Chatham Grove Elementary School

Our Gators have checked out over 10,000 library books this year! Congrats to 5 Gators that were selected to represent CGE at the CCS Young Authors ceremony. Check out May's Library Insight for more updates and highlights!

A big shout-out to all our amazing Gator families who joined us for National Bike & Roll to School Day! Your energy and enthusiasm made the morning extra special. 🚴🧑🏻‍🦽🛴

We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Chatham County Sheriff’s Department for helping escort our students to school safely. We truly appreciate their support in keeping our community safe.

What a great way to start the day! 🐊🧡

The CGE Student Council and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive!

Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today!

🏫 Site: Chatham Grove Community Center (Attached to Chatham Grove Elementary)
📅 Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=ChathamGrove&cid=siebel&med=email&source=bdc_email&utm_source=siebel&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bdc_email

CGE loves our teachers and staff! Happy Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week this week! We have a fantastic staff of educators here at CGE that work tirelessly to ensure our school is a great place to learn. 🍏🎉

Check out our teacher portraits created by our Kindergarten students! 🧡💚

Congratulations to Emily Richardson for being selected as the April CCS Excellence and Opportunity Champion! She exemplifies the qualities of an Excellence and Opportunity Champion through her unwavering commitment to a school culture grounded in the belief that all students can succeed. Through her daily actions and leadership, she has had a profound schoolwide impact. 🎉🎉🎉

Our April staff meeting got creative! Teachers designed and pitched fun prototypes during a session on The Value of Creativity led by Cari Kaylor and Emily Richardson. Lots of great ideas and even better conversations about bringing more curiosity into our classrooms! 🧡💚

Happy Administrative Professionals Day, Ms. Glosson and Ms. Vickers! We appreciate all they do to keep our office running smoothly—thank you! 💐

We love seeing our Gators excited about books! Thank you to the students and families that supported our Spring Book Fair. This event is an opportunity for our students to build their home libraries and further their love of reading. As always, all purchase benefit our school.

Last chance to order your yearbook! The cost is $20, and online ordering has been extended through tomorrow, 4/16. Don’t miss out on capturing this year’s memories!

Way to go to Alessandra Morales for designing the amazing cover!

https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB32971

Congratulations to Mr. Mendenhall, driver of bus 226, for being selected as our 2026 CGE Bus Driver of the Year! 🚍🎉

This week, our 5th Grade Science classes had an exciting opportunity to take part in a special virtual lesson with Reef Relief! Students explored the fascinating world of coral reef ecosystems, learning about their importance, the challenges they face, and how we can help protect them. The experience wrapped up with an engaging Q&A session, where students asked thoughtful questions and connected directly with Reef Relief staff. 🌊🐠

Our Kindergarten students became tree experts in EL Module 3! They created an informational collage to demonstrate their expertise about a tree, its needs, and the animals it provides food for. 🌳🌳🌳

Check out our 5th Grade Museum of Athlete Art! Students have been studying athletes of social change during EL Module 3. 🧡💚

We are thrilled to share that Mrs. Krystin Brice is our 2026 Chatham Grove Elementary Instructional Assistant of the Year! Mrs. Brice is always ready to lend a helping hand and consistently goes above and beyond to support both our students and staff. We are so grateful for her dedication and the positive impact she makes every day!

Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open for children who will be 5 on or before August 31st. Registration for Kindergarten can be completed online. https://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/o/ccs/page/student-enrollment

Rising Kindergarten parents/guardians can learn more about Kindergarten at our Rising Kindergarten Parent Orientation on Wednesday, May 6th. There are two sessions. Please plan to attend only one session. Session 1: 4:00-5:00 // Session 2: 5:00-6:00

Excited to cheer on our very first Quiz Bowl team—proudly calling themselves the “Gator Nuggets”! They’re competing in the NCASA Elementary Virtual Quiz Bowl League, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to see them take on their first match this week. Way to go, Gator Nuggets—congrats on an awesome start! 🎉🐊🧠✨

CGE Alert: CCS will be CLOSED for students and staff on Monday, March 16, 2026. There will be NO remote learning on Monday. All CCS school buildings/campuses are closed, and all after school events, activities, and athletics are also canceled.

Hurray for our Gator Character Award recipients for Safety! These amazing students follow school and classroom expectations. Their safe choices and responsible actions make a positive difference every day! 🐊🏅

We were excited to welcome members of the M. B. Pollard 8th Grade Service Club to our 2nd and 3rd Grade classrooms this past Friday morning! Our younger Gators loved spending time learning, working, and connecting with the middle school volunteers. The Service Club members were fantastic role models, and their kindness and enthusiasm made the morning extra special for everyone involved. 🧡💚