Calendar & Events
Upcoming 2023-2024 Events
Scholastic BOGO Bookfair
April 15-19, 2024
Our spring book fair is a buy one, get one free!
Students who win the $50 Scholastic Dollars gift certificate during the flower fundraiser can spend their g.c. here. It'll be like getting $100!!
You can shop the book fair online or create an eWallet for your student (= no lost money!). Here's our book fair website: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/cantyelementaryschool
Please sign up to help; we cannot do it without you. You can sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/CantySpringBookFair2024
Email info@friendsofcanty.org for more info.
3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Dance
Friday, 4/19/24 @ 5:30 - 8 p.m.
All Canty 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students are invited for an evening of FUN! Dinner, dessert, and festivities are included for the ticket price of $20. Students will also receive 1 free raffle ticket; additional raffle tickets are available to purchase - $2 each or 3/$5, cash only.
Permission slips and $20 due on Wednesday, 4/17. Email info@friendsofcanty.org for more information.
Polish: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FPcbYmGxWceIOwZ25C6ED_4Hn47bNAStrYTL71lEjIQ/edit?usp=drive_link
Spanish: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15TuEIE367iPQMdgC5ANTGga9uIMEjgHfrgn126qcQHc/edit?usp=drive_link
Ukrainian: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MO4RkPdhryr9Wu-MmGyepNyVMwEvGh9xmDoRzEWxuVg/edit?usp=drive_link
Flower Fundraiser Winners
Thank you to all families & student who helped raise money for our school.
Grade level winners will receive their Scholastic Dollars certificate this week to spend at the book fair.
Top school winners will receive their prize package & turn in the cash cube the week of April 22nd. Parents will be contacted with more information.
Please email your questions to vp@FriendsOfCanty.org.
Chow for Canty - Red Robin
Thursday, 4/25/24 @ 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Red Robin is joining the Canty Chow Train!
Visit the location at the HIP Mall and they will give 20% of your sale back us for our Block Party fund.
You can dine in or take out...MENTION CANTY! You can also order online...make sure you select "Fundraisers only".
Email info@friendsofcanty.org if you have questions.
Chow for Canty - Red Robin
Wednesday, 5/1/24 @ 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Raising Cane's is partnering with us again for a Chow for Canty event.
Visit the Harwood Heights location on Lawrence Ave. and they will give 15% of your sale back us for our Block Party fund.
You can dine in or take out...MENTION YOU'RE WITH CANTY!
Email info@friendsofcanty.org if you have questions.
Kona Ice TRUCKS Fundraiser
Tuesday, 5/28 @ 2:30-4:30 p.m.
in the Paris Ave. Parking Lot
That's right, again we will have TWO trucks! We're really thankful for this because it helps us all get our treats faster.
They take cash, credit card, and Apple Pay. Choose your cup size, then choose & DIY your flavor.
All funds raised will go towards the end of the year block party fund. Email info@friendsofcanty.org if you have questions.
Past 2023-2024 Events
Chow for Canty @ McDonald's River Grove
Wednesday, March 20th, 5-7 pm.
McDonald's has partnered with us for a give back!
PLEASE NOTE: This is at the RIVER GROVE location!
Dine in, drive through, or take out....say you're with Canty and 20% comes back for our end of the year block party.
Bring cash to purchase pies...all pie sales are given to F.o.C. 100%!
Thanks for your support, please email your questions to info@FriendsOfCanty.org.
Canty Family Dance
Friday, 3/15/24 @ 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Unfortunately, we have had to make the decision to cancel the Gold Gala due to low turn out.
While the family dance is not a fundraiser for Friends of Canty, we have to at least be close to breaking even for the event. F.o.C. can take a small loss, but with the low number of participants, the funds we lost would have taken away from other activities planned for the students and school.
We are disappointed to make this decision and hope that participation will be better for the next family dance.
Families who turned in their slips and money will be issued a refund this week. Please email Info@FriendsOfCanty.org with any questions.
Chow for Canty - Luke's on Harlem
Tuesday, 02/20/24 @ 4:00 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Lou Malnati's is joining our Chow Train!
Visit the location at 7125 W. Gunnison St. and dine in or get carry out (mention Canty) and they will give 15% of your sale back us for our Block Party fund.
Send your questions to info@friendsofcanty.org.
Middle School Winter Formal Dance
Thursday, 02/8/24 @ 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Students are welcome to dress formally, or if they prefer, come in jeans and a nice shirt....they choose, we just want them there!
$30 price includes 1 raffle ticket, a full catered dinner (salad, entree, sides, bread), beverages, dessert, dj & dancing, photo booth, and decorations. FUN! Additional raffle tickets are $2 each or 3/$5. All raffles are valued at $100 or more!!
