LIBERTY LEDGER

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

https://www.loom.com/share/ae39ede239f04a29850abafd6a72d183

Our front office doors are now open! Families and students can enter through the exterior door and will then be greeted by the front office in the new lobby area. Entry through the locked interior door is given by the front office.

Thank you to EVERYONE for being patient and understanding while we were under construction.

Our 4th through 6th graders responded to a climate survey for CTA Liberty. We wanted to highlight some of their positive responses and also where we feel, as a school, we need to make improvements.

Positive Responses:

• I feel safe at school.– 87% replied “Yes”
• I feel safe in my classroom. – 90% replied “Yes”
• My family feels welcome at school. – 94% replied “Yes”
• My teacher encourages me to do my best at school. – 94% replied “Yes”

Areas For Improvement:

• Learning activities at school help me in things that I like to do. – 77% Replied “Yes”
• I feel appreciated at this school. – 74% replies “Yes”

At CTA Liberty, students come first, and these types of surveys help us to learn directly from our students.

In order for us to project class sizes next school year, 2023-24, and to plan for the needs of our students, PLEASE complete the online Student Intent to Return Form by 4:00 p.m. February 17, 2023. The Student Intent to Return Form MUST be completed for EVERY student in kindergarten through 5th grade.

Thank you for completing the Student Intent to Return Form for the 2023-24 school year.

All parents/guardians will receive a Sign-Up Genius link email from their student's teacher to sign up for a Parent/Teacher Conference on February 15th or 16th. The email from teachers will be sent out on Wednesday, February 1st.

Conference Dates/Times:

• Wednesday, February 15th from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm
• Thursday, February 16th from 11:30 am to 7:00 pm
• Both days are early release days for students at 11:10 am

There is no school on Monday, February 20th, in observance of President's Day.

Spring Pictures are on Thursday, February 23rd. Students have free dress for Spring Pictures. School Pics will be using Green Screen Technology for this session so students should not wear green. A variety of background choices will be available when ordering. Please see the attached flyer from School Pics for more information.

Come join us at the Chandler Innovation Fair!

Date: Saturday, February 25th

Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Downtown Chandler, 178 E. Commonwealth Avenue

The Chandler Innovation Fair showcases Chandler's businesses, artists, students and innovators highlighting how important science is to daily life. Look for CTA Liberty's tent at the fair and view some of our student's work and talk with our staff.

*Also see our Voices of Liberty Choir perform at 2:00 pm

Hope to see you there!

Support CTA Liberty's STUCO by purchasing a Candy Gram!

When: February 1st through February 17th

Where: Back Pick-Up Every Morning

How Much:

• $2 for a Small Bag of Chocolates
• $3 for a Large Bag of Chocolates

Candy Grams will be delivered on February 21st.

CTA Liberty's Running Club did an amazing job at their second race on January 19th, at Tumbleweed Park. CTA Liberty had 25 winners! The last race is on Thursday, February 2nd.

Kindergarten

• Andrew Amini - 1st Place
• Caden Evans - 2nd Place
• Kennedy Holmes - 2nd Place
• Easton Miranta - 5th Place

1st Grade

• Leonardo Guardado - 4th Place
• Preston Holmes - 2nd Place
• Silas Lund - 1st Place
• Trey Westbrooks - 5th Place
• Emily Wilson - 3rd Place

2nd Grade

• Emerson Butson - 3rd Place
• Logan Valverde - 4th Place
• Aaliyah Warren - 1st Place

3rd Grade

• Aidan Amini - 3rd Place
• Finley Butson - 1st Place
• Xavi Espericueta - 4th Place
• Harper Uribe - 2nd Place

4th Grade

• Ben Bermudez - 3rd Place
• Josiah Lund - 4th Place
• Kinley Parrott - 1st Place

5th Grade

• Lauren Bermudez - 4th Place
• Juanramon Garcia - 4th Place
• Andrew Myers - 5th Place
• Mateo Valverde - 2nd Place

6th Grade

• Caleb Eichner - 4th Place
• Nora Milner - 1st Place

Congratulations to all winners and great job to all CTA Liberty Running Club members that participated!

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

Our students and teachers have been working hard all year long and we are very proud of them. Please mark your calendars, our students in grades 3rd thru 6th will be taking the state assessments during the month of April. Our students in Grade 5 will be taking the state science assessment at the end of March. It is very important that your child be here and on time to school each day. If possible, please plan appointments and vacations for another time. Please keep in mind that once a student starts a test, they must finish the test within that testing period. Students cannot leave in the middle of a testing period and finish the test at another time. Thank you for your support and understanding.

