
CTA Goodman Friday News
November 3, 2023
A Big Shout Out to Our Wonderful PTO
Congratulations to our PTO for hosting our first Trunk or Treat event. It was a fabulous event. Your hard work, organization and hands on approach made this a stellar event for our entire community. We appreciate all of the volunteers jumping in and helping at the end of the night. We couldn’t do it without all of you! Thank you!
Gators Showing Greatness Word for November "Be Tolerant"
Tolerance means...appreciating and respecting difference in people.
Calendar
Friday, October 20th to Tuesday, November 7th – PTO Winter Wonderland Fundraiser
Thursday, November 9th – Veterans Day Ceremony
Friday, November 10th – No School – Veterans Day
Golden Spatula Winners
Congratulations to this week's Golden Spatula Winners:
Kindergarten - Mrs. Fyke's Class
1st Grade - Mrs. Alcala's Class
2nd Grade - Mrs. Milot's Class
3rd Grade - Mrs. Hughes' Class
4th Grade - Mrs. Smith's Class
5th Grade - Mrs. Pekara's Class
6th Grade - Ms. Rawling's Class
Managing Student Anxiety with Resilient Health
Express positive - but realistic - expectations:
Don't promise a child that what they fear won't happen - that you know they won't fail the test - but do express confidence that they'll be able to manage whatever happens.
Anxiety is at its core about a difficulty tolerating uncertainty. "When we promise kids that their fear won't happen, we're giving them a false sense of certainty, which is not only potentially untrue, it also feeds the anxiety," Berman adds. "Instead, we want to send the message that they can handle the situation, no matter what happens."
Grace Berman, LCSW. (childmind.org/article/10-tips-for-parenting-anxious-kids)
STUCO Fundraiser
The HOPE Institute, opened in 2023, is a one-of-a-kind treatment center to address the mental health needs of students within the Chandler Unified School District. It is located at the corner of Queen Creek and Val Vista off the student parking lot of Perry House (1845 E. Queen Creek Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85297). More information can be found at
Around Campus
Dia de los Muertos
Day of the dead was November 2nd. In music students made their own calaveras and sang Las Calaveras. Students in Kinder and First learned and played Bate Bate Chocolate!
Gators Showing Greatness
Congratulations to this week's Gators Showing Greatness winners. They were caught showing greatness on campus.
PTO Events
Family Food Night at Chuck E. Cheese
Join the PTO tonight at Chuck E. Cheese on Friday, November 3rd from 3:00 p.m. to close. CTA Goodman will earn 20% of all sales when you mention our school.
Chuck E. Cheese is located at 2977 W. Frye Road, Chandler, AZ.
Winter Wonderland Fundraiser
This fall, the CTA Goodman - Parent Teacher Organization [PTO] will be sponsoring a Winter Wonderland fundraiser. The money raised through this drive will go towards Outdoor Shades, Umbrellas, and an Icemaker Machine for Teachers. Your participation, whether large or small, will make a big difference. These purchases can be used as gifts for family, friends or even teachers just in time for the holidays!
Please take a look at the Winter Wonderland catalog that came home with your student on Thursday and share it with friends, family and co-workers. Orders can be placed starting on 10/20/2023 and ending on 11/7/2023.
Fry's Community Rewards
Fry’s Food Stores is committed to supporting the programs in our community. All you have to do is log onto www.frysfood.com/topic/new-community-rewards-program to register your Fry’s VIP card to CTA Goodman and every time you shop and use your VIP card, you will earn rewards for our school. It is easy to do! If you believe that you have already selected your designation, please check your receipt and make sure that CTA Goodman Elementary PTO is your organization of choice.
Tax Credit Donations
If you are able to make your tax contributions early in the year, your donation would be greatly appreciated and give us a jump start on some of our extracurricular activities. Extracurricular activities include Running Club, Art Club, Choir, Theater Club, STUCO, Science Camp and may other activites.
Thank you for supporting your child and our school!
Tax Credit Basics…
A tax credit donation is a full refund, not a deduction. Contributions eligible for a tax credit are donated directly to schools, not to the state or school district. To participate or learn more, follow the link listed below to donate online or you can complete the enclosed form and submit your contribution at your convenience.
http://www.cusd80.com/taxcredit
Arizona Law ARS 43-1089.01 enables taxpayers a tax credit contribution of up to $400.00 per year if filing status is “Married, filing Joint Return;” $200.00 per calendar year if filing status is “Single of Head of Household;” and $200 per calendar year if filing status is “Married filing separate returns.” These contributions fund extracurricular activities in public schools and greatly impact our school community and our students.
Virtual Open House
Chandler Unified School District (CUSD) is proud to announce virtual open houses, where we will provide an innovative way for parents and students to learn about CUSD from the comfort of their own homes. Join us as we showcase our top-notch programs, dedicated educators, and exciting curriculum, all while maintaining the safety and convenience of an online platform. Discover the opportunities that await your child in Chandler Unified today!
The link to join the open houses will be posted online prior to the event starting.