.
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Taft HS IB Presentations
10/22: IB Career Related Programme & NJROTC Info Session
11/4 IB Diploma Info Session
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Build Your Future: A Virtual Session on High School Career Connected Pathways
Join the Office of Early College and Career Education for an interactive online session designed for 6th–8th grade students, parents, and guardians! Explore the diverse Career Connected Learning opportunities available across Chicago Public Schools, where students can build practical skills and attain industry-valued credentials during high school years. We will also walk through the GoCPS application process to help guide your family's decisions.
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Cradles to Crayons Donation Drive
Cradles to Crayons provided children, living in low-income or homeless situations, with the essentials they need to thrive at home, at school and at play. They supply clothing, coats, shoes, diapers, school supplies, and more, free of charge.
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CDPH Mobile Clinic
The CPS Office of Student Health & Wellness (OSHW) Primary Care Services team is pleased to share a series of Saturday School Health Clinics being offered this fall in partnership with the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), PRISM Health, and City Colleges of Chicago.
These events are open to families with babies, toddlers, children, teens, and young adults through age 21 and are intended to make required and preventive health services more accessible to families across Chicago.
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RAS: Before and After School Care
At RAS, after school is a meaningful extension of the school day — not just an afterthought.
While many programs offer a safe place to play, RAS goes further by combining high-quality academic enrichment, active play, and social skill-building — all in a nurturing environment where your child will thrive.
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Go Bulldogs!!!
Mrs. Bester 🐾 🐾
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