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    Divider and spacer Battle of the Book WinnersVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A007145Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2018-2019) Congratulations to the CTA Goodman Battle of the Books team of Vanessa Chen, K-Li Damore and Emma Xi coached by Sylvia Krick, winners of the district competion on April 24. They will head to the regional competition at Highland High in Gilbert in May.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Fruit stand for One Dog Arizona RescueVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A006377Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2018-2019) CTA Goodman is so proud of the Slyter kids raising $250 from their fruit stand for One Dog Arizona Rescue. One Dog Arizona Rescue 
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer HISEF 2019 Award WinnersVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A006492Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2018-2019) Congratulations to 6th Grade award winners Heath Owens, Benjamin Nicholls and Troy Abney who won Honorable Mention in Chemistry at the 2019 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for the project titled Scrumptious Science. HISEF 2019 Award Winners 
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer HISEF 2019 Award WinnersVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A006493Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2018-2019) Congratulations to 5th Grade award winners Nico Acedo, Kaden Blunt and Ayden Letona Martinez who won Water Wise Award in Environmental Sciences at the 2019 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for the project titled Don't Think Salty. HISEF 2019 Award Winners 
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Visit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A006672Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2018-2019) Congratulations to winners in the City of Chandler's Creative Expression Competition from CTA Goodman. Visual Art winners (K-4 Category): Terry Smith Jr., 2nd place; Capri Muro, 3rd place. Contest winners will be presented with an award and a cash prize for the school at a future city council meeting. City of Chandler Creative Expression Competition website 
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer How To Make a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich: 15 Steps to accomplishing just about anything in business and lifeVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A006260Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2018-2019) During the first few weeks back from winter break, in conjunction with the book, How To Make a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich: 15 Steps to accomplishing just about anything in business and life, students at CTA Goodman, CTA Liberty, and Knox Gifted Academy wrote down the steps to making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. They then walked through the steps and realized some were missing when they tried to follow them. They talked about New Year's resolutions, school related goals, and the importance of knowing and following all of the steps to achieve them.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer CTA Goodman's flag ceremonyVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A006263Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2018-2019) CTA Goodman held a flag ceremony to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and to recognize fourth, fifth, and sixth graders who made Principal's List and Honor Roll for the second quarter. First grade students also sang songs about Martin Luther King, Jr. for the event.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Bjorn SinhaVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A006285Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2018-2019) CTA Goodman second grader Bjorn Sinha is a winner in Arizona State University's 2019 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Contest. ASU received more than 1,950 entries this year. The theme, "Find Your Voice," inspired creative artistry from students throughout the state. Way to go, Bjorn!  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Gator GallopVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A006245Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2018-2019) CTA Goodman's "Gator Gallop" holiday fun run prior to break was a wonderful success.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Western WeekVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A006100Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2018-2019) CTA Goodman held its annual Western Week, where students learned square dancing and line dancing. CTA Goodman Facebook: Goodman cowboys and cowgirls had a rootin' tootin' time! 
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Veterans Day breakfast and assemblyVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A006003Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2018-2019) CTA Goodman held an annual Veterans Day breakfast and assembly to show our appreciation and thankfulness to our veterans for their service.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Goodman Ping Pong TournamentVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A005847Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2018-2019) CTA Goodman recently held a ping pong tournament. After the physical education lesson of playground games, students in grades 4-6 competed in the tournament during lunch.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer GardenVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A005850Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2018-2019) On a recent Saturday, CTA Goodman third grade students, families, and their teachers came armed with garden tools to help prepare the soil for fall planting. It took 45 minutes to weed, turn, add nutrients to, and level the soil. Many hands make light work. The students are very excited about this STEM project which compares and contrasts results from the outdoor garden with the hydroponic classroom gardens.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Mrs. Grace Alvarado - PE teacherVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A005789Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2018-2019) Our very own P.E. teacher, Grace Alvarado, was recognized as a top teacher by the American Heart Association! She was honored at the CUSD Governing Board Meeting in September for raising $111,146 during Jump Rope for Heart!  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer First place winners in the 12U Chandler Girls Softball tournamentVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A005623Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2017-2018) Anna Call (current 5th grade student at Goodman) and Kailey Donnelly (former Goodman Gator, now in 7th grade) won first place in the 12U Chandler Girls Softball tournament.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Noel LeonVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A005012Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2017-2018) Congratulations to CTA Goodman 6th grader Noel Leon who was selected to participate in this year's CUSD Honor Band playing the flute.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer CTA Goodman Soccer TeamVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004968Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2017-2018) The CTA Goodman team (grades K-3) won 2nd place through CSL Soccer. Thank you, Coach Aaron Rocha.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer J Lilly Ritze and Delaney RitzeVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004971Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2017-2018) Congratulations to CTA Goodman students J Lilly Ritze and Delaney Ritze who placed 3rd in the Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival Kickoff Weekend Fun Run on March 3rd.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer J Lilly Ritze and Kaelyn BerthiaumeVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004827Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2017-2018) Congratulations to 5th Grade award winners Kaelyn Berthiaume and J Lilly Ritze who won 3rd Place in Physics & Astronomy at the 2018 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for the project titled Boat Bash. HISEF 2018 Award Winners 
