Some of our youngest Super Hornets learned all about fire safety during Fire Safety Week 🔥🚒 From knowing what to do in an emergency to practicing how to stay safe, they’re becoming safety superheroes one lesson at a time! #LaunchintoLearning
4 months ago, Deep Creek Elementary
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fire safety
fire safety
fire safety
fire safety
fire safety
Mrs. Williams’ 5th graders are diving into the study of electricity and energy! Students explored static electricity by experimenting with balloons to observe how charged particles can attract and repel different materials. ⚡🎈#LaunchintoLearning
5 months ago, Deep Creek Elementary
static electricity
static electricity
static electricity
static electricity
Mrs. Cherry’s first graders made math come to life today with a colorful, hands-on activity! Using Fruit Loops, students practiced grouping and counting by 10s and 1s to strengthen their understanding of place value.🌈 #LaunchintoLearning
5 months ago, Deep Creek Elementary
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math
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math

🎙 How is our school calendar created, and what goes into making it work for students, families, and staff? 🎧 In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Fallon Graham discusses the calendar planning process, shares the new two-year calendar proposal, and explains how your input helps shape the final plan. 👉 Don't forget to share your calendar feedback by October 19, 2025.

5 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Every Minute Counts with Dr. Fallon Graham. Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast Episode 23
Ms. DeCrispino’s class turned off the lights and turned on the magic! ✨ Students enjoyed “reading under the stars” today with twinkling lights on the ceiling and great books in hand. 🌟📖 #LaunchintoLearning
5 months ago, Deep Creek Elementary
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reading
reading
📸 Say cheese! Fall Picture Day is Thursday, October 9! Dress your best and don’t forget those bright smiles — we can’t wait to capture the memories!
5 months ago, Deep Creek Elementary
picture day
Green thumbs in action! Mrs. Dollear’s students teamed up with our local master gardener to learn about plant care and help keep our courtyard blooming and beautiful 🌱🪴 #LaunchintoLearning
5 months ago, Deep Creek Elementary
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master gardener
master gardener
master gardener
master gardener
master gardener

The PTA's annual Trunk-or-Treat is coming! Join us on October 23 from 6:00–8:00 PM for a night of spooky fun, decorated trunks, and lots of treats! 🍬But… we need YOUR help to make it happen! Please consider donating individually wrapped candy to help make this event sweet for all our Super Hornets 🍭 Candy can be sent to school with your child or dropped off at the main office.

5 months ago, Deep Creek Elementary
Trunk or Treat
Trunk-or-Treat
We are thrilled to announce our Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Cassie Scrivner! 🎉 As a first-grade teacher, she goes above and beyond to support her students and DCE in every way. Her dedication, leadership, and joy make a lasting impact on our school community 💜
5 months ago, Deep Creek Elementary
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toy
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toy
Who doesn’t love popcorn?! 🍿 Support Deep Creek Elementary from Sept. 30 – Oct. 4 through our Double Good online fundraiser. Delicious flavors, delivered right to you, and all for a great cause! Shop at the link - https://popup.doublegood.com/s/8tq11d2g and share with your friends and family!

*Please note that the link and QR code do not allow purchases until September 30 at 6pm.
5 months ago, Deep Creek Elementary
Double Good Popcorn Flyer
Ms. Guise’s second graders put their creativity to the test by inventing and reinventing tools to solve simple problems! 🛠️✨ While learning about force in science, they showed us they’re future engineers in the making! #LaunchintoLearning
5 months ago, Deep Creek Elementary
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science
science
Ms. Clay and Ms. Smith’s students were all smiles as they dove into a fun, colorful activity that filled the room with laughter and creativity 🎨✨ #LaunchintoLearning
5 months ago, Deep Creek Elementary
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art
Using their special spy eyes 👀, Mrs. Bright’s kindergarteners became little detectives on a fall scavenger hunt! They had so much fun exploring, observing, and learning about the sense of sight while discovering the signs of the new season. #LaunchintoLearning
5 months ago, Deep Creek Elementary
scavenger hunt
scavenger hunt
scavenger hunt
scavenger hunt

🌟 After 34 years in education, Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton still gets excited for the first day of school: "Every year is a fresh start." In this episode, he shares our district’s new Empower 2030 strategic plan, explains how we’re supporting students through innovative programs and authentic learning experiences like SmithTech, and highlights the importance of prioritizing student voices. 🎧 Get inspired for the 2025-2026 school year and listen to the episode at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or on Apple Podcasts, our YouTube channel, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more!

5 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
A Fresh Start with Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast. Episode 22.
Mrs. Hubbard’s preschoolers are diving into 'All About Apples!' 🍎 From counting and sorting to science, vocabulary, literacy, and fine motor fun—our little learners are busy exploring in every way! #LaunchintoLearning
5 months ago, Deep Creek Elementary
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apples
apples
apples
apples
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apples
In PE, students are learning a quick way to make decisions using “Rock, Paper, Scissors.” This game is a go to method in the gym to quickly determine who gets equipment first, who leads an activity, and more by keeping things moving smoothly and fairly! #LaunchintoLearning
5 months ago, Deep Creek Elementary
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rock paper scissors
rock paper scissors
rock paper scissors
rock paper scissors
rock paper scissors
Mrs. Dollear’s and Mrs. Nash’s fourth grade classes brought Virginia to life with their 3D maps 🗺️ Students constructed models to show the unique topography of each region. What an amazing way to see our state from a whole new perspective. #LaunchintoLearning
5 months ago, Deep Creek Elementary
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3d
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Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, September 16, 2025, are canceled.  YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will remain open this afternoon. For weather-related updates, visit cpschools.com/emergency.

5 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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Happy IT Professionals Day! 🎉 We are so thankful for everything you do to keep our school moving forward. Today, we celebrate YOU—the true tech heroes behind the scenes! 💻✨ We love you, Mrs. Wilfong and Mrs Thieman!
5 months ago, Deep Creek Elementary
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🦆 Meet Basil, the honorary member of Ms. Felmey’s 4th grade class! While she may be a fake duck, she’s a real part of the crew—joining in on lessons, cheering students on, and even celebrating birthdays with the class. 🎉 Basil the duck is helping students #LaunchintoLearning
6 months ago, Deep Creek Elementary
basil the duck
basil the duck
basil the duck