LIBERTY LEDGER

Liberty Families,

Have a great December and enjoy the this time of year with your friends and family. The CTA Liberty staff wishes you the happiest of holidays!

Respectfully,

Mr. Smith

Order your student's yearbook early! The early bird price until December 31, 2023, is $20.00.

Visit: https://buytheyearbook.pictavo.com

• School Code: 716066
• Click on the Yearbook picture
• Enter student information
• Add to cart
• Complete your purchase!

*For best results, use Google Chrome

The last day to order is March 8, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Tollefson

tollefson.kristin@cusd80.com

The music department has lots of performance dates in December.

Our Liberty Orchestra concert is December 5th at 6:30 PM and our Liberty Band concert is on December 7th at 6:00 PM. Both performances are at CTA Liberty in the MPR.

The Voices of Liberty and the Liberty Ukulele Club have a concert at CTA Humphrey on Tuesday, December 12th at 6:00 PM (5:30 PM call time for student musicians). The same concert will be performed at CTA Liberty on Thursday, December 14th at 8:30 and 9:30 AM.

The Liberty Orffestra’s concert is on Wednesday, December 13th at CTA Liberty in the MPR at 6:30 PM with a 6:00 PM call time for student musicians.

Come join us for the CTA Liberty's Jingle Jog!

· 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: Friday, December 15, 2023 at 1:00 on the lacrosse field

· Where: CTA Liberty

· Why: Fun for the Whole Family!

Sign up to help at CTA Liberty: CTA Liberty Jingle Jog (signupgenius.com)

CTA Liberty's STUCO is sponsoring our Holiday Spirit Week from Monday, December 18th through Thursday, December 21st.

Monday, 12/18

• Cocoa by the Fire: Wear your cold weather gear - flannels, jeans and boots.

Tuesday, 12/19

• Holiday Havoc: Wear ALL your holiday gear - Ugly sweaters, holiday hats, jewelry and socks.

Wednesday, 12/20

• Holiday Cheer: Wear a shirt with your favorite holiday season character with a uniform bottom.

Thursday, 12/21

• Long Winter's Nap: Wear your pajamas!

A Spirit Week flyer is attached for printing at home. Any student not choosing to participate, should wear their school uniform.

The last day for students is Thursday, December 21, 2023 and students do not return until Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

CTA Liberty wishes all families Happy Holidays!

Mrs. Daeijavad, CTA Liberty PreK paraeducator, was chosen as November's Positive Para for the Month of November. Congratulations to Mrs. Daeijavad and thank you for your continued dedication to our students in the Early Childhood program!

"Mrs. Daeijavad has worked with Chandler Schools for nearly 20 years. In the preschool classroom, Mrs. Daeijavad maintains the highest standards of professionalism, care, love and responsibility towards students and staff. She strives to make the atmosphere in the classroom safe and fun! She comforts students when they need extra time to problem solve or gather their thoughts. She demonstrates proper use of classroom materials in order to ensure positive student outcomes." - Mrs. Sofia Papon, PreK Teacher

CTA Liberty would like to thank all families and our PTO for donating gift cards for our Holiday Gift Card Drive. Your continued support of our families in need is greatly appreciated.

We love our school and community!

Important enrollment dates for the 2024-25 School Year:

• January 8, 7:30 a.m. - Open Enrollment for grades K-12 begins.
  Open Enrollment is designed to allow your child to attend a school outside your home school boundaries.
• January 10, 9 a.m. - Enrollment in home boundary school for grades K-12 begins.
  School boundary maps can be found here.
• January 10, 9 a.m. - Preschool/PreK enrollment begins.
  Need help choosing the right preschool/prekindergarten program for your child? Click the link above.

For more enrollment information, please click on this link: CUSD80 Enrollment Information

If you have a student currently enrolled at CTA Liberty and would like them to continue for the 2024-25 school year, please look for the Intent to Return information coming later next year. Once you have confirmed your student's intent to return, they will automatically be enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. Please share the information above with any family you know wishing to have their student attend CTA Liberty.

SAVE THE DATE!

Calling all 2024-25 school year incoming Kindergarten students!

If you have an incoming Kindergarten student for the 2024-25 school year, join us for our second Kindergarten Open House on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.

Who: Incoming Kindergarten Students and Their Families

What: Kindergarten Open House for Students Starting Kindergarten in July 2024

Where: CTA Liberty

When January 9, 2024, 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Why: Meet the kindergarten teachers, enjoy a sweet treat, and get any questions answered

Mark your calendars!

Downtown Chandler: 3 S. Arizona Avenue

10 am to 2 pm

The 2023-24 Chandler Innovation Fair will be a STEAM held as a joint event with the City of Chandler.

CTA Families - This notification is to inform you that we will be purchasing new books/materials for our library on December 1, 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 December 11, 2023, provides the opening date of the public review period for newly purchased library books/materials as December 11, 2023 and the closing date of December 11, 2023.

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

Happy Holidays from your CTA Liberty PTO!

PTO kicked off their Apex Fundraiser with an epic school pep rally on Tuesday, November 28th. Everyone brought their energy and is excited about Apex Power. Check out our social media for updates and support as we raise funds for campus improvements and student and staff resources!

PTO needs volunteers to help the day of the run - Thursday, December 7th. Please click on the link below to sign up to help at the run or to donate otter pops!

APEX Fun Run Sign-Up

Thank you for all you do to support CTA Liberty and the PTO!

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. Students should not exit cars on Emmett Drive while waiting to enter the parking lot.
4. No U-Turns in crosswalks or in front of the school.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.

Thank you for your support!

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