LIBERTY LEDGER
December 2021
VIDEO MESSAGE FROM MR. SMITH, PRINCIPAL
*HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS*
The Giving Tree Gift Card Donations - Donation Date Extended to Friday, December 10th
As the holiday season approaches, we become even more aware of the challenges that many families in our school community are experiencing due to COVID-19. CTA Liberty would like to help support our families in need by providing gift cards for the holiday season. Unfortunately, this year we cannot put out our traditional Giving Tree so we are requesting that if you would like to donate a gift card from the list below that you send it in with your student to give to their classroom teacher starting November 1st.
Gift Cards Ideas:
- Any Grocery Store
- Target
- Walmart
- Gas Gift Cards
- Kohl's
- Visa Gift Cards
Due date extended - Please send gift cards with your student by Friday, December 10th..
Thank you for being part of the CTA Liberty Giving Tree Tradition.
Jingle Jog - Thursday, December 16th
- Who: Students and their families. Yes, parents and siblings are invited too!
- What: A "Fun" run, or walk, up to one mile. Just for fun!
- When: Thursday, December 16, 2021
- Where: CTA Liberty
- Why: Fun for the Whole Family!
Times and more details coming!
Winter Spirit Week - Monday, December 13th through Thursday, December 16th
Monday, December 13th
- Cocoa By the Fire - Wear your cold weather gear such as flannels, jeans and boots.
Tuesday, December 14th
- Long Winter's Nap - Wear your pajamas!
Wednesday, December 15th
- Family Photo Day - Dress like a friend, your teacher, or even your entire class!
Thursday, December 16th
- Holiday Havoc Day - Wear ALL your holiday gear...ugly sweaters, holiday hats, holiday jewelry, and socks
A flyer is attached to print and save!
Winter Holiday Schedule
- Student's Last Day - Thursday, December 16, 2021
- No School - Friday, December 17, 2021
- Students Return - Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Have a safe and enjoyable Holiday Break!
Student Council Thanksgiving Food Drive - THANK YOU!
Thank you to all families and staff that donated to the STUCO Thanksgiving Food Drive. It was a great success!
Thank you for supporting the Chandler CARE Center,
CTA Liberty STUCO
Don't Forget to Purchase Your Yearbook Online!
- Click on the Yearbook Picture
- Enter Student Information
- Add to Cart
- Complete Your Purchase!
Presale price until December 31, 2021: $20.00
After December 31, 2021: $25.00
Last Day to Order: April 15, 2022
*LIBRARY NEWS*
Keep Reading!
- Try a reading challenge
- Hook students with a book set
- Share similar titles
- Find other books or series by an author your student already enjoys
- Don't forget non-fiction
- Take reading on the road
- Make time to read as a family
Happy Reading!
Mrs. Tollefson
*SOCIAL EMOTIONAL COGNITIVE LEARNING (SECL) NEWS*
The Eagle Connection
*PTO NEWS/EVENTS*
PTO Open/General Meeting - December 9th
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 APEX Fun Run Fundraiser - THANK YOU!
CTA Liberty PTO would like to send a huge THANK YOU to all the parents, friends, and family who donated to the APEX Fun Run. In addition, we would like to thank the administration, staff and teachers for all of their support during the two weeks of the fundraiser. This fundraiser was an amazing success and PTO could not have pulled it off without all the support.
We exceeded our goal and are beyond grateful for everyone's generosity. The top three classes were:
- Mrs. Soyland - Kindergarten
- Mrs. Durazo - Kindergarten
- Mrs. Ramsdell - 1st Grade
The amount donated is over $63,000!
Get ready! Mr. Smith will be getting slimmed by the students during school on Tuesday, December 7th. And congratulations to the five students winners that are going to have a Chick-Fil-A lunch with Mr. Smith on Wednesday, December 15th!
- Abigail Lee - Kindergarten
- Amelle Maughn - 2nd Grade
- Ayla Tom - 5th Grade
- Dylan Welker - PreK
- Oaklee Thompson - 2nd Grade
Sincerely,
CTA Liberty PTO
PTO Restaurant Night at Panda Express - December 16th
Date: Tuesday, November 16th
Location: Any location - Online Orders Only
Order online and apply the code 905812 in the coupon code box.
- 28% of the proceeds will go to CTA Liberty!
Thank you for supporting CTA Liberty PTO!
The Spring Carnival is Coming!
