🔍 We are looking for citizens interested in applying to participate in one of our advisory committees! Each advisory committee works in one of the following areas: career and technical education, gifted education, school health, special education, and Title I programming. Applications must be submitted by 4 p.m. on May 1, 2024, to be considered.
🔗 Visit: https://tinyurl.com/4vp9whvk for more details and to apply!
🇺🇸 Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Military Community and Family of Policy, April is designated the Month of the Military Child. It is a time to applaud military families and their children for the sacrifices and the challenges they overcome each day. Here in Virginia, we are proud to be home to the United States Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, United States Space Force, and The National Guard and Reserve families. #CPSCelebrates 💜 Don’t forget to wear purple on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in celebration of “Purple Up! For Military Kids” day. The day pays tribute to the sacrifices of the members of our military community and their families. 👉 Save the date for our annual Operation Military Families event! ❤🤍💙 It will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Indian River High School. We can’t wait to see you there! More details can be found here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?start_date=2024-04-01&end_date=2024-04-30&id=27097302
Are you looking for a place to call home? Join us on April 10, 2024, to discuss the Family Self-Sufficiency Program with the Chesapeake Redevelopment & Housing Authority. We will also discuss budgeting your way to home ownership. 🏠
Register at: http://tinyurl.com/CPSHome2024
Join DCMS at Stem Night. The Tides will be playing on Friday, April 26 at 6:35pm. A portion of the sales will go to our robotics program!
Purchase your tickets at
https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/DeepCreekRobotics
Support the month of the Military Child this April. Purchase your spirit wear by APRIL 3rd. This is an extension! Follow the links on the DCMS website for Online School Payments. You can find OSP on the home page.
💜We are so thankful for our assistant principals: Ms. Kopacz, Dr. Cheeks, and Mrs. Reynolds. If you see them this week, tell them how much you appreciate them, too. Tell them Happy Assistant Principal's Week! 💜
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAHornet
🎉 National Assistant Principals Week is celebrated nationally the week of April 1–5, 2024. Since this coincides with our district's spring break holiday, we are observing and celebrating our district's assistant principals the week of March 25-29, 2024. #APWeek24 In collaboration with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the American Federation of School Administrators join us in honoring the positive impact our assistant principals have on the success of our schools. Thank you to all of our assistant principals for your countless contributions and commitment to our schools and community! 🌟 #CPSCelebrates #ElevateEducators
Spring Book Fair at Deep Creek Middle School on April 22 to 26.
Open House During the school day on April 25.
Middle and high school families are invited to a family forum about the fentanyl epidemic on March 27 at Western Branch Middle. In partnership with Chesapeake Police, we will discuss the epidemic and how to support your child. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSNotMyKid
🔊 New Podcast Episode Alert!🎧 https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified 🛡️ Safety within our schools takes center stage as we sit down with Dr. Penny Schultz, Assistant Director of Safety and Security, and Matt Hamel, Commonwealth's Attorney, to discuss the strategies and dedication driving our local School Safety Task Force. Discover how collaborative efforts across city departments are creating a safe and secure environment for our schools. Gain insight into proactive school security measures and the role you help play in school safety. Your voice matters, and we extend an invitation to contribute your perspective at the upcoming School Safety Forums! 👉 Visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/safety-and-security for more information regarding the upcoming forums. 🗣️ Join us in this pivotal conversation, because when it comes to our children's future, every voice can make a world of difference.
Congratulations to DCMS FBLA Chapter who competed in their first State Competition on Saturday in Henrico.
The School Safety Taskforce will host the first of two public forums on March 20th at Indian River High School to provide an update on school safety policies and procedures. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session for attendees. Learn more: http://cpschools.com/safety
🎨 March is VAEA Youth Art Month! Youth Art Month is a celebration of the visual arts and recognizes art education as a viable factor in the total education curriculum that develops citizens of a global society. This year’s theme is “Dream in Art.” #VAartedYAM24 #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS
To learn more about Youth Art Month and ways to celebrate, visit https://councilforarteducation.org/youth-art-month/ and http://www.vaea.org/youth-art-month.html. 🎉
Join us on March 14th at 6:30 p.m. for a webinar about Financial Planning for children with disabilities. Learn about guardianship and alternatives, ABLE accounts, and special needs trusts. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSFinancial2024
Congratulations to DCM's Final Formers Robotic Team who won 3 awards at the State Competition for coming in 3rd place in Teams, 2nd Place in Roboti Skills and the THINK Award for their robotic program, which earned them an invitation to the VEX IQ World Robotic Championship in Dallas, Texas in May!
Congratulations to DCM's Final Formers Robotic Team who won 3 awards at the State Competition for coming in 3rd place in Teams, 2nd Place in Roboti Skills and the THINK Award for their robotic program, which earned them an invitation to the VEX IQ World Robotic Championship in Dallas, Texas in May!
#ItsAGreatToBeAHornet
🎉 March marks the commencement of Women's History Month! Join us as we celebrate and acknowledge the outstanding contributions women have made to history, culture, and society. Explore the impactful insights into Women's History Month at https://womenshistorymonth.gov/ to learn about the diverse ways women have significantly influenced American history. #CPSCelebrates
Reading Month Spirit Days!
Friday, March 1: Unplug to read.
Friday, March 8: Read my shirt day- positive message
Friday, March 15: Lucky Reading Rainbow-Colors of the rainbow
Friday, March 22: Storybook Character- Dress up like your favorite book character
Friday, March 28: Wear RED because we read all month!
Congratulations to Bianca Dazzo! She got third place at the debate tournament on Saturday for the Tidewater House.
Wahoo!
We are hosting a virtual teacher recruitment fair for the 2024-2025 school year. Interviews will be held March 25-29. Please complete the online registration by March 11, 2024, to secure your spot: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1469176
We can't wait to meet you! 📚
Boys Soccer Try-outs: Wednesday, February 28 grades 6-7, Thursday, February 29 grades 7-8, and Friday, March 1st grades 6 and 8.
