NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Back to School - Open RegistrationJune 16 - July 17 2026
Register your child this summer before school starts on August 24, 2026. Open registration for Canty will be held at our branch location 8300 W. Addison, Chicago, IL 60634 Closed for holiday on June 19th, 2026. Registration will resume in the main building on August 13, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact the following:
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NEW CANTY LOGO WEARFriends of Canty is very excited to offer Canty wear through Printify! Available NOW to order and ship straight to your HOME!
You may use this link at any time, and orders will be delivered to your home! We are working on adding more items and styles. If you have suggestions, please email [email protected]. |
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Vision Program: Schedule An Eye ExamChicago Public Schools has partnered with Illinois Eye Institute at Princeton and Tropical Optical to provide vision exams for CPS students.
Seven locations throughout the city have been provided for your convenience. Please review the list of vision service locations listed below. You may select any of the locations listed or your own healthcare provider. |
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E-Absence - Send us Attendance Notes/Calls Virtually!
An exciting new feature is coming to the Aspen Parent Portal that will allow parents and guardians to submit student absences electronically. That means no more making last-minute phone calls or completing paper forms. Please see the e-absence video to show you how to submit a virtual absence note (no call or paper note needed!)
E-Absence joins a lineup of features that are already available on the Aspen Parent Portal to manage your student’s school experience. Sign in to your account at ASPEN.CPS.EDU for features including:
To access Parent Portal, you must:
What Does the Parent or Guardian Do?
For your reference: Demonstration Video Aspen sends parent/ guardian an email notifying them their request was received and they will receive another email when their request is approved or denied. Don’t have an account? Email Mr. Szpara at [email protected] to register for an account today. |
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Cougar TalesCougar Tales is a collection of stories, poems, and songs written by students in grades 1-5 and performed by students in grades 6-8. The following stories were selected for performances:
The Pear and the Apple written by a 5th grader. Spring written by three 3rd graders. Bully by unknown 4th graders. My Goals, My Friends, My Heroes by the 2nd graders in room 117. Karma by unknown 4th graders. Snow by the 1st graders in room 116. |
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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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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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