♾ April is Autism Acceptance Month! 🌟 Join us as we celebrate the 5th year of the theme "Celebrate Differences." Let's come together to raise awareness, promote autism acceptance, and celebrate the unique differences of every individual. Together, we can foster inclusivity and connectedness, and support children with autism and their families. It's a time to honor their unique perspectives and help each child reach their full potential. 💙 #CelebrateDifferences #CPSCelebrates
Our annual Operation Military Families event will be held on Saturday, April 27th, at Indian River High! Take free family 📷's, enjoy a performance by the U.S. Fleet Forces Band Woodwind Quintet and dinner.
Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSMilitaryFamily2024
🌟 April marks National Arab American Heritage Month! Join us in honoring the rich history, culture, and immeasurable contributions of Arab Americans to our nation. It's a time to celebrate diversity, combat prejudice, and foster understanding. Join us in recognizing and appreciating the richness of Arab American heritage. #CPSCelebrates
🔍 We are looking for citizens interested in applying to participate in one of our advisory committees! Each advisory committee works in one of the following areas: career and technical education, gifted education, school health, special education, and Title I programming. Applications must be submitted by 4 p.m. on May 1, 2024, to be considered.
🔗 Visit: https://tinyurl.com/4vp9whvk for more details and to apply!
🇺🇸 Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Military Community and Family of Policy, April is designated the Month of the Military Child. It is a time to applaud military families and their children for the sacrifices and the challenges they overcome each day. Here in Virginia, we are proud to be home to the United States Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, United States Space Force, and The National Guard and Reserve families. #CPSCelebrates 💜 Don’t forget to wear purple on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in celebration of “Purple Up! For Military Kids” day. The day pays tribute to the sacrifices of the members of our military community and their families. 👉 Save the date for our annual Operation Military Families event! ❤🤍💙 It will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Indian River High School. We can’t wait to see you there! More details can be found here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?start_date=2024-04-01&end_date=2024-04-30&id=27097302
Are you looking for a place to call home? Join us on April 10, 2024, to discuss the Family Self-Sufficiency Program with the Chesapeake Redevelopment & Housing Authority. We will also discuss budgeting your way to home ownership. 🏠
Register at: http://tinyurl.com/CPSHome2024
March 25-March 29th is National Assistant Principal's Week! Our GBM school family and community would like to recognize the outstanding work that our assistant principals do on a daily basis to keep students safe and supported, while also addressing the needs of staff and the community. We are very thankful for them!
🎉 National Assistant Principals Week is celebrated nationally the week of April 1–5, 2024. Since this coincides with our district's spring break holiday, we are observing and celebrating our district's assistant principals the week of March 25-29, 2024. #APWeek24 In collaboration with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the American Federation of School Administrators join us in honoring the positive impact our assistant principals have on the success of our schools. Thank you to all of our assistant principals for your countless contributions and commitment to our schools and community! 🌟 #CPSCelebrates #ElevateEducators
School Picture day was Thursday, March 14. Parents can order pictures by texting their access code to 90738 or visit my.photoday.com. This access code was given to the students on a flyer earlier last week. If parents are not sure what their access code is they may contact their child's homeroom teacher as that information has been given to them.
Due to stadium construction, starting TODAY (3/14), 8th grade parent pick-up will be combined with the 7th grade parent pick-up at the cafeteria. 8th graders will no longer be picked up by parents at the stadium parking lot.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Middle and high school families are invited to a family forum about the fentanyl epidemic on March 27 at Western Branch Middle. In partnership with Chesapeake Police, we will discuss the epidemic and how to support your child. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSNotMyKid
🔊 New Podcast Episode Alert!🎧 https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified 🛡️ Safety within our schools takes center stage as we sit down with Dr. Penny Schultz, Assistant Director of Safety and Security, and Matt Hamel, Commonwealth's Attorney, to discuss the strategies and dedication driving our local School Safety Task Force. Discover how collaborative efforts across city departments are creating a safe and secure environment for our schools. Gain insight into proactive school security measures and the role you help play in school safety. Your voice matters, and we extend an invitation to contribute your perspective at the upcoming School Safety Forums! 👉 Visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/safety-and-security for more information regarding the upcoming forums. 🗣️ Join us in this pivotal conversation, because when it comes to our children's future, every voice can make a world of difference.
