2023-2024 SCHOOL CALENDAR UPDATE - EXTENDED MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 📅
The School Board approved a change to the current school year calendar. As a result, all schools and offices will now be closed on Friday, May 24, 2024. To view our full calendar, please visit https://www.cpschools.com/events
🥇 May 6-10, 2024 is Teacher Appreciation Week, and our teachers are “Gold Medal Educators!” #CPSTAW24
👉 📝 Join us in “honoring our champions” in teaching by visiting https://www.cpschools.com/article/1579472. Once there, you can send a “gold medal message” to a teacher who has helped shape your (or your child’s) future or remind them of a gold-medal moment that mattered to you! The message will be delivered with care to your teacher and could also be featured on our website or social media channels! #CPSCelebrates #ElevateEducatorsVA
Between preparing healthy meals for students, adhering to nutrition standards, navigating food allergies, and offering service with a smile, our school nutrition professionals are true heroes. 🍕🌮🥛🍇
School Lunch Hero Day is a chance to showcase the difference school nutrition professionals make for every child who comes through the cafeteria. Please be sure to thank your favorite School Lunch Hero today! #CPSCelebrates
Bike Safety Week
May 6 - 10, 2024
Good luck to our GFE Battle of the Books team as they compete on Thursday night in the 2024 Battle of the Books at TCC. Under the leadership of their wonderful coach, Mrs. Duda, we know that they are well prepared and will do their very best. We are so GATOR PROUD of this team.
Some fun game time during recess with Mr. Mcconnell's class. Photos taken by one of Mr. Mcconnell's students who has an eye for the art medium.
Our next Sibshops will be held on May 8, 2024, at Portlock Primary School. This event is free for siblings (brothers and sisters of children with special needs) in grades 2-8 only. Light dinner will be provided.
Learn more and register: www.cpschools.com/sibshops
Help GFE and Chesapeake Public Schools shower our outstanding teachers with love and appreciation. Teacher appreciation week is next week - May 6th through May 10th. We encourage you (students, parents, alumni, community members) to send a message of appreciation to a teacher. Please us this form to share your appreciation.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0TojHb3cZhuMYK65n6Kk-1KOXA5ZjiiUBBtGuD3hV6FErDQ/viewform
Your message will be delivered with care to your teacher and could also be featured on the Chesapeake Public Schools website or social media channels.
Mrs. Jones' second graders enjoying their day at Nauticus.
May is Jewish American Heritage Month!
This month offers all Americans an opportunity to celebrate and draw inspiration from Jewish Americans' contributions to the fabric of our nation’s history and culture. You can read more about the celebration in Governor Glenn Youngkin’s proclamation: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/proclamations/proclamation-list/jewish-american-heritage-month-2.html
Join us as we celebrate and honor the rich culture, traditions, contributions, and enduring legacy of Jewish Americans. #CPSCelebrates
🎉 Join us in celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! We encourage you to take some time to honor the incredible culture, history, and contributions of Asian Pacific Americans throughout May. Learn more about Asian Pacific Heritage Month and Asian Pacific Virginians here: http://www.virginia.gov/asian-pacific-american-heritage-month
Mrs. Whalen's class had a great time at Nauticus last week! What an adventure.
Mrs. Charlton's class field trip to Nauticus last week. A lot of learning and fun was had by all.
What a great day in kindergarten! Mrs. Schauer and Mrs. Benedict’s classes had so much fun learning about being a firefighter! Thank you to the Chesapeake Fire Department Station 15!
It is CERTAIN that Mrs. Whalen's students are working hard on their probability experiments with spinners
Mrs. Benedict's students got a visit from one of the local fire stations. The kids learned about the different gear, equipment and tools that the fire fighters use. They enjoyed sitting in the trucks!
Just a reminder that Friday, May 3, 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
Join us for our second School Safety Forum on Wed., May 22nd at Western Branch High School at 5:30 p.m. Representatives of the School Safety Taskforce (SSTF) will provide a brief update on policies and procedures followed by a Q&A session. Learn more: www.cpschools.com/safety
Join us on May 7, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the transition to middle school. Our panelists are school staff members who will give tips on study skills, organization, time management, extracurriculars and more!
Register at: http://tinyurl.com/CPSMiddleSchool2024
On Saturday, Indian River High School hosted Operation Military Families! Operation Military Families allowed for our district's military families to participate in information sessions and fun activities for students.
Throughout the evening, families were able to get complimentary family portraits taken by Lifetouch, enjoy performances by the U.S. Fleet Forces Band Woodwind Quartet, eat a pizza dinner and learn about resources offered to military families in our area.
Special thanks to Captain Matt Frauenzimmer for taking the time to speak to our families and the Office of Family and Community Engagement for continuing their commitment to serving our community.