NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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School Reopening 2020: Preliminary Framework
Dear CPS Families,
In March, we made the difficult decision to close our school buildings in order to keep our communities safe and slow the spread of COVID-19. In the ensuing months, our educators completely transformed how they provide instruction; our students gave up proms, athletics, and graduations; and you supported your children in more ways than ever before. Our shared sacrifices helped flatten the curve in our state and allowed us to evaluate reopening schools in the fall. Today, we are sharing a preliminary reopening framework that is aligned to the strongest guidance from public health officials and will help us prepare to reopen schools if it is safe to do so on September 8. |
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Important Forms
If you are a new student enrolling at Canty or a current Canty Student transferring out of Canty, make sure to fill out the appropriate forms going into the 2020-21 school year.
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Supply Kit Orders
One stop shop! Order your school supplies online and avoid the rush at the stores. Place your order and the kits will be delivered to school for pick up. The deadline to order kits is July 3rd. Contact us at friendsofcanty@gmail.com with any questions.
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Canty Remote Learning Resources
Remote Learning Begins April 13th. While remote learning will not replace the classroom learning experience, it is an effort to engage students in high-quality learning opportunities while schools are closed. The school’s Remote Learning Plan has the schedule for direct contact and office hours for all grade levels. We are encouraging students to participate in learning daily and connecting with their teachers. In addition to continued learning, engaging with peers and teachers will help to create a sense of normalcy for students at this time.
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Parent Letter - Week of June 1, 2020
We stay committed to partnering with you to:
Please see below for important updates this week:
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Pre School Application Information
Apply today to secure your child’s seat in a Chicago Early Learning program! Families can now access high-quality early learning across the city for their children. Learn more and apply today!
chicagoearlylearning.org (312) 229-1690 |
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Parent Letter - Week of May 25, 2020
We stay committed to partnering with you to:
Please see below for important updates this week:
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8th Grade Graduation Update and Timeline
8th grade Families,
Today I met with more than 60 8th graders to review the graduation plans and explain to them how they can be involved in the virtual ceremony on June 12th. Please review the attached documents for the timeline of events including, pick up of graduation materials, submissions by students to be an active part of the ceremony and more. We are excited about the plans and know it will be a wonderful virtual experience. Please let me know any questions. Stay Safe and Healthy! Mrs. Rath |
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Parent Letter - Week of May 18, 2020
We stay committed to partnering with you to:
Please click below for important updates this week:
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Parent Letter - Week of May 11, 2020
Thank you for sharing your photos and videos appreciating our teachers! While we were unable to appreciate teachers in person, we hope they felt the support and appreciation from our community for the amazing work they are doing every day! Click HERE to view the teacher appreciation surprise!
We stay committed to partnering with you to:
Please click below for important updates this week. |
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Parent Letter - Week of May 4, 2020
We hope you had a wonderful remote spirit week! If you haven’t already, check out pictures posted on our school website HERE!
Last week, 96% students were engaged academically in remote learning and teachers and staff were able to make contact with over 99% of students/families! We stay committed to partnering with you to:
Please click below for important updates this week. |
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2020-2021 Kindergarten Registration and Enrollment
Kindergarten Registration/Enrollment will take place virtually this year. Please complete this form with all required documents uploaded to enroll. If you are unable to print the 4 pages of the Registration/Enrollment paperwork, copies can be picked up Monday-Friday between 8:30am-2:30pm from a table outside the main door on Panama Ave. Please take only one packet per student from the table. There will not be anyone available at school to receive any documents or make any copies.
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Virtual Read Alouds for our Students
These days are challenging for us, our students, and our families. This will allow us to spread some positivity and will provide our students with a sense of normalcy by seeing our faces and will continue to engage them in learning! We will continue to update our Virtual Read Aloud page as we get new videos from Canty teachers and staff.
Check out the Virtual Read Aloud page at the link below. |
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Kindergarten Registration Closed
Kindergarten Registration will be scheduled once the school building re-opens.
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Reported Case of COVID-19 in Canty ES CommunityChicago Public Schools (CPS) is committed to keeping families and staff informed of the most current developments regarding the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). After the mandated school closure, a staff member who was working in the building during the closure reported to the district that they had tested positive for COVID-19. Only close contacts will need to be in self-quarantine for 14 calendar days starting from the time of the last contact. The district will be notifying staff who have been deemed a close contact.
Out of an abundance of caution, emergency personnel have been asked to stay home. Families may continue to pick up food at Dever and Bridge Elementary from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Continue reading below in English, Polish, or Spanish. Please also take a look at the CPS COVID-19 FAQ page linked below for more information.
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LSC Meeting CancelledThe LSC meeting on Monday, March 16, 2020 is cancelled.
The next LSC meeting will be on Monday, April 20, 2020 at 6:10pm. |
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COVID-19 Guidance
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The health and safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and we are writing to update you on the most current recommendations of local, state, and federal health authorities regarding health risks associated with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). In partnership with the Chicago Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the district is working to ensure our schools are safe for students and staff. Click below for PDF of full CPS letter to parents. |
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Keep Warm and Safe in the Cold!
