
CTA Goodman Friday News
Friday, September 1, 2023
Message from the Principal
Our Gator Showing Greatness word of the month is Be Empathetic!
Empathy is trying to understand what another person is feeling. It is seeing the world through another's eyes. Empathy is easy to say but hard to do. (Mike Stutman and the IMK Team, The Ultimate Book of Inspiring Quotes for Kids, pg. 30).
I challenge our Gator students this month to show empathy by asking others how they feel if they think something is wrong.
I hope everyone has a wonderful long weekend.
Mrs. Graham
Calendar of Events
Monday, September 4th - No School, Labor Day Holiday
Monday, September 11th – Parents can have lunch with Students
Thursday, September 14th – STUCO CARE Drive
Friday, September 15th – STUCO CARE Drive for Hill Academy
Friday, September 15th – STUCO Sports Day
Wednesday, September 20th – PTO Family Food Night at Raising Cane’s
No School Monday, September 4th
Step It Up! Recognition
Ms. Zamora, Ms. C. Miller, Mrs. Jensen, Ms. K. Smith, Ms. K. Miller, Ms. Kribs, Mrs. Hughes, Ms. Blackwell, Mrs. Nichols and Ms. Rawlings
Congratulations to the teachers whose classes raised the most per grade. They each received an Amazon Gift Card.
Kindergarten - Ms. K. Smith
1st Grade - Mrs. Nichols
2nd Grade - Ms. Zamora
3rd Grade - Ms. C. Miller
4th Grade - Ms. Flowers
5th Grade - Mr. Metrakos
6th Grade - Ms. K. Miller
Gator Gear Update
Gators Showing Greatness
Managing Student Anxiety - Resilient Health
Contact Mrs. Shunk at 480-812-6900 if you have additional questions.
Use the link below to register for the event:
Pick Up Reminders
If you arrive after 2:55 p.m. you will need to park and come into the office to pick up your student(s).
We will not release students to parents at the door, you must come into the office to let us know you are here.
Lunch with Students
You can only have lunch with your student.
You may only bring food for your student.
Students must return to their classroom when their lunch period is over. Students will not be kept after their lunch period.
No running around the courtyard during lunch.
Email the office if someone other than parent is coming to have lunch with your student.
If you have any questions or concern, please call the office.
PTO Family Food Night
Mention CTA Goodman PTO and Cane's will donate 15% of sales.
Youth Night at CUSD High Schools - Tonight!
Athletes can wear their team jersey or school spirit shirt for free admission and a pregame experience.
Please see flyers below for details specific to each site.
Golden Spatula Winners
Kindergarten - Miss Samandar
1st Grade - Mrs. Alcala
2nd Grade - Ms. Zamora
3rd Grade - Ms. Blackwell
4th Grade - Ms. Flowers
5th Grade - Mrs. Young
6th Grade - Ms. Miller
Students in Mrs. Taylor’s class participated in an additional recess today for winning the most golden spatulas in 4 weeks.
Kids Express Fall Camp
Registration for the 2023 Kids Express Fall Camp opens Tuesday, Sept 6 at 9:00 a.m.
You must register PER DAY to reserve a spot. The fee is $40 per day. This fee is separate from the current program fee, but $75 registration fee is waived if you are already enrolled in the school year program.
Camp locations are: Andersen Elementary, Hancock Elementary, and Hull Elementary.
Annual Update
At the start of the school year, we request each family to update and verify important information such as address, phone numbers, emergency contacts, handbook consents, etc.
Please log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal Account (click here) to make any necessary changes to your family's account.
Once you log into your account, please follow these steps:
- Click on "More" on the bottom left hand side of the portal screen
- Click on "Annual Update and New Student Registration"
- Click on "Start" next to the second 23-24 line that says "Not Started"
- Click "Begin Registration"
- If you are using the app, click the three lines on the top left, click on "More", and then click on "Annual Update and New Student Registration".
This update must be completed annually.
Please be advised that the answers provided on the Annual Update for the 22-23 school year will be end dated, so it's important that you complete this update for the 23-24 school year in order to have valid information for items such as Media Release, Internet Release, Virtual Consent, etc.
If you have not setup a parent portal account, please click here and follow the instructions on the site. Should you need any assistance or have any questions please contact the office at 480-812-6900.
Silver Apple Award
More information can be found at http://www.azfamily.com/silverapple.
Nominations accepted through March 15, 2024.
Chandler CARE Center - Holiday Assistance
The Chandler CARE Center will be registering families for holiday assistance from August 28th – September 29th. The CARE Center provides Thanksgiving food boxes with the ingredients needed to prepare a holiday meal at home in November, and toys/gifts for children 0-18 in December.
Registration IS required to participate. Register in-person at the CARE Center (777 E. Galveston St, Chandler, AZ 85225). This is a one family per household only event, please bring:
- Picture ID
- Proof of address (Chandler Residents or CUSD Families ONLY)
- Proof of school enrollment (CUSD Parent Portal) for all school-age children
- Birth certificate for all children not in school
Keep an eye out on the CARE Center’s website and social media for upcoming information about donation and volunteer opportunities!
Club CUSD Classes
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.
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.