💻 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
Chittum Elementary SCA & PTA are partnering up to sponsor a Food Drive from November 10th - November 19th to support our community during the holidays.
Every donation helps! Please send in non-perishable food, baby products, or personal hygiene items with your student(s) to drop off across from the library.
Items Needed Include:
Canned Fruits & Veggies
Canned Protein & Soup
Whole Grains
Personal Hygiene Items & Baby Products
Important: Please check expiration dates! All proceeds will be donated to the Foodbank of Southeastern VA. Let's show our Chittum spirit and make a difference!
Absentee/Retake Picture Day is November 19th. If your child was absent on our initial picture day, make sure they have their smiles ready! 😁
If your child has already taken pictures on our initial picture day you will receive a proofs booklet 1 week before our make up day for you to decide whether or not you would like them to participate in retakes. If you DO want retakes, your child must return the proofs to get their new photo taken.
To order retakes visit: https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/gallery_login_customer_info_entry/7fb8045e-187a-42d0-b4c7-5d0ade20f3db/
Order code: 0036745AR ---> the code is case sensitive
Wear pink on October 29th in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. Nobody fights alone 👊🎀
Picture Day has come to a close! We loved seeing all the students smiling for their pictures. You still have 24 hours from today to pre-pay for your photos online. If you do not do so, you will still receive proofs to review and order, however, a shipping few will be applied as Barksdale will deliver the photos to your house instead of to us.
Visit: www.barksdalephoto.com
Access Code: 0036745IN ----> uppercase i uppercase n
*****the access code is case sensitive******
🎙 How is our school calendar created, and what goes into making it work for students, families, and staff? 🎧 In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Fallon Graham discusses the calendar planning process, shares the new two-year calendar proposal, and explains how your input helps shape the final plan. 👉 Don't forget to share your calendar feedback by October 19, 2025.
Picture Day: October 15, 2025
Access Code: 0036745IN ----> uppercase i uppercase n
*****the access code is case sensitive******
This is a prepay event!
Visit: www.barksdalephoto.com
Enter the access code above then select your preferred photo package and complete your purchase. The portal for online ordering will close exactly 24 hours after Picture Day! If you miss the ordering deadline, Barksdale Photo will apply fees for shipping directly to your house.
We know our families are used to our annual Homecoming Dance and while the name of this year's event has changed, rest assured that there will indeed still be DANCING! This year's event will include more excitement and fun for our students and families. Don't miss out on this fun evening, and buy your tickets today! $7 PTA member tickets $10 non member tickets.
chittumpta.givebacks.com/store
Every student attending the pep rally must have a ticket and must be accompanied by a ticketed adult who is responsible to ensure they exhibit school-appropriate behavior**
Ticket Sale Deadline is October 15th or until sold out. No ticket sales on the day of the event.
