Join us as we partner with the YMCA and Chesapeake Parks, Rec, and Tourism for this webinar about all things active on Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m. 🌞
Learn about summer activities, camps, childcare, sports programs, and more! 🏈🎨
Register at: http://tinyurl.com/UnlockingSummerFun
If you are interested in learning more about our Chesapeake Virtual Academy, plan to join us for an upcoming webinar on Jan. 17th as we explore learning opportunities, expectations, and requirements for students and families. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CVA2024
Our next One-Stop Job Fair will be held on January 10th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the School Administration Building. We are looking for teachers, bus drivers, school nutrition services, custodians, and more. Or you can always apply directly online: https://www.cpschools.com
Sibshops are Back! Siblings of children with special needs in grades 2-8 are invited to attend a night of stories, crafts, and games on Jan. 10th at Butts Road Primary from 5:30-7 p.m. Registration is required: http://tinyurl.com/CPSSIBS23
Wow! A huge Thank You to Golden State Food Foundation for donating shoes to our little Knights!! 👟💜 #EmpowerCPS #ItTakesACommunity #WeAreTheKnights
Virginia's Most Outstanding Crossing Guard of 2023...
Please vote for Camelot's very own Ms. Wanda Franklin for keeping our students safe!
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7595350/Virginia-s-Most-Outstanding-Crossing-Guard-of-2023 (Vote before 01/19/24)
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP (formerly known as “Food Stamps”) provides eligible households with food benefits.
Students in households that receive SNAP are also eligible for meals at no cost at school. Students who have access to SNAP are more likely to be in good health and miss less school. Many households may not be aware they qualify. To learn more and to apply, visit https://www.dss.virginia.gov/benefit/snap.cgi
This past Saturday, Major Hillard Library invited our 4th Grade Knights to perform at their “Celebrate December” event. Community is in the heart of our Knights and we loved spreading holiday cheer through music! 🎶💜 #EmpowerCPS #Community #HolidayMusic #WeAreTheKnights
The Virginia Board of Education will be in Chesapeake Wednesday, December 13 as an opportunity for Virginians to learn more about new accountability measurements and discuss their expectations for the upcoming accountability measurements.
Register here: https://ow.ly/CpGS50Qgt7B
Congratulations again to Mrs. Gunter, 4th grade teacher, being celebrated as Camelot's Teacher of the Year!!🎉💜 #EmpowerCPS #TeacheroftheYear #WeAreTheKnights
The Hour of Code is a global initiative to support Computer Science Education Week and introduce millions of students to one hour of computer science and computer programming. All students (PreK-12) can participate!
Visit https://hourofcode.com/us/learn, pick an activity and spend at least one hour coding a solution.
Let us know when you have completed an Hour of Code! Students, teachers and families are encouraged to share a photo holding the Hour of Code certificate sign. Download your copy here: https://5il.co/299hj
Be sure to include our hashtag #CPSHourofCode 😁🖥️
🌟Celebrating the Spirit of Giving🌟
Yesterday, through our wonderful partnership with the JCA Foundation, select students were provided with a sprinkle of magic this holiday season through the 18th annual Kidz Kruz event held at Oscar Smith Middle School. ✨
The school was transformed into a ❄ Winter Wonderland that included group sing-alongs, festive crafts, a limbo party with DJ Jay Bondz, and heartwarming visits with Santa. 🎶 Before the event students were asked to create a wish list of items from Walmart. Our teachers then shopped and presented those gifts to students! 🎉 Students also hopped on chartered buses to experience the Holiday Lights in Virginia Beach.
Computer Science Education Week begins today!
The annual call to action inspires students to learn computer science and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field.
#CPSCelebrates #CSEdWeek
December Spirit Days...
Fri, 1st - Wear Red & White (Candy Cane Day).
Mon, 4th - Dress Like an Elf (Elf Day).
Tues, 5th - Holiday Hat or Headband (Holiday Headgear).
Wed, 6th - Dress like a Book Character, Hero or Villain (Naughty or Nice).
Thur, 7th - Wear Red or Green + a Holiday Hat (Spirit of the Season).
Fri, 8th - Holiday Socks (Mistletoes).
Mon, 11th - Scarf, Earmuffs, Gloves & Jacket (Baby It's Cold Outside).
Tues, 12th - Wear Positive Words (Positively Merry).
Wed, 13th - Plaid or Flannel (Channel Your Flannel).
Thur, 14th - Hawaiian Luau Clothes + Sunglasses (Christmas Vacation).
Fri, 15th - Dress Like a Rock Star (Jingle Bell Rock).
Mon, 18th - Holiday Sweater (Ugly or Cute Sweater).
Tues, 19th - Dress Like a Snowman or Wear White, Blue or Silver (Do You Want to Be a Snowman?).
Wed, 20th - Dress Like Rudolf - Antlers, Red Nose and Brown Clothes (Rudolf Day).
Thur, 21st - Holiday Pajamas (Polar Express Day).
Fri, 22nd - Winter Break Begins! Enjoy the time with your family and friends!❤💚
Join us to understand the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Growth Program on December 6, 2023. Information shared will support the ongoing collaboration between teachers, students, and families with students in grades 1-8. Register at: http://tinyurl.com/CPSMAPScores
🎙️ 🎧 Listen today to our latest podcast episode that shares the story of how our academies help “make dreams come true” for our students!✨ https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified
You will hear from Cadence Weaver, a Chesapeake Virtual Academy student, and Dr. Kelli Jordan, Supervisor of Chesapeake Virtual Academy, about the successes in virtual learning. 💻 Then, journey through our high school academies with Dr. Shonda Windham, Director of College and Career Readiness, and Mrs. Meredith Strahan, Governor's STEM Academy Coordinator. 🚀
🌐 For more on all of our academy options, visit cpschools.com.
🔊 Don’t forget to subscribe or follow "Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast,” on your favorite podcast platforms, where we share the stories behind our story!
Celebrate GIS with us!
We invite students to complete a virtual scavenger hunt using GIS technology. Students who complete the challenge by Nov. 29, 2023, can enter to win a prize.
You can find the link to the scavenger hunts here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/planning
Our schools and offices are closed today in observance of Veterans Day.
Thank you to everyone in our Chesapeake Public Schools family and community that has served our country. We are grateful for your service and sacrifice. 🇺🇸
This week we celebrate #SchoolPsychWeek and the amazing work that our School Psychologists do to support our students and families! Help us celebrate, recognize, and thank our psychologists for all that they do for our community. You help us all grow together! 🌷🌱 #CPSCelebrates
📅 Upcoming Calendar Reminders:
- November 7: Election Day/Teacher Workday (Schools are closed for all students.)
- November 10: Veterans’ Day Observed (All schools and offices are closed.)
- November 22-24: Thanksgiving Holiday (All schools and offices are closed.)
We encourage you to download our app to easily access both district and school-level events and add them directly to your personal calendar: https://www.cpschools.com/page/mobile-app