The Silver Apple Award is a teaching award for excellence sponsored by Arizona Bank and Trust and Arizona Family Channel 3TV . Please consider nominating your student's outstanding teacher for the Silver Apple Award. Winning teachers will be featured on 3TV and receive a $1,000 prize! Nominations are accepted through March 10, 2023.

For more information, please visit: Silver Apple Award

Note: All entries must be signed by a school administrator, preferably the principal.

Mrs. Tollefson has been working hard and has set up for families to order yearbooks!

The discount ordering date has passed. The yearbook price is now $25. The last day to order yearbooks is March 31, 2022.

Please click on the link below to place your yearbook order NOW!

CTA LIBERTY CAMPUS-Buy the Yearbook (pictavo.com)

Please note that this year we have upgraded the cover and binding with no increase from last year's prices.

How'd you like to support students across CUSD AND have the chance to win $27,000 off the MSRP of a new Toyota or $20,000 in cash? All it takes is a ticket purchased for our Winner's Choice Car or Cash Raffle! Better yet, purchase two! These tickets are $20 each and can be purchased in our school office.

• The grand prize drawing for the Winner’s Choice Car or Cash Raffle will be held via Facebook Live at 12 noon on Thursday, March 2, 2023. That's 03.02.23! This is earlier than in years past. We will live stream from the Chandler Education Foundation office (please note, we are NOT located at the CUSD District Office). Winner need not be present to win. An early bird drawing for numerous prizes will be held in February. Every ticket purchased before 02.03.23 is eligible for BOTH drawings! Why wait! Buy your ticket today!

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.

Join in the fun to celebrate CTA Liberty's Read Across America "Readers Can Do Anything" Spirit Week. Below is a listing of the Spirit Week days. A flyer is also attached if you would like to print it out and pin it up!

Monday, February 27th

• Reading Can Make You Strong - Wear a superhero shirt with uniform bottoms.

Tuesday, February 28th

• Reading Can Set Your Free - Dress like a book character from your favorite book.

Wednesday, March 1st

• Reading Can be FUN as a TEAM - Dress like your teacher or a staff member.

Thursday, March 2nd

• Reading Can be Relaxing "Pajama Day" - Celebrate Dr. Seuss by wearing pajamas.

Friday, March 3rd

• Reading Can be Anywhere - Wear a shirt with words for everyone to read.

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

Upcoming Performances:

• The Voices of Liberty will be part of the Chandler USD Choral Festival on February 22nd at the Chandler Center for the Arts between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm.

• The Voices of Liberty will also be performing at the Chandler Innovation Fair on February 25th at 2:00 PM. Come out and hear our choir sing at the outdoor stage!

The PTO Open/General Meeting is on Wednesday, February 8th, at 6:00 pm in the Library. We will be live streaming on our PTO Facebook page.

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 is sponsoring their next fundraiser at Peter Piper Pizza on February 15th, which is an early release day for students. Come Enjoy Great Food & Fun and Raise Some Dough!

Where: Peter Piper Pizza

Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Time: 11:00 am to 9:00 pm

Location: 127 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert 85203

Thank you for supporting PTO!

This quarter we are raising money for BECA (Bridging Education Costs for All). BECA is currently working in the highlands of Guatemala and has students of all ages on scholarship. These students have a desire to continue their education, but lack the means to do so. Learn more about BECA here: https://www.becascholar.org/

Help us change the lives of these students and their families. Bring an optional $1 donation to school on Friday, February 17th and wear free dress! PTO will donate half of the proceeds to BECA.

Thank you for your support!

Come on out Liberty for Family Date Night at Skateland in Chandler on February 17th.

Time: 5 to 9 pm

Location: 1101 W. Ray Road, Chandler

Hope to see you there!

"Save the Date"

The Spring Carnival is coming April 14th. Tickets go on sale February 20th. Look for more information to come home with your student.

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

Congratulations to Zoe Pinner for being a Sun Lakes Peace Poster winner!

Congratulations to Anna Oakeson for winning the CTA Liberty Spelling Bee contest!

The entries for the City of Chandler’s Creative Expression Competition were beautiful art pieces and eloquently crafted essays from students throughout all of Chandler. Each year judges are amazed by the creativity, sincerity, and talent of Chandler Unified students. They mention how the work produced by CUSD students makes them hopeful about the future and proud of the next generation.

CTA Liberty 2nd grade student, Dreanna Bartolome, won 2nd place in the Visual Arts Contest for K through 4th graders. She was awarded a certificate and a Target gift certificate. Congratulations Dreanna!

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