Our 5th graders are diving into circuits in STEAM this week! Students are learning how electricity works by designing and building their own bristle bots, tiny robots powered by creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on engineering. 🤖🔋
1 day ago, Dr. Janice Giles
Bristlebots
Bristlebots
Bristlebots
A shout-out to our 5th grade student leaders that are sharing EOG motivation and test taking tips with our 3rd grade classes during morning meeting this week! 🧡💚
2 days ago, Dr. Janice Giles
EOG Encouragement
EOG Encouragement
Congratulations to our Gators who were recognized at the CCS Young Authors ceremony! A special shoutout to Adaline Garner for being recognized as the CCS K-2 Distinguished Author! 🎉🎉🎉
4 days ago, Dr. Janice Giles
Young Authors
As we prepare to “take on the test” and “finish the race strong,” our Gator Spirit Crew has planned several sports-themed dress-up days for all students leading up to EOGs. 🧡🐊
6 days ago, Dr. Janice Giles
Gearing Up for EOGs

Good luck to ALL Chatham County Schools high school students as end-of-year testing begins today for Chatham Early College! 📝✨

K8 and middle school EOGs begin on 5/28, and regular high school EOCs begin on 6/1. The full exam calendar is available online at www.chatham.k12.nc.us/page/academic-calendars.

Families, please remind students to:
🛌 get plenty of rest,
🍳 eat a healthy breakfast,
⏰ arrive on time, and
📵 leave personal electronic devices at home.

Thank you for helping us support a focused and secure testing environment.

We know our students are ready, and we are wishing them a great first day of testing!

#ONEChatham #ElevateChatham


¡Buena suerte a TODOS los estudiantes de secundaria de Chatham County Schools, ya que hoy comienzan los exámenes de fin de año para Chatham Early College! 📝✨

Los EOG de las escuelas K-8 y secundarias comienzan el 28 de mayo, y los EOC de las escuelas preparatorias regulares comienzan el 1 de junio. El calendario completo de exámenes está disponible en línea en https://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/page/academic-calendars.

Familias, por favor recuerden a los estudiantes:
🛌 dormir lo suficiente,
🍳 comer un desayuno saludable,
⏰ llegar a tiempo, y
📵 dejar los dispositivos electrónicos personales en casa.

Gracias por ayudarnos a mantener un ambiente de exámenes enfocado y seguro.

¡Sabemos que nuestros estudiantes están preparados y les deseamos un excelente primer día de exámenes!

#ONEChatham #ElevateChatham

7 days ago, Chatham County Schools
EOY ENGLISH
SPANISH
Hurray for our Gator Character Award recipients for Integrity as well as Respect & Compassion! These amazing students do the right thing, even when it is hard. They treat themselves, others, and the environment around them with care. 🐊🏅
9 days ago, Dr. Janice Giles
Gator Character Award
Gator Character Award
Gator Character Award
Gator Character Award
Gator Character Award
Gator Character Award
Congratulations to our Gators that were recognized at the CCS Arts & Academic Awards Ceremony this afternoon! 🎉🎉🎉
10 days ago, Dr. Janice Giles
Arts & Academic Awards Ceremony
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!
13 days ago, Dr. Janice Giles
Library Monthly Insight
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! 🐊🧡
15 days ago, Dr. Janice Giles
Bike & Roll to School Day
Bike & Roll to School Day
Bike & Roll to School 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
16 days ago, Dr. Janice Giles
Blood Drive
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! 🧡💚
17 days ago, Dr. Janice Giles
CGE Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
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. 🎉🎉🎉
27 days ago, Dr. Janice Giles
Excellence and Opportunity Champion
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! 🧡💚
28 days ago, Dr. Janice Giles
April Staff Meeting
April Staff Meeting
April Staff Meeting
Happy Administrative Professionals Day, Ms. Glosson and Ms. Vickers! We appreciate all they do to keep our office running smoothly—thank you! 💐
29 days ago, Dr. Janice Giles
Administrative Professionals Day

Hurray for our CGE Chorus on an incredible year! A huge thank you to Ms. Galloway for creating such a special opportunity for our Gators to shine. From a wonderful Spring Concert this past Thursday to absolutely knocking it out of the park while singing the National Anthem at the Durham Bulls game on Saturday, what an amazing showcase of talent and dedication! 🎶🎵🎶

about 1 month ago, Dr. Janice Giles
Chorus
Chorus
Chorus
Chorus
Chorus
Chorus
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.

about 1 month ago, Dr. Janice Giles
Book Fair
Book Fair
Book Fair
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
about 1 month ago, Dr. Janice Giles
CGE Yearbook Cover 25-26
Congratulations to Mr. Mendenhall, driver of bus 226, for being selected as our 2026 CGE Bus Driver of the Year! 🚍🎉
about 1 month ago, Dr. Janice Giles
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. 🌊🐠
about 2 months ago, Dr. Janice Giles
Reef Relief
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. 🌳🌳🌳
about 2 months ago, Dr. Janice Giles
Tree Collage
Tree Collage
Tree Collage