🌟 November is National Gratitude Month! 🌟 At B.M. Williams Elementary, we have so much to be thankful for — especially our incredible teachers who make a difference every single day. 🍎 💛 If there’s a teacher who has made a positive impact on your child or family, we’d love for you to share your appreciation! 💬✨ 👉 Fill out our Thankful for a Teacher form to spread some gratitude and make a teacher’s day a little brighter! https://forms.gle/PczBn41xDJGV5XUb9
7 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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🎶 Our 3rd Graders Shined on Stage! 🎶 A huge bravo to our amazing 3rd graders for their wonderful music performances last night and again tonight! Their hard work, joyful singing, and big smiles filled the room with pride. Thank you to our families for coming out to support them, and to our incredible music team for helping our students shine so brightly! 🌟 We are SO proud of our performers—what a fantastic two-night show! 💙🎤🎼
7 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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Field Trip Fun! 🔥 Our preschoolers had the best day visiting the local fire station! They got to meet real firefighters, explore the fire trucks, hear the sirens (a fan favorite!), and learn all about fire safety in a hands-on, kid-friendly way. Their faces lit up with excitement as they tried on gear, asked big questions, and discovered how firefighters help keep our community safe. ❤️👩‍🚒👨‍🚒 A huge thank you to our amazing local firefighters for welcoming our little learners and giving them an unforgettable experience!
7 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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🌈 Our 1st Graders Are Graphing with Skittles! 🍬📊 Today our first graders turned math time into a sweet adventure! Students sorted, counted, and created colorful graphs using Skittles—because who says learning can’t be delicious? 😄 They practiced organizing data, comparing quantities, and of course… resisting the urge to snack until the very end! 😉 We love seeing hands-on activities make math come alive! 💛🍭
7 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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Nothing better than walking through the halls with your best friends by your side! 💕👫 Our little Falcons are learning that kindness, laughter, and friendship make every day a little brighter. 🌟🦅
7 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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🎉 Happy 50th Day of School! 🎉 Our fabulous first graders rocked their 50’s attire today—from poodle skirts to slicked-back hair—and celebrated hitting this milestone in true retro style! 💖🕺✨ To top it off, students had a sweet time graphing their own root beer floats. Nothing like a little math mixed with some bubbly fun! 🧮🥤 Here’s to 50 days of learning, laughter, and memories… and many more to come! 💛📚
7 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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🍪🗺 Our 1st graders turned geography into a tasty adventure! They created edible Virginias, marking important cities with sweet treats. 🍬🌟 Who knew learning about our state could be so delicious? 😋💙
7 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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🎄✨ It’s the most Buddy-ful time of the year! ✨🎄 Join us for Breakfast with Buddy the Elf! 🥞 Each guest will enjoy: 🥞 One plate of delicious pancakes 🎨 A holiday craft activity 📸 A picture with Buddy 💌 A chance to write your Christmas list! 🎟️ Tickets: $5 per person (Everyone must have a ticket to enter. Tickets are online only and will not be available at the door!) 🚨 Tickets are limited — get yours early before they’re gone! It’s going to be a sweet and silly morning full of Christmas cheer! 💚❤️ 📄 Check your child's folder for more info!
8 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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🌊 Our 3rd graders set sail on an exciting adventure aboard the Learning Barge! ⚓️🐟 They explored the Elizabeth River, learned about local wildlife, and discovered how to protect our waterways — all while having a boatload of fun! 🛶💦 Hands-on learning, fresh air, and big smiles made for one unforgettable day! 🌞💚
8 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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📸 Your pictures have shipped! You should be receiving them in the next few days. 📸 Parents still need to order pictures? Our NEW Code Lookup Tool is now available. You can simply scan the QR code and follow the directions to access their child's picture ordering gallery. No need to contact Customer Service for an access code! *Student last name and Student ID number will be required for data security.*
8 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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🌟 November is National Gratitude Month! 🌟 At B.M. Williams Elementary, we have so much to be thankful for — especially our incredible teachers who make a difference every single day. 🍎💛 If there’s a teacher who has made a positive impact on your child or family, we’d love for you to share your appreciation! 💬✨ 👉 Fill out our Thankful for a Teacher form to spread some gratitude and make a teacher’s day a little brighter! https://forms.gle/PczBn41xDJGV5XUb9
8 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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🇺🇸 Reminder, Falcons! 🇺🇸 All Chesapeake Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. We honor and thank all who have served our country. ❤️💙
8 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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🎉 We’re so proud to share that Mrs. Ratz has been named a finalist for Chesapeake Public Schools Elementary Teacher of the Year! 🎉 Mrs. Ratz brings so much joy, positivity, and dedication to her students and colleagues each and every day. Her students love learning because she makes every lesson engaging and full of heart. 💛🍎 Join us in congratulating Mrs. Ratz on this well-deserved recognition! 👏👏
8 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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The upcoming holiday season is filled with excitement, but it can also be a time when some of our families need a little extra support. 💛 🎙 In our newest episode of Amplified, we sit down with Lisa Kerry, one of our Family & Community Engagement (FACE) specialists and Nischelle Buffalow from Buffalow Family and Friends to talk about partnership, compassion, and how our community works together to make sure no one feels alone this season. 🎧 Hear the stories, learn how to access support, and discover ways to get involved at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. #EmpowerCPS #CPSCelebrates

8 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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A Phone Call Away with Lisa Kerry and Nischelle Buffalow. Amplified The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast. Episode 24 with Lisa and Nischelle smiling on the cover art.
Our preschoolers got hands-on (and a little messy!) exploring the inside of a pumpkin today! 🎃🤚 They scooped, squished, and discovered all the slimy seeds and stringy insides while using their senses to explore. 🍂 It was the perfect mix of science, fun, and fall! 🍁💛
8 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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Our annual Character Parade on October 31st was a storybook come to life! 📚✨ Students and staff dressed up as their favorite book characters and proudly marched through the halls, showing off their creativity and love for reading. 💫 From superheroes to storybook classics, it was a magical way to celebrate imagination and literacy! 🎭❤️
8 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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📣 Reminder, Falcon families! There will be no school for students tomorrow, Tuesday, November 4, due to a Teacher Work Day. 💙✏️
8 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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🌟 November is National Gratitude Month! 🌟 At B.M. Williams Elementary, we have so much to be thankful for — especially our incredible teachers who make a difference every single day. 🍎💛 If there’s a teacher who has made a positive impact on your child or family, we’d love for you to share your appreciation! 💬✨ 👉 Fill out our Thankful for a Teacher form to spread some gratitude and make a teacher’s day a little brighter! https://forms.gle/PczBn41xDJGV5XUb9
8 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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Our Lost and Found is bursting at the seams! 🎒🧥🥤 From lonely hoodies to runaway water bottles, there’s a whole crew of missing items waiting to go home! 😄 Stop by soon to help them find their way back home!
8 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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Double buns, double the fun! 🎀✨ Some of our kindergarten crew was serving up the sweetest (and spookiest!) matching hair vibes yesterday. We can’t handle all this cuteness! 😍🎃
8 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
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