
Congratulations to BRI's 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Julie Carey King!!!! She is so deserving of this title- as a special education teacher, she puts her heart and soul into everything she does with her students. Way to go, JCK! #SOARingHighatBRI






Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, September 27, 2024, are canceled. YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will remain open this afternoon.


📝Join us as we discuss unique aspects that make Chesapeake Public Schools a stand out employer. Participants will gain an understanding of the application process and the opportunity to ask questions.
💻For more info & to register: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=33982886


💻🔬JOIN US for the Computer Science Lab School Family Nights!💻🔬
The following events are available for all current 5th through 8th graders and their families:
🗓️October 10, 2024, 5-6:30: PM Byte-sized Adventures: Intro to Computer Science
🗓️November 19, 2024, 5-6:30 PM: Bytes of Opportunity: Paths in Computer Science
🗓️December 12, 2024, 5-6:30 PM: Bytes of Inspiration: Make & Take Night
🗓️January 16, 2025, 5-6:30 PM: Family Bytes: Application Session
These events are hosted by the Computer Science Lab School (CSLS) at Oscar Smith Middle which will open for the 2025-26 school year for 6th and 7th grade students. The Lab School will focus on providing innovative learning opportunities in the computer science field.
👉For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/osm/page/computer-science-lab-school


🎙📴Discover how our "Away for the Day" cell phone policy is reshaping school culture on Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast! Great Bridge High School principal Jeff Johnson, teacher Corey Perillo, and senior Katelynn Diehl share their insights, challenges, and the positive impact of the policy in our schools. Plus, hear practical tips on managing screen time! Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified! 🎧





Join us in honoring the International Week of the Deaf! 🌍✨ Each year, the World Federation of the Deaf dedicates this week to celebrating the resilience of the deaf community including our amazing students and their families. This year’s theme is “Sign up for Sign Language Rights.” Let’s raise awareness together! 🤟 #IWDP #CPSCelebrates
👉 Learn more: https://wfdeaf.org/iwdeaf2024/


ALL 5th graders got to visit the Air Show today at NAS Oceana! They got to tour planes, visit so many fun STEM tables, watch the jets do cool tricks, & even say hi to the big yellow duck! Our Hawks SOARed to new heights today! Thanks, CPS and NAS Oceana for arranging this!!











BRI's Boosterthon fundraiser is in full swing, and we are well on our way to meeting our $32,000 goal. Thank you to all who have pledge money so far! Way to SOAR, Hawks!!




BRI's 4th graders have been working hard creating these amazing VA Regions Posters with the help of some cool Google "magic tricks" (aka ordering layers) in the Makerspace. #SOARingHighatBRI





BRI's 2nd annual Principals and Pastries event was a great success! Parents came equipped with amazing questions and Mr Foltz shared helpful tips for student success. #SOARingHighatBRI




Picture day is coming up for our Hawks! Go to https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/ and use code EVT674TNW to order in advance. #SOARingHighatBRI


Attention BRI Parents- our admin team cordially invites you to our 2nd Annual Principals & Pastries event at BRI, where parents can come to a live Q&A hosted by Mr Foltz and Mrs Sagendorf. Please RSVP with this link & be sure to bring ID: https://forms.gle/bUFguDLAw5F3uhZJ9


BRI Glow Run Boosterthon begins this week! Check out these amazing nightly incentives! #SOARingHighatBRI. Register your child now at https://mybooster.com/v3


BRI's 5th graders are loving the new magical Makerspace as they use Google Tool magic tricks to create some pretty cool Matter posters. Way to SOAR, Hawks! #SOARingHighatBRI







🌟📝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


🚨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


Attention BRI Parents: We will be hosting another super fun GLOW RUN Fundraiser through Boosterthon in just a few weeks - get a head start today by registering your child at https://mybooster.com/v3 It costs nothing to register! #SOARingHighatBRI


🚸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


Attention BRI Parents: We will be hosting another super fun GLOW RUN Fundraiser through Boosterthon in just a few weeks - get a head start today by registering your child at https://mybooster.com/v3 It costs nothing to register! #SOARingHighatBRI
