It is Custodial Staff Recognition Week! 👏🎉
These important team members deliver outstanding services and support the operation of our buildings. They often work behind the scenes, so this is a great week to thank them publicly for all they do. #CPSCelebrates
We want to honor and congratulate three of out outstanding GFE Faculty and Staff members who were recognized Thursday evening at the CPS Retirement Ceremony. Congratulations Mr. Murphy, Mrs. Luther, and Ms. McCraw. We will miss you and wish you the very best with your future adventures.
Here they are with one of our wonderful AP's, Mrs. Cherian.
Teacher Appreciation Week
Recognizing our wonderful faculty and staff here at GFE
Fun times with Mrs. K. Lassiter's 4th graders on their field trip to Jamestown.
🎉 Join us tonight for a special evening celebrating our retirees as they embark on their next adventure! 🌟 #CPSCelebrates
📅 Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Grassfield High School
👉🎥 The event will also be live-streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChesapeakePublicSchoolsVA
More Jamestown field trip fun with Mrs. Wallace's class.
More Jamestown adventures with Ms. Butler's class.
Jamestown adventures with Mrs. Rodriguez and her 4th grade students.
We value the insights and feedback from our parents and community members. This survey is your opportunity to share thoughts on various aspects of our schools.
🔗 Visit https://www.cpschools.com/surveys to complete the survey. Thank you for sharing your perspectives with us!
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
