Congratulations to Ms. Betsinger's students for winning the 2024-2025 Kickball Championship! All teams gave it their all and played VERY well.
Video Credit: Mr. Glen Jones
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K2tJZ_Ak-iDwj0EGJECXu_M3w_NPgL55/view?usp=sharing
We love the Teachers for Tomorrow program and the awesome high school students that get to work within our GBI classrooms! Video Credit: Mr. Brandon Roberts
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15z5fv8d31Q6n8MGN_lhc7cz45J7ZvpKz/view?usp=drive_link
A few of our GBI students were able to meet Mr. J .Ryan Hersy, the author of Max E James series. He spoke to the class about the creative writing process and what goes into creating his books.
CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of 2025!
It is that time of year...GBI is in their KICKBALL ERA!
🎧 As we close out Season 2 of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast, we highlight three remarkable student-athletes from Grassfield High, Great Bridge High, and Oscar Smith High!🎙 Sophie Rambo, Caleb Neal, and Jaden Dabbs reflect on how they’ve achieved state and national honors in track, wrestling, and football, all while maintaining academic focus and leadership. Their insights into discipline, resilience, and time management offer valuable lessons for educators, families, and future student-athletes. 🔊 Tune in at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts!
☀️💲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
🏆 CONGRATULATIONS to our amazing students from Sparrow Road Intermediate and Great Bridge Intermediate who competed in WHRO's Great Computer Challenge earlier this month! 🏆
These talented young students brought home multiple awards:
Great Bridge Intermediate (GBI) Awards:
1st Place: Level 2 Visual Programming/Block Coding 🥇
2nd Place: Level 2 Desktop Presentation 🥈
2nd Place: Level 2 Video Editing 🥈
Honorable Mention: Level 2 Internet Scavenger Hunt 👏
Sparrow Road Intermediate (SRI) Awards:
2nd Place: Level 2 Visual Programming/Block Coding 🥈
3rd Place: Level 2 Internet Scavenger Hunt 🥉
❤️ Thank you to the dedicated coaches:Mrs. McKown, Miss Molly, Ms. Brannen, Mrs. Davis, Ms. Brennan-Webb, Ms. Gatie, and Ms. Sinclair
We're incredibly proud of all participants who demonstrated creativity, problem-solving skills, and teamwork throughout the competition. Well done! #CPSCelebrates
🏫💬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
🗓️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
🗓️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
Great Bridge Intermediate is competing in the Great Computer Challenge at Old Dominion University today! Good luck to all our amazing teams!
💐 As we prepare to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9), we invite you to reflect on the educators who've made a difference in your life or your child's journey. Who is that special teacher who goes above and beyond, planting seeds of curiosity and helping students grow into their best selves? 🏵️
❤️ Now's your chance to let them know how much they matter! We've created a simple way to send your teacher a heartfelt message of gratitude that will brighten their day during this special week. Your words of appreciation will be delivered directly to them and might even be featured on our platforms to inspire our entire community.
👉 Share your appreciation: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2176065
🌦️ Let's shower our amazing educators with the recognition they deserve! #CPSTAW25 🌷
Yearbook Order Deadline is May 2nd!
Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? Then SEAC is your voice!
When: May 13
Time: 6:30pm
Where: School Admin Building
TOPIC OF DISCUSSION: I'm Determined - Transition and Inclusion
For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee
Family Night Monday, April 28 5:00PM-7:00PM
Scholastic Book Fair 4/28-5/2
The Scholastic Book Fair is BOGO! Fair fliers came home in the brown envelopes. Check out the website to set up eWallets and view digital fliers. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/greatbridgeintermediatesch1
🍎 Kindergarten Registration for the 2025–2026 school year is officially OPEN! 🎒
📚 Ready to get started? Head to https://www.cpschools.com/kindergarten for all the details and to register your future kindergartener.
🎥 Want to learn more? Check out our Kindergarten Readiness Webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQnpLPCAbm0
We can't wait to welcome the Class of 2038 this fall! 💛✏️
GBI student art work will be on display from April 11th-April 23rd at the TCC academic center (Chesapeake Campus). Nice job WILDCATS!
Boosterthon Update and Challenge Winners-GBI is extra fun with the Boosterthon team in the building.
The Boosterthon fundraiser is underway and the kiddos are enjoying every minute of it!
