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Back to School Bash

join us for food trucks, music, face painting, games and more!

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2023 PYP Exhibition

The PYP Exhibition is an opportunity for grade 5 students to demonstrate the concepts, skills, knowledge, and actions gained throughout their participation in the Primary Years Programme. The students develop their own inquiry then research, collect data, analyze, and form their own solution and/or response to their...

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Tech Balance

from the media center: please see the attached flyer for how to receive no cost text message tips and online learning resources to practice healthy media habits at home with your family!

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Order CGES Yearbook

College Gardens Elementary School Yearbooks are on sale NOW! Don't miss a single memory from this year! See attached interactive flyer for details and direct link to order page by clicking within the PDF or, you can order online here. Soft cover = $25 Hard cover = $30 If you have any questions, please contact Ying at ...

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Boosterthon Donation Still Open!

Student incentives will be awarded for high registration rates! Let's get ready to support CGES. *Please note that donations can be given on Booster.com until 3/28 at 8am. Please ask family and friends to help support CGES!* Our school has always relied on fundraising to provide exceptional opportunities to enhance...

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Common Sense Media

From the CGES Media Center: Looking for age-appropriate Movies, TV Shows, Apps, etc. Common Sense Media is an excellent source of information for parents/guardians to help navigate all aspects of our digital world....

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Gratitude for our Gators

Let's take the opportunity to appreciate the hard work and dedication of the CGES teachers and staff---to celebrate our cumulative successes! What has been great? What has worked or gotten better? There isn't a success too small to celebrate!! Dont be shy. It could be something you observed yourself or heard from your...

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Grade Level Articulation and Registration

Grade Level Articulation and Registration Parent/Guardian Night. The meeting will take place on Monday, February 6, 2023. Parents/Guardians of current grade 5 students will meet in the cafeteria from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The information presented will be available on the JWMS website for those unable to attend. For...

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Digital Citizenship Week Oct 17-21

From the Media Center October 17th-21st is Digital Citizenship Week. At College Gardens students receive lessons, in the Media Center and with the counselor on how to use technology in a principled manner. These lessons cover topics such as cyber safety, online bullying, evaluating websites, Internet safety and more....

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Common Sense Media

From the Media Center: MCPS has partnered with Common Sense Education to provide lessons, resources and information to give students what they need to be responsible digital citizens. Common Sense Media also has a wealth of information on media-related parent concerns, such as technology addiction, cyberbullying,...

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