Good afternoon,
Happy Sunday!
We hope that everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday break week and are ready to knock out the last few weeks of Semester 1. Exams will be right around the corner, so please encourage your student(s) to STAY FOCUSED and help them get back into the routine of school after being off last week for the holiday week. Thank you for your support!
Homecoming Activities for our K-8 Campus will take place the week of December 9th with homecoming itself being on Thursday, December 12th. Hope to see you there! Please check out more information below in regards to SPIRIT DAYS for our K-8 Campus for Homecoming!
We have some upcoming volunteer needs/donations! Please scroll to the bottom and look at our "Volunteering" section if you're able to help. Thank you!
Many of you have been asking about our "Teacher/Staff Favorites List" in preparation for the winter holidays and season of giving! If you feel inclined to get something for your child's teacher(s) this school year, please take a look at the attached list found below. (If someone is missing, please reach out to Ms. April at aprilkelly@cgsnc.org so that we can locate their list and send it out) Thank you for loving on our faculty/staff at CGS as they are simply the BEST!! : )
SAVE THE DATES:
- 12/6/24: Mrs. Nina's Retirement Celebration from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. in our gym (stop by if able to say "thank you" and "happy retirement" to our amazing registrar of 24 years! )
- 12/6/24: Band performing at the Mebane Parade
- 12/7/24: Band performing at the Graham Parade
- 12/10/24: Band Concert at 7:00 P.M. in the Gym at the K-8 Campus
- 12/12/24: Homecoming for Middle School and Elementary students
- 12/13/24: Homecoming Dance- Winter Wonderland (K-5)
- 12/14/24: Homecoming Dance- Winter Wonderland (MS)
- 12/16/24-12/20/24: "Santa Store" in our library at our K-8 Campus (opportunity for students to buy gifts for teachers, students, or loved ones. This has been an annual tradition for YEARS at CGS! Our students really enjoy this event!)
- 12/20/24: 1/2 Day Dismissal at 11:45 A.M. for our K-8 Campus and at 12:00 P.M. for our High School Campus
- 12/23/24-1/6/25: SCHOOL CLOSED for the Winter Holiday Break!
Reminder- Check out our CGS Directory for questions regarding anything CGS! You can also reach out to us at info@cgsnc.org for questions.
Don't forget to check out our website at www.cgsnc.org and our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cgsgrizzlies for updates!
School Gear- Available for Purchase!
Need some new CGS apparel? Check out our School Spirit Store by clicking on the link below!
K-8 Campus Updates
Greetings Grizzly Families,
It is truly an honor and privilege to serve with and for you here at CGS as the K-8 Principal. I am grateful for not just the position but more importantly, the opportunity to build and partner with you and your students on the mission to “produce successful citizens.” We can’t do it without you! Welcome Back!
I’m hopeful that you had a restful and fun-filled holiday and break! And, now we are back in business, full speed ahead as we bring this year to a close. Parents, please continue to encourage your students to stay focused and strive to be, do and show their BEST in these last weeks of school before the winter break. It can get challenging with so many upcoming events and the overall excitement of the season. Thank you in advance!
This Friday, we will recognize students without office disciplinary referrals (SWR) for the first quarter. These students will receive a green wristband, which allows them to come to school in their pajamas! They must have their wristband on Friday to participate in Pajama Day.
November’s Grizzly B.E.S.T. are as follows. These students were recognized by staff for demonstrating outstanding character and following school expectations. Let’s go Grizzlies!
Ava Lackey
Kinsley Watts
Alan Arroyo-Vega
Jake Lewis
Landon Sullivan
Chole Reynolds
Sadie Barnes
Stryker Gerringer
Talen Robertson
Ben Reagan
Jesse Diaz
Sawyer Nikitin
Gentry Wageman
Reagan Roberts
Brighton Brame
Harlan Sitton
Kinsley Watts
McKenna Perdue
Chole Reynolds
Landon Sullivan
Stryker Gerringer
Finally, please join us as we celebrate and congratulate our A/B Honor Roll Grizzly Scholars! See the list below! Congratulations!
All the BEST,
Mrs. Spencer
K-8 Principal
High School Campus Updates
I hope you all had a wonderful break. It's hard to believe we only have three weeks left in our first semester. Please continue to support our scholars by having them at school on time and ready to learn while adhering to the dress code. We appreciate your partnership, which is making CGS the BEST!
Mr. George Robinson, Assistant Director of Recruitment & Scholar Support for Elon Academy, will meet with our 9th graders on Monday, December 9th at 8:15 in the commons area at the high school. Check out this link for more information on Elon Academy.
The teachers will prepare students for the upcoming tests and exams while wrapping up the final lessons of the semester. Teacher-made exams are scheduled for 12/11-12/13, and End-of-Course state exams for semester-long courses are scheduled for 12/16-12/19, which include CTE exams, Math 1, Math 3, Biology, and English 2. Please refer to the testing updates for information on exam week.
Seniors...The FAFSA portal is open!!! Grab a parent and complete your application for financial aid to help pay for college.
For new students applying to ACC for the spring semester, applications are due by 12/6. Please see Dr. Morris for support.
REMINDER- FALL EXAM SCHEDULE:
Winter Break is approaching quickly. The week of 12/16-12/20 are early release days due to EOC testing. Transportation will not be provided at dismissal. All students must be picked up by 12:20 pm on the early release days. Please see the Fall Exam Schedule for details.
