For the latest updates and additional information, visit https://www.cpschools.com/emergency
🌼Spring Spirit Week is March 30th -April 3rd , just in time to welcome Spring Break!🌼
March 30 - Tacky Tourist Day
March 31 - Disney Day
April 1 - Sports Madness - wear your favorite sports team
April 2 - Beach Bum Day
April 3 - Vacation Memories - wear a shirt from your favorite vacation or dress like your favorite vacation
🎶 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!
🍎 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
Don't forget, tomorrow is our Vocabulary Word Parade! This is an in school event only. We cannot wait to see what ideas you come up with. Make sure to wear your word so we can READ IT, here are some ideas for you!!
☁️ Cloud – Wear the word “cloud” and dress in fluffy white like a cloud.
🦸 Heroic – Wear the word “heroic” and dress like a superhero.
👩🍳 Delicious – Wear the word “delicious” and dress like a chef.
🕵️ Mysterious – Wear the word “mysterious” and dress like a detective.
We are so excited to celebrate the joys of reading, what better way to do that than by having a week full of spirit days and fun reading activities! From a Word Parade to hallway decorating contests, we cannot wait to celebrate Chittum's love for Reading!
Show your spirit by participating in the following spirit days!
-Monday- Wild about Reading, dress up like an animal or animal print. Remember no face coverings!
-Tuesday - Reading around the world- Dress like an explorer!
-Wednesday - Word Collector Day- Wear a word, and make sure we can see it because we will be having a Word Parade where you can show off to the whole school!
-Thursday - Comfy Cozy Reading- Come to school in your cozy clothes and bring a small blanket/stuffie, during resource we will be having a grade level Resource.Read.Relax. day!
✨ Live Performances
🎨 Hands-on Activities
🍕 FREE Pizza & Ice Cream!
📅 When: March 5, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Deep Creek High School
Let’s celebrate our diverse community together! This event is open to everyone.
🔗 RSVP here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51834265
This program is part of our Peake Parent University. For more information, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/family-and-community-engagement/
🎧 Listen now at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
Join us in celebrating kindness by participating in our spirit week next week!
Monday 2/9: Kindness Starts With Me: Wear yellow to represent kindness, positivity, and warmth.
Tuesday 2/10: Twin Day – Kind Friends Stick Together
Wednesday 2/11: Superhero Kindness Day-students can either dress as their favorite superhero or create their own “Kindness Hero” with a focus on spreading good deeds. No face masks
Thursday 2/12: Pajama Day – Be Cozy, Be Kind
Friday 2/13: Friendship & Kindness Friday - Celebrate friendship and kindness by wearing clothes that represent love and friendship—matching outfits, shirts with kind messages, or colors like pink or red.
💻 Visit our website for additional 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/4pncEZl
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3KcIghX
📢 Calling all future Chesapeake Public Schools families in the City of Chesapeake!
We are exploring the establishment of new preschool centers to meet the growing need for high-quality early childhood education. If you live in our district and have children ages 0-4 or are planning to have children, your voice is essential!
Help us plan for the future of our youngest learners by sharing your needs and priorities in our new Early Childhood Education Survey. Your input will shape these vital programs!
📋 Survey is open NOW - December 18: www.cpschools.com/surveys
📣 Celebrate the Season of Giving! Join Our Holiday Toy Drive!🎉
Chittum Bears, it's time to help make the holidays brighter for children in our community! We are kicking off our annual Toy Drive next week, and we would love your support.
🎁 How: Please donate new, unwrapped children's toys. Drop off your generous donation at the tables across from the library.
🗓️ When: The drive runs from Monday, December 8th, through Friday, December 19th.
Let's spread cheer together! Every donation makes a difference. Thank you for being the heart of our community!
🚌 Join the Chesapeake Public Schools Team!
We're hiring for multiple classified positions at our ONE STOP Job Fair. Come prepared to interview on the spot!
📅 Wednesday, December 10
⏰ 11 AM - 2 PM
📍 School Administration Building
💼 Now Hiring:
Bus Drivers
School Nutrition Workers
Custodians
Substitute Teachers
📋 Bring With You:
Two forms of ID (all applicants)
Transcript copies (substitute teacher applicants)
❗ This is your chance to become part of the CPS family! We can't wait to meet you.
💻 Learn more and explore additional opportunities at: https://www.cpschools.com/careers
For 25 years, Mrs. Solis has been a dedicated Chesapeake Public Schools educator. Currently, she teaches 2nd grade at Chittum Elementary. Inspired by her own 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Pritchard, she's spent over two decades making learning fun and meaningful for countless students.
Her superpower? Empathy. She plans every lesson with her students at the forefront of her mind, understanding that each group brings unique personalities and learning styles.
This James Madison University and Old Dominion University graduate knows that "every year is a fresh start," and she approaches each one with the same passion that sparked her love of teaching all those years ago.
When she's not shaping young minds, you'll find her cheering on her own children from the sidelines- whether it's at baseball fields, dance studios, or volleyball courts.
Mrs. Solis, thank you for 25 years of making a difference where it matters most! 💙💛 #CPSTOY2026 #CPSCelebrates
5th grade class photo!
On Wednesday, November 19th our 5th graders will be taking a grade level panoramic photo. Please make sure your child is on time as the picture will be taken promptly at 8am and there will not be a retake. This is a prepay event, visit the link to order your picture.
https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/gallery_login_customer_info_entry/346f0b5a-568c-40a1-ac68-596eb9261aaf/
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
