Do you need assistance with support and services pertaining to Medicaid Waivers? Join us to learn about the process from qualified experts. This Family Empowerment Webinar will be held virtually on November 15, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
Register to attend: http:tinyurl.com/CPSMEDICAID
November is Family Engagement Month!
Celebrate with us at a family-fun night on Nov. 9 at Oscar Smith Middle with dinner, a movie, and community resources!
Super Mario Bros. Movie 🎥🍿
Pre-registration required for dinner:
tinyurl.com/CPSFamilyMovieNight2023
Students will come home today with their Impact Aid Survey card. The Federal Impact Aid Program provides funding directly to school divisions to compensate for lost real estate revenues due to an increased amount of federal property in their districts. Impact Aid funds support all of our students and programs across the district. We ask all families to sign and return their completed cards tomorrow. Federal Impact Aid generates close to $3 million for our schools each year! Help make an impact by returning your completed card.
Learn more about Impact Aid: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1279692
We invite high school students to attend the Worlds of Work Career Expo on October 24, 2023! The event will be held at Tidewater Community College on Cedar Road from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Career opportunities include communications, finance, transportation, IT, engineering, and more!
Join our team! Our next job fair will be held on Friday, October 20, 2023, from 9-11 a.m. at the Chesapeake Central Library
We are looking for:
School Nutrition Workers
Custodians
Bus Drivers
Groundskeepers
Painters
You can also apply online: cpschools.com/human-resources/employment-opportunities/
Join us at our College Fair on October 23rd at Indian River High School. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with colleges from around the country. 🎓
Students and parents must register in advance to attend: https://app.strivescan.com/registration
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW) to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom. 🍴
This week, we offer special thanks to our School Nutrition staff who work hard daily to ensure our students are fueled for school! Level Up With School Lunch! 🎮⬆
#NSLW23 #CPSCelebrates
🏫 Earlier this week, community and school leaders attended the first Superintendent's Community Engagement Council meeting of the school year. It was an opportunity to collaborate and share ideas, especially focusing on our commitment to school safety and security initiatives across the district. 🛡
We're thrilled to see such dedication and enthusiasm from our community members. Your input is invaluable in helping us maintain a positive, safe and secure learning environment for our students. 📚🔒 We also would like to extend a special thank you to Damuth Trane for sponsoring the event! #InspireCPS #EmpowerCPS
Just a reminder that Friday, October 6, 2023, 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
Please join us for an in-person screening of "Screenagers Under The Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs, and Alcohol in the Digital Age" to learn how the tech revolution has reshaped adolescence and its effects on substance use.
The film debunks myths and depicts strategies parents and schools can use to encourage healthy decision-making, support teen mental health, set limits, and create healthy home environments. Experts will facilitate discussion and answer questions on practical solutions for keeping our teens safe in a changing world.
Register today at https://bit.ly/46e1uMD.
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: October 19, 2023, 5:30-7:30 p.m. *The film starts promptly at 6 p.m.
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Jolliff Middle School Auditorium, 1021 Jolliff Rd., Chesapeake
𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳.
During the month of October, we join schools across the Commonwealth and the country to celebrate Disability History and Awareness Month. Join us as we celebrate the important contributions of individuals with disabilities to our schools and community. #CPSCelebrates
Have you completed your student verification?
⚠ IMPORTANT REMINDER: All families should complete the Online Student Verification process by this FRIDAY! More information is available on our website: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1203618
Join us as we discuss our newest learning management system, Canvas. Parents will learn how to navigate their child’s course schedule, assignments, and upcoming events. We will also discuss the Canvas Parent app and how to gain access as a parent observer. Canvas replaced Schoology this year.
You can learn more on our website: www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/teaching-learning-instructional-resources-technology
Register to attend this webinar: http://tinyurl.com/CPSCanvas23
Math Matters: Supporting Math at Home (Secondary Families Webinar)
Parents and guardians will learn to develop strategies for supporting students with math concepts and skills and learn to incorporate math instruction into daily activities. 🧮➕➗
October 17, 2023 @ 6:30 p.m.
Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/secondarymathmatters
As we celebrate Attendance Awareness Month, it's important to note that attendance is a school quality indicator and a factor in the accreditation process. 🎓💯
It's one of the many reasons that #AttendanceMattersVA!
Read more: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1232108
A strong set of skills and talents is needed to fill the shoes of an Information Technology Professional. We are very fortunate to have a team that works tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our students and staff connected. Today is a great day to thank your school’s IT professionals!
Happy IT Professionals Day! #CPSCelebrates
Join us as we bring our diverse community together for a night of Multicultural Family Fun! The event includes food, performances, activities, and more!
When: October 5, 2023 (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)
Where: Deep Creek High School
Register: http://tinyurl.com/CPSmulticultural23
Join us in celebrating the International Week of the Deaf.
Annually recognized by the World Federation of the Deaf Ry, this week is a time to recognize the strength and endurance of our deaf community including our students and their families. This year's theme is "A World Where Deaf People Everywhere Can Sign Anywhere" #IWDP2023 #CPSCelebrates
Learn more: https://wfdeaf.org/iwdeaf2023/
National #HispanicHeritageMonth is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15. Join us this month as we recognize and celebrate the impact and influence of our Hispanic students and their families on our community. #CPSCelebrates
Learn more: https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/about.html
We want you to join our Division of Technology Innovation! 💻
Current opportunities include:
💻 Technology Support Specialist
💻 Application Systems Analyst
💻 Web Developer
Visit our website to apply: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities