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Julian Trujillo, Loma Polacca, and Roman CorellaVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004828Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2017-2018) Congratulations to 5th Grade award winners Roman Corella, Lomakuyva Polacca and Julian Trujillo who won 2nd Place in Earth & Planetary Science at the 2018 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for the project titled Creating Craters. HISEF 2018 Award Winners 
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Fatima Ahmed and Varsha KhatriVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004829Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2017-2018) Congratulations to 6th Grade award winners Varsha Khatri and Fatima Ahmed who won 2nd Place in Chemistry at the 2018 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for the project titled The Universal Solvent. HISEF 2018 Award Winners 
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer CTA Goodman STEM StationVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004412Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2017-2018) CTA Goodman second grade teacher Mrs. Zamora created a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) station in her classroom that students will use during their STEM block or when they are finished with work early. The STEM station was made possible by donations from the community through DonorsChoose. Mrs. Zamora raised $541 that went toward all the items needed.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Arizona State University 2018 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Contest WinnersVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004347Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2017-2018) Congratulations! CTA Goodman students Josiah Zamora and Marcus Trask are winners in the Arizona State University 2018 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration contest. ASU received more than 1,800 entries this year. The theme, "Look Deeper Speak Louder," inspired creative artistry from students throughout the state. Students will be honored at the breakfast scheduled for Thursday, January 18, 2018.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Spelling Bee Winner, Austin Green and Runner Up, Shae Laskowski-TrantVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004348Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2017-2018) Mrs. Krick is proud to announce that our fifth and sixth graders participated in the CTA Goodman Spelling Bee this past Tuesday. Students went nine rounds with Austin Green from Mrs. Fox's class winning with the correct spelling of the word "sphinx." The runner up was Shae Laskowski-Trant in Mrs. Crawford's class.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer CTA Goodman Student Council working at Feed My Starving ChildrenVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004246Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2017-2018) What a way to kick off second quarter! Today, Goodman student council students and families helped serve their community at Feed My Starving Children. Feed My Starving Children website 
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer CTA Goodman's 3rd Grade TeamVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004248Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2017-2018) CTA Goodman's 3rd Grade Team was awarded a Teacher Enrichment Grant from the Chandler Education Foundation (CEF) to fund and support classroom projects.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer CTA Goodman Staff at Feed My Starving ChildrenVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004244Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2017-2018) What do Goodman teachers do over fall break? They spread happiness and serve others! Today, these teachers helped pack 29,808 meals into 138 boxes at Feed My Starving Children. This will feed 81 children for an entire year! Way to go, Gators! Feed My Starving Children website 
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Mr. Perdue's 3rd Grade ClassVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004249Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2017-2018) Mr. Perdue's 3rd grade class collected the most cans for the student council food drive and won an ice cream sundae party! We are so proud to report that we collected 1,400 canned goods for the Chandler Care Center.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Veterans Day Celebration, November 9, 2017Visit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004245Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2017-2018) At our annual Veterans Day assembly, we showed appreciation and thanked veterans for their service to our country. Goodman's very own veteran and third grade teacher, Mr. Perdue, was even honored in a Pinning Ceremony. Thank you to all the men and women for the sacrifices that they made and the willingness to serve our country, and to everyone who made this day a success including Sergeant William Stanley, Brandi Andreas, and Chandler High School's Air Force Junior ROTC for presenting our flags.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer The Jump Rope for Heart TeamVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004077Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2017-2018) Thank you to Mrs. Alvarado and the Jump Rope for Heart team. The Jump Rope for Heart raised a little over $6,300 for the American Heart Association.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Colby Guzman, CTA Goodman 1st Grade StudentVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A003884Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2017-2018) Congratulations to CTA Goodman 1st grade student Colby Guzman who was in North Carolina competing in the World Golf Championship. He secured 67th place in the entire world in the 6 years old and under age division!  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Matthew Rose with retired CTA Goodman principal, Maureen SniffVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A003106Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2016-2017) Chandler Early College student Matthew Rose earned the rank of Eagle Scout this year, the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts. He conducted his Eagle Scout project last year at CTA Goodman, where he attended elementary school. Matt planned, organized, and led the project in the media center called All About The Books involving moving bookcases, rearranging books, labeling, and making shelf spacers. Roughly 300 books were also barcoded, and three new bookcases were added.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Kailey DonnellyVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A003042Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2015-2016) Kailey Donnelly was selected to be the Kidcaster for the TV broadcast of a Diamondbacks game. Kailey did an on-air interview prior to the game.