Letter to Parents
Week of February 08, 2021
Dear Canty Families:
During February we take the opportunity to learn more about African American History. This resource connects you to resources from the Smithsonian, National Archives, Library of Congress and much more.
Remote Learning continues as CTU reviews and votes on the proposed hybrid plan communicated by CPS. Please continue to check local media, cps.edu and email updates from the district. Canty specific updates will also continue.
Report Cards
The Second Quarter ended on Thursday, February 4th. Report Cards will be mailed to homes by the district this week. Final grades for the Second Quarter can be reviewed now in the Aspen Parent Portal. Aspen Parent Portal Issues? Please contact Mr. Szpara at kszpara@cps.edu
After School Programs
We have virtual enrichment programming beginning. Students are contacted based on their grade level. Please be on the lookout for these opportunities via email. Emails are being sent directly to the families of students eligible for the specific programs.
Monday, February 15th - No School
There is no school Monday, February 15th in honor of President’s Day. The next Weekly Family Communication will be sent on Tuesday, February 16th.
Friends of Canty Events
Please support our school by attending these Friends of Canty events! To join Friends of Canty, please email friendsofcanty@gmail.com to receive the meeting link and more information!
Report Cards
The Second Quarter ended on Thursday, February 4th. Report Cards will be mailed to homes by the district this week. Final grades for the Second Quarter can be reviewed now in the Aspen Parent Portal. Aspen Parent Portal Issues? Please contact Mr. Szpara at kszpara@cps.edu
After School Programs
We have virtual enrichment programming beginning. Students are contacted based on their grade level. Please be on the lookout for these opportunities via email. Emails are being sent directly to the families of students eligible for the specific programs.
Monday, February 15th - No School
There is no school Monday, February 15th in honor of President’s Day. The next Weekly Family Communication will be sent on Tuesday, February 16th.
Friends of Canty Events
Please support our school by attending these Friends of Canty events! To join Friends of Canty, please email friendsofcanty@gmail.com to receive the meeting link and more information!
Attendance Google Meets Reminder
Please remember that your child should be logged into google meets for all subjects in a day. If a child misses even one subject area, the child’s attendance may change to a ½ day absence depending on the number of minutes missed. Please call the school with any questions!
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 and include the teacher on the email. Remember, if your child will be absent for half of the day, this also must be reported to Mrs. Swan and the teacher. School phone number for attendance is 773-534-1238 and press 3 for attendance and email Mrs. Swan at cadunleavyswan@cps.edu
Food Distribution
Canty families may pick up three days of breakfast and lunch on school days. Come to the Paris Ave Parking Lot on any student attendance day between 8am-1pm.
Technology Help
Check out the Canty School Website Remote Learning Page and scroll to the bottom of the page for technical support, videos and resources. If you are having trouble with your Chromebook or IPad try closing out of applications and restarting the device. 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.
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!
Mrs. Rath
Please remember that your child should be logged into google meets for all subjects in a day. If a child misses even one subject area, the child’s attendance may change to a ½ day absence depending on the number of minutes missed. Please call the school with any questions!
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 and include the teacher on the email. Remember, if your child will be absent for half of the day, this also must be reported to Mrs. Swan and the teacher. School phone number for attendance is 773-534-1238 and press 3 for attendance and email Mrs. Swan at cadunleavyswan@cps.edu
Food Distribution
Canty families may pick up three days of breakfast and lunch on school days. Come to the Paris Ave Parking Lot on any student attendance day between 8am-1pm.
Technology Help
Check out the Canty School Website Remote Learning Page and scroll to the bottom of the page for technical support, videos and resources. If you are having trouble with your Chromebook or IPad try closing out of applications and restarting the device. 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.
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!
Mrs. Rath