Mrs. Nina's Retirement Celebration- 12/6/24
Let's honor Nina Miller's incredible 23 years of service at Clover Garden School by sharing your heartfelt messages, photos, videos, and notes of appreciation through the email link below. Your contributions will help us celebrate her dedication and the positive impact she has had on our community.
Thank you for participating! Please stop by her retirement event from 5 PM- 7 PM on 12/6/24 in our school's gym if able! nmillercelebrate@cgsnc.org
Shout out to our CGS Performing Grizzlies
Jr. Civitans: Adopt-A-School Hurricane Helene Relief Project
FernLeaf Community Charter School, which teaches over 430 K-4 students, was severely affected by catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Helene. To help them recover and ensure students can keep learning, donations are being collected through fundraisers and an Amazon Wish List.
Jr. Civitans, partnering with Mr. Graham's mentorship program, have adopted the school. They are collecting essential supplies to aid the school's recovery, and you can help through donation links and a general Amazon Wish List. Every contribution makes a difference in helping FernLeaf rebuild and support its students and community.
Athletics Updates:
Save the Dates:
Homecoming: Middle and Elem. School- 12/12
Volunteer Opportunities if interested email Coach Paschal.
Home Game Information:
Tickets must be purchased on gofan (https://gofan.co/app/school/NC50181) or with a card at the gate. Concessions will be available.
Monthly Newsletter:
https://view.gogipper.com/page/2166233
Stay In The Know: Athletics has a Remind account to send out important updates. Use the link below to join: https://www.remind.com/join/cgsa2024
Athletics Website: For all things athletics, please visit our website at https://sites.google.com/cgsnc.org/grizzly-athletics
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our athletic director, Coach Paschal at taylorpaschal@cgsnc.org.
Winter Volleyball Training Opportunity (5th-11th grade students)
Volleyball Training:
January 25, February 22, March 29, April 26
At Clover Garden School Gymnasium
Current 5th- 7th graders Skills Training 8:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M.
Price- $25 per session if you pay for all four in advance $75. Open to anyone.
Register HERE: https://forms.gle/PsHgJQ69gGLLEqwM8
High School Positional Training- Current 8th-11th graders
Hitters/Setters- 10:30-12:00
Defense/serving 12:30-2:00
Price- $25 a session or $40 for both.
Pay for all four in advance $75/Pay for all 8 in advance $120. Open to anyone.
Register HERE: https://forms.gle/PsHgJQ69gGLLEqwM8
Email Mrs. Dollyhigh with any questions at taradollyhigh@cgsnc.org
Band Updates
Save the Date:
12/10/24: Band Concert @ 7 P.M. in the Gym at the K-8 Campus
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Harper, Band Director at justinharper@cgsnc.org.
Lunch Information
Parents,
Attached please find a copy of the next month’s menu. Please review it carefully as you place your order at myschoolaccount.com. Remember we adhere to a seven day ordering window. This means that all pre-orders must be placed seven days prior to the serving date.
Please see the links below if you are in need of any assistance.
How to create a myschoolaccount- https://youtu.be/0QZDU5Xm7zU
How to login and manage students- https://youtu.be/9vS7n4tnZ8s
How to deposit funds- https://youtu.be/13k29YnYuZw
How to preorder lunches-
https://intercom.help/myschoolaccount_help_center/en/articles/2330998-place-a-pre-order
Please see above for adding funds to your student account. Please make sure your account is no more than $50 in the negative. If your student’s account is more than $50 in the negative he/she will not be allowed to purchase a la carte items and charge them to their account.
Reach out if you have any questions or if you need your students lunch number.
Thanks,
Dana Walker
Cafeteria Coordinator
danawalker@cgsnc.org
Mental Health Survey 2024-2025
Parents,
Volunteering
Volunteers Needed:
We are in need of wrapping paper donations!! We are planning something special for our K-5 students for the winter break send off and need any and all wrapping paper donations to assist us with this project. If you can donate any wrapping paper, please send some in to Mrs. Redd in our Library this week if possible! Thank you so much!
Please email our volunteer coordinator if you're interested in assisting with any volunteering opportunities at volunteercgs@cgsnc.org. Thanks!
**Volunteers Needed for Staff Holiday Party!**
We’re excited to celebrate our amazing staff with a festive winter holiday party on December 20th, but we need your help to make it truly special! We’re looking for volunteers to join us in different ways—whether it’s by joining the planning committee, donating food or decorations, helping with setup, or lending a hand on the day of the party. Your support would mean so much to our staff! Please fill out our volunteer form to sign up and let us know how you’d like to help. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Franchesca Jones at fcjones1125@gmail.com.
Have a FANTASTIC week Grizzlies!!
As always, thanks for all that you do,
Mrs. Vereyken
Executive Director
Clover Garden School
*If you need this weekly newsletter translated into a different language, please let our Title 1 Coordinator, Mrs. Simmons know at brandisimmons@cgsnc.org.
*If you have any thoughts, feedback or suggestions for our Title 1 team on ways to improve our practices, please contact Mrs. Simmons at brandisimmons@cgsnc.org.
Clover Garden School
Email: info@cgsnc.org
Website: cgsnc.org
Locations:
2454 Altamahaw Union Ridge Road, Burlington, NC, USA
5806 Pagetown Road, Burlington, NC 27217
Phone: 3365869440
Facebook: facebook.com/cgsgrizzlies