The Champion Chatt

Dear Champion families,

As we celebrate the fourth quarter of our school year, we also celebrate the tremendous support we have experienced from our Chattahoochee Community. The participation in our Comprehensive Needs Assessment process, STEAM Night, Heritage Night and the fabulous production of Beauty and the Beast was outstanding. Staff and Teacher Appreciation Week treats were the tops and everyone truly felt like a Champion.

We hope everyone travels safely and enjoys time with family and friends over Spring Break. When we return, we will begin preparations for the final events and school activities of the 2025-26 school year. Continuing the long-standing routine, due to state testing (4/27-5/8) and other large events on campus, we will not have lunch visitors beginning April 27th for the remainder of the school year. We look forward to seeing our Field Day parent volunteers and all parents at the individual class parties.

Georgia Milestones testing will take place beginning April 27th through May 1st with make-up testing May 4-8. We ask your assistance with school attendance particularly arriving at school on-time (7:35) so that the testing sessions may begin promptly each morning. Parent visits and item drop-off will be suspended during this time (4/27-5/8).

Field Day is just around the corner. This year, we will be hosting Field Day as a one-day event (May 15th), with students in grades K–2 participating in the morning and students in grades 3–5 enjoying their activities in the afternoon. Planning the day in this way allows us to fully use all of our campus spaces, including the playground, fields, and gym, while also keeping the rest of the school day running smoothly for everyone. Our goal is to create a fun, active, and well-organized experience for all students.

We love having families involved in special events like this. To help us make the day run smoothly, we will be inviting parent volunteers to support activity stations during each session. Families will have an opportunity to sign up, and we are so grateful for those who are able to help. Because of space and parking limitations, we are not able to open Field Day to additional visitors this year. We truly wish we could welcome everyone and appreciate your understanding. Please know that we will be cheering your children on all day and making sure it is a memorable experience for them.

We appreciate all you do to support our Champion community and look forward to seeing you upon our return from Spring Break.

Sincerely,

Jill

This month, our students are wrapping up their year-long journey with Neptune Navigate by reviewing what it means to be a Digital MVP. This final Digital Citizenship module synthesizes the essential habits of being Safe, Responsible, and Respectful in our digital world.

The Winning Playbook: Being a Digital MVP

Our students have learned that being a "Most Valuable Player" online involves three key strategies:

Be SAFE: This means protecting identities by creating strong passwords (12+ characters) and keeping them private. Students know to avoid online strangers and only use age-appropriate apps and games.
Be RESPONSIBLE: Students are practicing the 3 P's to protect their permanent digital footprint:
- Privacy: Keeping personal info like full names and addresses private.
- Positive: Using kind, encouraging, and thoughtful language.
- Permission: Always asking a parent before downloading, signing up, or sharing.
Be RESPECTFUL: Being a good digital citizen means following the Golden Rule online. If students encounter cyberbullying, they are trained to be Upstanders and follow four simple steps: STOP, SHOW, BLOCK, and SHARE.

Continue the Conversation at Home

As we head into the summer months, use these questions to check in with your child and keep their digital skills sharp:

What does it mean to be a Digital MVP?
Which of the 3 P’s—Privacy, Positive, or Permission—is the most challenging for you to remember?
If you saw someone being unkind in an online game, how could you be an Upstander?
Why is it important to protect your digital footprint, even when you think a post is "deleted"?

By working together, we can ensure our students stay safe and wise online all year long! For more resources, visit neptunenavigate.com.

📣 PTO Updates & Opportunities

PTO Elections & Nominations Are Here!

Our school community is strongest when parents are involved! PTO board elections are now open, and we’re looking for parents who want to make a meaningful impact. Serving on the PTO is a great way to support teachers, help plan student events, and have a voice in how funds are used.
👉 Interested in joining or nominating someone? Sign up here. Nominations close April 10th.

