LIBERTY LEDGER

Please click on a link below to view a video message from Mr. Smith.

https://www.loom.com/share/650f237898ce41c1838c81e99dc8bcb6

There will be no school on Friday, April 7th for the Spring Holiday.

Please enjoy your day off!

KIAC (Kindness is Awesome Club) is sponsoring a Homeless People and Pets Drive from April 10th to April 21st.

List of items for animals - Kibble (dry dog food), Canned dog food (moist food, wet dog food), Semi-moist food, Blankets, Water, Treats, Beds for dogs & or cats, Toys - dogs/cats or any other animals, Brush, Shampoo/conditioner

List of items for people - Granola bars, Dried Fruit, Chex Mix, Cereal, Dried Seaweed, Fruit Snacks, Chips, (AA) flashlight w/batteries, 2 small packets of AA batteries, Gloves or Mittens, Mini-Med Kits, Packaged Bottled waters (3 per care package), Socks, Soap Bars, Tooth Brushes, Tooth Paste, Paper Bags, Pencils and Mini sharpeners, Sketch Pads, Raincoats, Sunscreen, Books

Students can bring their donations to school and place them in the bins near their classroom.

Look for our KIAC table at the Spring Carnival on Friday, 4/14, to drop your items off before you have fun!

Thank you for Spreading Kindness!

When: April 24th and 26th

Where: Room #1

Time: Between 3:00 - 4:30 pm

Use the link below to sign up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0948aba92ba1fa7-talent1#/

Talent Show Performance Date: Wednesday, May 3rd

The talent show will have two performances on May 3rd. One will be during school for students and the other at night for families at 5:30 pm.

Talent Show Rules:

• Talents must be 90 seconds or less.
• Costumes need to be school appropriate. Please wear them on day of tryouts for approval.
• Song lyrics must be school appropriate. Please bring the music for tryouts and the show (this can be emailed to Mrs. Hull).
• There will be a maximum of 20 performances. Chosen talent show participants will be notified by Friday April 28th. They will also be posted outside room 1.
• You must participate in the school performance as well as the night performance at 5:30 if your act is chosen. All shows will be on May 3rd.
• You must arrive on time and stay for the entire talent show if you are performing.

Come and celebrate El Dia del Nino/Dia de los Libros - Children's Day/Book Day at CTA Liberty. Picnic lunch and reading outside - Pack your shade tents and your lunch!

Date: Friday, April 28th

Times:

• 10:45-11:40 - 1st, 3rd, 5th and 6th grade
• 11:50-12:45 - Kinder, 2nd, and 4th grade
• 11:00-11:40 PreK (On the kinder playground)

Where: Look for grade level signs for picnic areas on the main playground

Timely school attendance matters everyday, and our parents can make a difference in sharing how important it is to go to school with their children. See you in class soon! https://bit.ly/3w3YZwc

The US Department of Education states as many as one in six students are considered chronically absent. But CUSD is committed to helping students and families with school attendance.

The positive impact of being in school everyday is evident. It is a definite predictor of student outcomes. Let's give all our kids a chance by being on time everyday and continue to introduce them to hands-on, memorable learning experiences.

#WeAreChandlerUnified

#AttendanceMatters

If your student is absent, please be sure you call the attendance line which is available 24 hours a day, to report the absence.

• 480-883-4903

Tax Credit donations help students become involved in fun, meaningful and life-enhancing activities like extra-curricular enrichment programs, athletics, or field trips. Eligible contributions are donated directly to schools, not to the state or the school district and are a full refund, not a deduction. Arizona law enables taxpayers a tax credit contribution of up to $400.00 per calendar year if filing status is Married, filing Joint Return; $200.00 per calendar year if filing status is Single or Head of Household. By making a tax credit donation, you are saying how you want your tax dollars spent. To donate or to learn more, visit: Parent Resources / Tax Credit and Student Fee Payment Menu (cusd80.com)

Open Enrollment for the 23-24 new school year began on January 9, 2023, at 7:30 am. This applies to ANY new student to CTA Liberty who lives outside of our school boundaries.

Registration for preschool and in-boundary (home school) kindergarten began on January 11, 2023, at 9 a.m. if you applied for Open Enrollment at CTA Liberty on January 9th, you must also apply for registration at your home school.

https://www.cusd80.com/Enroll

If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Burke at 480-883-4903.

Please see the attached "Eagle Connection " Newsletter from Mrs. Barbara Aldecoa, Student Services Coordinator.

Our book fair is here!

Book Fair Hours:

Monday, April 24th through Friday, April 27th

• During School Day (students ONLY)
• Family Shopping Time - After school from 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm. Students must be with a parent/adult

Friday, April 28th

• During School Day (students ONLY)
• Family Shopping Time - During lunch/El día de los niños celebration
• Open until 3:30 pm

Shopping- Parents can put money on an eWallet which is like a virtual "gift card". Sending cash with your student? Please send your student's money in an envelope or baggie with their name and amount. If there is a specific book they are looking for, please write that on the envelope as well.

Find more information on the book fair website: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/chandlertradacadliberty1

Volunteers are needed for our Spring Book Fair!

