Hello everyone!

We hope you're off to a great week. Some good things to share today. We can't wait to see you at the STEAM night next Monday from 5-6PM. There are all kinds of activities to participate in plus you can see interesting science projects and your students' science class work.

Remember to order your 2022-2023 yearbook!

CGE had two teams compete at the New Mexico Regional Future City Competition. The competition is for grades 6-8 across NM. CGE’s team Amare earned second place overall, and team Eco Fidus won the award for Carbon Capture.

What is Future City? These two teams met for four months to research, design, develop and build (a model of) their vision of a future city.

They were meant to answer the question "how can we make the world a better place?" - and to consider this idea through the engineering design process and project management. The result? An exciting and competitive festival of ideas showcasing cities that could exist 100 years from now. There was even a tough Q&A round from the judges!

Congratulations, CGE Teams!

Amare, Second place - statewide: Adam Dakhli, Lola Wetzel, Rorek Primm, and James McDonald

Eco Fidus, Carbon capture award: Will Bodelson, Spencer Clarke, Louis Holthouse, Kyler Keenan, and Nathan April

CGE is currently recruiting coaches: COACH-RECRUITMENT-SPR-2023. Please contact head coach Theresa Martinez at 505-690-4428 for more information. Coaches are required to participate in an online course prior to a four-hour in-person training. At least one coach is required to have CPR and First Aid training.

Program registration for girls opens on February 15 on a first-come, first-served basis (max limit is 20 girls per team).

"Girls on the Run is an all-volunteer organization providing an after-school program for girls in 3rd through 5th grade. We are an independent chapter of a nationally recognized organization, Girls on the Run International. We provide a curriculum-based program that promotes self-esteem and healthy living and includes running and other activities. We coach girls in the program to train for and run a local 5K race."

8:15AM in the teachers lounge. This is rescheduled due to last week's weather issues. Here's the agenda!

Regular PTK meetings for rest of school year: February 22, March 29, April 26, May 17

Sending the eblasts can be a fun and rewarding way to be part of the Carlos Gilbert Elementary community. We're looking for a new volunteer to send these weekly e-newsletters. Is this you? You'll have help (at first!). Contact jana@carlosgilbertptk.com!

The St. Michael's High School Basketball Team is playing on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 and this game will honor Michaelann Perea. Michaelann's sons Caleb and Jayden play on the team and her husband Israel is the JV Coach. Coincidentally, it’s two days after her birthday. As you know, Michaelann was a huge part of the Carlos Gilbert community and the folks at St. Michael's would like to give everyone the opportunity to come out and support her loving family.

The team has been selling MP shirts as a fundraiser. On the front you will see MP with a heart over the left chest and D UP! on the back; that was Michaelann's cheer! She could always get the crowd going.

We have just a few shirts left.

Long sleeve $25

M (1), XL (2), 2XL (1)

Short sleeve $20

M (6), L (4), XL (4), 2XL (1)

If you don't plan on purchasing a shirt but plan on attending the game, please wear white for this Whiteout Game and in honor of Michaelann!

And if you decide you would like one, you can contact Celina Meyer (505-930-0624) directly with cash, Venmo or make a check payable to St. Michael's Boys Basketball Team.

Please contact Alison Walcott to discuss details.