🎉 Big shoutout to Lily Johnson, a junior and field hockey star at Great Bridge High School, who was just named the Channel 13 News Now Athlete of the Week! 🏑🌟 Congratulations, Lily! We are very proud of you and your accomplishments.
View the full story here: https://www.13newsnow.com/article/sports/high-school/great-bridges-johnson-has-a-certain-taste-for-fruit-saladand-winning/291-c2c4060a-150e-445c-9625-a43ca9db1f5b?fbclid=IwAR1dbcfG_VXv9NaOmDWMeEGVQ8GjC1oCteC_z-npuiqpeM9g0Ip5QaxbV0M
Thank you to Dr. Jeremy Raley, Chief of Staff for the Virginia Department of Education for visiting several of our schools last week. He stopped by to see our Pharmacy Tech and Welding programs in action at the Chesapeake Career Center, congratulated Chittum Elementary School on their National Blue Ribbon recognition, and saw the Modern Classroom Project in action at Western Branch Middle School.
Way to go Elijah! Elijah is a senior at Hickory High School, and he was recently selected as the WTKR News 3 Student-Athlete of the Week! Click the link below to see more about how Elijah "SOARS" on the volleyball court and beyond. Go Hawks! 🦅🏐
https://www.wtkr.com/sports/student-athlete-of-the-week/hickorys-woods-flying-high-after-stumbling-upon-volleyball
Just a reminder that Friday, October 6, 2023, 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
Please join us for an in-person screening of "Screenagers Under The Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs, and Alcohol in the Digital Age" to learn how the tech revolution has reshaped adolescence and its effects on substance use.
The film debunks myths and depicts strategies parents and schools can use to encourage healthy decision-making, support teen mental health, set limits, and create healthy home environments. Experts will facilitate discussion and answer questions on practical solutions for keeping our teens safe in a changing world.
Register today at https://bit.ly/46e1uMD.
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: October 19, 2023, 5:30-7:30 p.m. *The film starts promptly at 6 p.m.
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Jolliff Middle School Auditorium, 1021 Jolliff Rd., Chesapeake
𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳.
🌟Treakle Elementary School Stands Up Against Bullying! 🚫
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and Undersheriff David Rosado from the Sheriff's Department visited Treakle Elementary School to share an important message with the students: "Be a Hero, Not a Zero." 🏫✨💪 His magic show captivated everyone, spreading awareness about the importance of kindness and respect. 🎩🐇
Treakle Elementary School was also awarded the prestigious "Bully Free Zone Award" 🏆 in recognition of their efforts to combat bullying and make our community a better place! 🤝🏡 See the full story here: https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/mycity/chesapeake/chesapeake-sheriffs-office-uses-magic-to-promote-anti-bullying-campaign-to-students/291-73033192-dc32-48c5-ad2d-8678799f4ee6?fbclid=IwAR2xgDAn_9CF54za7PWuxuzwt8vb4my6hEVJx4Ngo08peK7OlbTgF-jiyqo
Undersheriff Rosado plans to visit other elementary schools during this month to help promote a safe, inclusive environment for all! He will also be sharing about this presentation in Episode 3 of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast. 🎙#InspireCPS #EmpowerCPS 🌟👏
During the month of October, we join schools across the Commonwealth and the country to celebrate Disability History and Awareness Month. Join us as we celebrate the important contributions of individuals with disabilities to our schools and community. #CPSCelebrates
Today, many of our 8th grade students had the opportunity to hear the Johnny's Ambassadors Program. The goal is to educate students on the dangers of high-THC marijuana on adolescent brain development. Additional schools will attend tomorrow.
Our community program will be held tonight at Grassfield High School for parents and students. More information is available here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1948528202191966
Have you completed your student verification?
⚠ IMPORTANT REMINDER: All families should complete the Online Student Verification process by this FRIDAY! More information is available on our website: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1203618
Join us as we discuss our newest learning management system, Canvas. Parents will learn how to navigate their child’s course schedule, assignments, and upcoming events. We will also discuss the Canvas Parent app and how to gain access as a parent observer. Canvas replaced Schoology this year.
You can learn more on our website: www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/teaching-learning-instructional-resources-technology
Register to attend this webinar: http://tinyurl.com/CPSCanvas23
Math Matters: Supporting Math at Home (Secondary Families Webinar)
Parents and guardians will learn to develop strategies for supporting students with math concepts and skills and learn to incorporate math instruction into daily activities. 🧮➕➗
October 17, 2023 @ 6:30 p.m.
Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/secondarymathmatters
Math Matters: Supporting Math at Home (Elementary Families Webinar)
Parents and guardians will learn to develop strategies for supporting students with math concepts and skills and learn to incorporate math instruction into daily activities. 🧮➕➗
October 12, 2023 @ 6:30 p.m.
Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/elementarymathmatters
🎙Episode 2 of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast is now available! September is Attendance Awareness Month, and we have something special for you! 🎧
Join us as we feature Kiera Whiteman, a high school senior and SCA president at Deep Creek High School. She'll give you a peek into the life of a multitasking senior, juggling everything from Scholastic Bowl 🧠 to raising chickens 🐔. Plus, she'll share her top three "nuggets" of advice for incoming high school students. 💡
But that's not all! We also spoke with Yvette Lagares from the Office of Student Enrollment and Attendance. Yvette shares the crucial role of attendance in student success and how it shapes future adults. 🌟 #AttendanceMattersVA #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS #EmpowerCPS
Don't miss this enlightening and inspiring episode! Tune in today: https://amplifiedcps.buzzsprout.com/2223611/13635528
Due to inclement weather, all after-school activities for today, September 22, 2023, must conclude by 5:00 p.m., including YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club. All activities on Saturday, September 23, 2023, are canceled.
Thank you to Hatcher & Frey Orthodontics 🦷 for presenting Truitt Intermediate P.E. teacher Tyler Morgan with a gift bag and a $250 gift card to use for his class. 🎾🏈🏐 It's all part of their Teacher Wishlist Program where they surprise one deserving teacher each month throughout the school year!
Mr. Morgan's students were so excited to celebrate with him this morning! 🎉 #CPSCelebrates
📢You can also nominate your favorite teacher for a chance to win: https://smile-365.com/teachers-wishlist/
As we celebrate Attendance Awareness Month, it's important to note that attendance is a school quality indicator and a factor in the accreditation process. 🎓💯
It's one of the many reasons that #AttendanceMattersVA!
Read more: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1232108
This morning, our student leaders from all seven high schools attended their first SCA Citywide meeting. The group had a chance to meet with Dr. Cotton to share some of their successes from last year and to plan for the future which included brainstorming ideas for the second annual Teen Summit Conference. #InspireCPS
A strong set of skills and talents is needed to fill the shoes of an Information Technology Professional. We are very fortunate to have a team that works tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our students and staff connected. Today is a great day to thank your school’s IT professionals!
Happy IT Professionals Day! #CPSCelebrates
Don't forget to join us for Johnny's Ambassadors: Youth Marijuana Prevention Program at Grassfield High School on September 28th.
Register to attend at: http://JAsept2023.eventbrite.com
There will be two sessions offered; one session for adults and one for middle and high school students. Childcare will be available for younger children.
Join us as we bring our diverse community together for a night of Multicultural Family Fun! The event includes food, performances, activities, and more!
When: October 5, 2023 (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)
Where: Deep Creek High School
Register: http://tinyurl.com/CPSmulticultural23
