NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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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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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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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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Vision and Hearing Screening March 9-13The Office of Student Health and Wellness offers a variety of direct services to meet the health needs and requirements of students and their families.
Services provided through the dental examination, vision and hearing screening, vision examination programs help children and families address health related barriers to learning. For more info, visit cps.edu/OSHW/Pages/HealthyCPS.aspx |
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ODLSS Diverse Leaner Expo
MARCH 21, 2020
10am to 2pm CPS Garfield Park Offices 2651 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60612 Join us for a day filled with learning and fun! This event will connect diverse learner families with ODLSS/community resources, supports, and services all in one location!
Please register at odlsscommunityconnectionsexpo.eventbrite.com.
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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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Last Day to Apply to a CPS School
Today is the final day! All families applying to attend a CPS school in 2020-2021 must have their applications submitted by today in order to meet the Round 1 deadline.
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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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GoCPS Application Deadline and CPS ID Request Deadline ExtendedDue to the recent CTU work stoppage, the GoCPS application deadline has been extended. Applications must be received by December 13, 2019. Online applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm CST on December 13th, and paper applications must be received by 6:00 pm CST on December 13th.
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Attention!!! All 8th Grade Canty Parents/Guardians!
Mark your calendars for this very important GO CPS information session (even if you attended the end-of-year presentation last year!)
LOOK AT THIS
Attend this 8th grade information session, and your 8th grade student will be entered into a raffle which, if their ticket is chosen, will win one of the following:
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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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Canty School Quick StartWhat is Quick Start?
Quick Start is an opportunity to fill out forms, pay school fees, sign up to volunteer and drop off large supplies to the homeroom. When is it? Quick Start will take place on Thursday, August 29, 2019 from 9pm to 1pm in the Lunchroom. Enter through the playground door, door #7. What can I do?
New this year!
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Jennifer Rath at jprath@cps.edu. |
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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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2019 - 2020 Kindergarten Registration2019 - 2020 Kindergarten Registration will be held on Wednesdays, from 9:30-12:00 in the Main Office.
Your child must be 5 years of age before September 1, 2019 in order to be enrolled for Kindergarten. Students must reside in our attendance area to attend Canty School. To register your child, parents must provide 2 proofs of current address (gas, electric, water bill etc.); a Photo ID with current address; and child’s original birth certificate. Cellphone bills, credit card and/or bank statements will NOT be accepted. When registering your child, all utility bills and photo ID should be of the parent who is filing out the registration forms. (Registration forms are available below).
All of the required registration forms must be printed, completed and submitted when registering your child. Kindergarten is full day (8:00 am - 3:00 pm) with a 20 minute lunch, 25 minute recess, and 60 minutes of an ancillary class per day (P.E., Dance, Music, Library, Art). |
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Volunteers Needed for the Canty Parent Patrol
After training vests and barricades will be supplied by the Chicago Police Department.
Once trained there is an online sign up calendar for volunteers to log into to choose the dates, times, and intersections at which you are available to volunteer. The time slots are: 7:30am–8:15am and 2:45pm-3:15pm
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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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