"Andy the Armadillo" Visits Cedar Grove Elementary School
On March 26th, Cedar Grove Elementary students in Mrs. Fousek's first grade class were visited by "Andy the Armadillo" (Texas Roadhouse Mascot), Pam Hope (Store Marketing Representative) and Joyce Ellison (Co-Trainer) from the Anderson restaurant location!
Mrs. Fousek's students won the Texas Roadhouse Gift Card Sales Contest in December and were treated to a picnic lunch! Freezer Pops were given to all the students in the school as well!
Texas Roadhouse has gone above and beyond in supporting the students and staff at CGES this year! We are so grateful for their incredible generosity! Pictured are students from Mrs. Fousek's class, CGES Principal Matt White and the Texas Roadhouse crew!
On March 26th, Cedar Grove Elementary students in Mrs. Fousek's first grade class were visited by "Andy the Armadillo" (Texas Roadhouse Mascot), Pam Hope (Store Marketing Representative) and Joyce Ellison (Co-Trainer) from the Anderson restaurant location!
Mrs. Fousek's students won the Texas Roadhouse Gift Card Sales Contest in December and were treated to a picnic lunch! Freezer Pops were given to all the students in the school as well!
Texas Roadhouse has gone above and beyond in supporting the students and staff at CGES this year! We are so grateful for their incredible generosity! Pictured are students from Mrs. Fousek's class, CGES Principal Matt White and the Texas Roadhouse crew!
Cedar Grove Elementary’s Vex Robotics Team has had the privilege to participate in robotics competitions with elementary schools throughout Anderson School District One for the past couple of years. These competitions are provided by Matt Taylor and his team of students from Wren Middle School, who take time out of their schedules to introduce elementary students to an interest they may want to pursue in middle school.
This year, the first place winners of the competition were teams from Powdersville Elementary and Hunt Meadows Elementary. CGES is proud to announce that one of our teams (The Wild Tires) came in second place, along with Spearman Elementary. All of our students worked extremely hard building their robots, learning how to drive them, and figuring out how to earn maximum points in the competition. Congratulations to our team from Mrs. McDade (STEM Teacher) and all CGES staff and students!
Robotics Team Members - Back Row : Mrs. McDade, John Chandler Skipper, Colton Cejka, Laken Dare, Brison Carmack, Holden Shaw, Michael Hughes, Tucker Kaylor. Front Row : Elijah Basic, Cypress Merritt, Zach Jennings, Ace Calvert, Roger Duran, Jay Garner
"The Wild Tires" Team Members : Cypress Merritt, Colton Cejka, Holden Shaw, John Chandler Skipper
This year, the first place winners of the competition were teams from Powdersville Elementary and Hunt Meadows Elementary. CGES is proud to announce that one of our teams (The Wild Tires) came in second place, along with Spearman Elementary. All of our students worked extremely hard building their robots, learning how to drive them, and figuring out how to earn maximum points in the competition. Congratulations to our team from Mrs. McDade (STEM Teacher) and all CGES staff and students!
Robotics Team Members - Back Row : Mrs. McDade, John Chandler Skipper, Colton Cejka, Laken Dare, Brison Carmack, Holden Shaw, Michael Hughes, Tucker Kaylor. Front Row : Elijah Basic, Cypress Merritt, Zach Jennings, Ace Calvert, Roger Duran, Jay Garner
"The Wild Tires" Team Members : Cypress Merritt, Colton Cejka, Holden Shaw, John Chandler Skipper
☀️🏃♂️ Field Day T-Shirt Orders 🏃♀️☀️
It’s time to order your Field Day T-shirts!
👕 Shirts are $12.00 each (2XL $14.00)
💰Exact cash or a check made payable to Cedar Grove Elementary
📅 All orders are due by March 25.
**Important ordering information:**
📝 Please complete one order form per student due to each grade having a different color.
💵 Payment may be combined if you are ordering for multiple students—just be sure each student has his/her own form.
❓If you have any questions, email Coach D. dysartc@apps.anderson1.org
Thank you for helping us get ready for a fun Field Day! 🎉
It’s time to order your Field Day T-shirts!
