The Champion Chatt
March 2026
Champion Families,
With Spring just around the corner, we are gearing up for a very busy March here at Chattahoochee. Our Champions will be safe, connected and thriving throughout the month and families will find many ways to be involved on campus.
Officer Cheek will begin his new afternoon patrol station at the intersection of Holtzclaw Road and the main entrance of Chattahoochee from 2:20-2:40 each day through the end of the school year. He does not have a back-up, so should you arrive in the PM car rider line and Officer Cheek is not present, then he was likely needed for a more urgent safety call on campus.
Literacy Week brought pages of fun from March 2-6 as students celebrated their love of reading all week! Students in grades KK-5 are currently taking part in the third round of Universal Screening (i-ready - March 2nd-March 12th) as they make connections with their learning progress. March 13th will be an Online Learning Day for students and the date for possible spring teacher/parent conferences. Our Spring Book Fair runs from March 15-20 and is brimming with wonderful adventures for all levels of readers. The late night for the bookfair will take place on March 20th.
NEW! Heritage Night will take place on March 20th and guarantees to be a fun time for our families to celebrate and learn about the various countries and cultures represented in our Chattahoochee school family. Please reach out to Ksarfaty@forsyth.k12.ga.us for more information.
The cast and crew of Beauty and the Beast continue to thrive in rehearsals for the big performances which take place on March 30th and March 31st at 6pm for families and March 31st during the day for our Champion students. Look for more information coming soon for this amazing school-wide field trip opportunity. We will conclude this exciting month with Staff Appreciation week March 30-April 3 (sponsored by the CES PTO). We know how very much we all appreciate the amazing staff here at Chattahoochee! It promises to be an outstanding week of gratitude.
We appreciate all of the support and kindness we feel each day from our dedicated Champion community. We look forward to seeing you soon on campus!
Every day is a great day to be a Champion,
Jill
Champions continue to learn how to be a good digital citizen. In March, students will explore Age Appropriateness and Tech Laws through our Neptune Navigate digital citizenship curriculum. This module helps students understand that just like sports teams are divided by age to keep the game fair and safe, the digital world has age restrictions to protect young users.
Why Age Restrictions Matter
Many popular apps and social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube require users to be at least 13 years old. These rules are not just "suggestions"; they are often rooted in the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), a law designed to protect the personal information of children under 13.
This month's lessons highlight that ignoring these restrictions can lead to:
Exposure to Harmful Content: Seeing images or messages that are scary, unkind, or confusing.
Privacy Risks: Accidentally sharing personal data with strangers or hackers.
Digital Footprint Impact: Creating an online trail that could affect their reputation before they are old enough to understand the long-term consequences.
The "Max & Emma" Lessons
Students hear cautionary stories, like those of Max and Emma, who lied about their age to join sites for older kids. Through these stories, they learn that "bending the rules" can lead to uncomfortable interactions with strangers and cyberbullying.
Continue the Conversation at Home
You can help reinforce these "Digital MVP" habits by asking your child a few simple questions:
Why do you think some games or websites are only for older kids?
What might happen if someone lies about their age when signing up for an app?
If a new app asks for your birthdate, what should you do? (Hint: Always ask a parent before joining!)
By following these guidelines together, we can help our students stay safe and build a positive digital foundation. For more information on what we’re learning, visit neptunenavigate.com.
What a fantastic night at our Family Dance on Friday, February 27th! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us. It was such a joy seeing our Chattahoochee families together, dancing and making memories. We truly appreciate your continued support of PTO events!
🍎 Staff Appreciation Week is coming up March 30th – April 3rd. We are excited to celebrate our wonderful teachers and staff who pour so much into our students every day. Be on the lookout for more details on how families can help us show our appreciation! PTO will be hosting some fun activities for our staff but we also have ways for students and families to show some love!
📣 PTO Board Elections are coming up! We are looking for parent volunteers who want to help plan and coordinate these amazing events. If you’ve enjoyed being part of our school activities and want to get more connected with teachers, staff, and other families, PTO may be the perfect place to plug in. We would love to have you involved! Please reach out to ceschampspto@gmail.com if you would like to learn more.
With our major events now complete for the school year, PTO will be finalizing the Playground Enhancement Budget. We’re excited about what’s ahead and look forward to sharing more details once everything is approved. These enhancements are able to happen due to our communities strong participation and support of our PTO events - thank you!
Thank you for being such an engaged and supportive school community! 💙
Square 1 Art Fundraiser
Welcome to the Square 1 Art Fundraiser! Your student will be creating a very special art masterpiece that you may purchase on unique gifts and keepsakes to enjoy for a lifetime! Every order made will help you preserve the special memories of your child's creative growth in a fun and inspiring way!
Imagine the excitement and fun of sharing your child's awesome art with family and friends! Be sure to make your order(s) by the due date provided by your Square 1 Art coordinator, Mrs. Toni Sullivan.
We look forward to an amazing fundraiser with Square 1 Art! Keep a lookout for more details about the fundraiser to come to you soon!
Our Spring Book Fair will run from March 16 - March 20, with set up being March 12th and take down on March 23rd! We would appreciate any volunteers who are willing to give of your time in order to help make our Book Fair a fun and successful time for our students!
The volunteer link can be found at- https://volunteer.forsythpartnerconnect.org/need/detail/?need_id=1226313
Come join us at Chattahoochee on Saturday, March 14th 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 from 11:30-12:30. Non-perishable food boxes will also be available for anyone who would like! Forsyth County Public Library Bookmobile will be here from 11:30-12:30 for book check out and crafts! ALL families are welcome! We can’t wait to see you!
As we welcome March, we want to share how truly lucky we feel to serve the amazing students and families of Chattahoochee Elementary School. Your partnership, encouragement, and involvement make such a difference in your child’s success and in the strength of our school community. Thank you for being such an important part of our Chattahoochee family — we are so lucky to have you!
We hope you will join us for Heritage Night on March 20th from 6:00–7:30 PM as we celebrate the many cultures and countries represented in our school community. Beginning at 5:30pm this evening, families will also have the opportunity to participate in our Title I Family Feedback session to help us develop our school-wide learning goals, Family Engagement Policy, and grade level compacts for 2026–2027. Be sure to also mark your calendar for Family Spirit Night at Texas Roadhouse on Tuesday, March 24th — we love sharing this fun time together!
If you would like instructional resources to support your child’s learning at home, please reach out to Ms. Kim at ksarfaty@forsyth.k12.ga.us or Dr. Bator at bbator@forsyth.k12.ga.us. We are always here to help. Thank you for all you do.
Spirit Night at Texas Roadhouse
Families, come join us on Tuesday, March 24th at Texas Roadhouse in Cumming for Family Spirit Night! 🍕🥰 Show this flyer below and 10% of purchases will go back to Chattahoochee! 🎉 We can’t wait to see you! We LOVE our Family Spirit Nights!
Watch D.O.G.S.
We love and appreciate our WATCH D.O.G.S! Come spend the day with us serving as a positive male role model through our school! Please use this link to sign up to serve as a Watchdog: https://volunteer.forsythpartnerconnect.org/need/detail/?need_id=1126763
If you have any questions, please contact Kim Sarfaty at ksarfaty@forsyth.k12.ga.us or at 770-781-2240 ext.152103, and she will help. We can’t wait to see you soon!
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.
About Us
Vision
Every Child is a Champion.
Mission
Champions are Respectful, Responsible, Problem Solvers.
Email: ksarfaty@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Website: chattahoochee.forsyth.k12.ga.us
Location: 2800 Holtzclaw Road, Cumming, GA, USA
Phone: 770-781-2240
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChattahoocheeES/