If you are interested in learning more about our Chesapeake Virtual Academy, plan to join us for an upcoming webinar on Jan. 17th as we explore learning opportunities, expectations, and requirements for students and families. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CVA2024
Our next One-Stop Job Fair will be held on January 10th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the School Administration Building. We are looking for teachers, bus drivers, school nutrition services, custodians, and more. Or you can always apply directly online: https://www.cpschools.com
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
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
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
GBMS 8th grade Spanish students had the opportunity to take a field trip to the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts to see the Hispanic Dances Show yesterday. Everyone had a great time learning about different cultures!
Make-up pictures for 8TH GRADERS ONLY will be taken on Thursday, December 7 during bells 1-3.
🎉 Join us in celebrating Reagan Davis, an 8th-grade math teacher, and Chesapeake Public Schools Teacher of the Year Finalist!
With 12 years of teaching experience, all with CPS, Mr. Davis fosters a classroom of trust by recognizing and validating students' lived experiences and provides a safe learning environment for students to make mistakes and grow from them. Mr. Davis believes that “all students have great potential, and educators have the tools to unlock it.” 🔧
A lifelong learner, Mr. Davis graduated from Old Dominion University with a B.S. in Business Administration, and an M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus in Secondary Education. Most recently he completed coursework for a graduate certificate in Math Education. ➕
👉 Mr. Davis has served in various leadership roles for many organizations such as the Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics and Tidewater Council of Teachers of Mathematics. He has been a member of the VDOE Mathematics SOL Test Item Analysis Committee, and for the past four years, he has also served as the president of the Chesapeake Education Association. He has been a member of the Chesapeake Public Schools Mathematics Department of Mathematics Curriculum and Resources Revision Committee and he continues to serve in other leadership capacities at Great Bridge Middle, such as the Principal's Advisory Committee and 8th-grade 504 Chair. Mr. Davis is a 2007 Indian River High School graduate and a collector of quality writing instruments and tools. He would like to travel to Japan to experience shopping for top-quality pens and pencils in person instead of ordering them online. The best advice he has received from another educator: “Even on our worst days, we may be a child’s only hope.”
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
As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!
50% off a purchase of $50+ with code THANKFUL50
40% off a purchase of $40+ with code THANKFUL40
30% off a purchase of $30+ with code THANKFUL30
Valid through 11/25/23
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's school ID number. Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!
🎙️ 🎧 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!
Congratulations to Great Bridge Middle School for their first-place finish in Saturday's Chesapeake Middle School League (CMSL) Sideline Cheer Competition! 📣🏆 #CPSCelebrates #CMSLAthletics
➕ICYMI: Earlier this week, with support from Old Dominion University, Great Bridge Middle School hosted a Math Family Fun Night that brought a touch of math into our families' lives.✨ Every child received a backpack filled with math manipulatives. Families enjoyed a delightful snack, and each child left with a small bottle of water. Passports were stamped at various math stations, making the learning journey even more exciting. The highlight was a raffle, featuring fantastic prizes, including an Amazon Kids Pro Fire Tablet generously provided by ODU! 🎟
🎉Thank you to Tamara Smith-Moyler, from ODU, for helping coordinate the night and providing t-shirts and manipulatives for our teachers.
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
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
📅 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