Use the Sign-up below~ thank you for helping our Library!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949A8AC2AA0FA7-ctaliberty7

CTA Families - This notification is to inform you that we will be purchasing new books/materials for our library on April 11, 2023. State law mandates that schools notify parents of the opening and closing public view period within seven (7) school days prior to the opening date. Therefore, this notice dated April 3, 2023, provides the opening date of the public review period for newly purchased library books/materials as April 3, 2023 and the closing date of April 11, 2023.

(A.R.S. 15-721/15-722)

For any questions related to library, please email Mrs. Tollefson at tollefson.kristin@cusd80.com.

The first PTO Open/General Meeting is on Wednesday, August 12th at 6:30 pm in the Multipurpose room.

If you have any questions or fundraising ideas, please email PTO at President@CTALibertyPTO.org

CTA Liberty PTO Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/CTALIBERTYPTO

CTA Liberty PTO Website: www.ctalibertypto.org

PTO's Spring Carnival is April 14th!

See the attached flyer which includes a QR Code to purchase tickets or scan the QR Code below.

• Wristbands are for inflatable and carnival games
• Adults and kids 2 and under - FREE
• $10 Early Bird Price until April 7th (Online Purchase only)
• $15 at the Gate (Cash/Check only)

AND, calling all Superhero Parents! We need YOU to make the Spring Carnival a success. Please click on the link below to access the Spring Carnival Sign-up Genius.

Spring Carnival Volunteer Signup Genius

This month's PTO Restaurant night fundraiser is at Chipotle.

Date: Wednesday, April 26th

Location: 1084 S. Gilbert Road, Suite 104, Gilbert 85296

Order online for pickup using the code JD7V3Z9 or show the attached flyer in the restaurant.

*33% of the event sales are donated to CTA Liberty*

This quarter PTO is raising money for Heaven's Hummingbirds benefiting Dignity Health East Valley's Support Group, a place for parents facing the loss of a baby.

Bring an optional $1 donation to school on Friday, April 28th and wear free dress! PTO will donate half of the proceeds to Heaven's Hummingbirds.

Thank you for your support!

Second grader, David Payne, participated in the 19th Annual AZ Fallen Officer Memorial 5K Run established to honor fallen law enforcement officers. David won 3rd place and was motivated because for David, this is a very special way to honor his father.

Awesome job, David! We are so proud of you!

Congratulations to two CTA Liberty Eagles for placing at the District Wide Track meet on April 3rd.

• Savannah Saurin - 1st Place Javlin
• Ka'ili Gallahar - 2nd Place 200 Yard Race

Great Job!!

Second grade DLI student, Aaron Amini, earned a bronze dog tag by completing Liberty's AR Spanish Reading Challenge. Reading automatically makes you more familiar with Spanish sentence structure, vocabulary, and grammar. What's more, reading enables you to discover the beauty and nuances of Spanish-speaking cultures. Aaron's motivation is to become the best Spanish reader!

Felicidades!

This past weekend, Dylan Arango competed in the Men's Regional Gymnastics Championships held in Reno, Nevada. Dylan had an outstanding competition despite having surgery only 11 days prior. He placed fourth in his age group in the floor exercise and tenth out of 88 competitors. Dylan's strong performance earned him a place at the Western National Championships that will be held in Galveston, Texas at the end of the month.

Congratulations, Dylan!

As a reminder:

1. Drop Off in the morning is no earlier than 7:45 am. Although building doors may be unlocked, students are not allowed on campus until 7:45 am.
2. In the North (back) parking lot students should only enter or exit cars in front of the Muli-purpose Room. They should not be entering or exiting cars in front of the annex or along the curb leading to the Muliti-purpose Room.
3. The back gate closes at 8:05 am to allow teachers to report to their classrooms. If the back gate is closed you must drop your student off through the front gate and follow the drop off rules. Please do not have your student exit your car until they have reached a teacher at the front of the line.
4. Please have your student dressed appropriately for the weather. If they wear a jacket or sweater to school, please be sure it is dress code approved (red, white or blue) and clearly labeled with the student's name. All water bottles should also be labeled.
5. Only students and staff are allowed on campus, with the exception of Pre K parents, for drop off and pick up. During school hours, parents may only enter campus through the front office.
6. After school clubs: No parents/guardians are allowed on campus for after school clubs. Students will be directed to their club location by staff. Parents/guardians should pick up at the appropriate time at the designated location. The club sponsor will stay with the students until they are picked up.

PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED FLYER FOR IMPORTANT DROP OFF AND PICK UP REMINDERS!

Thank you for your support!

When does your student have lunch? See the schedule below.

At this time, we cannot allow parents/visitors into the lunchroom due to space constraints but you are welcome to bring lunch to your student or sign them out to have lunch off campus.

• Grade 5: 10:45 to 11:05, Recess 11:05 to 11:25
• Grade 6: 11:00 to 11:20, Recess 11:20 to 11:45
• Grade 3: 11:10 to 11:30, Recess 11:30 to 11:50
• Grade 1: 11:20 to 11:40, Recess 11:40 to 12:00
• Grade 4: 11:30 to 11:50, Recess 11:50 to 12:10
• Kinder: 11:45 to 12:05, Recess 12:05 to 12:25
• Grade 2: 12:05 to 12:25, Recess 12:25 to 12:45

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Attached is a flyer with CTA Liberty's QR Codes. Scan the QR Code with your camera app to follow our social media pages. Or the codes are shown below.