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Cedar Grove Elementary
Cedar Grove ES

We are "Raising the Standard- Step by Step"
Please view the February calendar for school breaks and current events!



Remember to use the Georgia Online Assessment for CRCT practice!

Parent Reminders:
Please support our vision at Cedar Grove by dressing your child in their school uniforms everyday!


Please remember that school is closed on February 17th and 20th for President's Day!


Please come out and support us at our Black History Program on February 9, 2012 and our Father/Daughter Dance on February 24, 2012!


Please support our P.T.A by coming out to our Book Fair, February 6-10, 2011!


Please view our Parent/Student Handbook! Please click on the Parent Corner Icon on the left-side of the screen. The handbook is listed under the link~Cedar Grove Elementary Handbook. The handbook provides important details for Cedar Grove Elementary! The 2011-2012 handbook will be posted soon!Please do not forget to view the Parent Portal!





Are you a V.I.P? (Very Involved Parent)
Parents, we are anticipating spending another great school year with you and your child! Please support our school by joining our PTA~ Parent Teacher Association. The membership dues are only $7. Remember, YOU put the "P" in PTA!


Parents, we are still selling our Student Agendas for $7.


Please support our P.T.A by coming out to our Book Fair, February 6-10, 2011!


Please come out and volunteer your time and talents in your child's classroom or you can assist in other areas throughout the school. We "WELCOME" you to the GROVE!!



February-May 2012 School Events Calendar:
February (Black History Month)
3 End of 4.5 week
6-10 Book Fair (P.T.A)
9 Black History Program (6:30 PM)
9 Issue 4.5 week progress reports
15 Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:30-5:30 PM)
17 Work Calendar Reduction Day (Schools Closed)
20 Holiday-Presidents' Day (Schools Closed)
24 Father/Daughter Dance (6:30-8:30 PM)

March
7 Grade 5 Writing Assessment
8 Make-up (Gr. 5 Writing Assessment)
8 End of 9 week
9 Holiday(Schools Closed)
15 Issue 9 week progress reports
19-23 Grade 3 Writing Assessment

April
2-6 Spring Break (Schools Closed)
19 End of 13.5 week
23-27 CRCT (Reading, Lang. Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies)
25 Issue 13.5 week progress

May
24 Elementary Schools (Issue Report Cards)
24 Thursday, LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
25 Post-Planning
28 Memorial Day (Schools/Administrative Offices Closed)

**PLEASE NOTE THAT ACTIVITES MAY BE ADDED TO THIS CALENDAR DURING THE YEAR.

*The students are expected to "Dress to Impress" with their school uniforms this school year!



Principal's Book of the Month
Has your child read 25 or more books? Our expectations for the school year is that every student will read 25 or more books? Please encourage your child to read at least one book per night!


Principal’s Book of the Month List for 2011-2012:
February/March~ The Power of Un By: Nancy Etchemendy
April~ I Can be Anything By: Jerry Spinelli
May~ Momma Played Baseball By: David Adler


Home-School Connection
Everyday, the students will work on their Georgia Professional Standards(GPS)in each subject area.
Ask your child what standard/element are they working on in class each day? You may access http://www.doe.k12.ga.us for a complete listing of the Georgia Professional Standards!
Are you practicing your CRCT skills? Please access www.georgiaoas.org for practice tests! The generic user name & password for your child is the word grade and their grade level!
Example:
user name: grade2
Password: grade2

Highlights from the Grove...
Please explore the Parent Corner! There is a vast amount of information and resources available to you!


Cedar Grove Elementary's dress code for the students are as follows:
Navy blue and khaki~ Pants; Shorts; Skirts/Dresses (for girls)
Navy & light blue, white, and yellow shirts