👕 Shirts are $12.00 each (2XL $14.00)
💰Exact cash or a check made payable to Cedar Grove Elementary
📅 All orders are due by March 25.
**Important ordering information:**
📝 Please complete one order form per student due to each grade having a different color.
💵 Payment may be combined if you are ordering for multiple students—just be sure each student has his/her own form.
❓If you have any questions, email Coach D. dysartc@apps.anderson1.org
Thank you for helping us get ready for a fun Field Day! 🎉
📘✨ CGES Yearbooks Are On Sale! ✨📘
Yearbooks are $15 and include 48 full-color pages with over 1,000 photos from this school year! 📸
Order online:
💻 www.strawbridge.net
🔢 Code: YB32731
💵Or send exact cash or a check made payable to Cedar Grove Elementary.
💳 If possible, please order online to reserve a copy right away for your student!
⏰ Order deadline: April 6
📦 Yearbooks will be delivered in May.
Yearbooks are $15 and include 48 full-color pages with over 1,000 photos from this school year! 📸
Order online:
💻 www.strawbridge.net
🔢 Code: YB32731
💵Or send exact cash or a check made payable to Cedar Grove Elementary.
💳 If possible, please order online to reserve a copy right away for your student!
⏰ Order deadline: April 6
📦 Yearbooks will be delivered in May.
Cedar Grove Pom wrapped up their 2025 season earlier this year with so many exciting moments!
This year's captains were Addi Rhae and Jessi who lead the team with 5 new stunt groups in their performance at Palmetto Middle School with lots of support from some of our favorite teachers cheering us on!
The girls took on their first community service project and sold 1,000 lollipops and raised $500 to support our local Happy Wheels program with Prisma Children's Hospital. We ended the season with our awards banquet with Scarlet being honored with the sponsorship award for next season.
We cannot wait till next season starts!
This year's captains were Addi Rhae and Jessi who lead the team with 5 new stunt groups in their performance at Palmetto Middle School with lots of support from some of our favorite teachers cheering us on!
The girls took on their first community service project and sold 1,000 lollipops and raised $500 to support our local Happy Wheels program with Prisma Children's Hospital. We ended the season with our awards banquet with Scarlet being honored with the sponsorship award for next season.
We cannot wait till next season starts!
We are so grateful for our amazing yearly business sponsors! Because of their generosity and support, our students and staff are able to enjoy meaningful programs and special opportunities throughout the year. Thank you for investing in our school and helping our Colts shine!
CGES Chorus Performance
The Cedar Grove Elementary School chorus delighted families and classmates last week with their performance of the musical How to Train Your Reindeer to Fly. Featured soloists included London Melnichuk (left) and Azalea Merritt (right).
The Cedar Grove Elementary School chorus delighted families and classmates last week with their performance of the musical How to Train Your Reindeer to Fly. Featured soloists included London Melnichuk (left) and Azalea Merritt (right).
A Huge Shoutout to Our Fundraiser Winner!
Congratulations to Matthew Hanks for winning the CGES Texas Roadhouse gift card contest! Matthew went above and beyond, selling more than $600 worth of gift cards! As a reward for his incredible sales, he and his teacher, Mrs. Fousek, will both receive free complimentary meals at Texas Roadhouse. Enjoy your well-deserved treat!
Congratulations to Matthew Hanks for winning the CGES Texas Roadhouse gift card contest! Matthew went above and beyond, selling more than $600 worth of gift cards! As a reward for his incredible sales, he and his teacher, Mrs. Fousek, will both receive free complimentary meals at Texas Roadhouse. Enjoy your well-deserved treat!
Our first food drive was so successful, we are hosting another round! Students can bring in any items listed on the flyer to the front lobby now through December 12! All items will be distributed back to families in our school community. Every donation makes a difference! Thank you!
Parents/Guardians:
We’re hosting a Food Drive to support our very own students and families in need! Donations will help provide meals and essentials for our own school community. You can drop off the requested food items in the front office or send them with your child between November 3-7.
