The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP (formerly known as “Food Stamps”) provides eligible households with food benefits.
Students in households that receive SNAP are also eligible for meals at no cost at school. Students who have access to SNAP are more likely to be in good health and miss less school. Many households may not be aware they qualify. To learn more and to apply, visit https://www.dss.virginia.gov/benefit/snap.cgi
Winter Solstice Sprit Week Continues this week! Monday wear holiday head gear, Tuesday wear holiday socks, Wednesday wear your holiday PJs, Thursday wear gray, blue, or white, and Friday wear your holiday bling!
Last week, Mrs. Craig's seventh grade science class had a blast making candy DNA models. YUM!
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAHornet
The Virginia Board of Education will be in Chesapeake Wednesday, December 13 as an opportunity for Virginians to learn more about new accountability measurements and discuss their expectations for the upcoming accountability measurements.
Register here: https://ow.ly/CpGS50Qgt7B
Last night, we celebrated Mrs. Surratt our Teacher of the Year at the District's Teacher of the Year ceremony. We are so proud of all the contributions Mrs. Surratt brings to our school!
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAHornet
Our Winter Solstice spirit days are a hit! Check out Christina's Mad for Plaid ensemble! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHornet
It's dress like an elf day! Don't forget to donate to our hat, sock, and mitten drive!
The Hour of Code is a global initiative to support Computer Science Education Week and introduce millions of students to one hour of computer science and computer programming. All students (PreK-12) can participate!
Visit https://hourofcode.com/us/learn, pick an activity and spend at least one hour coding a solution.
Let us know when you have completed an Hour of Code! Students, teachers and families are encouraged to share a photo holding the Hour of Code certificate sign. Download your copy here: https://5il.co/299hj
Be sure to include our hashtag #CPSHourofCode 😁🖥️
Computer Science Education Week begins today!
The annual call to action inspires students to learn computer science and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field.
#CPSCelebrates #CSEdWeek
We are proud to offer three high school academy programs to students throughout the district! All 8th graders are invited to apply!
- International Baccalaureate program, Oscar Smith High School
- Governor’s STEM Academy, Grassfield High School
- Science and Medicine Academy, Deep Creek High School
Applications are due by December 15, 2023, at 11:59 PM. Visit our website for more information and to apply: https://www.cpschools.com/academies
Please donate to our hat, sock, and mitten drive December 4th to the 15th. Help children in our area stay warm.
Our 12 Days of Winter Solstice and Holidays starts next Wednesday.
Winter Solstice, Week 1, December 6 -8
Wednesday: Holiday Slippers
Thursday: Dress like an elf!
Friday: Smooth as velvet or mad as plaid. Wear velvet or plaid.
Join us to understand the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Growth Program on December 6, 2023. Information shared will support the ongoing collaboration between teachers, students, and families with students in grades 1-8. Register at: http://tinyurl.com/CPSMAPScores
Our book fair is December 7-15 in the Media Center. Come out to Family Night on December 13 from 5:30 to 8:30pm to visit with your family!
The Ladies of Distinction would like to thank everyone who came out for mother/other-daughter paint night on Nov. 17th.
🎙️ 🎧 Listen today to our latest podcast episode that shares the story of how our academies help “make dreams come true” for our students!✨ https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified
You will hear from Cadence Weaver, a Chesapeake Virtual Academy student, and Dr. Kelli Jordan, Supervisor of Chesapeake Virtual Academy, about the successes in virtual learning. 💻 Then, journey through our high school academies with Dr. Shonda Windham, Director of College and Career Readiness, and Mrs. Meredith Strahan, Governor's STEM Academy Coordinator. 🚀
🌐 For more on all of our academy options, visit cpschools.com.
🔊 Don’t forget to subscribe or follow "Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast,” on your favorite podcast platforms, where we share the stories behind our story!
Celebrate GIS with us!
We invite students to complete a virtual scavenger hunt using GIS technology. Students who complete the challenge by Nov. 29, 2023, can enter to win a prize.
You can find the link to the scavenger hunts here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/planning
We had a blast today celebrating our MEGA BLAST! Thanks to Rick Smith Jr. and Kona Ice for making our fundraiser a success!
Our schools and offices are closed today in observance of Veterans Day.
Thank you to everyone in our Chesapeake Public Schools family and community that has served our country. We are grateful for your service and sacrifice. 🇺🇸
Middle and high school families are invited to join us for a forum about the fentanyl epidemic on November 29, 2023, at Great Bridge Middle School at 6:00 p.m. In partnership with the Chesapeake Police Department, we will discuss the growing epidemic and how you can support your child. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSNotMyKid
