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
Five of our high schools were awarded top honors from W!SE! W!SE is dedicated to improving economic mobility through programs that develop financial literacy and readiness for college and careers.
⭐ Grassfield High School (Platinum Star)
⭐ Hickory High School (Blue Star)
⭐ Deep Creek High School (Blue Star)
⭐ Western Branch High School (Blue Star)
In addition, 20 of our teachers, representing all 7 high schools, were named Gold Star Teachers ⭐ for earning a 93% pass rate in at least one of their classes in either the Fall 2022 or Spring 2023 W!SE Financial Literacy Certification Test administration.
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
Check out South University tomorrow, December 8 from 1230-2pm in the commons to get more information.
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
🐾 Wildcats, it's time to put your “paws” together for Kathy Parker, a family and consumer science teacher, and Chesapeake Public Schools Teacher of the Year Finalist! 💚💛 🍽️ Affectionately known as "Chef Parker," she's worn various hats, teaching mathematics at the middle, high, and college levels. Currently, she's igniting culinary passions through her culinary arts classes. 🔥 Kathy believes in fostering a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere and modeling high expectations for all students. She shares that "teaching allows my creative and innovative abilities to shine. I embrace the uniqueness of each of my students.” Kathy is the Wildcats FCCLA Sponsor and for 5 years has provided staff development opportunities for other CPS employees. As the Wildcat Cafe’ Catering Manager, she and her students have catered for various Family and Community Engagement events across the district. 🍰 With an impressive 27 years of teaching, all within CPS, Kathy is a seasoned educator who has made a lasting impact on her students and community. She holds an M.A. in Teaching from Christopher Newport University and a B.S. in Education from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. Kathy enjoys spending time with her family, book clubs, friends, and fur baby. In her spare time, you might find her party planning or interior decorating, and she is looking forward to welcoming a 5th grandchild! 💗
This week in sports! Good luck to all our Wildcats.
🎙️ 🎧 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
Great Bridge Got Talent is Friday! No cash sales, so order your tickets here: https://gofan.co/event/1227725?schoolId=VA12890
Club pictures TOMORROW! Don't be late. Photos can not be retaken if you miss it.
College visits this week! Note time difference for ECU's visit
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
This week we celebrate #SchoolPsychWeek and the amazing work that our School Psychologists do to support our students and families! Help us celebrate, recognize, and thank our psychologists for all that they do for our community. You help us all grow together! 🌷🌱 #CPSCelebrates
This week's college visit!
📅 Upcoming Calendar Reminders:
- November 7: Election Day/Teacher Workday (Schools are closed for all students.)
- November 10: Veterans’ Day Observed (All schools and offices are closed.)
- November 22-24: Thanksgiving Holiday (All schools and offices are closed.)
We encourage you to download our app to easily access both district and school-level events and add them directly to your personal calendar: https://www.cpschools.com/page/mobile-app
Winter sports start next week with tryouts. Remember the student must have a physical on file to participate.
Test payments for fall and full year AP classes due in a week. Avoid those late fees. Pay here: https://5il.co/26rdi
