Our Student Council Executive Committee met with Dr. Giles today to share their project proposals for the year. We’re excited about all the great initiatives in the works, including Book Buddies, a Kindness Challenge, and Gator Bash planning! Proud of these student leaders and their big ideas! 🧡🐊
Support the CGE PTA by dining at BarTaco Monday, 12/8 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Be sure to mention that you are supporting CGE.
November brought lots of excitement in the library, with students loving our Dinovember display and diving deeper into science nonfiction. 2nd grade topped circulation, and Baby-sitters Club and Diary of a Wimpy Kid shared the spotlight as the month’s favorite series. Check out December's Library Insight for more updates and highlights!
Volunteers needed! Readers will soon be wandering the book fair. Help guide our students through Everglow Forest as a book fair volunteer! Go to https://bit.ly/CGELBF25 to sign up for a time to volunteer. All volunteers receive a 20% discount on in-person purchases.
While you’re doing your holiday shopping, consider adding a little something extra to your cart for our Gator Spirit Crew! They’re planning festive holiday cheer for our amazing staff, and your support can help make it even more special.
Check out their wish list and spread a little Gator joy this season! 🐊💫
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Check out their wish list and spread a little Gator joy this season! 🐊💫
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2MBU5DYN52QUD?ref_=wl_share
Happy Thanksgiving! Just before break, our halls were bursting with creativity and celebration as our amazing 3rd graders put on their very own “Balloons Over Broadway” parade for the entire school!
From handmade character balloons to proud smiles and cheering classmates, it was a wonderful reminder of the joy, imagination, and community spirit that make our school so special.
Wishing all our families a holiday filled with gratitude, laughter, and moments that lift you up. 🧡🍁🦃
From handmade character balloons to proud smiles and cheering classmates, it was a wonderful reminder of the joy, imagination, and community spirit that make our school so special.
Wishing all our families a holiday filled with gratitude, laughter, and moments that lift you up. 🧡🍁🦃
A huge congratulations to these incredible educators for receiving Creative Teaching Grants from the Chatham Education Foundation! 🎉📚✨
👏 Kathleen Hughes & Jessy Durizch – Chomp Into Books: Gator Family Literacy Bags
🎶 Katherine Galloway – Music for All County Chorus
🧠 Sarah Bonenberger – Sustaining Engagement for All Learners
Their creativity, dedication, and passion continue to inspire our students every day. We can’t wait to see these amazing projects come to life!
👏 Kathleen Hughes & Jessy Durizch – Chomp Into Books: Gator Family Literacy Bags
🎶 Katherine Galloway – Music for All County Chorus
🧠 Sarah Bonenberger – Sustaining Engagement for All Learners
Their creativity, dedication, and passion continue to inspire our students every day. We can’t wait to see these amazing projects come to life!
Our PTA 2025 Winter Online Auction is now LIVE! Check out all of the wonderful businesses that have donated items to help raise funds for CGE! Look no further, get the perfect holiday gift right here!
Bidding opened today 11/19 at 8am and goes until 12/3 at 8pm. Auction link here: https://app.givebacks.gives/winterauction2025
Big shoutout to two of our incredible educators. Dr. Jessica Allen (5th grade teacher) and Ms. Lisa Kaufman (Exceptional Children’s teacher) have been awarded Fueling Education Teacher Grants from Couch Oil Cares!
✨ Dr. Allen’s grant will bring hands-on math materials to all 5th graders, helping make learning active and fun.
✨ Ms. Kaufman’s grant will support new adaptive PE equipment so every student can engage confidently, regardless of ability.
We’re so proud of their dedication to making learning accessible, engaging, and meaningful for every student!
✨ Dr. Allen’s grant will bring hands-on math materials to all 5th graders, helping make learning active and fun.
✨ Ms. Kaufman’s grant will support new adaptive PE equipment so every student can engage confidently, regardless of ability.
We’re so proud of their dedication to making learning accessible, engaging, and meaningful for every student!
As we celebrate this season of gratitude, we invite our CGE community to take a moment and recognize the amazing people who make our school special. Leave a “Thankful For” Shout-Out for a CGE staff member who has made a difference for you or your student. Your kind words mean more than you know! Submit by Monday, 11/24.
https://forms.gle/CKkmYdWd5A9KSUZj9 🧡💚
https://forms.gle/CKkmYdWd5A9KSUZj9 🧡💚
Hurray for our Gator Character Award recipients for Honesty! These amazing students show outstanding ability to be honest and fair through their words and actions. Their truthfulness and willingness to make good choices inspires others every day! 🐊🏅
3rd Grade Hispanic Culture Fiesta! Our 3rd Grade Gators had an amazing time celebrating the richness and diversity of Hispanic culture!
A huge thank you to our wonderful families who supported this event—especially those who took the time to share their traditions, food, music, and stories with our students. Your contributions made this celebration truly special!
We also want to give a special shoutout to the talented student who handmade a piñata for each 3rd grade class—your creativity and effort brought so much joy to everyone! 🇲🇽🇪🇸🇨🇴🇨🇺🇵🇷
Look out for our students’ amazing artwork next time you’re at the North Chatham SECU! Congratulations to our talented young artists — their work will be on display all through November.
Congratulations to Ms. Galloway and our amazing Gators! We’re so proud of our students who were selected to join the prestigious North Carolina Elementary Honors Chorus! This incredible ensemble brings together the state’s top 4th and 5th grade vocalists for a weekend of inspiring music-making.
Under the direction of a guest conductor, our talented singers rehearsed six choral pieces and showcased their hard work in a special concert today at the North Carolina Music Educators Association Conference.
Way to go, Gators — your dedication and passion for music make us proud! 🐊🎵
Under the direction of a guest conductor, our talented singers rehearsed six choral pieces and showcased their hard work in a special concert today at the North Carolina Music Educators Association Conference.
Way to go, Gators — your dedication and passion for music make us proud! 🐊🎵
Our 5th graders loved reading stories with their 1st grade book buddies today. It’s so special to see our older students sharing their love of reading with our youngest learners. 🧡💚
Thanks to the support of our incredible PTA, our 4th and 5th graders now have a Gaga Ball Pit for recess! It’s already a huge hit and a great way for students to stay active and have fun together.
October was another great month in the library! A big hooray for our 2nd graders for checking out the most books this past month! Want to see what’s new? Check out November’s Library Insight for more updates and highlights!
A shout-out to all our amazing parents and guardians who joined us for Parent/Teacher Conferences! Thank you for partnering with us to support every student’s academic growth and success this year. 🧡💚
Our Custodian Crew earned the top score in the district for this round of Clean School inspections — an incredible 99.5 out of 100! We are so proud of their hard work and dedication to keeping our school clean, safe, and ready for learning every day. Way to go, team! 🧹🏫✨
Our students enjoyed a wonderful performance by Paperhand Puppets on Friday. The show’s creativity and storytelling offered a memorable experience for everyone. We’re grateful to our PTA for their generous support in making this event possible. 🧡💚