TICKET SALES EXTENDED TO TUES. 2/6....cash or check (made out to Friends of Canty). EXACT CHANGE ONLY.
Chow for Canty - TAS Eatery
Wednesday AND Thursday
02/07 & 02/08 @ 3:00 p.m. - 9 p.m.
We're Chow partners again this year with TAS Eatery!
Taste and See (TAS) is not only giving back to Canty again this year, they're giving back FOR TWO DAYS! Dine in or take out & mention Canty and they will give 15% back to us for our Canty Block Party fund.
See their menu here: https://www.taseatery.com
Email info@friendsofcanty.org with any questions.
Chow for Canty - Luke's on Harlem
Tuesday, 01/12/24 @ 10:30 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Luke's on Harlem has agreed to partner with us again in a Chow for Canty!
Visit the location at 3130 N. Harlem and dine in or get carry out (mention Canty) and they will give 20% of your sale back us for our Block Party fund.
Send your questions to info@friendsofcanty.org.
Middle School Halloween Party
Monday, 10/30/23
We're finalizing things and will get the info to you soon, so save the date!
Canty Trunk or Treat
Wednesday, 10/25/23 @ 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
No tricks, all fun! We're shutting down the block so Canty students & siblings can trunk or treat from 6 - 7, then from 7 - 8:30 we'll have a family movie in the field. Bring blankets or chairs for the movie. All children 17 and younger MUST be with an adult at all times.
We will have 2 food trucks (That's Fire Catering and Tacos Los Jarochitos) on site to purchase dinner & drinks. Menus will be posted soon.
We need volunteers for the trunk or treat! If you'd be willing to decorate your trunk & pass out candy, please sign up here: tinyurl.com/CantyHalloween23.
Chow for Canty - Los Azares
Tuesday, 10/10/23 @11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Los Azares has generously agreed to give back to Canty!
Visit the Nagle location and dine in, get carry out, or delivery and they will give 20% of your sale back us for our Block Party fund.
Send your questions to info@friendsofcanty.org.
Chicago Fire F.C. Fundraiser
Saturday, 10/07/23 @ 7:30 p.m.
LET'S. GO. TEAM!!
If you buy tickets for the Chicago Fire Football Club match, they will generously give a portion of your sale back to Friends of Canty to use for our school.
Purchase tickets here.
Taffy Apple Fundraiser
09/27/23 to 10/10/23
We're partnering again with Affy Tapple for scrumptious fall treats!
Taffy apples & chocolate covered pretzels can be ordered only until October 10th. Our order will be placed on 10/11; delivery will be either 10/16 or 17 based on when the company sets our pick up. We will email all who order with pick up the date and time.
Order yours today! Email info@friendsofcanty.org with any questions.
Back to School Family Movie Night
Friday, 9/25/23 @ 7 p.m.
Save the date...more info to come! Admission is free...food, drinks & snacks will be available for purchase. More info & order forms will be sent home on Monday, 8/21.
There will be 15 VIP boxes available to reserve....perks are reserved seating within the front 3 rows, a bamboo mat to borrow & relax on, and special drinks and treats! VIP boxes are $15 each; you can reserve them with your food order. They are first come, first served.
Kona Ice TruckS Fundraiser
Tuesday, 9/5/23 @ 2:30-4:30 p.m.
That's right, truckS! We will have TWO Kona Ice trucks again. We're thankful for this; it really helped move the line faster.
They take cash, credit card, and Apple Pay. Choose your cup size, then choose your flavor.
All funds raised will go towards the end of the year block party fund. Email info@friendsofcanty.org if you have questions.
Pop Up Bookfair
Wednesday, 8/30/23 @ 4:30-7:30 p.m.
When you go to Curriculum Night from 5-7 p.m., make sure to stop by the pop up Scholastic Bookfair outside the cafeteria from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Flyers will be sent home with students soon!
Supply Drop Off & Popsicle Party
Thursday, 8/17/23 @ 1 p.m.
Make your first day of school easier & drop off your students supplies before school starts!
At 1 p.m., Mrs. Rath will welcome everyone back to school in the auditorium.
From 1:30-3:00, you & your children can visit their classrooms to find their lockers and drop off supplies.
Also at 1:30 is the PreK orientation meeting.
From2:00-3:15 is the Friends of Canty Popsicle Party on the playground.
At 3:00 is the Forward to 1st Grade parent meeting.
Contact the school office for info regarding any meetings, supplies, or teacher/homeroom assignments.
Contact info@friendsofcanty.org for info regarding popsicles.