Nomination & Election Schedule:

Online Nomination: March 30th - April 10th
Nomination Confirmation: April 13th - 20th
Voting: April 21st - 5th
New Board announced: May 4th

🍎 Staff Appreciation Week Success – March 30th - April 3rd
We loved celebrating our amazing teachers and staff! Thanks to your support, we were able to provide lots of goodies throughout the week and even had a daily raffle winner. It was a small way to show our big appreciation for everything they do for our students every day. Thank you for participating and showering our staff with love.

🎉 PTO Playground Enhancements
We’re excited to share that the PTO is donating $10,500 toward CES playground enhancements! This is a direct result of your involvement in PTO events this year, along with the generosity of our incredible donors and sponsors. Thank you for helping us create an even better space for our kids to learn and play! Stay tuned for more....

Together, we are making a difference—thank you for being part of it!

Thank You, PTO!!

Our Champion Teachers feel so loved and appreciated after the wonderful treats, surprises, and heartful gratitude that was shown during Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank YOU, families, for being our partners and helping our Champion children be the best versions of themselves!

Kickoff to Kindergarten

Attention Rising 26-27 Kindergartners and families! Join us Tuesday, May 5th from 6:00PM-7:00PM at Chattahoochee for an exciting evening meeting some of our staff, learning great information about Kindergarten, and playing some fun games! We can’t wait to see you and welcome you to Chattahoochee!

Come join us at Chattahoochee on Saturday, April 11th from 10:30am - 12:30 pm! The Community Clinic will be here from 10:30-12:30. The Place will be here with food support along with the Forsyth County Public Library Bookmobile for book check out from 11:30-12:30. ALL families are welcome! We can’t wait to see you!

As we welcome the beautiful month of April, we are reminded of the joy that comes with springtime—sunshine shining brightly, flowers blooming in vibrant colors, and smiles filling the air! This season is a wonderful opportunity to focus on kindness and love within our school community. Small acts of kindness can make a big difference, and we encourage our students and families to continue spreading positivity wherever they go. Together, we help our Chattahoochee family grow stronger and brighter each day!

Be on the lookout for a helpful video about Milestones testing that will be shared soon to support our families during this time. If you need any instructional resources or support at home, please remember that Kim and Belinda are always here to help—don’t hesitate to reach out to Kim at ksarfaty@forsyth.k12.ga.us or Belinda at bbator@forsyth.k12.ga.us! We are excited to see everyone at Chick-fil-A on Friday, April 17th for our Family Spirit Night and Battle of the Schools—it’s sure to be a fun evening! We are also thrilled to welcome our rising Kindergarten families on May 5th for Kindergarten Kickoff. We truly love and appreciate our families and are so thankful for our amazing Chattahoochee community!

If you are interested in volunteering or partnering with us, we would love to have you! Scan the QR code below to see how to be involved! If you’re interested in learning more about our impact levels and contributing in some way, here is some helpful information.

Watch D.O.G.S.

Thank you so much to our wonderful Watchdogs for your hard work and support this year! We are so thankful for our male role models and the positive difference you all make in our school family!

Absence Reminders

If your student is marked absent and you use our school QR code attendance form to indicate a medical excuse, please remember that the actual medical documentation must be submitted to the front office.

You may send the medical excuse in one of the following ways:

Email it directly to the front office (chattattendance@forsyth.k12.ga.us), or
Send it through your student’s teacher

This helps us ensure that all absences are properly documented and excused. Thank you for your attention to this matter and for helping us maintain accurate attendance records.

Chattahoochee Spirit Rock

The Chattahoochee Spirit Rock is ready to roll for the 2025-2026 school year! 😄 Families may sign-up for an opportunity to paint our rock, sharing birthday, congratulatory, and inspiring messages for their special Champion. Here is the sign up to reserve your day to paint the rock with your special message or picture: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E45A4A829AAF85-50987870-wearethe#/

Families will provide their own paint, and reservation will be complete once you pay $20 through this School Pay link: https://schoolpay.com/pay/for/CHATTAHOOCHEE--CHAMPION-ROCK-PAINTING-20/SyicRC

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kim Sarfaty - ksarfaty@forsyth.k12.ga.us.