Chittum, E. W. Elementary

Families! It's time to GET ON THE BUS! 🚌

Get ready for the 2025-2026 school year and join us for this free event on July 31st at the Chesapeake Conference Center.

📃 Enroll your child for school and update residency information
🏥Free school/sport physicals and immunizations
🎒 Free school supplies, community resources, games, and giveaways

For more information and to register for immunizations and physicals, please visit cpschools.com/gotb

1 day ago, Chesapeake Public Schools

The attached image is a flyer for the Get on the Bus event hosted by Chesapeake Public Schools on July 31, 2024. The information is hosted on cpschools.com/gotb.

🎉 The celebration continues for the Class of 2025! We proudly watched our graduates cross the stage on June 16-18, 2025, at the Chartway Arena, and we’re reliving those incredible moments together! 👉 📽️ View the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtVx3wKIYL4 and join us in celebrating every smile, every hug, and every cap tossed in the air, honoring the achievements of our newest alumni! 🎓

16 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools

Graduate happy to receive his diploma pointing out to the crowd.

📚 REMINDER: Kindergarten Registration is OPEN! 📚 Don't forget to secure your child's spot for 2025-2026! Haven't registered yet? No worries - it's not too late! ➡️ Get your kindergartner enrolled today! https://www.cpschools.com/kindergarten

22 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools

🍽️Chesapeake Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge on a first come, first serve basis. 💻 Please visit our website for more information including locations, meal service times, and application requirements: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2256195

23 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools

🎉 That’s a wrap on a wonderful school year! 🎉 Today we celebrated all the laughter, learning, and memories made in 2024–2025. We’re so thankful for our amazing students, dedicated staff, supportive families, and incredible administrators who made this year truly special. 💛 We said a heartfelt farewell to our 5th graders as they get ready to soar into middle school — we’ll miss you and know you’ll do great things! 💫🎓 And of course, we ended the day with our beloved Bus Rodeo, waving goodbye to every bus as it rolled out one last time for this school year. 🚍👋 Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and restful summer. 🌞☀️

29 days ago, Chittum Elementary

🎉Let's celebrate the school year coming to an end with one more spirit week!🎉

about 1 month ago, Chittum Elementary

🎉 End-of-Year Spirit Week! 🎉 Let’s finish the year strong with a week of fun and memories! Monday, June 9 – “Memory Lane Monday” 📸 Wear your favorite shirt from this school year (field trip, school event, sports team, or anything that brings back memories). Tuesday, June 10 – “Tacky Tuesday” 🧢 Wear silly socks, backward clothes, crazy hats Wednesday, June 11 –“Friend Day” 👯‍♂️ Find a friend (or 3 or 4!) and dress alike for the day. 🏃‍♂️ Thursday, June 12 - Field Day Spirit Day! 🏃‍♀️ Show your grade-level pride by wearing your assigned color! Grade Colors: 🎨 Pre-K & Kindergarten – Yellow 🎨 1st Grade – Orange 🎨 2nd Grade – Pink 🎨 3rd Grade – Green 🎨 4th Grade – Blue 🎨 5th Grade – Purple Friday, June 13 – “School Spirit Friday” 🎒 Rock your school colors or school shirt loud and proud

🎧 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!

about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools

Beyond the Scoreboard with Caleb Neal, Sophie Rambo, & Jaden Dabbs. Episode 21: Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast - Picture of all three student-athletes.

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

about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools

CPS Presschool initiative with kid clapping

☀️💲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

about 2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools

🏫💬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

2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools

🗓️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

2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools

🗓️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

2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools

💐 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 🌷

3 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools

our teachers grow futures with lightbulb plants

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

3 months ago, Chittum Elementary

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

3 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools

✨ 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!

3 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools

chalkboard with what do you ant to be when you grow up written on it

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!

3 months ago, Chittum Elementary

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!

3 months ago, Chittum Elementary

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! 🚒🧯🐻

3 months ago, Chittum Elementary

🎉🔬📚 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! 🚀💡📚

3 months ago, Chittum Elementary