Letter to Parents
Week of March 22, 2021
Dear Canty Families:
As we get ready for a Spring Break next week we hope that this warm sunny weather continues! We are very excited to be welcoming back many more Cougars for the 4th quarter. If you have not made your decision, you have until tomorrow to choose hybrid learning. Ms. Malo has been calling families that have not responded to the survey. After Spring Break, we will be sending the families that are new to hybrid learning their days of attendance either Pod A, Monday/Tuesday or Pod B, Thursday/Friday. Due to the many considerations needed for planning, we will not be able to take or honor any requests for which shift your students will be assigned. All siblings will be on the same shift.
Sick Student/Failed Health Screener Protocol
If a student is sick and cannot come to school, the student and siblings must remain home. If a student exhibits any symptoms of sickness during the school day, the student and siblings will be sent home.
For a student and their siblings to return to school after illness OR a failed health screener they must:
Wednesday Asynchronous Clubs!
Students were added to a Google Classroom Wednesday Asynchronous Club that is supported by Canty staff every Wednesday afternoon (from about 12:30-3pm). This is an optional meet that students may choose to attend for homework support and fun activities. To join, students should click the meet link located in the Google Classroom.
Order your Canty Spirit Wear Today!
The online Canty Store is open again! Get your orders in before 4th quarter. Let’s see your Canty Spirit! Shop here: http://shop.allseasonsspe.com/canty/shop/home
CPS Travel Guidance
Hybrid students that travel must follow this CPS travel guidance when returning from travel out of the state or country. In some instances, the student will be required to quarantine for 10 days and should be remote learning during that time.
Hybrid Families - Sign up for daily health screener text reminder and link!
Please follow these steps to receive a daily text reminder with personalized link to complete your child/ren’s health screeners!
5th-8th Hybrid Families - Student Covid Testing
During the month of March, student surveillance testing will be available at Canty because our school is located in one of the 10 zip codes with the highest COVID rates. Each week in March, 25% of students will be randomly selected for testing. Students must be at least 10 years old and have their parent or guardian consent prior to being tested.
Last week, your child received a paper copy of the consent form. Please complete and return it to school. Only students with returned consent forms will be tested. Please review these links for more information: Student Testing Flyer, Infographic from BioReference , Consent Form
Food Distribution Change - Wednesdays Only
Due to Canty food service needs, food pickup is on Wednesdays only at the Paris Parking Lot from 8am-1pm. Food pickup on other school days is provided by Bridge and Dirksen.
Free Eye Exams and Glasses
Tropical Optical who does the in-school eye exams each year is taking appointments at their locations for CPS students. While they cannot be in the schools, they still want to offer this program to eligible CPS students. Check out this flyer for more information.
Yearbook Sales
While this year may be different from those in the past we will still have a yearbook! The cost is $16 for on-line sales only to order To order your yearbook visit: www.inter-state.com/yearbook and enter code: 53920T Sales end April 30, 2021!
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
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
Parent Portal Aspen Issues? Please contact Kamil Szpara at kszpara@cps.edu.
Student CPS Email Issues? Please contact AP Puckett at smcglynn@cps.edu.
Canty Nursing 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
Sick Student/Failed Health Screener Protocol
If a student is sick and cannot come to school, the student and siblings must remain home. If a student exhibits any symptoms of sickness during the school day, the student and siblings will be sent home.
For a student and their siblings to return to school after illness OR a failed health screener they must:
- Have a signed doctor’s note with an alternate diagnosis for the sick student OR
- Have a negative Covid 19 test (documentation required) for the sick student OR
- Quarantine for 10 days and return to school after 10 calendar days for the student and siblings
Wednesday Asynchronous Clubs!
Students were added to a Google Classroom Wednesday Asynchronous Club that is supported by Canty staff every Wednesday afternoon (from about 12:30-3pm). This is an optional meet that students may choose to attend for homework support and fun activities. To join, students should click the meet link located in the Google Classroom.
Order your Canty Spirit Wear Today!
The online Canty Store is open again! Get your orders in before 4th quarter. Let’s see your Canty Spirit! Shop here: http://shop.allseasonsspe.com/canty/shop/home
CPS Travel Guidance
Hybrid students that travel must follow this CPS travel guidance when returning from travel out of the state or country. In some instances, the student will be required to quarantine for 10 days and should be remote learning during that time.
Hybrid Families - Sign up for daily health screener text reminder and link!
Please follow these steps to receive a daily text reminder with personalized link to complete your child/ren’s health screeners!
5th-8th Hybrid Families - Student Covid Testing
During the month of March, student surveillance testing will be available at Canty because our school is located in one of the 10 zip codes with the highest COVID rates. Each week in March, 25% of students will be randomly selected for testing. Students must be at least 10 years old and have their parent or guardian consent prior to being tested.
Last week, your child received a paper copy of the consent form. Please complete and return it to school. Only students with returned consent forms will be tested. Please review these links for more information: Student Testing Flyer, Infographic from BioReference , Consent Form
Food Distribution Change - Wednesdays Only
Due to Canty food service needs, food pickup is on Wednesdays only at the Paris Parking Lot from 8am-1pm. Food pickup on other school days is provided by Bridge and Dirksen.
Free Eye Exams and Glasses
Tropical Optical who does the in-school eye exams each year is taking appointments at their locations for CPS students. While they cannot be in the schools, they still want to offer this program to eligible CPS students. Check out this flyer for more information.
Yearbook Sales
While this year may be different from those in the past we will still have a yearbook! The cost is $16 for on-line sales only to order To order your yearbook visit: www.inter-state.com/yearbook and enter code: 53920T Sales end April 30, 2021!
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
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
Parent Portal Aspen Issues? Please contact Kamil Szpara at kszpara@cps.edu.
Student CPS Email Issues? Please contact AP Puckett at smcglynn@cps.edu.
Canty Nursing 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