Computer Science Education Week begins today!
The annual call to action inspires students to learn computer science and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field.
#CPSCelebrates #CSEdWeek
Join us to understand the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Growth Program on December 6, 2023. Information shared will support the ongoing collaboration between teachers, students, and families with students in grades 1-8. Register at: http://tinyurl.com/CPSMAPScores
We want to wish you all a terrific and safe Thanksgiving. We look forward to seeing you all back at Grassfield Elementary on Monday, November 27, 2023.
Your child is a valued member of the Gator family, so please keep in mind the importance of attendance! When a student is absent they miss out on valuable instruction. Absenteeism, regardless of reason, can negatively impact academic performance. Daily lessons build upon each other and missing just one class can put a student behind academically.
Good attendance is an important habit. Please keep that in mind as we return from Thanksgiving break. We hope to see all of our Gators and can not wait to catch up with them when they return to school on November 27th!
👏 Let's put our hands together for Denise Chirgwin! She is a phenomenal 1st-grade inclusion teacher and has been named a Teacher of the Year Finalist! 🍎
💖 Denise's journey, marked by her military life, is full of passion and dedication across 4 schools in 2 states. Her heart resonates with students who need that extra love and support. For the past two years, she has created a nurturing space that allows students to be themselves while challenging them to achieve high academic and personal goals. She believes that the love of learning occurs when students, families, and school systems work together! 🤝
Denise is a proud member of "Team Chirgwin," alongside her two sons and her husband of 18 years, and cares deeply for their military community and the spouses and families she and her husband serve next to. 🇺🇸
A few fun facts about Denise are that she earned her CLD and even drove a school bus, is a Professional and Organizational Development Council Member and MTSS teacher leader for GFE, and she would love to live in a cabin surrounded by nature and my family. 🏞
🎉 Congratulations, Denise!
Mrs. Charlton's class used shaving cream today to learn subtraction.
Mrs. Jones' second graders disguised their turkeys today. One was even disguised as Mrs. Jones.
🎙️ 🎧 Listen today to our latest podcast episode that shares the story of how our academies help “make dreams come true” for our students!✨ https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified
You will hear from Cadence Weaver, a Chesapeake Virtual Academy student, and Dr. Kelli Jordan, Supervisor of Chesapeake Virtual Academy, about the successes in virtual learning. 💻 Then, journey through our high school academies with Dr. Shonda Windham, Director of College and Career Readiness, and Mrs. Meredith Strahan, Governor's STEM Academy Coordinator. 🚀
🌐 For more on all of our academy options, visit cpschools.com.
🔊 Don’t forget to subscribe or follow "Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast,” on your favorite podcast platforms, where we share the stories behind our story!
Mrs. Alexander’s class made turkey artwork to celebrate the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.
Celebrate GIS with us!
We invite students to complete a virtual scavenger hunt using GIS technology. Students who complete the challenge by Nov. 29, 2023, can enter to win a prize.
You can find the link to the scavenger hunts here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/planning
Mrs. Charlton’s class is learning about descriptive writing by using the five sense. She modeled this today by using popcorn.
Learning about character traits in Mrs. Rosenberg's 3rd grade class.
Our schools and offices are closed today in observance of Veterans Day.
Thank you to everyone in our Chesapeake Public Schools family and community that has served our country. We are grateful for your service and sacrifice. 🇺🇸
Congratulations to Mrs. Victoria VandeMark, GFE 2023-2024 Reading Teacher of the Year!
DMA Web Coming Soon!
One of Mrs. Rosenberg's 3rd graders getting into the spirit of what they are learning about, The Water Cycle.
Mrs. Charlton’s class is so excited to mail the letters that they wrote to veterans.
This week we celebrate #SchoolPsychWeek and the amazing work that our School Psychologists do to support our students and families! Help us celebrate, recognize, and thank our psychologists for all that they do for our community. You help us all grow together! 🌷🌱 #CPSCelebrates
The With You All the Way Tour (WYATW!) stopped by several schools recently including Grassfield Elementary for their exciting, educational presentation led by the Comfort Crew for Military Kids Co-Founder and best-selling children's author and illustrator, Trevor Romain. 📚🐊
Since 2010, the WYATW! Tour has visited over 350,000 military kids in over 16 countries sharing a vital yet upbeat message, and emphasizing the importance of caring for one another. The tour provides valuable strategies for all students to help them deal with challenging situations.
📅 Upcoming Calendar Reminders:
- November 7: Election Day/Teacher Workday (Schools are closed for all students.)
- November 10: Veterans’ Day Observed (All schools and offices are closed.)
- November 22-24: Thanksgiving Holiday (All schools and offices are closed.)
We encourage you to download our app to easily access both district and school-level events and add them directly to your personal calendar: https://www.cpschools.com/page/mobile-app
Candy Corn Scientific Investigation:
Mrs. McKay’s 2nd graders testing how water temperature affects the rate candy corn dissolves!
