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 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
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
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.
Mrs. Schauer's students earned book coins for everyone by having great attendance during the month of March. They all got to go to the book vending machine and trade in their earned coin for a new book.
We want to congratulate and thank Mrs. Shedd and our GFE Select Chorus members who represented GFE and CPS well at this past Saturdays All Virginia Elementary Select Chorus coral concert. You made us all Gator Proud.
When I Grow Up... with Mrs. Escobedo's and Mrs. Koontz's students on Career Day 2024.
Career Day with some of Mrs. Wolff's students.
Mrs. Benedict’s had a special guest on Career Day, Mrs. Hatcher. She is a mother/baby nurse who showed how to care for babies. The students had a lot of fun learning how to swaddle, change a diaper and cloths. They even raced each other to see who could do this the fastest.
Month of the Military Child Spirit Week - Hat Day
Mrs. Chirgwin's class enjoyed their "Coin Cafe" today. They used coins to purchase snacks during their special lunch.
Miss Stafford's class loved getting to show off their science projects today! After learning about natural resources and how to care for our planet, students went home
and created something new out of recyclable materials, then brought their creations in to show off. So much creativity!
Mrs. Lyons' class enjoyed having Watch DOG DAD, Mrs. Ramirez read to them on Thursday.
Mrs. Chirgwin's fantastic military students.
Mrs. Rosenberg's 3rd graders learning about fire safety from the Chesapeake Fire Department
Month of the Military Child spirit week with Miss Kool and some of her students.
Month of the Military Child Purple Up Day @ Grassfield Elementary
Lego Robotics with Mrs. Hobson's second graders.
The Elementary Spring Art Show is currently underway at the Chesapeake Central Library! Visit the library during operating hours to see some of the amazing artwork by our Elementary students.
The Elementary Spring Art Show will run through April 23, 2024 so don’t miss your opportunity to see some spectacular and creative artwork. The Middle and High School Spring Art Show will take place from May 2-14, 2024 at the Chesapeake Central Library.
Thank you to our art teachers for giving our students the opportunity to showcase their talents and their creativity. 🎨🎉