Each student in Mrs. Teeman’s first grade class got to pie Mr. Mason as their reward for taking second place in our March Madness attendance contest. Ms. Baker-Hardison even got in on the fun too! 🍰🤣
Mrs. Warber’s first graders had a blast at the dance party they earned for taking 3rd place in our March Madness attendance competition! 🪩🎉
🇺🇸 April is the Month of the Military Child, providing an opportunity to recognize and honor the service of Virginia’s youngest heroes, over 77,000 military-connected children. Remember to show your support for our military-connected students for the annual “Purple Up! For Military Kids” day tomorrow, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, by wearing your purple gear! 💜 👉 Save the date for our annual Operation Military Families event! ❤🤍💙 The event will take place 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
🎧 April is the Month of the Military Child, and we invite you to join us for a special episode of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast: "Supporting Our Military Families.” 💜 🇺🇸 In this episode, Laura Lerf, one of our Family and Community Engagement Specialists, and Captain Matt Frauenzimmer, the Commanding Officer of Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, share the successful partnership and collaborative resources designed to ease the challenges faced by our military-connected students and families. 🌟 Listen today at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts!
🎉 April is here, and it’s time to kick off School Library Month! 📚
Sponsored by the American Association of School Librarians, this month is dedicated to celebrating our incredible school librarians and the vital role of school libraries. Let's take a moment to express our gratitude to these devoted professionals who inspire learning and transform our educational journey!
🎉 We are thrilled to celebrate April as Occupational Therapy Month! Join us and the American Occupational Therapy Association as we honor the dedicated occupational therapists and the impactful differences they make every day. Together, let's celebrate how occupational therapy brings possibilities to life!
We have a few spirit days coming next week! Students and staff are encouraged to participate!
♾ 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
It was a beautiful day to break in the new grill! Thank you to Mr. Mason for grilling lunch for our staff and thank you to our PTA for the grill! 🍔🌭
🌟 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
Our spring spirit wear sale has been EXTENDED! Be sure to get your orders in by Friday! 🐾💚💛
We will be celebrating Autism and Neurodiversity Week after Spring Break (April 8-12). GBP students and staff are encouraged to participate! 🩵
Our Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Brinn, Crystal Apple recipient, Mr. Steve, and Reading Teacher of the Year, Ms. Labaire were recognized on the morning announcements and presented with a special award by our PTA. We are blessed to have these three at GBP! 🍎💛
Kindergarten enrollment for the upcoming 24-25 school year will open on Monday, April 8, 2024! To help families prepare, GBP is hosting a special Kindergarten information parent meeting on Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 3:30-4:30 PM. Please visit our school website for more information!
Happy Assistant Principals Week to our very own, Ms. Baker-Hardison! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication day in and day out! GBP is so lucky to have you! 💚💛 #CPSCelebrates
Calling all military families!
We want to showcase our military-connected children around the school building for the Month of the Military Child in April. To participate, please help your child(ren) decorate an 18-24" poster with a collage representing your military-connected child, your family, and any aspect of military life you want us to see! Feel free to make it purple-themed, or let your creative juices flow! Please turn the posters in to your teachers sometime this week or after spring break.
