CGS Weekly Message for 25-26

Happy Sunday!

Happy Grandparents' day to all of our Grizzly Grandparents!! We hope that you are showered with love and appreciation today! 💙

We are off and running since returning from our August Academic Break. Please continue to check in on your child's academic progress by creating your parent Infinite Campus account so that you can see your child's progress in real-time. If you have any concerns regarding your child's progress, please reach out to their teacher(s) to set up a parent/teacher conference. The 2nd quarter begins on October 13th. Face-to-Face parent/teacher conferences are offered on October 20th from 7:30 A.M. until 3:30 P.M.

Our NC School Report Card for the 24-25 school year was released last week. We are proud to say that we were able to maintain our "C" performance letter grade. However, this is not something we are ultimately satisfied with as we work to regain our historical "B" performance letter grade. We will be challenging our students and teachers to improve this letter grade throughout our 25-26 academic school year. We can't do this alone. There simply aren't enough hours in the day. We need your help at home helping us reinforce the skills your student learns at school in order to be successful. This looks like: checking their homework at night (don't let them tell you they have no homework- what can you review with them- quizzes, learning objectives for the week, projects, etc.), helping them study for tests/assessments, encouraging them to read nightly, and practicing math facts or math fluency skills with them daily will help our Grizzlies be successful.

We know our students are so much more than a test score, but we need to prepare our students the best we possibly can in order to help them master academic content so that they are college and career ready upon graduation from Clover Garden School.

Please continue challenging your student at home and being an active participant in their daily learning. Thank you for working together with us!

You can visit the NCDPI Accountability Dashboard by clicking HERE to review our school's performance grade and compare it to others.

You can also see a snapshot below of our 24-25 NC School Report Card results.

Thank you for your continued support of our school!

Save the Dates:

• 9/9/2025: September BOD Meeting- in-person at our HS campus or it can be streamed online via YouTube at 6:30 P.M.
• 9/12/2025: Summer Bash! Sponsored by Student Council from 5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. at our K-8 Campus
• 9/15/2025: Fall Individual Picture Day Kindergarten- 11th Grade
• 9/15/2025-9/19/2025: Fall Scholastic Book Fair! Hosted in our library at our K-8 Campus from 7:30 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. Monday through Thursday and open on Friday from 7:30 A.M. until 1:00 P.M.
• 9/17/2025: Half Day Dismissal! K-8 Campus dismisses at 11:45 A.M. and HS dismisses at 12:00 P.M.

Looking further ahead:

• 10/3/2025: Senior Drape/Tux Portraits @ 9 AM at the HS Campus
• 10/3/2025: Half Day Dismissal! K-8 Campus dismisses at 11:45 A.M. and HS dismisses at 12:00 P.M.
• 10/4/2025: Annual Athletics Golf Tournament Fundraiser at Quaker Creek Golf Course
• 10/6/2025-10/10/2025: Academic Break! No School!
• 10/20/2025: School Closed/Teacher Workday! Parent/Teacher Conferences (K-12)

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 Day:

K-8: School starts at 7:45 A.M. and ends at 2:45 P.M.

(students may arrive as early as 7:15 A.M.)

9-12: School starts at 8:00 A.M. and ends at 3:00 P.M.

(students may arrive as early as 7:30 A.M.)

Greetings Grizzly Parents & Families,

Thank you for your continued participation and support of our school community. Your partnership makes a tremendous difference in our students' success.

As we continue through the school year, please keep these important reminders in mind:

Classroom Questions & Concerns:

Please reach out directly to your scholar's teacher with any specific classroom questions or concerns.

Attendance/School Day Begins at 7:45 AM: Students should be Here On Time (H.O.T) and Ready, prior to 7:45. To help ensure smooth mornings:

• Prepare for each school day the night before

• Once your vehicle enters our gravel area, have your student begin getting ready to exit the car by the time you reach the farthest cone

• Students should gather belongings, put away devices, and unbuckle seat belts during this time

School Expectations: Please review school expectations regularly with your scholar to reinforce our shared commitment to their success.

Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership. Enjoy the remainder of your evening.