Congrats to P. E. teacher Alyssa Formica from Great Bridge Middle School who was named the Chesapeake Rotary Educator of the Year! 🎉 Ms. Formica is dedicated to her profession and goes above and beyond as a teacher, coworker, co-athletic director, and even a school bus driver!
The School Safety Taskforce will host the first of two public forums on March 20th at Indian River High School to provide an update on school safety policies and procedures. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session for attendees. Learn more: http://cpschools.com/safety
🎨 March is VAEA Youth Art Month! Youth Art Month is a celebration of the visual arts and recognizes art education as a viable factor in the total education curriculum that develops citizens of a global society. This year’s theme is “Dream in Art.” #VAartedYAM24 #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS
To learn more about Youth Art Month and ways to celebrate, visit https://councilforarteducation.org/youth-art-month/ and http://www.vaea.org/youth-art-month.html. 🎉
Join us on March 14th at 6:30 p.m. for a webinar about Financial Planning for children with disabilities. Learn about guardianship and alternatives, ABLE accounts, and special needs trusts. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSFinancial2024
🎉 March marks the commencement of Women's History Month! Join us as we celebrate and acknowledge the outstanding contributions women have made to history, culture, and society. Explore the impactful insights into Women's History Month at https://womenshistorymonth.gov/ to learn about the diverse ways women have significantly influenced American history. #CPSCelebrates
We are hosting a virtual teacher recruitment fair for the 2024-2025 school year. Interviews will be held March 25-29. Please complete the online registration by March 11, 2024, to secure your spot: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1469176
We can't wait to meet you! 📚
The scheduling process for rising 9th grade students for the 2024-2025 school year is coming to a close. Course request verification letters will be available in ParentVue, in the Documents section, on March 1, 2024 and parents/guardians will have until Tuesday, March 5th at 4:00pm to request any changes. These course request verification letters will list the 8 classes your student is requesting to take next year, as well as a link for you to approve the courses or request changes. Please request all changes through the link by 4:00pm on March 5. Please have your student carefully consider which courses they would like to take next year. Schools use these course requests to determine staffing needs, so course request changes may not be accepted after the March 5th deadline.
DROP OFF/PICK UP PROCEDURE FOR CANDY CRUSH DANCE ON 2/23/24
The PTA dance is on 2/23; drop off and pick up procedures will be different for this event. Students will be dropped off and picked up in the same locations: 8th grade at the front of the building (Gym entrance), 7th grade on the stadium track (8th grade hall), and 6th grade on the bus ramp. There will be a check-in table at each of the entrances so it is very important to follow this procedure. We are also hoping it will alleviate some of our past traffic problems. Please see the diagrams below.
*** If you will be dropping off and/or picking up students in more than one grade level, please follow the procedure for the higher grade level ***
***In order to maintain smooth traffic flow, prevent students from having to navigate through busy traffic areas, and reduce the risk of accidents and injuries, we kindly ask that you refrain from dropping off or picking up students at Great Bridge Methodist Church (Stadium Drive) or McDonald’s. By avoiding these locations, we can minimize congestion and reduce the risk of accidents and injuries.
6th Grade Drop Off and Pick Up:
Parents will enter the bus ramp from
Stadium Drive (The entrance and exit will be marked and there will be dedicated individuals directing traffic). Once on the bus ramp, cars will be assigned a lane (1-4). Parents will be instructed to text their child which lane they have been assigned for easy dismissal.
7th Grade Drop Off and Pick Up:
Parents will enter the track behind the stadium from the gate on Stadium Drive. Officer Ellyson will be at the entrance with his patrol car. Parents will drive around the track and drop off/pick up their students at the back of the building (8th grade hall), and exit onto Stadium Drive.
8th Grade Drop Off and Pick Up:
Parents will enter the parking lot at the front of the school building from Stadium Drive. Students will be dropped off and picked up from the gymnasium doors, vehicles will exit through the field and the gravel road onto Mt. Pleasant Road. There will be cones and dedicated individuals directing traffic.
