CTA Goodman Weekly News

As we approach the winter break, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude and convey warm wishes to our Gator Families.

On behalf of the Goodman faculty, I would like to extend our sincerest wishes for a very Happy Holiday season. May this festive time be filled with joy, relaxation, and precious moments spent with your family and friends.

Looking ahead to the new year, we hope that 2024 brings you abundance, success, and many reasons to celebrate.

Additionally, I want to personally express my gratitude to you for your unwavering support and dedication to our school. Your commitment to shaping the minds of our students and fostering a positive learning environment is truly commendable. Your contributions have not gone unnoticed, and we are fortunate to have you as part of our team.

Once again, I wish you and your family a joyful holiday season.

Warm regards,

Lisa Graham

Friday, December 22nd - Monday, January 8th - No School, Winter Break

Tuesday, January 9th - Students return to school

Tuesday, January 9th - Kindergarten Open House, 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 16th - Club Photos

How to support your child without enabling their anxiety.

Try to model healthy ways of handling anxiety.

Don't pretend that you don't experience stress and anxiety, but do let kids hear of see you managing it calmly, tolerating it, and feeling good about getting through it.

Kids learn by watching their parents, so any time you model coping well with anxiety is a helpful learning opportunity for them. For example, Berman suggests, if you're on the train and running late and feeling stressed, you could say something like, "I'm feeling worried about making it to our appointment on time, so I'm going to take some slow deep breaths to help me calm down." For older kids you might not narrate in the same way, but still engaging in this effective coping will model healthy ways of handling anxiety.

Grace Berman, LCSW. (childmind.org/article/10-tips-for-parenting-anxious-kids)

Congratulations to Mr. Miller and our band classes on a wonderful concert on Tuesday night.

First year band performed a variety of traditional songs, including Hot Cross Buns and Good King Wenceslas.

Second year band performed a variety of holiday songs, including Dreidel Song, Jingle Bells and Kwanza Celebration.

Thank you to Mr. Miller and the band students for all their hard work preparing for the concert.

The Sun Lakes Lions Club and Intel Corporation will be honoring the Peace Poster winners from each school at a celebration. Shannon was selected as one of the finalists. She will be attending the celebration in February and find out if she will be moving on to the regional competition. Good luck Shannon!

This morning our classes participated in a holiday singalong, lead by Ms. Clareson

A huge thank you to all our volunteers who helped make the Jingle Jog fun and safe!

Please join Ms. Clareson and Mrs. Shunk in a new friendship bracelet making club at Goodman. Students in grades 3-6 are eligible to join and there is $5 fee to participate. We will meet Friday mornings before school from 7:30am-8:00am in room 26. Drop off will be at 7:25 at the K-1 drop off zone. We will be promoting positive peer relationships on campus as we craft friendship bracelets.

The group will begin on Friday, January 19th and run for third quarter. Please note, if we have numerous registrations, we may split the group into two - four week sessions so more students have the opportunity to participate.

Use the following link sign up:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepYgA9TKYDQL3x9SiM_N2BhhJg-rI7Ov6LAwALzsdcV4CyZg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Parents who live within one of the CUSD elementary boundaries and have a child who turns five (5), January 1-August 31, 2024, should complete their child’s Kindergarten registration online for their CUSD boundary school on Wednesday, January 10th at 9:00 a.m.

If your student is currently attending CTA Goodman on an Open Enrollment and will return to CTA Goodman, you will not need to re-apply for an Open Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year. You will complete the online Student Intent Return form that we will send via email on Monday, February 12th.

An Open Enrollment Application is ONLY needed if you wish to request a different school for your child(ren). The online Elementary Open Enrollment Application link will be available beginning Monday, January 8th at 7:30 a.m. Visit www.cusd80.com/elementaryopenenrollment for more information regarding Open Enrollments for the 2024-25 school year.

Once an Open Enrollment Application is accepted, continuing Open Enrollment is subject to review each year without reapplication if continuing at enrolled site.

If you have any questions, please contact the office at 480-812-6900.

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.

Preschool and PreK registration for 2024/2025 opens at 9:00am on Wednesday, January 10th.

Please note, if you currently have 3-year-olds in our PRESCHOOL classrooms, that registration does not roll over from one year to the next.

Current preschool families intending to attend PreK in 2024/2025 need to enroll on or after January 10th.

Current families enrolled in Preschool will be given priority when filling available PreK classroom slots.

Fun, easy to learn, and easy to play! Looking to get active this Winter Break? Join TGA Sports at Ryan Elementary School to develop the fundamentals of pickleball, practice stroke techniques, and learn the rules of the game. Registration is open to all regardless of home school. Register today: https://cusd80.ce.eleyo.com/course/2939/club-cusd-winter-break-2023/tga-sports

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.

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.