All the BEST,

Leah Spencer

#GrizzlyPride

Our middle and high school students will be participating in the SS-ARS (Say Something Anonymous Reporting System) training later this month. This annual training gives our middle and high school students the tools they need to anonymously report suspicious behaviors identified to the school and local authorities. This program is phenomenal is helping our students feel empowered to recognize negative behaviors of others and help have a voice in violence prevention.

Check out the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System website here for more details.

DRIVERS EDUCATION ELIGIBILITY FORM (for learner's permit)

Please email the school-level Principal or Assistant Principal to have a document drafted and set up a time to meet for completion. Please allow 72 hours from the time you request the certificate to when you pick it up. This document requires a parent/guardian to come to the school for completion and is good for 30 days.

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST

If you need a transcript, please use the CGS Transcript Request Form and allow 72 hours for your request to be completed.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Do you have a snapshot camera you no longer use? Mrs. Miner needs additional digital cameras to use in Digital Photography 1 and 2. If you have a digital camera you'd like to donate, please contact Mrs. Miner (shelleyminer@cgsnc.org).

JUNIORS and SENIORS--It's time for the College Fair at ACC

This year, we are providing the opportunity for Juniors and Seniors to attend the CACRAO College Fair at Alamance Community College. The first 50 juniors or seniors to submit their permission form will load the bus at CGS and attend the event at ACC. This is a wonderful opportunity for our Juniors and Seniors to learn about colleges they may be interested in attending. Permission forms will be in the main office on Monday, September 8th, or can be printed from this link, and are due to Dr. Morris by September 17th, 2025.

SENIORS--The Park Scholarship Program at NC State University

The Park Scholarships program brings together students with outstanding accomplishments and potential in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

THE PARK SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM is a four-year scholarship valued at $124,000 and covers:

• Tuition, fees, and room and board
• Books and personal expenses
• $2,000 computer stipend
• Enrichment grants to fund study abroad, research projects, service activities, conferences, and more
• Guaranteed invitation to join the University Honors Program

THE PARK EXPERIENCE INCLUDES

• Professional training in leadership, public speaking, and business etiquette
• Educational trips, retreats, and seminars
• Faculty mentors and a network of more than 1,100 accomplished Park Scholarships alumni worldwide

Applications for the Park Scholarships program and admission to NC State are both due by 11:59 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 1, for consideration for the Park Scholarship. For more information:

• Park Scholarship Brochure
• Park Under-Resourced Assistance (PURA) Brochure

ACC/CCP Advisor Meetings

Dr. Morris will email current ACC/CCP students the week of September 8th with a sign-up to meet in person with Mr. Oelfke September 16th-19th. The advising meetings will be in the conference room on the CGS campus, where students will discuss and choose ACC CCP courses for the spring semester.

NC College Connect Information FOR PARENTS/STUDENTS

NC College Connect is a groundbreaking initiative offering direct college admission to eligible high school seniors across the state for the 2025–2026 school year! Open to public high school seniors with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or higher who meet course requirements, students will be matched with colleges where they already qualify — no traditional application needed.

The program now includes more UNC System schools, NC Independent Colleges and Universities, and NC Community Colleges. Students are directly admitted and can accept offers by completing a short form on CFNC.org.

The student and parent webinars will give an overview of the program, while office hours are an opportunity for more personalized support.

Webinars

• September 16, 6 p.m.

Office Hours

• September 30, 6-7 p.m.

Please continue to sanitize, wash hands frequently and notify the school nurse of any student illnesses or injuries. Thank you!

Please reach out to Nurse Corbett with questions at angelacorbett@cgsnc.org.

🥧 Help Us Feed Our Teachers – Donations Needed!

The Parent Volunteer Committee is hosting a Staff Lunch on Wednesday, September 17th for both the K–8 and High School campuses, and we need your help to make it a success!

We’re asking families to donate items for lunch. If your donation will be in a crock pot, please be sure to use a crock pot liner to help with cleanup.

🚩 All donations are due by 9:00 AM on September 17th to the campus they are intended for.
Sign up using the links below:

• K–8 Campus Donations

• High School Campus Donations

Thank you for helping us show love and appreciation to our amazing Clover Garden staff!

