Letter to Parents
Week of November 23, 2020
Dear Canty Families:
It was great to see so many families checking in for conferences this past week. A majority of our classrooms had a majority of families attend. As partners in your child’s education these connections are invaluable.
There is only school Monday and Tuesday this week. Classes will not be held Wednesday- Friday in celebration of Thanksgiving. The entire Canty staff wishes you and your family a safe, healthy and happy Thanksgiving holiday.
Scholastic Book Fair
Dear Cougar Families: Last chance! Let’s keep our kids reading and raise the needed funds for our school! There are six days left of our Scholastic Book Fair. Remember, every dollar you spend will benefit our school directly (25% back in rewards!). Be sure to visit the Fair here https://www.scholastic.com/bf/cantyelementaryschool1 until 11/29.
Some amazing features of our online store:
Canty Yard Signs for Sale!
Show your Canty spirit with a yard sign! There are two styles to choose from. Please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/130141606047 to place your order. Each sign is $15. We will even deliver the signs to your home! Thank you for your continued support!
Free Electronic Books for Students!
Recently, Canty School's Library won a grant to increase the Ebook collection. This will provide students greater access to electronic copies of books so that they may read from home safely! How to Access Ebooks from Canty's Library is a step-by-step guide on how to find, access, and read ebooks. Reach out to Mr. Yak at RWYak@cps.edu with any questions. Happy reading!
CPS Hybrid Plan
Students enrolled in pre-k and cluster programs will have the option to potentially return on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, and students in K-8 will have the option to return potentially on Monday, Feb. 1. To prepare for the safe return to school, families of children eligible to return will be contacted later this month to understand their preferred learning setting. Click HERE for more information. Once CPS communicates final plans, Ms. Rath will hold virtual parent meetings to share that information.
Is Your Child Interested in Chess?
Students interested in joining the CPS Academic Chess program will receive a Gold membership to ChessKid.com which allows them to play in the online tournaments, challenge other students to an online chess game, complete puzzles, watch instructional videos, and more. Parents interested in their child joining the program should contact the CPS Chess Consultant, David Heiser by email at daheiser@cps.edu. Additional information on the program can be found at www.cpschess.org.
CPS Children and Family Benefits Unit (CBFU)
CBFU connects CPS families to public benefits such as SNAP (food stamps) and free and low cost health insurance (Medicaid). CBFU also helps families renew and manage their public benefit cases by ensuring that applications are successfully completed and submitted to the Illinois Department of Human Services. For questions or concerns, please call 773-553-KIDS (5437) or fill out this form to request assistance. Click HERE for more information.
Absences
Mrs. Swan thanks you for calling and emailing absences and connectivity issues for your children. Please remember to always include your child’s name, room number, grade, date of absence, parent/guardian name and phone number. Teacher’s appreciate it if you copy them on the email. Remember, if your child will be absent for the afternoon, this also must be reported to Mrs. Swan and the classroom teacher. School phone number for attendance is 773-534-1238 and press 3 for attendance and email Mrs. Swan at cadunleavyswan@cps.edu
Required School Forms
Thank you to the 92.8% of families who submitted their emergency, media, income and health forms. We must receive new forms every year. These forms were due September 11th. You can upload your completed forms on-line here! These forms are required for EACH Canty student. These forms are all located in the electronic form, in the packet handed out at material pick up, or can be picked from Canty. If you are having difficulty please call the school office or email Mrs. Swan at cadunleavyswan@cps.edu or Mr. Felix at pafelix@cps.edu
Physicals, Shot Records, Dental and Eye Exams
All pre-k, kindergarten, 6th grade, and new students to Canty are required to upload updated shot, physicals, eye exam and dental forms here. If you are having difficulty you can email the forms to School Nurse Debra Deveirman at dldeveirman@cps.edu. The due date for these documents was October 1, 2020.
Food Distribution
Canty families may pick up three days of breakfast and lunch every three school days. Come to the Paris Ave Parking Lot on any student attendance day between 8am-1pm. Families who come on Tuesday, November 24th will receive 5 days of meals. There is no food service November 25th-29th. Food Service resumes on November 30th.
Technology Help
Check out the Canty School Website Remote Learning Page for lots of information. Scroll to the bottom of the page for technical support, videos and resources. If you are having trouble with your Chromebook or IPad first try closing out of all applications and restarting your device. This takes care of a majority of issues. If you need additional support please contact Kamil Szpara at kszpara@cps.edu
Student CPS Email Issues?
Please contact AP Puckett at smcglynn@cps.edu.
Aspen Parent Portal Issues?
Please contact Mr. Szpara at kszpara@cps.edu
Canty Nursing Office Hours
If you need to speak to our school nurses their office hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:15am-10:00am. Please call 574-213-7519 PIN: 325 135 828#
Please continue to contact the school if you are struggling. When in doubt just reach out!
