Camelot Elementary -

What does student-centered learning look like in your child’s classroom? In Chesapeake Public Schools, our teachers are creating engaging, meaningful learning experiences for students. In our latest episode, nationally recognized educator, author, and speaker Dr. Catlin Tucker joins us to highlight how this work is taking shape in our classrooms, from increasing student voice and choice to building stronger connections that support learning. 🎧 Listen at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts.

Camelot PTA Popcorn Fundraiser! 🍿
Join our Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser...
1. Download the Double Good App
2. Enter the event code: VDN-LLR
3. Create your "pop-up store" using your student's name and grade level
ex: Maverick Jones - K

Fundraiser runs from April 22nd to 29th. Thank you for participating! 💜

Please support the Chesapeake SECEP Annual Food Drive! Donations are being accepted between April 13th to May 5th. Donations can be placed in the box in the foyer or taken down to Room 6 or 8. Thank you! 💜

Our Chesapeake Preschool Initiative (CPI) program is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. 🚸 CPI is a free, full-day program that gives eligible children a head start on their education.

What makes a child eligible?
Must live in the City of Chesapeake
Must be 4 years old by September 30, 2026
Must meet program eligibility criteria

Visit our website to review the details and start your application today: http://cpschools.com/cpi

Interested in presenting at Camelot's Career Day on Monday, June 8th? Please complete the interest form as soon as possible.

Thank you! 💜

Career Day presenters should be prepared to share up to five 20-minute presentations between 8:00 to 11:30 AM.

Camelot's Kindergarten Kickoff is Saturday, April 18th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Register to attend.

Important Calendar Updates & Reminders! 📅

April 6 - 10 is Spring Break. Schools will be closed. We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing break! 🌸

April 13 is a Teacher Workday. No school for students.

April 21 is now an Asynchronous Day for all students. Meals will also be available at select school sites. More information is available here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=53908933

As a reminder, you can full our full calendar of events here: https://www.cpschools.com/events

Knight Families - Mark your calendar with the upcoming SOL Testing dates for students in Grades 3, 4 and 5. 💜

Congratulations to Deputy Granum-Blakeney, our SRO, for being promoted to Sergeant! ⭐
We will miss you; you will always be a Knight! 💜

🇺🇸 Month of the Military Child Spirit Week is April 14th to April 17th. 🇺🇸

• Tues, April 14 - Camo Day. Wear camouflage clothing. 💚🤎

• Wed, April 15 - Purple Up Day. Wear purple in honor of our military kids. 💜

• Thurs, April 16 - Stars & Stripes Day. Wear clothing with stars, stripes, or the colors red, white and blue. ❤🤍💙

• Fri, April 17 - Super Hero Day. "Military Parents are our Super Heroes!" Wear your favorite Super Hero look. No masks please.🦸

Camelot's Family Book Fair Night is tonight (March 18th) from 4:00 to 5:30 PM. See you there! 💜

🎶 Fine and Performance Arts Month Spotlight! 🎙 Our latest district podcast episode highlights the powerful impact of music education across our division. In “From First Note to Full Ensemble,” Supervisor of Music Orion Burke and Deep Creek Middle School chorus director Taylor Mercier share how Chesapeake’s K–12 music pathway helps students discover their voice, build confidence, and find a sense of belonging. From the first notes in elementary music class to full ensembles in middle and high school, this episode celebrates the teachers, opportunities, and experiences that help students grow as musicians and leaders. 🎙️ Listen to the episode at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts!

Our students enjoyed programming the Ozobot Evos with the new magnetic tile kits! They learned how to program them with block coding in Ozoblockly in a previous lesson. 🤖🛤💜 #OzobotEvo #Coding #STEM #WeAreTheKnights

Camelot's Book Fair is March 16 to 20, 2026.
Family Night is Monday, March 16th from 4:00 to 5:30 PM. Hope to see you there!

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🍎 Your future starts here!

Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced educator, we want you on our teaching team in the City of Chesapeake! Join us at one of our upcoming hiring events:

1️⃣ Title I In-Person Job Fair

• 🗓️ March 11, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

• 📍 Oscar Smith Middle School

• ⚠️ Must be eligible for a VA teaching license.

• 📝 Apply here:https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51819906

2️⃣ Virtual Teacher Job Fair

• 🗓️ March 23 – March 27, 2026

• 📝 Deadline to Register: March 13 (Required)

• 🔗 Register: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51833839

✨ We offer incredible perks for our educators, including:

• ✅ Low-cost health insurance

• ✅ Our own dedicated pharmacies & health clinics

• ✅ A supportive professional community

🔗 See all benefits: https://www.cpschools.com/page/benefits

🎥 Check out this video highlighting our pharmacy: https://youtu.be/G5Do-FMSsaU

A huge THANK YOU to the lovely ladies of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for donating some amazing books and a bookshelf in honor of Women's History Month and Reading Month!! 💜📚💜 #DeltaSigmaThetaSorority #DonatedBooks #WeAreTheKnights

🍎Don't miss our Title I Teacher Job Fair!
This is your opportunity to connect with principals and leaders and explore rewarding careers in Title I schools.

📅 March 11, 2026
⌚ 5-6:30PM
📍 Oscar Smith Middle School

What's Included:
✨ Casual networking with school leaders
✨ Career insights & resources
✨ On-the-spot interviews

Who Can Attend: Experienced teachers AND new candidates welcome!

Before You Come: ✓ Must be eligible for teaching license ✓ Apply at cpschools.com/o/cps/page/teach ✓ Register at the link below

📍 Oscar Smith MS Cafeteria, 2500 Rodgers St, Chesapeake, VA

For more information and to register for this event, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51819906

Can’t make this event? Check out our Virtual Job Fair March 23-27: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51833839 

To view our open positions and other upcoming job fair events, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/careers

Knight Families and Community!
Join us at Bubba's 33 @ 1725 Debaun Ave for dinner on Thursday, March 5th. 10% of dine-in and take-out meals will be donated to Camelot. Remember to show the flyer. 💜