Huge congratulations to our chorus students chosen to represent Chatham Grove at All-County Chorus! Their talent and dedication truly stand out, and we can’t wait to see them shine on stage. Way to go Gators! 🎉🎶
Grateful for our wonderful PTA Garden Committee! Thank you for maintaining our front planters with gorgeous arrangements throughout the year. Your efforts make our school shine! ✨🎍
So proud of our Kinder Team as they unpack their next math cluster with intention and excitement. Their collaboration today will make tomorrow’s learning even brighter for our students. 🌟📐
A huge thank you to our amazing PTA for spreading holiday cheer this morning by treating our staff to a cozy drink from the Three Waters Cafe Coffee Truck! Your kindness warms our hearts (and our mugs!). We appreciate your support! ✨☕️
CGE Alert: CCS will operate on a two-hour delay for all students and staff tomorrow, Tuesday, December 9th. Bus routes delayed 2 hours. Morning drop-off for car line/walkers starts @ 9:30. Please stay safe and warm!
Thank you to all of our students and families who participated in the Science Fair this year. We appreciate the hard work that went into these experiments. Congratulations to our finalists! These students will be competing at the district level! 🧪🧫🧬
🎉✨ Holiday Lights & Market ! ✨🎉
Join us Friday, 12/12 from 5:00–7:30 for a festive evening packed with holiday fun! Enjoy beautiful lights, a vendor market, food truck, activities, music, a K–3 student performance, a visit from Santa, a book fair & more!
🍪 Gingerbread Showdown:
Show off your sweetest skills! Gingerbread house drop-off begins at 5:00 PM.
🎁 Toys for Tots:
Bring new, unwrapped toys (especially for ages 8+) to support local kids this season.
🥫 CORA Food Drive:
Donate shelf-stable pantry items to help families in need.
Bring the family and come celebrate the season with your CGE community! 🧡💚
Join us Friday, 12/12 from 5:00–7:30 for a festive evening packed with holiday fun! Enjoy beautiful lights, a vendor market, food truck, activities, music, a K–3 student performance, a visit from Santa, a book fair & more!
🍪 Gingerbread Showdown:
Show off your sweetest skills! Gingerbread house drop-off begins at 5:00 PM.
🎁 Toys for Tots:
Bring new, unwrapped toys (especially for ages 8+) to support local kids this season.
🥫 CORA Food Drive:
Donate shelf-stable pantry items to help families in need.
Bring the family and come celebrate the season with your CGE community! 🧡💚
Leap into a storybook at the Literati Book Fair! Explore the Everglow Forest December 8-12, including during Holiday Lights! You can get a head start on books, games, gift cards and more at literati.com/store. Make sure to connect Chatham Grove Elementary School so every purchase counts! With these stories, it’s easy to get lost in a book!
Day 2 of Holiday Cheer. Snowman scavenger hunt! Our staff is on the lookout today for some frosty friends throughout the building. ⛄️
CGE Alert: CCS will operate on a two-hour delay for all students and staff tomorrow, Friday, December 5th. Bus routes delayed 2 hours. Morning drop-off in car line/walkers starts @ 9:30. Please stay safe and warm!
Our Gator Spirit Crew kicked off our 12 Days of Holiday Cheer today to bring some festive fun to our staff leading up to Winter Break! We started by spreading joy with biscuits and jam. A huge thank-you to our local McDonald’s for generously donating the biscuits! 🧡🐊
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!