Volunteers Needed:

• We are forming some of our school committees/organizations at CGS and would love parent participation. If you are interested in any of the following committees below, please reach out to Mrs. Vereyken at heathervereyken@cgsnc.org. Thank you!

• School Safety Team
• School Improvement Team
• School Leadership Team (Community Focused)
• Title 1 Committee

This week at both campuses we will observe All American Week, which encompasses the following important dates in our nation's history:

• 9/11 Remembrance Day
• Patriot Day
• Citizenship Day
• Constitution Day

Let us not forget the sacrifices and the lengths to which our forefathers and subsequent generations have gone for our country. Let us keep the principles and the values of the United States alive as we remember and honor them this week!

Come out for some end of summer fun and celebrate!! Our Student Council is hosting an "End of Summer Bash" at our K-8 Campus on Friday, September 12th from 5:30 P.M. until 8:30 P.M. There will be games, inflatables, and more! Hope to see you there!

**Please RSVP if you plan to attend to help our Student Council with planning numbers! The QR code is on the flyer! Thank you!

Ready to rock your school pride? Head over to grizzlyden.org NOW and grab the hottest school apparel! Hoodies, tees, crewnecks- you name it in both elementary and MS/HS style! Don't wait, gear up, stand out, and show everyone what it means to be a part of Grizzly Nation!

Available Coaching Positions:

JV Boys Basketball Assistant Coach

Varsity Softball Head Coach

*If interested in applying for any coaching positions, please send resume/coaching experience to taylorpaschal@cgsnc.org*

MS Boys Basketball

If you have a MS student who is interested in playing basketball for the 25-26 season please complete the following form asap- MS Boys Basketball Interest Form

Volunteer Opportunities:

9/10- Cross Country Course Spotters (5), 3:45-6:00

9/11- Home Volleyball- Admission Gate- 3:30-5:00, 5:00-6:30/Concessions- 4:00-5:30, 5:30-7:00

9/12- Home Volleyball- Admission Gate 3:15-4:30

Email Coach Paschal or Coach Somers if interested in volunteering!

3rd Annual CGS Athletic Boosters Golf Tournament

We will be hosting our 3rd Annual golf tournament on Saturday, October 4th at Quaker Creek Golf Course. We only have 8 team spots left! Grab your family/friends and join us!

Team registration link

We are also looking for golf tournament sponsors, if interested please see the attached flyer, and reach out to Coach Paschal or Coach Somers if interested!

Athletics Newsletter- Click HERE for up-to-date information regarding our athletics program.

Sign up to join our 25-26 Athletics Remind App. This is a great way to get up-to-date information regarding our athletics program.

Shout out to our Marching Grizzlies for their participation in Saturday's Elon Band Day opportunity! Although, students didn't get the opportunity to perform in the evening due to inclement weather, they got to experience a day full of learning and practice with Elon's Fire of the Carolinas Marching Band. What an amazing experience for our Marching Grizzlies!! 🎺🥁

Our CGS Marching Grizzlies and Color guard are preparing for their upcoming Band Competitions which begin on September 27th.

Save the Date: On Saturday, October 18th, our Marching Grizzlies will have a local competition at Western Alamance High School! More details (time) coming soon! Come out to support our Marching Grizzlies on that Saturday!

Band Rehearsals continue on Monday and Thursday weekly from 3:30 P.M.- 5:30 P.M.

Please see the testing calendar below.

If you have any questions, please contact our school's district testing coordinator, Ms. Ginter at tonyaginter@cgsnc.org.

Parents,

Attached please find a copy of this September's menu. Please review it carefully as you place your order at https://clovergarden.familyportal.cloud/. You have until Thursday the week before the serving week to place your order. Please be sure you have enough money on your account to cover lunches for the month. Please make sure your account is no more than $25 in the negative. If your student’s account is more than $25 in the negative he/she will not be allowed to purchase a la carte items and charge them to their account.

Also the only confirmation you will receive is a green check mark. This company doesn't send out email confirmations.

Thank you,

Dana Walker

Clover Garden School

Cafeteria Coordinator

B & A Coordinator

336-586-9440 ext. 228

Please click on this LINK if you are interested in Mental Health Services for your student(s).

Current Vacancies:

• High School Science Teacher

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.

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