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💖✨ Kindness Spirit Week is Coming! ✨💖 Get ready to spread kindness and have some fun with our themed Spirit Week from Feb. 10 - Feb. 14! 💫 💥 Feb. 10 - Superhero Kindness Day 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️ Dress as your favorite superhero and use your powers for good! 👯‍♂️ Feb. 11 - Twin Day 👯‍♀️ Kindness is better together—match with a friend! 🎭 Feb. 12 - Wacky Kindness Day 🤪 Wear your wackiest, craziest outfit and spread kindness in a fun way! 🛌 Feb. 13 - P.J. Day 😴 Be kind to yourself and stay comfy in cozy pajamas! 💖💛❤️ Feb. 14 - Friendship & Kindness Day 💖💛❤️ Wear pink, yellow, or red to celebrate love, kindness, and friendship! Let’s fill our school with kindness and show that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a BIG difference! 💕✨ #KindnessWeek #SpiritWeekFun #KindnessMatters

🏫💬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

Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, January 21, 2025, are canceled. Please note - YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will operate on their normal schedule. For more weather-related updates, visit https://www.cpschools.com/emergency

🎉 Spirit Week is Here! 🎉 Join us from January 21–24 for a week of fun and creativity! Let’s show our school spirit together: 🎯 Wednesday: Goal Day Dress for success and show us your future goals! 💛 Thursday: Chittum Spirit Wear your school spirit gear and colors! 🎩 Friday: Hats Off to a Great Year! Top it off with your favorite hat! We can’t wait to see your enthusiasm and creativity! Let’s make this Spirit Week unforgettable! 🥳

🎉✨ Don't miss out! ✨🎉 Capture all the amazing memories of the 2024-2025 school year! 📸 Order your yearbook today and cherish those moments forever. 📚 Visit https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/ and enter the code: 14894625 to place your order now! 🗓️ April 14th is the deadline – secure your copy before it's too late! Let's make this school year unforgettable! 🏫📒🐻

Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? SEAC is your voice: When: Jan 14 Time: 6:30pm Where: School Admin Building TOPIC: Special Olympics Presentation For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee

Join us as we explore K-12 online learning opportunities through Chesapeake Virtual Academy (CVA), offered for students enrolled in Chesapeake Public Schools. This webinar will provide families with the expectations, requirements, and more! Tuesday, January 14, 2025 6:30 p.m. via Zoom For more information and to register, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=36528023 This is part of our Peake Parent University Program

📢 We’re Hiring Substitute Teachers! ✏️ We are looking for passionate, caring, and responsible individuals to join our team as substitute teachers. 🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/jobs

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

🎄✨ Holiday Spirit Week Cheer! ✨🎄 Our students and staff have had a blast—spreading holiday cheer at last! 🎅 Monday was Elf Day, the halls were buzzing, elves at play, spreading joy in every way! 🎩 Tuesday was The Hat Day: Holiday hats brought style and flair, fun and laughter filled the air! 🛌 Wednesday was Twas the Night Before Christmas: Cozy PJs, soft and bright, made school a comfy, jolly sight! 💚 Today is How the Grinch Stole Christmas: Green galore and smiles so wide, Whoville vibes could not be denied! 💫 Reminder: Join us tomorrow, don’t delay—Our final spirit day’s on its way! 🎉 December Holidays Around the World are near, Dress in colors to spread the cheer: Hanukkah Blue, Kwanzaa Red, Yellow, or Green, Or Christmas hues so festive and keen! Let’s end the week with joy and delight, a global celebration shining bright! 🌍🎉💫

🎙️ 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

Our holiday spirit week starts Monday! Let's see all your festive wear as we prepare for winter break! ❄️☃️🧸

Hour of Code was so much fun! 💻🎮 Happy Computer Science Education week! 💛💙🧸 Families, students can still access the coding websites by visiting their Canvas page!

Our Toy Drive is off to an EXCELLENT start! Thank you so much to the families that have already donated a new toy for a deserving kiddo! Our Toy Drive will continue to run until Friday December 13th. All proceeds will be sent to the HER Shelter. 🎄❤️❄️

Thank you so much to the Chittum PTA for including SCA in the Chick Fil A holiday parade. We had a blast showing our Chittum pride while spreading holiday cheer! 🎄❤️❄️

🍂🍂🦃 Happy Thanksgiving to you all! Don't forget, all schools will be closed from 11/27-12/1. Enjoy your break! 🦃🍂🍂

🍂 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.

🍂 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! 🦃