Stay Healthy Cougars!
There is only school Monday and Tuesday this week. Classes will not be held Wednesday- Friday in celebration of Thanksgiving. The entire Canty staff wishes you and your family a safe, healthy and happy Thanksgiving holiday.
Scholastic Book Fair
Dear Cougar Families: Last chance! Let’s keep our kids reading and raise the needed funds for our school! There are six days left of our Scholastic Book Fair. Remember, every dollar you spend will benefit our school directly (25% back in rewards!). Be sure to visit the Fair here https://www.scholastic.com/bf/cantyelementaryschool1 until 11/29.
Some amazing features of our online store:
- Over 6,000 items, including new releases, best sellers, and value packs
- All orders ship direct to home
- FREE shipping on book-only orders over $25
Canty Yard Signs for Sale!
Show your Canty spirit with a yard sign! There are two styles to choose from. Please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/130141606047 to place your order. Each sign is $15. We will even deliver the signs to your home! Thank you for your continued support!
Free Electronic Books for Students!
Recently, Canty School's Library won a grant to increase the Ebook collection. This will provide students greater access to electronic copies of books so that they may read from home safely! How to Access Ebooks from Canty's Library is a step-by-step guide on how to find, access, and read ebooks. Reach out to Mr. Yak at RWYak@cps.edu with any questions. Happy reading!
CPS Hybrid Plan
Students enrolled in pre-k and cluster programs will have the option to potentially return on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, and students in K-8 will have the option to return potentially on Monday, Feb. 1. To prepare for the safe return to school, families of children eligible to return will be contacted later this month to understand their preferred learning setting. Click HERE for more information. Once CPS communicates final plans, Ms. Rath will hold virtual parent meetings to share that information.
Is Your Child Interested in Chess?
Students interested in joining the CPS Academic Chess program will receive a Gold membership to ChessKid.com which allows them to play in the online tournaments, challenge other students to an online chess game, complete puzzles, watch instructional videos, and more. Parents interested in their child joining the program should contact the CPS Chess Consultant, David Heiser by email at daheiser@cps.edu. Additional information on the program can be found at www.cpschess.org.
CPS Children and Family Benefits Unit (CBFU)
CBFU connects CPS families to public benefits such as SNAP (food stamps) and free and low cost health insurance (Medicaid). CBFU also helps families renew and manage their public benefit cases by ensuring that applications are successfully completed and submitted to the Illinois Department of Human Services. For questions or concerns, please call 773-553-KIDS (5437) or fill out this form to request assistance. Click HERE for more information.
Absences
Mrs. Swan thanks you for calling and emailing absences and connectivity issues for your children. Please remember to always include your child’s name, room number, grade, date of absence, parent/guardian name and phone number. Teacher’s appreciate it if you copy them on the email. Remember, if your child will be absent for the afternoon, this also must be reported to Mrs. Swan and the classroom teacher. School phone number for attendance is 773-534-1238 and press 3 for attendance and email Mrs. Swan at cadunleavyswan@cps.edu
Required School Forms
Thank you to the 92.8% of families who submitted their emergency, media, income and health forms. We must receive new forms every year. These forms were due September 11th. You can upload your completed forms on-line here! These forms are required for EACH Canty student. These forms are all located in the electronic form, in the packet handed out at material pick up, or can be picked from Canty. If you are having difficulty please call the school office or email Mrs. Swan at cadunleavyswan@cps.edu or Mr. Felix at pafelix@cps.edu
Physicals, Shot Records, Dental and Eye Exams
All pre-k, kindergarten, 6th grade, and new students to Canty are required to upload updated shot, physicals, eye exam and dental forms here. If you are having difficulty you can email the forms to School Nurse Debra Deveirman at dldeveirman@cps.edu. The due date for these documents was October 1, 2020.
Food Distribution
Canty families may pick up three days of breakfast and lunch every three school days. Come to the Paris Ave Parking Lot on any student attendance day between 8am-1pm. Families who come on Tuesday, November 24th will receive 5 days of meals. There is no food service November 25th-29th. Food Service resumes on November 30th.
Technology Help
Check out the Canty School Website Remote Learning Page for lots of information. Scroll to the bottom of the page for technical support, videos and resources. If you are having trouble with your Chromebook or IPad first try closing out of all applications and restarting your device. This takes care of a majority of issues. If you need additional support please contact Kamil Szpara at kszpara@cps.edu
Student CPS Email Issues?
Please contact AP Puckett at smcglynn@cps.edu.
Aspen Parent Portal Issues?
Please contact Mr. Szpara at kszpara@cps.edu
Canty Nursing Office Hours
If you need to speak to our school nurses their office hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:15am-10:00am. Please call 574-213-7519 PIN: 325 135 828#
Please continue to contact the school if you are struggling. When in doubt just reach out!
Stay Healthy Cougars!