Join us for CWI Family Fun and Fitness Night on Thursday, November 16th from 5:00-7:00 pm! All participants must register by 11/9/23 using this link: https://forms.gle/ySmFadxzuGv7GWfQ6
We invite you to join our Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) for an upcoming General Meeting.
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
🕡 Time: 6:30 p.m.
🏢 Location: School Administration Building, Multipurpose Room, 312 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
SEAC is a supportive committee of parents, educators, and community agencies dedicated to the education of students with disabilities. The Business Meeting will follow the General Meeting.
If you'd like to make a public comment, please email chesapeakeseac@gmail.com at least 3 days before the meeting. Ensure your comments are limited to 3 minutes and do not include identifying information.
For any questions or further information, feel free to call 757-494-7600 or email chesapeakeseac@gmail.com. We look forward to your participation! 👥📣
November is Family Engagement Month and we know that families and schools working together can create meaningful relationships that lead to significant gains in student achievement and success.
Visit our website to learn more or to connect with our Office of Family and Community Engagement: https://www.cpschools.com/page/family-and-community-engagement/
Join us this November in celebrating Native American Heritage Month, or as it is also referred to, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month.
This month is a time to celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. It is also an opportunity to learn about tribes and their cultures, and to raise awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced and how they have worked to conquer these challenges. #CPSCelebrates
For more information and resources, visit: https://www.nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/
Thank you Undersheriff Rosado for presenting his anti-bullying show "Be a Hero, Not a Zero" at Crestwood Intermediate School!
Congratulations to Nicole, Aubrey, Braydon, Breon, Damon, Zuri, Allison, Myles, Armani, Xavier, and Amari for showing our October character trait of Social Awareness by being kind, having empathy, being a good listener, including everyone, and getting along with others!
Feed your mind on a healthy budget on Tues. November 14th at 6:30 p.m. In partnership with Healthy Chesapeake, we will discuss how to make healthier food choices and how to plan meals with recipes using several ingredients on your grocery list in multiple recipes! Your tummy, wallet, and heart will thank you!
Register at: http://tinyurl.com/CPSFeedingYourMind
We will host a public meeting to discuss plans for a new building to replace Crestwood Intermediate School in the CWI auditorium on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The public is invited. Visit our website for more information: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1300250
Please join us on November 15, 2023, at Hickory Middle School as our Military & Family Life Counselors present to military-connected students and parents. Parents will hear a presentation on Work-Life Balance while students in grades 1-8 will hear a presentation on Communication Skills & Interpersonal Interactions. The presentation begins at 6:30 p.m.
Register at: http://tinyurl.com/CPSMilitaryFamily23
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
Congratulations to our September/ October "Golden Ticket" winners: Corey, Adam, Peyton, Tyler, Brooklyn, Elijah, Asher, and Audrey! These students were rewarded with book vending machine tokens for showing the character trait of Social Awareness.
🎙️ Exciting Podcast Episode Alert! 🎧 https://amplifiedcps.buzzsprout.com/2223611/13802982
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and we're excited to bring you our latest episode that looks closely at the complex issue of bullying. Dr. Brooke Rudis, Assistant Director of Student Conduct & Support, and Meredith Sargol, Student Engagement & Resource Counselor, provide insight into the problem and how it impacts our students and schools. Learn about our policies and procedures that ensure a safe and supportive environment for students.
You’ll also hear from Undersheriff David Rosado, who unveils his innovative approach to bullying prevention, through his "Be a Hero, Not a Zero!" magic show for our elementary students. 🎩✨
🔊 Listen today and be part of the change!
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
Come join us for "Trunk or Treat" at CWI on Thursday, October 26th from 5:30-6:30pm in the CWI parking lot!
We have spirit, yes we do! We have spirit, how 'bout you?
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
🛑 October 16-20, 2023 is National School Bus Safety Week, and we're all on board for spreading awareness about the importance of school bus safety. 🚌 ✨
More than 25 million children ride the yellow bus every school day. Let's join forces, raise awareness, and make school bus safety a top priority in our community. Visit https://www.napt.org/nsbsw to learn more about National School Bus Safety Week. You will also find several resources about school bus safety provided by the National Association for Pupil Transportation.
Together, we can protect our future and keep our students safe on the road.🛡
👉And, don’t forget to join us on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, for School Bus Transportation Employees Appreciation Day to celebrate our incredible transportation team! #CPSCelebrates
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/
Interested in presenting at CWI's Career Day on April 24th? We are looking for presenters! For more information, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzdgZgOpYcl3BnFrBf7XCzAPaCCfKNc7AmKZQxi0iawjPFpg/viewform
We spoke with several of our employees to find out why they decided to call Chesapeake Public Schools home.🏫 🍎
🎥 Click here to see what sets Chesapeake Public Schools apart, and what motivated them to join our Chesapeake Public Schools family: https://youtu.be/x-SaBsPGTI4?si=REhHgCS8EXN_0oLQ
👉 If you are interested in joining our team, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities/
