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Welcome to the Canty webpage. You will find here information about our school and some useful links. Canty is a great school that offers our students high quality educational and social experiences which prepare them for high school, college, and beyond. Canty's wonderful reputation has been built over the years by the hard work of teachers, students, and parents. We have amazing parents and community members who devote a lot of their time to the school by volunteering, participating in fundraising's and extracurricular activities, such as clubs and sports. Our dedicated staff provides Canty students with the best education as well as a variety of extracurricular activities, field trips, and after school programs. We are doing a lot with very little state and federal money.

School newsletter and monthly calendar are under the "School Calendar" tab.

2012-2013 SCHOOL HOURS

Main Campus 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Addison Campus 7:45 – 2:45 p.m.

Students will have 45 minutes for lunch and recess.

All 1st through 8th graders will eat in the auditorium.

YEARBOOKS

2012-2013 Yearbooks can be purchased by sending $23.00 in an envelope to Mr. Mavridis in Room 205. Yearbooks contain classroom pictures as well as sports teams, clubs and special event pictures taken throughout the year. Purchase a book full of memories today. They are here with only a few remaining.

TRAFFIC ISSUE

We need your help! Traffic around the school presents serious safety issues during morning arrival and afternoon pick up. In order to secure student safety, we will be closing Panama at Waveland and Grace at Paris every morning from 7:50 am to 8:05 am. At dismissal, we will be closing Panama at Waveland and Grace at Paris from 2:45 p.m. to 3:05 p.m. This will begin on Monday April 22, 2013.

At 4:15 dismissal from after-school programs we cannot block the street a second time as this is not an option. Therefore we are asking that you:

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Do not park on the school side of the street

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Do not double or triple park

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Drive safely around the school

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Watch for students walking when you drive out of the alley

We have and will continue to ask Chicago Police Department for help with this situation.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR 2013-2014

Students turning 5 by September 1, 2013 may register for Kindergarten between 9:00 a.m. to 2:00p.m. A photo ID, two proofs of residency and birth certificate will be needed to process the application. Medical, Dental and Eye Exam forms will be available during registration and should be turned in by the first day of school. We will have an Orientation Day in June 25th and also conduct an assessment test on each child on June 27th to help with proper placement.

School Improvement Day

½ day for students Wednesday, May 8th, 2013. Dismissal at the Addison location is at 11:15am and the main building at 11:30am.

Show school spirit! Dress code ~ Sport Spirit Day!

Spring Chorus Concert Program

The Junior and Senior Chorus groups will be performing their Spring Concert on May 16, 2013 at 6:30pm. Doors will open to the parents

at 6pm and Jr. and Sr. chorus students are asked to be back at 6pm.

Be Bright & Live Right

The Canty School Wellness Committee has been working hard to introduce a Wellness

program to the Canty family. On May 17th, we will have a Kick-off Assembly with all the

details about the program. Then, from May 20th -24th during gym class, students will participate in the Second Annual Wellness Event activity. More details to follow.

Ride your bike to school day - May 17th was a great success thank you to everyone who particpated.

VISION

Canty School envisions a continued collaboration between staff, students, parents and community to achieve every child’s greatest potential. We foresee that all Canty students will develop an intrinsic motivation to explore higher education and career opportunities while contributing to the community.

MISSION

Canty School encourages and nurtures an appreciation for higher education with an emphasis on the individual success of every child. We believe in providing a curriculum rich in academic excellence, technology, fine and performing arts, with the development of healthy social and emotional skills in a safe and least restrictive environment. The outcome of the Canty experience is well-rounded, respectful, responsible and productive global citizens.

HISTORY OF CANTY

Arthur E. Canty was an engineer/custodian in the Henderson School for many years.

Mr. Canty was a leader and held numerous positions of trust, including president of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 143-143B, Administrative Assistant to the Office of Civilian Defense for the City of Chicago during WWII, and officer of the American Legion, a fraternal organization for military veterans. Mr. Canty served as a United States Army sergeant in France in World War I. As a civilian during World War II he spearheaded innovative campaigns to help the war effort such as collecting thousands of used razor blades to fabricate military vehicles.

Arthur E. Canty died of a heart attack in his home on Chicago's south side on August 9, 1946. He was 55 years old. He and his wife Alice had two daughters: Alice Marie and Jean.

Grace Street School was renamed Arthur E. Canty in 1953 and continues to honor him today.

2012-2013 TESTING SCHEDULE

REACH (Pre-K - 8th)

9/4 - 9/28

5/20 - 6/7

NWEA (K-8)

Fall 9/4/12 - 10/24/12

Winter 1/7/13 - 2/1/13

Spring 4/29/13 - 6/7/13

TRC/DIBELS/MCLASS Math (K-2)

Fall 9/4/12 - 10/26/12

Winter 1/7/13 - 2/15/13

Spring 4/29/13 - 6/7/13

ACCESS (K-8 Bilingual Students)

January 1/22/13 - 2/22/13

ISAT (3rd - 8th)

3/4/13 - 3/15/13

EXPLORE 8th Grade

May 21 - 22

Algebra Exit Exam - 8th Grade

May 23

2012-2013 School Supply Lists

ECSE - Mrs. Buck

ECSE - Mrs. Donahue

Kindergarten

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

5th Grade

6th - 8th Grade

Ancillary Classes (Art/Library/Music/Gym)

2012-2013 CANTY DRESS CODE POLICY & PROCEDURES

Canty school will begin the following dress code for the next school year.

TOP: Collared Polo Shirts of any solid color (no writing)

BOTTOM: Navy, Black or Khaki Pants or capris;

oFinger Tip length or Knee length Shorts;

oFinger Tip length or longer Skirts

oNo jeans or baggy pants.

DRESSES: Solid colored polo dresses (any color) fingertip length or longer.

SHOES: Shoes must have laces that match the color of the shoes.

oEx: black shoes with black laces, white shoes with white laces, etc.

oNo Flip Flops or Open toe Shoes [This is for safety reasons]

Students are expected to dress appropriately for school. Clothes should not be baggy and cannot show any undergarments. Logo wear can be purchased/ordered on the Quick Start day in August or at Open House in September. Canty logo wear apparel can be worn any day. Students who do not come to school with proper dress code attire will be required to call home for a change of clothes. If no parent/guardian can be reached, the school will provide clothing for the day which must be washed and returned the next day.

Store Links for Dress Code Attire:

Landsend

Old Navy

GYM DAY UNIFORM:

Canty Logo wear

White plain t-shirt & dark pants or shorts - No Jeans

Gym shoes with laces matching color of shoes.

DRESS CODE CLARIFICATION

We would like to thank all of the students and parents for following the dress code.

Pants: tights, leggings, yoga pants that are form fitting may be worn only under dresses or skirts not on their own.

Winter Wear: Sweatshirts/hoodies should be solid with no writing ecxept small logo.

Gym Uniform: Dark colored athletic shorts or sweatpants and white t-shirt. Canty logowear can be worn at any time.

ON-LINE MATH PROGRAM

Are your kids doing IXL Math? Canty's Kindergarten through 8th grade now have access to an online math program for math. If you do not know your child's user name and password contact their homeroom teachers. https://www.ixl.com/signin/arthurecanty