PTA

Welcome to the John W. Garvy Elementary School PTA! We are a dedicated group of parents, teachers, and community members working together to make the school the best it can be for our children. By getting involved, you'll have the chance to make a real impact, meet other Garvy families, and help create amazing experiences for all our students. Whether you have a little time or a lot, every contribution counts! Join us in shaping a brighter future for our school community- your involvement makes all the difference!

The PTA’s goal is to raise money throughout the school year to help provide educational tools and advancement programs to supplement the school's budget.

Our meetings for 2025-2026 are as follows- please enter through the main entrance, door 7:

September 17, 2025 6pm in the MPR (lunchroom)

November 19, 2025 6pm in the MPR

February 18, 2026 6pm in the MPR

April 15, 2026 6pm in the MPR

May 15, 2026 9am in the Gym

Our May meeting for the 2025-2026 school year will also be a voting opportunity to vote for the 2026-2028 board members. Board members have 2 year terms.

Upcoming Events:

• May 6 4:30-6pm: set up volunteers needed for the Teacher Appreciation Staff Luncheon volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C45A8A72CA1F58-63826197-setup#/
• April 2-July 1: Garvy Elementary Families, our 1st Day School Supplies store is officially live. This is the easiest way to order the exact supplies teachers requested for next year. No searching multiple stores. No guessing brands. No wondering if you selected the right version. In just a few minutes, you can select our school, choose your child's grade, and check school supplies off your list early and stress-free. Orders can be placed until July 1st. Order Here: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/32214
• May 8: Garvy Annual Walk-A-Thon. PTA is hosting the Kona Ice Truck- volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C45A8A72CA1F58-63826367-2026#/
• May 15 9AM: PTA meeting in the GYM

• May 19: Dine and Donate: Culver's (4538 N Harlem Ave)

Looking for Garvy Apparel?

You can purchase here and have the items delivered to your student at school.

You can also purchase through 1st Place Spiritwear and have items delivered to your house. 

Feel free to email us anytime at [email protected]

Garvy PTA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/GarvySchoolPTA

PTA Board

Tracy Maher - President

Jennifer Baranowski - Vice President

Jennifer Seitman - Treasurer

Daniel Myers - Financial Secretary

Ann Mierzejewski - Secretary