🎉Let's celebrate the school year coming to an end with one more spirit week!🎉
🎧 As we close out Season 2 of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast, we highlight three remarkable student-athletes from Grassfield High, Great Bridge High, and Oscar Smith High!🎙 Sophie Rambo, Caleb Neal, and Jaden Dabbs reflect on how they’ve achieved state and national honors in track, wrestling, and football, all while maintaining academic focus and leadership. Their insights into discipline, resilience, and time management offer valuable lessons for educators, families, and future student-athletes. 🔊 Tune in at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts!
The Chesapeake Preschool Initiative (CPI) program is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. 🎒
CPI is a FREE full-day program for children who will be four years old by September 30th and live in Chesapeake.
💻Please review our website for eligibility criteria and to apply: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/cpi
🎥 You can also check out this webinar exploring the preschool options that are available for Chesapeake families as well as learn next steps for enrolling your child: https://youtu.be/OpG0nmF_XcA
☀️💲The Virginia SUN bucks program assists families with the cost of groceries during summer break when school is not in session. It is a one-time benefit of $120 to each school-age child that meets the program requirements.
To learn more about these benefits or to apply, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/ebt
🏫💬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
🗓️Just a reminder that Friday, May 9, 2025, is a Teacher Workday for all Elementary Schools ONLY. There will be no school for students enrolled in grades Pre-K-5.
💻 Visit our full calendar on our website: cpschools.com/calendar
🗓️Just a reminder that Friday, May 9, 2025 is a Teacher Workday for all Elementary Schools ONLY. There will be no school for students enrolled in grades Pre-K-5. Visit our full calendar on our website: cpschools.com/calendar
💐 As we prepare to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9), we invite you to reflect on the educators who've made a difference in your life or your child's journey. Who is that special teacher who goes above and beyond, planting seeds of curiosity and helping students grow into their best selves? 🏵️
❤️ Now's your chance to let them know how much they matter! We've created a simple way to send your teacher a heartfelt message of gratitude that will brighten their day during this special week. Your words of appreciation will be delivered directly to them and might even be featured on our platforms to inspire our entire community.
👉 Share your appreciation: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2176065
🌦️ Let's shower our amazing educators with the recognition they deserve! #CPSTAW25 🌷
Next week is Book Fair week! Students can shop during the school day and at our STEAM/Family book fair night on May 8th from 5pm-7pm.
Don't forget to set up your student's eWallet account for cashless, stress-less shopping. Friends and family can even contribute funds! Set one up here:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/chittumelementaryschool
Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? Then SEAC is your voice!
When: May 13
Time: 6:30pm
Where: School Admin Building
TOPIC OF DISCUSSION: I'm Determined - Transition and Inclusion
For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee
✨ Kindergarten registration is here! ✨
🎒 As we begin to prepare for the next school year and to welcome the next group of young learners, let’s take a moment to hear from this year’s kindergartners about their future goals. 💬
🎥 https://youtu.be/pOebY_W6kYs
📅 Ready to register your child for the 2025–2026 school year?
👉 Visit https://www.cpschools.com/kindergarten for all the details!
Let's Celebrate Spring with a week of fun!
Monday, May 5 – “Bloom into Spring” 🌼 Wear your favorite bright colors or floral prints!
Tuesday, May 6 – “Team Up for Spring” 🏈 Wear your favorite team shirt, jersey, or hat.
Wednesday, May 7 – “Wacky Weather Day” ☔ Dress for crazy spring weather: rain boots, sunglasses, hats — anything silly!
Thursday, May 8 – “Dress Like Your Teacher Day!” 🧑🏫👩🏫 Pick your favorite teacher and dress like them! Maybe a tie, glasses, fun jewelry, or even a coffee cup prop!
What an exciting week for our 3rd graders! They had an in school field trip this week, the Silk Road Experience! What a wonderful learning opportunity!
Yesterday our 3rd graders had the privilege of participating in a hands on learning experience with Chesapeake Firefighters from Station 11. They learned all about fire safety and awareness! Thank you so much for spending the afternoon with us! 🚒🧯🐻
🎉🔬📚 Get ready for a night of discovery and fun! 🎨🤖📖
Join us for Chittum's very first STEAM & Family Book Fair Night!
📅 May 8, 2025
⏰ 5 PM - 7 PM
Families are invited to explore hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities, PLUS shop for amazing books at our Book Fair!
✨ Create, code, explore, and problem solve together!
🎟️ Complete your STEAM passport and enter a raffle for a free book!
📚 Fuel your imagination with stories and science!
Bring the whole family for a night of learning, laughter, and creativity! 🚀💡📚
🍎 Kindergarten Registration for the 2025–2026 school year is officially OPEN! 🎒
📚 Ready to get started? Head to https://www.cpschools.com/kindergarten for all the details and to register your future kindergartener.
🎥 Want to learn more? Check out our Kindergarten Readiness Webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQnpLPCAbm0
We can't wait to welcome the Class of 2038 this fall! 💛✏️
✨🏫 Happy Spring Break families! We hope you all enjoy your time off! We are ending this week with a huge shout out to our Assistant Principal, MRS.DAVIS-MITCHELL!! Thank you for everything you do for our students and staff! We are so lucky to have you as an administrator! Thank you for bringing so much joy everywhere you go and always offering your support. 🏫✨
Chesapeake Public School Elementary Spring Art Show 🖌️ 🎨✍🏻
Come visit the Tidewater Community College Chesapeake Campus to see the Elementary Spring Art Show on display! The show will be on display from Friday, April 11, 2025 through Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
*E.W. Chittum's 2D and 3D art are located in the George Pass building on campus. Come check out the work of our fabulous artists!
Tidewater Community College - Chesapeake Campus, 1428 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA.
🎉💜 Yesterday was Purple Up! Day! 💜🎉
We proudly celebrated the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of our amazing military children! 👧👦🇺🇸 Our halls were filled with purple spirit as students and staff joined together for our Military Child Parade!
Thank you, military children—you are brave, strong, and SO appreciated! 💜✨
Thank you so much for supporting this year's Edwin W Chittum Elementary Fun Run fundraiser! It was a huge success and everyone had so much fun. Edwin W Chittum Elementary reached our goal of $20,000 to go towards outdoor/playground equipment and shade structures! 🎉
📅 Our fundraising site, MyBooster.com, will be open for one more week for any last minute donations.
👀 If you haven’t already, please check your email (the one you signed up on MyBooster.com with) to see if there are any pending donations you need to confirm with the Booster team.
🤝 Finally, please encourage your students to thank all of their donors for helping our school this year.
