Please help support our school! One of the easiest ways that you can help support our school is by joining the PTA. Joining the PTA has zero commitments. It will help you stay in the know. Our goal is to support our school and we can't do it without you! Check out the links below to join the PTA and find out about volunteer opportunities available at B.M. Williams.
Join the PTA: https://bmwilliams.givebacks.com/
Volunteer Opportunities: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-HgyAFyfj2Uz2lketeDNJOqTDDKlt23B3Fes0sU0n_bPbDA/viewform

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!

We had so much fun celebrating attendance awareness month! Checkout all of the amazing hats and superheroes!










We loved seeing our students represent their favorite team today! Please share your child's favorite team photos in the comments. Don't forget tomorrow is wear your favorite hat day! 🧢










Thank you for celebrating attendance awareness month by wearing your favorite shoes. We loved seeing all of the cool shoes today! We can't wait to see what you wear to rep your favorite team tomorrow! Please share a pic of your favorite shoes in the comments!







Don't forget to celebrate Attendance Awareness month with us this week! We can't wait to see all of your favorite shoes tomorrow!

‼️REMINDER: The Title 1 Job Fair is this Thursday‼️
The Department of Human Resources is hosting a job fair Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at Oscar Smith Middle School.
This event will focus hiring great people for the following positions:
☑️Bus Drivers
☑️Custodians
☑️General Education Teachers
☑️School Nutrition Services Workers
☑️Special Education Teachers
☑️Substitute Teachers
☑️Teacher Assistants
📝Bring plenty of resumes to share with school teams! We can't wait to meet you!
💻For more information please visit https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/careers
#JoinOurTeam

Join us in celebrating Attendance month by participating in our attendance awareness spirit week next week! We can't wait to see your cool shoes, favorite hats, team shirts, and hero shirts!

We would like to say a big thank you to Norfolk State University’s Men’s Basketball Team. They fully funded two Donors Choose campaigns and have also adopted those classrooms! Mrs. Harper & Mrs. Irish's classes are so lucky to be supported by the team!




Our students are working hard to learn the S.O.A.R. expectations at school! Today was the first day the S.O.A.R. store was open for students to spend their tickets they are earning for positive behaviors.


🌟📝We invite our families to a fun night of exploring the many resources that Chesapeake has to offer. We will have food trucks available for families to purchase food and mask crafts for the kids! 🍔🌭🥗🍧
💻Register now using the link: tinyurl.com/cpscarnival24

🍎 September is Attendance Awareness Month! 🍎
📝 FACT: In education, consistent attendance is crucial for academic success. By 6th grade, frequent absences can significantly increase the risk of dropping out. Success starts with being present!
👉 For more information about our attendance guidelines and policies visit https://www.cpschools.com/article/1749912
‼ Remember: #AttendanceMattersVA

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!

🚨Join us for the Title 1 Job Fair 🚨
🗓 September 19, 2024
⏰ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
📍 Oscar Smith Middle School
📌 Spread the word and bring your resume!
💻For more information please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/careers
#JoinOurTeam

🚸Join us for Sibshops, a program that provides siblings of kids with disabilities with peer support and information. This event is for siblings in grades 2-8 .
💻 To learn more and to register visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=32588708

We had an incredible first day of school today! Please continue to share your back to school pictures with us in the comments!










We are so excited to welcome our students to school tomorrow! We know it will be an incredible first day! Please share your back to school photos with us in the comments!

🎧 🎙 We invite you to listen to our latest podcast episode with our Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton! He shares his excitement and how we have prepared for the 2024-2025 school year! 🌟Listen today on your favorite podcast platforms and visit https://www.cpschools.com/amplified to learn more about the podcast.

🏫 It’s almost time to go BACK TO SCHOOL! 😎
🖨 Don’t forget to print your #BacktoSchool signs for the #FirstDayCPSVA
🖥Download yours here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/back-to-school
🌞 We can’t wait to see all of our students on Tuesday!

💻Start the school year off right- DOWNLOAD OUR APP- and stay informed!📱
🏫Families who have the CPSCHOOLSVA App are the first to get notified about school and district news and important reminders! 📝
👉For more information visit our website at https://www.cpschools.com/page/mobile-app
🤗 Only 7 days until the #FirstDayCPSVA

