We enjoyed our last few December spirit days! Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season and a cozy winter break! ❄️ #GrinchDay #TackySweaters




🎙️ 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

‼️ Last call for Lost and Found ‼️ All items will be donated at the end of the school day on Friday, December 20th unless claimed. Parents and guardians coming as guests to winter parties this week, please take a peek at our Lost and Found before it’s too late!



🗺 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










Mrs. Staton's first graders were all cozy in their jammies yesterday! 💤🎄🎅🏼 #TwastheNightBeforeChristmas

Reindeer spotting at GBP yesterday! 🦌🎄✨ #reindeerday


Don't forget our food drive is going on until Thursday, December 19th. Please send in canned and non-perishable food items! Thank you for your support!
See food list below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10KI6jk5I1ZVq2BXT69dCfBDvecMAnjN-/view?usp=sharing

Check out the Kindergarten Dragonflies winter neighborhood! ❄️ Students had fun working together to create a building that can be found in the community!





🥫Our food drive starts tomorrow and will be going on through Thursday, December 19th! 🥫GBP will be collecting unexpired canned and non-perishable foods to support the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore.
Food list 🔗: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10KI6jk5I1ZVq2BXT69dCfBDvecMAnjN-/view?usp=sharing

🍂 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! 🦃

Lifetouch is offering us a special discount code! Click the link to order! 📸
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🎙 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! 🎧

It’s National Education Support Professionals Day! We are so very lucky to have the BEST support staff at GBP 💛

Parents, you still have time to view and purchase your fall photos. Just click on the link below and follow the simple instructions. If you have any questions at all, please call our customer service number at: (877) 791-1676.
Photo Link: https://my.photoday.com/s/LTBW/69647
🌍 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

Our staff enjoyed a surprise treat from Mr. Mason and Ms. Baker-Hardison on Friday. We loved the apple cart! 🍏🍎


💻 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

🚍 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

Some information for the parents that signed up to attend our Holiday Lunch tomorrow! We look forward to seeing you there! 🍁🧡