This will be our 2nd 9 weeks house competition. The house that brings in the most nonperishable items will be awarded 500 house points! (2nd place 300 points, 3rd place 200 points, and 4th place 100 points.)
Thank you for helping us take care of our school family. Every donation makes a difference!
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Durham at durhaml@apps.anderson1.org.
We’re hosting a Food Drive to support our very own students and families in need! Donations will help provide meals and essentials for our own school community. You can drop off the requested food items in the front office or send them with your child between November 3-7.
This will be our 2nd 9 weeks house competition. The house that brings in the most nonperishable items will be awarded 500 house points! (2nd place 300 points, 3rd place 200 points, and 4th place 100 points.)
Thank you for helping us take care of our school family. Every donation makes a difference!
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Durham at durhaml@apps.anderson1.org.
🎃 CGES Fall Festival – This Thursday, October 23rd, 5:00–7:00 PM! 🎃
All Cedar Grove families are invited to join us for an evening of fun! There will be games, inflatables, and a variety of exciting activities for everyone to enjoy. EVERYONE IS REQUIRED TO ENTER THE FESTIVAL THROUGH THE MAIN ENTRANCE AT THE FRONT OF THE SCHOOL.
Students should bring a container to collect candy prizes. 🍬
Some activities and treats are cash-only, so be sure to bring money if you'd like to participate in:
🎃Teacher Dunk Tank – $5.00
🎃Cake Walk – $1.00
🎃Paintball Zombie Shoot – $1.00
🎃Popcorn – $2.00
Additional attractions:
🎃Pumpkin Voting and the Silent Auction will take place in the cafeteria.
🎃The Book Fair will be open during the event (Cash and Credit Cards accepted).
Students are welcome to wear Halloween costumes. However, we kindly ask that adults refrain from dressing up.
We can't wait to see you there!
All Cedar Grove families are invited to join us for an evening of fun! There will be games, inflatables, and a variety of exciting activities for everyone to enjoy. EVERYONE IS REQUIRED TO ENTER THE FESTIVAL THROUGH THE MAIN ENTRANCE AT THE FRONT OF THE SCHOOL.
Students should bring a container to collect candy prizes. 🍬
Some activities and treats are cash-only, so be sure to bring money if you'd like to participate in:
🎃Teacher Dunk Tank – $5.00
🎃Cake Walk – $1.00
🎃Paintball Zombie Shoot – $1.00
🎃Popcorn – $2.00
Additional attractions:
🎃Pumpkin Voting and the Silent Auction will take place in the cafeteria.
🎃The Book Fair will be open during the event (Cash and Credit Cards accepted).
Students are welcome to wear Halloween costumes. However, we kindly ask that adults refrain from dressing up.
We can't wait to see you there!
Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Start here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/cedargroveelementaryschool2 . #ScholasticBookFairs
This past week Cedar Grove Elementary School held its first Celebration of the Nations event. Families shared traditional foods, wore their traditional clothing, and put up displays representing their countries and cultures. It was a beautiful evening filled with community and joy learning about each other's heritage. Thank you to all the families who participated—you made the evening truly special!
PICTURE DAY IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH.
These are the photos that will be used in the yearbook.
These are the photos that will be used in the yearbook.
Our fall festival is coming up on October 23, 2025 and we are having our annual candy drive house competition! We are in need of pre-wrapped candy to be given out as trick-or-treat and game prizes. Please send all donations in by October 21st.
1st place earns 500 points, 2nd place earns 300 points, 3rd place earns 200 points, and 4th place earns 100 points
1st place earns 500 points, 2nd place earns 300 points, 3rd place earns 200 points, and 4th place earns 100 points
Art To Remember order forms go home today! Be on the lookout for your child's personalized order brochure, that will have a personalized order code!
This semester our school is participating in a unique fundraising program with Art to Remember that gives you the opportunity to purchase keepsake items with your child's artwork on them. The best part is that every keepsake order supports our school.
Just head to ArtToRemember.com , follow the instructions on the order form, enter their online order code, or upload artwork from home and start shopping! Orders placed during our fundraiser timeline will arrive in time for the holiday season!
