Chatham Grove Elementary School

Please join us in recognizing and thanking our School Social Worker, Hilary Cissokho, for her hard work, compassion, and positive impact on our school community. She consistently supports students, families, and staff—often working behind the scenes in ways that may go unnoticed but make a meaningful difference. ❤️🎉

Our 5th graders had an incredible opportunity to participate in an Artists-in-Schools residency with EbzB Productions through a partnership with @chathamartscouncil !

During this impactful experience, students engaged in a 5-day workshop that connected theater and civil rights history—bringing powerful stories to life through performance, discussion, and creative expression.

We are so proud of our students for their thoughtful participation, collaboration, and enthusiasm throughout the week. Experiences like this deepen learning, build empathy, and inspire young voices to shine!

Thank you to our amazing partners for making this meaningful opportunity possible! 🎭✨

We are incredibly proud of our 4th and 5th grade students who participated in this year’s All County Chorus! Our students joined fellow singers from across the district for a special day dedicated to music, collaboration, and growth. Under the direction of a talented guest clinician, they spent the day rehearsing and refining their performance skills before taking the stage for a beautiful evening concert. Their hard work, focus, and enthusiasm truly shined through. Congratulations to our amazing young vocalists for representing our school so well and sharing their voices with the community! 🎵👏

Today, we had a special visit from the talented Pollard Jazz Band! Our 5th grade students had the opportunity to hear an amazing live performance and learn all about what it’s like to join band. The musicians introduced each instrument, demonstrated how they sound, and shared what makes each one unique. Our 5th graders got an up-close look (and listen!) at the many exciting options available to them.

Support the CGE PTA by dining at Hops & Berry (120 Mosaic Blvd) tonight (2/26) from 5:00-7:30. Mention CGE PTA for 20% of your purchase to support our PTA.

We are proud of our talented artists that represented CGE in the statewide NCASA Art Showcase competition! We placed 4th overall in our division! Thank you to Ms. Silver for providing this opportunity for our students! Their artwork is now on display at the Chatham Community Library. 🎨🏆

Check out our amazing 2nd Grade Gator plant diagrams! 🐊🌼

Our students have been diving into The Secret World of Plants and Pollinators during EL Module 3, exploring how plants grow, survive, and work together with pollinators. From detailed roots and stems to colorful flowers and helpful pollinators, their diagrams showcase both creativity and scientific learning in action!

We are so proud of their hard work and curiosity as they discover the incredible connections in nature.

Today our students attended an engaging, high-energy assembly with Box Out Bullying! Through an interactive live show, students learned four powerful rules to help stop bullying and discovered that they each have the power to make a positive impact in our school community. The message was clear: kindness matters, standing up for others makes a difference, and every student has a role in creating a safe and supportive environment. A huge thank you to our amazing PTA for their generous support in making this meaningful event possible. 🧡💚

Happy 100th day of school! Today we celebrate 100 days of learning, growing, and achieving together! 🎉🎉🎉

Today, our staff participated in professional development focused on high-leverage instructional practices that strengthen student engagement and learning. We explored total participation techniques and structured protocols to ensure every student is actively reading, thinking, talking, and writing. Proud of our educators for their commitment to creating inclusive, engaging classrooms where all students thrive! 🧡💚

Hurray for our Gator Character Award recipients for Preparedness! These amazing students show what it means to be ready to learn. Their preparedness for school inspires others everyday! 🐊🏅

Our 4th graders had an unforgettable Friday welcoming our Young Authors Program featured author, Tate Godwin! Students attended an engaging workshop where they learned about the creative journey behind Operation: Cover-Up — from the first spark of an idea to the final published story. The visit wrapped up with a hands-on activity designed to jumpstart their own storytelling, and the creativity in the room was inspiring! We can’t wait to see the amazing stories our young authors create next.

We have received our certificate from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction recognizing our achievement of achieving expected academic progress during the 2025–26 school year!

We are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication shown by our students. This accomplishment reflects their perseverance, our staff’s commitment to excellence, and the strong support of our entire school community. 🎉🎉🎉

A huge congratulations to Keaton and Benny for representing CGE so well at the CCS Spelling Bee! We are so proud of their hard work, courage, and outstanding sportsmanship. A special shoutout to Keaton for earning Runner-Up — what an incredible accomplishment! 🎉🐝

This week, we celebrate Love the Bus/School Bus Driver Appreciation Week! We are so thankful for our incredible bus drivers who safely get our students to and from school each day. Their dedication, care, and commitment make a difference every single morning and afternoon!

CGE Bus Drivers
🚌 Bus 66 – Beth Ellis
🚌 Bus 89 – Otis Patterson
🚌 Bus 226 – Jason Mendenhall
🚌 Sub Driver – Krystin Brice

Even with snow days and teacher work days, the library has been full of activity! Students explored the Young Authors program and Kindergarten checked out the most books. Check out January's Library Insight for more updates and highlights!

CGE Alert: CCS will operate on a two-hour delay for all students and staff tomorrow, Thursday, February 5th. Bus routes delayed 2 hours. Morning drop-off for car line/walkers starts @ 9:30. Please stay safe and warm!

CGE Alert: CCS will operate on a two-hour delay for all students and staff tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4th. Bus routes delayed 2 hours. Morning drop-off for car line/walkers starts @ 9:30. Please stay safe and warm!

CGE Alert: CCS will be CLOSED for students and staff on Tuesday, February 3 2026. There will be NO remote learning on Tuesday. All CCS school buildings/campuses are closed, and all after school events, activities, and athletics are also canceled.

Happy National School Counseling Week! A shout-out to our fabulous school counselors, Jamie Adkins and Erin Mills, for the numerous ways they amplify student success! We are fortunate to have such knowledgeable, caring and dedicated school counselors at CGE.