Due to potential inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 6, 2025. We will continue to monitor the weather and provide updates if there are any changes. Visit our website for details: http://cpschools.com/emergency
Be sure to get important weather, closing, or delay notifications with our district app and turn on "Push Notifications." You can also follow your school and receive important updates, events, and more.
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🎙️ Episode 17 of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast is now live! 🎧 Tune in to learn about our new Power of the Peake Employee Recognition Program and hear the inspiring stories of our first winners! Learn how they’re making a difference daily in their schools, departments, and communities! 👉 Listen today at https://www.cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗Learn more about this program and nominate the next Power of the Peake recipients here: https://www.cpschools.com/page/employee-recognition
🗺 ROADMAP TO 2030! 📢 Last week, we hosted an in-person session to gather valuable community input and feedback to help develop our new strategic plan. Thank you to everyone who contributed! 💻 Don’t miss our two virtual meetings happening tomorrow, December 17, 2024, and Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Your feedback is vital as we shape our goals for the next five years! 🔗 Learn more and register at https://www.cpschools.com/page/our-strategic-plan
#EmpowerCPS #EngageCPS #InspireCPS
📢 Attention current 8th graders and families: Applications for our high school academies are NOW OPEN! 🌟
Apply to be considered for the 2025-2026 school year:
🩺 Science & Medicine Academy (SMA): Deep Creek High School
🖥️ Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM): Grassfield High School
🌎 International Baccalaureate (IB): Oscar Smith High School
📅 Deadline to apply: December 18, 2024
👉 For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1863836
The Book Fair is coming to GBMS!
Family Night will be Monday, December 9, from 4:30-6:30. Don't forget to stop by for some holiday shopping!
Thanksgiving is behind us and it's time to get into the holiday spirit! It's going to be a December to Remember at GBMS because of our holiday spirit days this month!
12/5- Two Turtle Doves- Twin Day
12/6- Mr. and Mrs. Santa- Santa hats
12/9- Christmas Vacation- Hawaiian, Luau, Sunglasses
12/10- Polar Express- Holiday pajamas
12/11- Santa's Little Helper- Elf attire and/or red and white
12/12- Snowman Day- Wear white, hats, scars, gloves, faux fir, earmuffs
12/13- Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer- Red noses and/or antlers, brown
12/16- Holiday Party Attire- Wear red and/or green plus a Christmas hat/headband
12/17- Mad About Plaid- Flannel and/or plaid
12/18- Grinch Day- Grinch related theme and/or green
12/19- Shine Bright- Light-ups, tinsel, or glitter
12/20- It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas- Tacky/Ugly Christmas sweater
8th graders were able to get an up close experience with artifacts from the Spanish-American War this week. Special thanks to the MacArthur Memorial for providing this fun hands-on activity for our students!
🍂 We are grateful for our amazing students, families, and staff who make our school community so special. Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with love and laughter! 🦃
Reminder: All schools and offices will be closed November 27 - November 29.
🍂 We are grateful for our amazing students, families, and staff who make our school community so special. Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with love and laughter! 🦃
🎙 Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming education with Maria Kainz, a first-year English teacher at Oscar Smith High, and Andrew LeClair, a technology innovation coach from Hickory Middle. Together, they discuss the opportunities and challenges of incorporating AI into classrooms, offering insights on how it can enhance personalized learning and prepare students for a tech-driven world. This episode highlights their dedication to creating thoughtful, ethical approaches to using AI while inspiring meaningful conversations about its role in education. Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified! 🎧
🌍 Calling all students! Join us for Geographic Information System (GIS) Day with a fun virtual scavenger hunt adventure! Use GIS technology to solve clues and uncover answers along the way. Complete the quest for a chance to win a prize! 🎉
🗓️ The GIS Quest is open now through December 4 and can be accessed using these links:
🔗 Elementary (K-5) Link: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35377731
🔗 Middle/High (6-12) Link: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35377710
📍 Don’t miss out on this exciting journey—start your quest today! 🗺️✨ #InspireCPS
GBMS students participated in a week-long United Way campaign. Our Wildcats raised $182 through off team lunch passes and donations for the football and cheerleader competition. Shout-out to our competition winners, Elisha Turner and Ann-Marie Bucsek!
💻 Military families, join us for a valuable online session covering ways to make college more affordable! We'll discuss financial aid, GI Bill, Post 9/11 GI Bill, scholarships, and more. 💲
👉For more info and to register, visit https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35542436
🌟 Let’s celebrate #CPSTOY25 finalist, Stanley Dimich! Stanley is an 8th-grade U.S. History teacher at Great Bridge Middle School with eight years of experience, half of those in Chesapeake! 🌟
🎓 Mr. Dimich graduated from the University of Michigan - Flint with a dual major in Secondary Education and a B.A. in English. He also holds an M.S. in Business Administration from Old Dominion University and has endorsements in Social Studies, English, and Health & P.E.
❤️ Mr. Dimich’s impact is felt school-wide. As team leader and 504 Chairperson, his support strengthens both students and colleagues. From volunteering at the Green and Gold Games to cheering on students at sporting events, his dedication is inspiring. When he’s not making history with his students, Stan enjoys time with his wife and two children, attending their activities, reading, and playing board games with friends and family.
🎒 Mr. Dimich believes that teaching is a life of service, where educators can make a positive impact on students' lives as they prepare them for the future. He is committed to creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all his students, knowing that they thrive on the patience and positivity he brings to the classroom.
👏 We’re grateful for all you do, Mr. Dimich! #CPSCelebrates
🚍 One Stop Job Fair for Bus Drivers 🚍
Join us on November 21 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the School Administration Building!
🎉 Turkey Giveaway
🚌 Test Drive a Bus
For more info and to see other job openings, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities
The Art Department would like to congratulate the following students: Avery Curtis, Lilly Stine, Amber Russell, Adrienne Yttre, Mary Rial, Lily Blake, Chloe Cuddyer, and Charlotte Greifenberger. These amazing artists were chosen to represent Great Bridge Middle School for the month of November in the Chesapeake Public Library! Each of their works is on display in the children’s section of the library. Everyone is encouraged to go and look at this awesome display. We are so proud of you!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1y8YRz-1Yr1s__iQPE9Hkh1OGvI5gymoZRGrPKnmCrlE/edit?usp=sharing
📙 The Anxious Generation Book Club 📙
Join us as we dive into “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.”
📅 Pre-register by December 13th. Meetings will begin in January 2025
💻Please complete the questionnaire for your preferred day of the week and meeting style: tinyurl.com/CPSBookClub2025
Are you ready for Basketball and Wrestling?! It's almost time for GBMS Winter athletics tryouts!
Girls Basketball- November 18-20 from 4:00-6:00 in the main gym.
Boys Basketball- November 18-20 from 6:00-8:00 in the main gym.
Wrestling- November 18-22 from 4:00-6:30 and November 23 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm in the auxiliary gym.
*You must have a valid athletic physical on file in order to participate!
🏫💬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
Upcoming Calendar Reminders:
✔️ Nov. 5: Teacher Workday
✔️ Nov. 11: Veterans Day - Holiday
💻 You can view complete district calendar online: https://cpschools.com/calendar
