Great Bridge Primary

The upcoming holiday season is filled with excitement, but it can also be a time when some of our families need a little extra support. 💛 🎙 In our newest episode of Amplified, we sit down with Lisa Kerry, one of our Family & Community Engagement (FACE) specialists and Nischelle Buffalow from Buffalow Family and Friends to talk about partnership, compassion, and how our community works together to make sure no one feels alone this season. 🎧 Hear the stories, learn how to access support, and discover ways to get involved at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. #EmpowerCPS #CPSCelebrates

8 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools

Lisa and Nischelle standing next together in from of the Chesapeake Public Schools Administration building and smiling.

Lisa smiling in the studio with a headset and mic.

A Phone Call Away with Lisa Kerry and Nischelle Buffalow. Amplified The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast. Episode 24 with Lisa and Nischelle smiling on the cover art.

🍩 Sweet news! Amazing Glazed orders are ready to pick up!
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🗓️ Sunday, Nov. 9 | 11am–3pm
🗓️ Monday, Nov. 10 | 8am–5pm
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8 months ago, Great Bridge Primary

Our October Students of the Month! These Wildcats were recognized for showing kindness at school! Way to go! 🥳💚🐾

8 months ago, Great Bridge Primary

Today we added a little Disney magic to our teacher workday! ✨🏰🐭 And staff members that completed our Kindness Bingo challenge were treated to lunch made by Mr. Mason! #DisneyDay #KindnessChallenge

8 months ago, Great Bridge Primary

Our kindergarten scientists got hands-on in the STEAM Lab on Friday, exploring pumpkins with all five senses! They had a blast!

8 months ago, Great Bridge Primary

Last week, our kindergartners learned about finding shapes and on Friday, Mrs. Kiskinis' class used what they learned to build their very own haunted house of shapes! 🎃👻

8 months ago, Great Bridge Primary

Reward time turned storytime! 📚 Mrs. Brinn's first graders earned a read-aloud with Mr. Mason!

8 months ago, Great Bridge Primary

🧡 Orange you glad we stand for kindness? Ms. Shinn’s class joined in celebrating Unity Day — spreading positivity and standing strong against bullying!

8 months ago, Great Bridge Primary

🇺🇸 Veterans Drive at GBP 🇺🇸
Join us from Monday, October 27th to Friday, November 7th as we collect new, unopened personal items to support our Veterans.

Second Grade: Please bring in warm clothing items — knit hats, socks, gloves, mittens, scarves, etc.

Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade: Please bring in personal care items — lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo/conditioner, soap, body wash, deodorant, chapstick, combs/brushes.

💙 WALL OF HONOR 💙
GBP would like to pay respect to American Veterans by creating a Wall of Honor!
Please send in a picture of your Veteran(s) (photocopy, not original, no larger than 4x6) with the following information on the back or attached: Student name, Teacher, Veteran’s name, Branch of Service
📸 Students pictured with their veteran(s) are welcome!

Please send in pictures and information by Monday, November 3rd!

Help us come together to honor and thank those who have served! ❤️🤍💙

8 months ago, Great Bridge Primary

Don’t forget! 📸 Tomorrow is Picture Day — and we’ll see you back tomorrow night for Trunk or Treat fun! 🎃✨

9 months ago, Great Bridge Primary

🎙 How is our school calendar created, and what goes into making it work for students, families, and staff? 🎧 In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Fallon Graham discusses the calendar planning process, shares the new two-year calendar proposal, and explains how your input helps shape the final plan. 👉 Don't forget to share your calendar feedback by October 19, 2025.

9 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools

Every Minute Counts with Dr. Fallon Graham. Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast Episode 23

One of Ms. Addington’s second graders used her tickets in the sweetest way — by going back to first grade to read a story to Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Teeman’s students! 📚💚 #WildcatReaders #ReadingLeaders

9 months ago, Great Bridge Primary

📣 September Students of the Month! 🎉 These Wildcats were recognized for showing courage at school—way to go! 💚💛 #WildcatPride #StudentOfTheMonth

9 months ago, Great Bridge Primary

📚A few snapshots of a fantastic evening! Thank you to all the families who joined us for our Open House and Literacy Night on Tuesday. Your support made the evening a huge success! 💛

9 months ago, Great Bridge Primary

📸 Smile! Picture Day is Friday, October 10th! Order your photos at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: EVTWGFP3C.

We are also in need of parent volunteers to help make the day run smoothly – sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A48AEAB2DA3FFC70-58731208-great

9 months ago, Great Bridge Primary

Our Amazing Glazed Fundraiser has been extended through October 6th due to the Teacher Workday today— so you still have time to get your orders in! 🍩✨ Stay tuned for pickup details at Amazing Glazed once the fundraiser wraps up. 🙌🗓️

9 months ago, Great Bridge Primary

🏆🍎 Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Ms. Darlene Dow! We are so grateful for the heart, creativity, and dedication she brings into her kindergarten classroom every day.💛

9 months ago, Great Bridge Primary

Big thanks to everyone who came out for our Watch D.O.G.S. Pizza Night! 🍕🐾 What an awesome turnout and a great way to kick off another year of this program at GBP!

9 months ago, Great Bridge Primary

Our fall Book Fair is starting next week! 📚🏫✨

Visit our Book Fair homepage for more information: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/greatbridgeprimaryschool

9 months ago, Great Bridge Primary

🌟 After 34 years in education, Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton still gets excited for the first day of school: "Every year is a fresh start." In this episode, he shares our district’s new Empower 2030 strategic plan, explains how we’re supporting students through innovative programs and authentic learning experiences like SmithTech, and highlights the importance of prioritizing student voices. 🎧 Get inspired for the 2025-2026 school year and listen to the episode at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or on Apple Podcasts, our YouTube channel, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more!

9 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools

A Fresh Start with Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast. Episode 22.