Bitter cold temperatures are more than an inconvenience; they can pose a serious threat to health and safety. CPS wants you to be prepared and informed this winter on how to best handle cold conditions, so we encourage you to follow these important tips found in the flyers below.
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Canty Yearbooks Are Now On Sale!
Canty School yearbooks are now on sale.
Yearbooks will be sold online only. To order your Full-Color yearbook, visit inter-state.com/yearbook and enter code 44284P Ordering is available until April 30, 2020. No orders will be accepted after that date. |
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Amended CPS School Calendar
The Board of Education has approved and released the revised school calendar, including the days to be made up from the work stoppage.
Changes include:
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September 27, 2019
Dear CPS Parents
As part of our ongoing commitment to creating a safe and supportive school district, we would like to provide you with the district’s updated Non-Discrimination Statement and a Title IX notification.
Our Non-Discrimination Statement, which you may have already seen posted in our school buildings, lists behaviors prohibited by the district and other federal laws including information on local, state, and federal guidelines regarding Title IX, and who to contact should you have any questions or concerns. The second document is a notice notifying current and former students who were in the district after 9/1/16, to submit a report with the Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Student Protections and Title IX (OSP) of any instances of sexual misconduct by a CPS student or adult while participating in a district program or activity and are in need of remedial services. OSP’s contact information is included in the notice. Concerns, inquiries or complaints regarding sex discrimination, harassment or retaliation can be made to me as the Board’s Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Student Protections (OSP). Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Sincerely, Camie Pratt Chief Title IX Officer Office of Student Protections and Title IX |
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Canty LSC Vacant Positions
At the LSC meeting on Monday, September 16, 2019 it was announced that there were two vacancies. There is one Parent Representative position (must have a student attending Canty) and one Community Representative position (Must live in Canty's attendance boundaries and must not have a student attending Canty) open. Parent and Community LSC Representative positions cannot be an employee of Chicago Public Schools.
If you would like to apply for the open position please do the following:
If you have any questions, please email Canty LSC at cantylsc@gmail.com |
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School Entry and Exit for 2019-20 School Year
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Right At School - New Canty After School Provider
After school care is available for your child at Canty School through an outside vendor - RIGHT AT SCHOOL - until 6pm.
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ASPEN
The CPS Aspen system began on April 22nd. As expected, the system has experienced some glitches. If you have not received an email for parent portal with an activation code to register, please follow the link below and complete the Google Survey. We will update our records and you should receive an email with ASPEN Parent Portal account instructions. We ask that parents be patient during this transition. Keep in mind that students Grade 5 and up have access to their student portal and parents can check grades through their student's login. We thank you for your understanding during this transitional period.
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Principal's Message
Dear Canty Families,
I am excited to be joining the Canty school community as the school leader on April 29th. I am a long time resident of the Northwest side. I have been married for 19 years and am the proud mother of three children ages 7, 8 and 17. Over the past 20 years as an educator in Chicago, I have been a teacher, instructional coach and an assistant principal most recently at Prescott School. I am challenging myself to learn more and more names each day. In addition to all of the fun things happening the end of the school year, students will be taking the NWEA assessment. This is the assessment students will be able to show what they know. We are very excited to see how much our students have learned this year and to celebrate how much each of our students have grown. As the weather becomes warmer, it is important that the students are in school everyday for the entire day. Please plan appointments and family trips accordingly. Attendance is a large factor in our school’s rating and early dismissals count. Please help the whole Canty community by coming to school for the whole day, every day. I am looking forward to a great remainder of the school year and getting to know all of you! Sincerely,
Jennifer Rath Principal |
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Teacher in the Library
There is a great program at the Dunning Branch Library called, "Teacher in the Library".
There is a teacher at the Dunning Branch that will help students with their homework on the following days:
This service is FREE! For more information about this program, please call Dunning Branch Library at 312 743 0480. |
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After School Homework Help at Chicago Public LibraryChicago Public Library provides free homework help for students in libraries and through an online tutoring service available in English and Spanish that can be accessed from any internet-connected computer 2:00 - 11:00 p.m., seven days per week. At libraries, accredited teachers and trained homework helpers help children focus, use effective learning strategies and find the best resources for completing their homework assignments. They also answer parents' questions and offer suggestions on how parents can help their children with school assignments at home. If you have questions, please email story@chipublib.org or call 312 747 4780.
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New CPS Policy For All VolunteersThere is a new CPS policy that all volunteers/chaperones need to fill out an online CPS Volunteer application.
In order to volunteer at Canty, help with events, chaperone field trips, and assist in classrooms, all parents must complete the new CPS Volunteer application and be approved. |
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Dressing Appropriately for Cold WeatherAll students will line up outside in the morning and go outside for recess depending on the below temperature guidelines. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather conditions (winter coat, hat, gloves, etc.). Students are responsible for obeying the rules and participating in recess activities in an acceptable manner.
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