Gator Bites
CGE Weekly Newsletter-March 14, 2022
Welcome
Welcome to our weekly Gator Bites newsletter! Every Sunday evening our team at CGE will send out any important updates for the following week. Our goal is to be prepared, transparent and informative!
Stay safe, stay informed and stay Gator Strong! 🐊
From the Principal's Desk
I am writing to let you know that end-of-year testing will take place on the following dates:
Wednesday, May 25th: Reading EOG (3rd, 4th, and 5th graders)
Thursday, May 26th: Math EOG (3rd, 4th, and 5th graders)
Friday, May 27th: Science EOG (5th graders only)
It is critical that your students be in attendance on these dates and at school on time each morning. Your students are working very hard this year, and we want to give them every opportunity to show us all they have learned. Please make sure you do not plan vacations or schedule appointments for your kids on these dates.
Students who do not score a level 3, 4, or 5 on the first round of testing (i.e. they are not proficient) will have the opportunity to participate in remediation and to take the test again. The tentative dates for the retest opportunities are listed below. Please keep this in mind as you make vacation plans as well.
June 13 - June 15 - Reading Remediation and Reading Retesting on June 16
June 20 - June 22 - Math Remediation and Math Retesting on June 23
June 27 - June 28 - Science Remediation and Science Retesting on June 29
Please call the school if you have questions about testing and/or the dates listed above. We can be reached at: 919-642-7069. You can also reach me through email at lsavage@chatham.k12.nc.us.
Attendance/Appointment Reminders
Students arriving late or leaving early for an appointment will need to turn in a doctor’s note for the absence or tardy to be excused.
Early check out during school hours ends at 2:30pm.
From the PTA
CGE PTA Executive Board Nominations:
Believe it or not it’s time to start thinking about next school year! If you are interested in serving on the PTA executive board for the 2022-2023 school year please email chathamgrovepta@gmail.com with your interest! Executive Board positions include President, VP of Internal Affairs, VP of External Affairs, Treasurer, and Secretary. More information regarding Committee and Chair positions to come in the future.
Get your CGE Spirit Wear
Looking for a quick and easy way to show your school spirit???
Select spirit wear items will be on sale this Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during afternoon pick up (walker and car rider lines)! Cashless payments only via Venmo @cgepta
Remember, the online CGE Spirit Wear store is open 24/7 at http://www.tinyurl.com/CGEstore.
Kindergarten Registration
From Student Council
Student Council will be holding meetings twice per month after school.
Our Next Meeting is Wednesday, March 23rd from 3:15- 4:15
Council members should be picked up at 4:15 in the car rider circle. If you have any questions, please email Ms.Varner at bvarner@chatham.k12.nc.us
From the Library
This is week 3 of National Reading Month! Let’s celebrate this year with the ABC’s of reading!
1000 Minute Reading Challenge
From PreK
CAFETERIA VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED!
The cafeteria staff is a small but mighty team that could use parent volunteers to help with breakfast and lunch service.
Please sign up if you can assist, they are super appreciative of the support: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c4fa5aa2da5ff2-cafeteria
Camp Invention
Camp Invention is filling up fast with only a few slots remaining!! Camp will take place here at Chatham Grove June 13-17 from 8am-4pm. We have ONLY 3 slots left for campers rising Kindergarten-rising 6th grade students. We need 3 more middle school students to help as Leaders in Training and 6 more high school or college students to work as Leadership Interns (high school and college age). Leadership Interns will be paid a flat rate of $150 (new) or $175 (returning) and can get recommendation letters for college and/or future jobs. We are also looking for more parent volunteers to help with lunch and managing the supply room. Please note that all parent volunteers will need to fill out Chatham County's volunteer form. Parent Volunteers will receive a discount code to receive $130 off up to 2 campers or $30 off up to 2 Leaders in Training. Let me know if you are interested!
Register your child before March 31st using the discount code: EXPLORE25 for $25 off the registration fee. The final discount code is: EXPLORE15 for $15 off the registration fee April 1st until May 18th. You don't want to miss these discounts! Camp Registration Link
Check out this year's Camp Explore here!
From taking apart robots to building prototypes of their biggest and best ideas, each activity is designed to give your fledgling innovator an unforgettable summer experience. Please let me know if you have any questions by emailing me at erichardson@chatham.k12.nc.us.
Chatham Grove Elementary School
Email: lsavage@chatham.k12.nc.us
Website: https://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/Domain/2227
Location: 1301 Andrews Store Road, Pittsboro, NC, USA
Phone: 919-642-7069
Facebook: facebook.com/chathamgrovees