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Diya Sarat, Be Kind Project Student Changemaker in EducationVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A003043Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2015-2016) Diya Sarat was selcted by the Be Kind Project as their choice for Student Changemaker in Education. Diya and her family family attended a function with the Be Kind Project and an audience of corporate sponsors. Diya delivered a personalized speech and received accolades from the crowd.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer CTA Goodman Battle of the Books TeamVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A002950Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2015-2016) Diya Sarat, Sydney Kwan, and Areya Uriarte battled it out in the CUSD Battle of the Books contest. After many rounds of questions, they settled in at 4th place. Congratulations Gator girls!  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Visit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A002719Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2015-2016) Congratulations to CTA Goodman 6th graders Mya Perkett and Camille Aguirre who won the Intel Innovator Award at the Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for their project titled "Savage Cabbages."  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Visit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A002720Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2015-2016) CTA Goodman families pledged over $25,000 to the school's PTO Apex Fun Run! Outstanding work by families in support of PTO and the school to support the addition of technology to the school.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Visit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A002444Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2015-2016) Congratulations to Linda Pardoe, Diya Sarat and Tammy Messerole representing CTA Goodman at the CUSD Night of Recognition. Linda Pardoe won the Triple A award for staff. Diya Sarat represents the finest of CTA Goodman students, both academically and personally. Tammy Messerole is our Volunteer Award winner and has given our school years of great dedication and service. Congratulations, Gator Greats!  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Visit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A002445Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2015-2016) Congratulations to Eli Goodman, Spelling Bee winner for CTA Goodman. CTA Goodman is so proud to have had Eli Goodman represent his namesake school in the CUSD spelling bee. It was exciting to hear Eli announce his name and to represent his family's name. Way to go, Eli!  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Visit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A002404Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2015-2016) The Gator community celebrated Sock Hop week with a culminating Sock Hop complete with hula hoops, limbo sticks and hand jive dancing. Over 300 parents attended the event during the day and several hundred returned for the PTO Ice Cream Social that evening.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Visit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A002405Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2015-2016) 5th grade teachers Carolyn Fox and Lindsay Meyer are operating a Robotics Club called Gator-bots. The Gator-boys recently competed in their first competition at Perry High. Along with robotics, Mrs. Fox is teaching beginning coding classes in small groups.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Visit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A002406Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2015-2016) The Goodman Gators recently raised $4,715 for the American Heart Association during Jump Rope for Heart. Students met in the multipurpose room for jumping and turned in their pledges. We are proud of our Gator families' willingness to help the community.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Visit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A002127Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2014-2015) CTA-Goodman kindergarten student Ethan Butters uses his golfing skills to help ill infant. Ethan competed at the World Championship golf tournament at Pinehurst. Based on his performance, he has raised more than $5,200 for Santino, a 6- month-old baby who has an extremely rare brain malformation called Bilateral Perisylvian Polymicrogyria. Ethan is the grandson of Kathie Butters at CTA Goodman, the nephew of Beth Butters, who teaches at CTA-Liberty.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Visit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A001327Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2014-2015) The Arizona Department of Education announced that CTA Goodman earned an 'A' grade for the 2013-2014 school-year. Furthermore, CTA Goodman was ranked in the top 100 schools Arizona (out of 1,741 schools ranked). Arizona Department of Education 
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Visit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A001412Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2013-2014) CTA-Goodman student Camila Lopez recently received the 'I Can Do It' award from the Arizona Council for Exceptional Children. Camila is a special education student who receives services for a hearing impairment. As a younger child, Camila developed Retinoblastoma cancer and received chemotherapy and radiation as treatment. She was left with vision and hearing losses. Camila is currently an excelling student at CTA-Goodman with a phenomenally positive attitude all the time.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Visit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A001413Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2013-2014) CTA Goodman celebrated two recipients of the CEF Lifelong Learning Legacy Scholarship. Krista Smith and Elizabeth Sacco were surprised and thrilled with the grant.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Visit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A001414Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2013-2014) CTA Goodman Kids Express students entered a poster contest for water safety earlier this month. Two students won in the contest, winning a copy machine for the school.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Visit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A001239Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2013-2014) The Arizona Department of Education announced that CUSD has 10 schools in the top 100 ranked schools in Arizona for the 2012-13 school year -- more than any other district in the state: ACP Erie, ACP Oakland, CTA Goodman, CTA Independence, CTA Liberty, Fulton Elementary, Hamilton High, Jacobson Elementary, Perry High, and Ryan Elementary. Arizona Department of Education 
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Visit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A001213Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2013-2014) The Arizona Department of Education announced that CTA - Goodman received an A Grade for the 2012-13 school year. Arizona Department of Education 
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Visit Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A001146Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2012-2013) Jill Savage has shown great patience and care while working with a child who has a pediatric mood disorder and has had a difficult year. Ms. Savage did not give up on her and has encouraged her many times throughout the year. Even checking in on her weekly to see how she is doing. She has gone above and beyond her job to ensure she has adjusted and adapted to her classroom surroundings.  
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