REMINDER: In conjunction with Safe Schools Week, we will conduct a test of our Parent Alert System tomorrow, Wednesday, October 16, 2024, after 5:00 p.m. The purpose of this test is to ensure that our families and staff receive important information from both the school and district, including information regarding safety incidents, weather delays or cancellations, and other important reminders.
If you don’t receive our message via the correct platform(s), please first verify that your contact information is correct using our Online Student Verification process through your ParentVue account. If you still need assistance, please contact your school.
Visit our website for additional information: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1818081
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For more information and to register, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=33983978
Ahoy, mateys! 🏴☠️ This week we celebrate National School Lunch Week! 🥪
⚓️ Let's hoist the sails for healthy lunches that give our young crew the strength they need to learn and grow. 🥗 Arrr!
For info on our School Nutrition Services visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/school-nutrition-services/
📢 Chesapeake Public Schools will be conducting a test of our Parent Alert System on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, after 5:00 p.m. 📢
⚠️ The purpose is to test all communications channels the district uses to alert families of important information. On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, we will send a TEST message to the contact information we have on file for staff and parents via text, email, phone call, and mobile app. This will allow individuals to ensure they are receiving district and school communications through the correct platforms. We will also post the TEST message to our website and social media accounts.
🎯 Our goal is to ensure we provide accurate, effective communication in a timely manner. To update your emergency contact information, please use the Online Student Verification process through your ParentVue account. If you need additional assistance, please contact your child’s school.
💻For more information about our safety protocols, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1818081
🚀 Last night was a blast at Oscar Smith Middle School's first Computer Science Lab School Family Night! 🖥️✨ Students from across the city in grades 5-8 got hands-on with some of the coolest gadgets and systems, tried out coding, programming, and even flew drones! 🛸
💻 OSMS Lab School will officially open in Fall 2025 for 6th and 7th graders, focusing on innovative learning in computer science. 🚀
📅 Mark your calendars for the next Family Night on November 19th, 5-6:30pm – and yes, dinner will be provided! 🍽️
➡️ For more info and to register, head to https://www.cpschools.com/o/osm/page/computer-science-lab-school🖥️✨
See you there, future tech stars! 🚀
🎓We invite our high school students and families to attend our College Fair on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Indian River High School from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with colleges from around the county. The Access College Foundation will also be there to present a session on the college admissions process, the FAFSA, and scholarships.🎓
💻Students and parents must register in advance to attend: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=33980823
Sun ☀ Salt ⬜ Sea 🌊 Sedimentary Lab 🔬
Yesterday, students from Hickory High and Oscar Smith High completed field observations, collected sediment samples, and used lab tools to measure wind speed, direction, ocean salinity, and more! This field trip to Little Island, Virginia Beach, is the first part of a lab assignment focused on shoreline features and sedimentary Geology.
This outdoor lab was completed by students enrolled in Dual Enrollment (DE) Geology. Students have the opportunity to take DE courses beginning in the 11th grade. DE courses are offered in collaboration with Tidewater Community College (TCC). DE courses allow students to earn dual credit - both high school credit towards graduation and college credit. To learn more about DE courses and other ways we prepare students to be college and career ready, visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/college-readiness.
Thank you, Mr. Williamson (OSH), Mr. Lesley (HHS), and Mr. Wieck (district science supervisor) for such an incredible day of outdoor learning! #InspireCPS
We are celebrating #VAFarmtoSchool Week by participating in the "Crunch Heard 'Round the Commonwealth!" 🍎🍏
We'll be featuring Virginia-grown gala apples all month in our school cafeterias. Join us and take a bite of an apple to celebrate #VACrunch! #CPSCelebrates
📆2025-2026 Calendar Feedback📆
Four Academic Calendar options for the 2025-2026 school year were presented to the School Board on October 7, 2024.
💻We invite you to review the options and select your preference by participating in the 2025-2026 Calendar Survey: https://www.cpschools.com/page/community-surveys
🏫💬You are invited to attend The Gifted Advisory Committee Meeting to help advocate in the interest of gifted students. These meetings are open to the public .
💻For more information, visit our website: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/advisory-committees-gifted-education
Únase a nosotros mientras compartimos consejos y trucos para padres mientras presentamos los factores de protección del Parent Cafe
Ofreceremos cena (¡GRATIS!) y cuidado de niños en este evento.
Confirmar su asistencia! https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=33988181
🏗️💡Are you experienced in Masonry, Carpentry, Electrical work, Plumbing, or maybe all of the above?🪵🪠
🚧The Chesapeake Career Center is hiring a Building Trades Instructor for the 2024-2025 school year! 🛠️
👷🏾♂️If you're ready for a rewarding career shaping the next generation of skilled professionals, this is your chance. 🔌
💻Visit https://cpschools.com/employment-opportunities and click on the Educational Professionals icon for more information and to apply.
🚍 We're hiring bus drivers! Ready to join our team?
💻Learn more about this and other exciting job opportunities here:
https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities
🏆 October is National High School Activities Month and Chesapeake Middle School League Month. Join us in celebrating our athletic directors, coaches, and club sponsors for their dedication to our students and community!👏 #CPSCelebrates
Thank you to our incredible community partners for making our Resources Carnival a success! 🎉 Our families gained valuable school and community resources and had a blast enjoying games, crafts, and treats from different food trucks! We also want to give a special shout-out to the Oscar Smith Middle School Chorus for their wonderful performance! 🍴 🎶 #InspireCPS #EmpowerCPS
This Wednesday, the Superintendent held this school year's first Community Engagement Council meeting! School leaders and community partners came together to discuss and share ideas, with a focus on the Modern Classroom Project.
⭐We appreciate the valuable insight we receive from our community partners. Special thanks to Trane for sponsoring the event. #InspireCPS #EmpowerCPS
Join us for a fun-filled night featuring dinner, school and community resources, and a showing of Disney Pixar's Inside Out 2!
Note: Pre-registration is required to participate in our free dinner!
For info & to register, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=31420459
💵We need your input on the resources needed for our schools. The information you provide will help guide budgetary decisions. The survey closes on October 8th.
💻To complete the survey visit: https://cpschools.com/surveys
Thank you for your participation.
🕸️Join us as we share parenting tips and tricks while featuring the Parent Cafe’s Protective Factors: Parental Resilience & Knowledge of Parenting & Child Development.
🍴FREE dinner and childcare during the event.
💻RSVP by 10/8: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=33986435
🗓️Just a reminder that Friday, October 4, 2024, is a Teacher Workday for all Elementary Schools ONLY. There will be no school for students enrolled in grades Pre-K-5.
Visit our full calendar on our website: cpschools.com/calendar
