Deep Creek Elementary

Mrs. Carson’s fourth graders used their geometry skills to design and build tiny houses 🏡📐—applying area and perimeter like pros! Big thanks to our awesome parent volunteer, Mr. Hamilton 👏✨ Such a fun way to wrap up the school year! #SnapshotsofLearning

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

From first notes to final bows — our fifth-grade strings students have come so far! Bravo on a wonderful concert, and a huge shoutout to our amazing strings teacher, Mr. Wilson, for his dedication to our students at DCE 🎻🎶

Ms. Cintron’s class earned their way to this Art Car Party by racking up the most pom poms! Thanks to Mrs. Burdick’s awesome tradition, students got to paint a real car, explore creative stations, and celebrate a year full of teamwork, art skills, and wise choices 🎨🚗

☀️💲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

After weeks of observation and learning, Mrs. Steven’s kindergarten class released the butterflies they raised from caterpillars. They were filled with wonder as each butterfly took flight, a living lesson in patience, transformation, and the beauty of nature. 🦋

Mrs. Hubbard’s little busy bees are hard at work exploring the world of honey, hives, and helpful pollinators! 🐝🌸 #SnapshotsofLearning

Books, giggles, and a visit from our favorite principal! Thank you, Mrs. Canterbury, for inspiring our young readers. 📚 #SnapshotsofLearning

Today—and every day—we give a standing ovation to the incredible custodial staff who keep our school clean, safe, and running smoothly behind the scenes. 💪🏽 Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. Let’s all take a moment to say THANK YOU to our custodians 💜

C is for Chalk Day! 🎨✨ Ms. Weston and Mrs. Boner’s classes took creativity to the pavement, spreading colorful encouragement for our amazing intermediate friends rocking their SOL tests! You’ve got this! 💪📚🚌 #ChalkItUp #YouCanDoIt

Thank you to our amazing PTA for donating new picnic tables to the playground! Our students now have a wonderful space to sit, color, play games, and enjoy their time outside. Your generosity continues to make a big difference in their daily school experience—we’re so grateful!

Our 2nd graders are spreading kindness one rock at a time! They painted colorful 'Kindness Rocks' for A is for Art Day and hid them around our community to brighten someone’s day. If you find one, smile, then hide it again to keep the joy moving. #DCERocks #SnapShotsOfLearning

Our second graders had a blast exploring, discovering, and learning at the Children’s Museum of Virginia last week! From hands-on exhibits to curious minds in action, it was a day full of wonder and smiles! #SnapshotsofLearning

🏫💬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

We would like to give a huge thanks to LifeNet for stepping up in a big way for our school! Their generous donation of bags full of supplies will make a huge impact for our students and families. We’re beyond grateful for their support and heart for the community! 📚✂️✏️

🗓️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

🌟 Happy School Nurse Appreciation Day! 🌟 Today, we proudly celebrate DCE's amazing school nurse! From scrapes and sniffles to support and smiles, Nurse Cooke goes above and beyond to care for every student and staff member. Her calm presence, compassionate care, and dedication to our school community make a difference every single day. Thank you, Nurse Cooke, for all the ways you keep our Super Hornets healthy, safe, and supported! 💉❤️ #ThankYouNurseCooke #SchoolNurseAppreciationDay

Mrs. Williams’ 5th graders put their observation skills to the test as they sorted and classified rocks by appearance, texture, and hardness. These young scholars are geologists in the making 🪨 #SnapshotsofLearning

🌞 Summer is almost here! 🌞 Looking for exciting and enriching opportunities for your students over the break? Join us at the SEAC Resource Fair and discover amazing programs, camps, and support services for kids of all abilities! 🗓️ Date: May 13, 2025 🕡 Time: 6:30 PM 📍 Location: 1421 Kristina Way Connect with organizations like: ✔ Autism Society Tidewater ✔ Virginia Beach Adaptive Water Sports ✔ Best Day Foundation ✔ Day Camps, Special Games & More! Don’t miss this chance to plan an unforgettable summer for your students!