To ensure the safety of our students and staff, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, due to the potential for hazardous road conditions. For more information, please visit our website: http://cpschools.com/emergency.
Due to potential inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 6, 2025. We will continue to monitor the weather and provide updates if there are any changes. Visit our website for details: http://cpschools.com/emergency
Be sure to get important weather, closing, or delay notifications with our district app and turn on "Push Notifications." You can also follow your school and receive important updates, events, and more.
Download for Android: https://bit.ly/44UPkHQ
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3KcIghX
🎙️ Episode 17 of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast is now live! 🎧 Tune in to learn about our new Power of the Peake Employee Recognition Program and hear the inspiring stories of our first winners! Learn how they’re making a difference daily in their schools, departments, and communities! 👉 Listen today at https://www.cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗Learn more about this program and nominate the next Power of the Peake recipients here: https://www.cpschools.com/page/employee-recognition
🗺 ROADMAP TO 2030! 📢 Last week, we hosted an in-person session to gather valuable community input and feedback to help develop our new strategic plan. Thank you to everyone who contributed! 💻 Don’t miss our two virtual meetings happening tomorrow, December 17, 2024, and Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Your feedback is vital as we shape our goals for the next five years! 🔗 Learn more and register at https://www.cpschools.com/page/our-strategic-plan
#EmpowerCPS #EngageCPS #InspireCPS
🎉 Another incredible day of learning! More 4th graders visited the Museum of Contemporary Arts and were captivated by the creativity and stories behind the exhibits. 🖼️✨ Hands-on learning and big smiles all around! 💡😊
🌟 Our 4th graders had an amazing time at the Museum of Contemporary Arts! 🎨🖌️ They explored creativity, learned about modern masterpieces, and discovered how art tells stories. A truly inspiring field trip for our young artists! 👩🎨👨🎨✨
🎉 We’re proud to celebrate November’s Power of the Peake winners! Yesterday, we surprised three honorees:
🌟 SUPPORT: Diane Overmiller - Executive Assistant in Human Resources
🌟 TEACH: Rebecca Karch - Teacher at G.W. Carver Intermediate School
🌟 LEAD: Helene Robinson - Principal at Southwestern Elementary
Congratulations to these three exceptional staff members—representing three categories - teach, support, and lead. This award recognizes dynamic individuals and celebrates their inspiring work in our district. #PowerOfThePeake #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS #EmpowerCPS #engagecps
👉 To learn more about the program and nominate someone to be the next Power of the Peake, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employee-recognition
🎥 Check out this video from yesterday’s visits: https://youtu.be/VyTi775Nci4
🍂 We are grateful for our amazing students, families, and staff who make our school community so special. Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with love and laughter! 🦃
🍂 We are grateful for our amazing students, families, and staff who make our school community so special. Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with love and laughter! 🦃
Reminder: All schools and offices will be closed November 27 - November 29.
Parents, you still have time to view and purchase your fall photos. Just access the link below and follow the simple instructions. If you have any questions at all, please call our customer service number at: (877) 791-1676.
Photo Link: https://my.photoday.com/s/LTBW/69645
You will only need student name and ID number to view/order. The packages will ship to the parents' home within 3 days of placing the order and tracking will be provided.
🎙 Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming education with Maria Kainz, a first-year English teacher at Oscar Smith High, and Andrew LeClair, a technology innovation coach from Hickory Middle. Together, they discuss the opportunities and challenges of incorporating AI into classrooms, offering insights on how it can enhance personalized learning and prepare students for a tech-driven world. This episode highlights their dedication to creating thoughtful, ethical approaches to using AI while inspiring meaningful conversations about its role in education. Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified! 🎧
🌍 Calling all students! Join us for Geographic Information System (GIS) Day with a fun virtual scavenger hunt adventure! Use GIS technology to solve clues and uncover answers along the way. Complete the quest for a chance to win a prize! 🎉
🗓️ The GIS Quest is open now through December 4 and can be accessed using these links:
🔗 Elementary (K-5) Link: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35377731
🔗 Middle/High (6-12) Link: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35377710
📍 Don’t miss out on this exciting journey—start your quest today! 🗺️✨ #InspireCPS
💻 Military families, join us for a valuable online session covering ways to make college more affordable! We'll discuss financial aid, GI Bill, Post 9/11 GI Bill, scholarships, and more. 💲
👉For more info and to register, visit https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35542436
🚍 One Stop Job Fair for Bus Drivers 🚍
Join us on November 21 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the School Administration Building!
🎉 Turkey Giveaway
🚌 Test Drive a Bus
For more info and to see other job openings, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities
📙 The Anxious Generation Book Club 📙
Join us as we dive into “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.”
📅 Pre-register by December 13th. Meetings will begin in January 2025
💻Please complete the questionnaire for your preferred day of the week and meeting style: tinyurl.com/CPSBookClub2025
🏫💬You are invited to attend the Gifted Advisory Committee Meeting to help advocate in the interest of gifted students. These meetings are open to the public. 💻For more information, visit our website: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/advisory-committees-gifted-education
Upcoming Calendar Reminders:
✔️ Nov. 5: Teacher Workday
✔️ Nov. 11: Veterans Day - Holiday
💻 You can view complete district calendar online: https://cpschools.com/calendar
Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? Then SEAC is your voice:
JOIN US:
When: Nov 12
Time: 6:30pm
Where: School Administration Building
TOPIC OF DISCUSSION: IEP ROAD MAP
For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee
🎙🎧 In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Jeffrey Faust, our Chief Technology Innovation Officer, explores how we are starting to incorporate artificial intelligence in our schools. He shares AI’s practical applications, addressing how it helps streamline teacher workloads, while also touching on critical considerations such as data privacy and the ethical implications of AI in learning environments. Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of education technology and the importance of equipping students and teachers with the skills and best practices needed to thrive in a future shaped by AI. Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platforms or visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified!
🥗Looking for a rewarding career in school nutrition?🥗
Join us at the School Nutrition Services Job Fair on October 29, 2024, from 3:00PM to 6:00PM at Western Branch Primary School. This event is exclusively for school nutrition workers.
💻 Visit www.cpschools.com/Careers