Thank you for supporting your child's creativity and our school Art program!
****If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Dowell at dowellh@apps.anderson1.org.
This semester our school is participating in a unique fundraising program with Art to Remember that gives you the opportunity to purchase keepsake items with your child's artwork on them. The best part is that every keepsake order supports our school.
Just head to ArtToRemember.com , follow the instructions on the order form, enter their online order code, or upload artwork from home and start shopping! Orders placed during our fundraiser timeline will arrive in time for the holiday season!
Thank you for supporting your child's creativity and our school Art program!
****If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Dowell at dowellh@apps.anderson1.org.
Mark your calendars for "Spread Kindness Spirit Week"!!
See the attached flyer for details about each day's theme for the week of October 20-24.
Every year 5th grade students at Cedar Grove Elementary School have the opportunity to submit their own individual artwork design for the CGES Yearbook cover!
Congratulations to the following students: Willow Anderson, whose artwork will be displayed on the front cover of the yearbook and Mariah Dubois, whose artwork will be displayed on the back cover of the yearbook!
The following students were finalists and will have their artwork displayed on a page in the yearbook : Waylon Nickles, AdiRhae Garrison, Elijah Basic and Brady Miller.
🚨 We need YOUR help to reach our school’s fundraising goal! 🚨
We are only $9,176 away—and with just 1 week left, we know we can do it together! 🙌
Here’s how you can help ⬇️
1️⃣ Register your student at www.mybooster.com
2️⃣ Share your student’s link via text, email, and social media
3️⃣ Keep the momentum going—every share and every donation makes a BIG difference!
✨ Reminder: Students will get to participate in the Day of Fun on October 23 IF THEY RECEIVE A DONATION! Let’s make sure EVERY student is included! 🎉💙💛
📩 Questions? Email us at PTO.cges24@gmail.com
We are only $9,176 away—and with just 1 week left, we know we can do it together! 🙌
Here’s how you can help ⬇️
1️⃣ Register your student at www.mybooster.com
2️⃣ Share your student’s link via text, email, and social media
3️⃣ Keep the momentum going—every share and every donation makes a BIG difference!
✨ Reminder: Students will get to participate in the Day of Fun on October 23 IF THEY RECEIVE A DONATION! Let’s make sure EVERY student is included! 🎉💙💛
📩 Questions? Email us at PTO.cges24@gmail.com
Cedar Grove Elementary is offering School Calendar Magnets to all of our families!!
The magnets are 5x7 inches, full color & display our school information, school motto and the 2025-2026 ASD1 Calendar!
This is a great way to keep up with school closings, holidays and other important dates! All proceeds go to support our students. Calendars are $5.00 each
ORDER FORMS WERE SENT HOME WITH STUDENTS LAST WEEK SO CHECK THEIR FOLDERS. COMPLETE THE FORM & RETURN TO YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER. A FORM IS ALSO ATTACHED BELOW.
Include $5.00 for each Calendar Magnet you wish to purchase (Correct Cash/Check to CGES)
MAGNETS WILL BE SENT HOME THE FIRST WEEK OF SEPTEMBER.
If you have any questions, please contact the front office at 864-847-3500 or email Ms. Creamer at creamerme@apps.anderson1.org.
The magnets are 5x7 inches, full color & display our school information, school motto and the 2025-2026 ASD1 Calendar!
This is a great way to keep up with school closings, holidays and other important dates! All proceeds go to support our students. Calendars are $5.00 each
ORDER FORMS WERE SENT HOME WITH STUDENTS LAST WEEK SO CHECK THEIR FOLDERS. COMPLETE THE FORM & RETURN TO YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER. A FORM IS ALSO ATTACHED BELOW.
Include $5.00 for each Calendar Magnet you wish to purchase (Correct Cash/Check to CGES)
MAGNETS WILL BE SENT HOME THE FIRST WEEK OF SEPTEMBER.
If you have any questions, please contact the front office at 864-847-3500 or email Ms. Creamer at creamerme@apps.anderson1.org.
