November 6, 2022
From the Principal's Desk
As you may have noticed, we have been utilizing a new Gator Bites format for the past couple of weeks. We are working to take our communication to even higher levels. To know you are on the latest Gator Bites message, note the date at the top right hand side of the page. If you click on the “Home” tab at the top right hand side of the page, you may access older versions of Gator Bites, and/or helpful hyperlinks. Finally, note the PTA tab at the top right hand corner of Gator Bites where you may find a plethora of PTA information.
We are struggling to get our carpool staff and student volunteers in the building at 7:55 a.m. as we have a lot of cars entering our school campus after 7:50. We have a lull in carpool traffic typically between 7:40 and 7:50. Please consider helping our carpool run more efficiently by aiming to arrive on campus by 7:40 a.m.
Relatedly, if you are parking in our parking lot because you need to drop off a pre-k child and/or you are volunteering first thing in the morning, please do not cross through the carpool line on the raised sidewalk. Instead, go the other direction (toward Andrews Store Road) and follow the sidewalk into the walker area and/or front office. Taking this step will allow the carpool line to flow more easily.
Upcoming Events at CGE
November 7th - 3rd-5th Math Check Ins
November 8th- Election Day/Required Staff Development Day (no school for students)
November 9th - Report Cards go home
November 10th - CGE Science Fair Volunteer Here
November 11th- Veterans Day (no school for students)
November 15th – PTA General Membership Meeting, 5:45 pm (Library)
November 21st- Childhood Anxiety Presentation, 5:45 pm at CGE
November 23rd, 24th, & 25th- Thanksgiving Break
December 2nd, Picture Retake Day
December 9th, Holiday Lights
December 13th- CGE Chorus Winter Concert at 6:00 p.m.
December 19th through January 2nd- Holiday Break (classes resume on January 3rd)
From the PTA
NOTE: Starting November 1st, the cafeteria volunteer sign-up will shift to the PTA website to make it easier for parents and community members to see all CGE volunteer opportunities in one place. You can access cafeteria volunteer slots by using this direct link. Thank you for your continued support!
Call for PTA Committee Members – If you would like to serve on the 12 Days Days of Holiday Committee (for CGE staff), please contact Internal@chathamgrovepta.com. The Holiday Lights Committee is also seeking members; if interested, please contact Enrichment@chathamgrovepta.com
Around the School
CGE Science Fair
Students may drop off their science fair projects November 9th or 10th between 7:30am -8:05am.
We are still looking for volunteers to help judge our SCIENCE FAIR on NOVEMBER 10TH. Judging is easy! Previous experience as a judge is not needed. You may sign up on our PTA’s website found here.
Around the District
JMArts is delighted to announce our fifth Sing & Play Musical Competition! Registration for auditions is now open: https://forms.gle/ddPLkn1wgvPscxtp8
The full competition rules are attached, but briefly:
• Open to students (public, charter, independent or homeschool) grades 1-12
• Three divisions, elementary, middle and high school
• Individuals or groups of 2-4 students
• Acts must be musical: vocal, instrumental or both
• Auditions Feb 7; 4-6 acts in each division selected for Musical Showcase Feb 23
• Audience votes pick winners in each division
• Admission to showcase $5 per person
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Rose Pate - JM Arts
rosetpate@gmail.com