Trunk or Treat is right around the corner! We are excited for this event on Friday, October 11th from 6:00-8:00PM. Please scan the QR code or visit https://linktr.ee/gbppta to RSVP, pre-order pizza, sign up for your own trunk, sign up to donate candy, or volunteer to help. We can't wait to see all our families there!
🗓️Just a reminder that Friday, October 4, 2024, is a Teacher Workday for all Elementary Schools ONLY. There will be no school for students enrolled in grades Pre-K-5.
Visit our full calendar on our website: cpschools.com/calendar
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Together, we can educate others and raise awareness to combat bullying and cyberbullying. We encourage you to use this month to participate in acts of kindness and speak up when someone is being bullied.
🗣️Remember, if you see something, say something.
During the month of October, we join schools throughout the Commonwealth and nationwide to celebrate Disability History and Awareness Month. Join us as we celebrate the important contributions of individuals with disabilities to our schools and community. #CPSCelebrates
We are so excited for our Pajama Party Literacy Night next Tuesday (10/8) from 5-7 PM. Time will be spent in classrooms and at the Book Fair! Families are encouraged to wear pajamas. Please see the photo for more specific info based on your child's teacher. Tuesday will also be a school-wide pajama spirit day - all students and staff are encouraged to wear PJs! Please keep in mind that wearing slippers at school is not permitted for safety reasons.
Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, September 27, 2024, are canceled. YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will remain open this afternoon.
📝Join us as we discuss unique aspects that make Chesapeake Public Schools a stand out employer. Participants will gain an understanding of the application process and the opportunity to ask questions.
💻For more info & to register: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=33982886
Thank you to all the Dads and other male role models that came out to our Potential Watch D.O.G.S. Pizza Night! 🍕We are so excited to get this program started at GBP!
🎙📴Discover how our "Away for the Day" cell phone policy is reshaping school culture on Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast! Great Bridge High School principal Jeff Johnson, teacher Corey Perillo, and senior Katelynn Diehl share their insights, challenges, and the positive impact of the policy in our schools. Plus, hear practical tips on managing screen time! Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified! 🎧
Mr. Steve wants everyone to remember to bring in their unopened cereal boxes by Friday! 🥣
Join us in honoring the International Week of the Deaf! 🌍✨ Each year, the World Federation of the Deaf dedicates this week to celebrating the resilience of the deaf community including our amazing students and their families. This year’s theme is “Sign up for Sign Language Rights.” Let’s raise awareness together! 🤟 #IWDP #CPSCelebrates
👉 Learn more: https://wfdeaf.org/iwdeaf2024/
Mr. Mason donated his cereal boxes this morning! 🥣 Keeping bringing in your cereal boxes until the end of the week to support GBHS in the Cereal Wars! All unopened cereal boxes collected will be donated to the Foodbank of Southeastern VA.
Save the date! Tuesday, October 8th is our Pajama Party Family Literacy Night from 5-7 PM. October 8th will also be a school-wide pajama day for staff and students in honor of our Pajama Party theme. More information about Literacy Night and other October events coming soon!
Today is Constitution Day! We will celebrate with a spirit day tomorrow, September 18! We encourage all our Wildcat staff and students to wear red, white, and blue!
Mrs. Shinn's class experienced the voting process yesterday!
🌟📝We invite our families to a fun night of exploring the many resources that Chesapeake has to offer. We will have food trucks available for families to purchase food and mask crafts for the kids! 🍔🌭🥗🍧
💻Register now using the link: tinyurl.com/cpscarnival24
🍎 September is Attendance Awareness Month! 🍎
📝 FACT: In education, consistent attendance is crucial for academic success. By 6th grade, frequent absences can significantly increase the risk of dropping out. Success starts with being present!
👉 For more information about our attendance guidelines and policies visit https://www.cpschools.com/article/1749912
‼ Remember: #AttendanceMattersVA
🚨Join us for the Title 1 Job Fair 🚨
🗓 September 19, 2024
⏰ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
📍 Oscar Smith Middle School
📌 Spread the word and bring your resume!
💻For more information please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/careers
#JoinOurTeam
Our students are already loving the Birthday Bookshelf! Thank you to the best PTA for making this possible for our students on their birthdays. 🎉 🎈
🚸Join us for Sibshops, a program that provides siblings of kids with disabilities with peer support and information. This event is for siblings in grades 2-8 .
💻 To learn more and to register visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=32588708