PTO is also looking for sponsorships for the Spring Carnival rides and attractions. Sponsorships range from $250 up to $500 and are a great way to advertise your business with our families and community. Your company name/logo will be displayed at the entrance and at your sponsored station, will be advertised on our social media accounts, as well at the newsletter. You will also have an opportunity have your information about your business at the carnival. For more information or to secure your sponsorship, please email VP@ctalibertypto.org.
Thank you for supporting CTA Liberty PTO
PTO Pop Tab Challenge
Thank you to everyone that is participating in the Pop Tab Challenge! To date, we have 31-gallon bags turned in, which equates to approximately 31 lbs. of pop tabs collected! Half of PTO's proceeds will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House. The Ronald McDonald House helps house parents of sick children while their kids are getting cancer treatment or hospitalized for long term issues. Please make sure to collect aluminum pop tabs, place in a gallon bag and mark the bag with the teacher’s name. With the holidays coming up, it may be a good time to collect those tabs! The contest ends May 1, 2022, so there is plenty of time to collect tabs and get them turned in to your student's teacher.
Standings
- 1st Place: Mrs. Battani - 8 Gallon Bags
- 2nd Place: Mrs. Loera - 6 Gallon Bags
- 3rd Place: Ms. Freeman, Mrs. Mizzi and Mrs. Robertson - 3 Gallon Bags
The winning class gets an ice cream party!!
PTO Co-Treasurer Position
Thank you for your support!
PTO Spirit Wear
Thank you for supporting CTA Liberty PTO!
*IMPORTANT SCHOOL AND SAFETY REMINDERS!*
Lost and Found
NEHS (National Elementary Honor Society) students are helping to keep our Lost and Found clean and items distributed that are labeled. There are so many new jackets and sweatshirts in the Lost and Found!
Please remind your student to check the Lost and Found regularly to check for any lost items. The Lost and Found is located outside of the multipurpose room. Please remember to label all student items so if they are lost, they can be returned.
Items not claimed before December 16th will be donated.
Thank you!
Safety and Processes
Safety and Processes:
1. Parents/guardians may enter the campus after signing in at the front office. Parents/guardians will not be allowed to enter the campus any other way.
- Note: Pre-K parents must park and sign students in and out of Room #5.
2. As we had in place last year, students will go directly to their classroom and not the playground. Students can be dropped off no earlier than 7:45 am. Students will enter at the designated entry points below for each grade and proceed directly to the classroom.
- K, 4th, 5th and 6th grades: Drop off in the back (North) parking lot
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd grades: Drop off in the from (South) parking lot
*Parent vehicle drop off: Parents remain in the car.
*Walkers: Each grade enter through the front gate, the back gate near the kindergarten playground or the adjacent park gate.
*Bus drop off: Enter through the bus drop off gate.
When asked in a survey, the vast majority of teachers and parents wanted to continue with this process. Please know our students will still have plenty of recess and outdoor time. In addition, with the enrollment increase at Liberty, having ALL students go to the playground in the morning creates a very stressful start to the day. We have over 100 kindergarten students and our kindergarten playground cannot safely accommodate those numbers. Even if they were all able to be on the kindergarten playground, that would still leave approximately 600, first through sixth grade, students on the larger playground.
We will also continue with a staggered release schedule.
- 2:30 Release: Kindergarten, 1st Grade
- 2:35 Release: 2nd and 4th Grade
- 2:40 Release: 3rd, 5th and 6th Grade
If families have multiple students, default to the youngest student's drop off/pickup point.
Lastly, please do not block crosswalks or handicap stalls or use cell phones while waiting in line or driving through the parking lots.
Thank you for support in keeping all students and staff safe!
General School Reminders
As a reminder:
- 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.
- 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 have your student exit your car until they have reached a teacher at the front of the line.
- 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.
- Face masks are optional but highly recommended on campus for all students, teachers and staff.
- 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.
- After school clubs: No parents/guardians are allowed on campus for after school clubs. Students will be directed to their club location by staff and parents/guardians should pick up at the appropriate time in the south parking lot (front of school near the flag). The club sponsor will stay with the students until they are picked up.
- Please remember to call in your student's absences to the Attendance Line at 480-883-4903. Emailing the teacher is appreciated, but a call to the Attendance Line is required to appropriately mark attendance. The Attendance Lines is available 24 hours.
Thank you for your support!
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