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September 10, 2023
Sunday's Snapshot
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Fall OST Programs Start
9/11/2023
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Law Enforcement Drill
9/13/2023
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GoCPS Application Window Opens
9/13/2023
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LSC Meeting
9/13/2023, 5 PM – 6 PM
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PTA Meeting
9/13/2023, 6 PM – 6 PM
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Fall Picture Day
9/19/2023
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Paws Pillars
I am excited to share some updates with you regarding Garvy's social emotional learning initiatives this school year. Social emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults acquire and apply the skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships and make responsible decisions. The new initiatives we have started, Garvy's Paws Pillars, will continue to contribute to a strong school culture in which all students feel safe, supported and valued.
The first three weeks of the school year, we focused on being cooperative and collaborating as a school community. Students engaged in different SEL activities to teach students how to cooperate with each other. You can help this school wide initiative by reinforcing these life skills at home.
Garvy's Paws Pillars
| BE Kind |
BE Strong |
BE Well |
BE a Bulldog |
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Focus on:
Social Skills
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Focus on: Executive Functioning |
Focus on: Emotional Regulation |
Focus on:
Citizenship
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- Cooperation
- Respect
- Empathy
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- Responsibility
- Courage
- Perseverance
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- Gratitude
- Honesty
- Creativity
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Additional Notes
Volunteers: If you were approved, by CPS, to be a Garvy parent volunteer last year, please update your application using the link below. If you are new to the volunteer process, please sign up with the link below. Please note that you must bring your ID or Driver's license to the main office to process the new application. CPS Volunteer Process
Arrival & Dismissal: Remember that it is all of our jobs to keep our school community safe. Due to the size of our student population, arrival and dismissal times can be a challenge. Please be mindful of the following:
- Use the Kiss N Go areas for arrival. It is an easy process. Pull up, drop off students, and pull off slowly. DO NOT stop, nor double park in the Kiss N Go lanes.
- Take notice of the driveways of our neighbors, the alleys, the crosswalks, as well as the apron of the school parking lot. DO NOT park in these areas for any amount of time.
- Streets around us are within a school zone and the driving speed limit is 20mph, under IL law. This is a major safety concern. Kids on bikes, kids distracted by the ice cream truck, and people crossing the street. Slow down!
- You must be on the Garvy side of the street for pickup. Your child will not be able to cross the street to meet you.
- Most importantly, be mindful that there are children everywhere. Please set the proper example of community, cooperation, and safety precautions for our children.
Back to School Forms: Please continue to return all of the Back to School forms and pay the $100 school fee per child. If you are in need of additional forms, please let your child's teacher or the main office know.
- Emergency Form
- Family Federal Income Form
- Medical and Health Forms (eye, dental, and vaccinations)
- Chromebook Agreement
- Electronic Device Agreement
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Be Kind • Be Strong • Be Well • Be a Bulldog
Happy Sunday Garvy!
PTA Back to School Block Party
The Back to School Block Party had a huge crowd! Thank you so much to all the parents and families that came out for our annual celebration and fundraiser. Special thanks to the PTA who organized, from start to finish, this amazing event for our school.
Law Enforcement Drill
During each academic year, schools must conduct a law enforcement drill which prepares students and school personnel for lockdown incidents including an intruder, shootings, bomb threats, or an emergency situation that prevents the evacuation of students from the building. In these situations, schools should be prepared to take steps to isolate students, teachers, staff, and visitors from danger by instituting a school lockdown.
On Wednesday, September 13th, Garvy will conduct the law enforcement drill in collaboration with the Chicago Police Department (CPD) local district Commander. The goals of drills throughout the school year are to improve our ability to protect students. These practice drills allow us to evaluate our emergency operation plans and improve our response skills. Students will be briefed by teachers, in an age-appropriate manner prior to the law enforcement drill so they know what to do in the situation.
Please talk with your child, if you deem it appropriate, about the upcoming drill. If you have any questions or concerns, please let Mrs. Bester or Mrs. Brodsky know.
Out of School Time (OST)
The Fall OST before and after school programs begin on Monday, September 11th. There are still some open spots for a few programs. If you are still interested in your child participating in the fall programs, please contact Ms. Cavanaugh- [email protected]
AAC Flower Power Fundraiser
The Adopt-a-Classroom Committee wants to buy Smart TVs for ALL of Garvy's classrooms. Help us GROW our funds and make your garden beautiful at the same time! 50% off all sales go directly to Garvy classrooms. Bulbs are shipped directly to your home. Growth guaranteed!
Last day to submit an order is October 15th.
You can place an order via this flier or online : http://GarvyAdopt-a-Classroom.fpfundraising.com
Apply to become a Garvy LSC Parent Rep
We are currently looking to fill two Parent Rep positions on our Local School Council (LSC). We are looking for someone who are supportive of Garvy’s vision and will bring positive energy to help Garvy continue to grow. If you are interested, please read the instructions below.
Step 1: Understand the criteria to make sure you are eligible before you apply.
- Parent Representative: Must have a child currently enrolled at Garvy. Also, you cannot be an employee of CPS.
Step 2: Please complete the forms attached and bring them to the school by Wednesday, October 11th. 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 have 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 October 18th 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, Lino Alvarez [email protected] or LSC member, Stephanie Bester [email protected].
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GoCPS Application
Families can submit an application from Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 10 am, through Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 5 pm. From the November 9 application deadline through Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 5 pm, families who applied will be able to login again and re-rank programs if they wish. However, no new school choices can be added or removed from an existing application during the re-rank period, and no new GoCPS applications will be accepted after the deadline of November 9, 2023 at 5 pm.
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New Aspen Parent Portal Feature: E-Absence - Absence Reporting Made Easy!
Aspen Parent Portal allows parents and guardians to submit and track student absences electronically.
Read More...
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Go Bulldogs!!!
Love, Mrs. Bester 🐾 🐾
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