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During the month of October, we join schools across the Commonwealth and the country to celebrate Disability History and Awareness Month. Join us as we celebrate the important contributions of individuals with disabilities to our schools and community. #CPSCelebrates

✨ First NHS Meeting of the Year ✨ Big shout out to Mrs. Anderson and Mr. Blacketer for sharing their insight on the importance of CHARACTER for our first NHS meeting. What a great way to start the year! 🎉

Have you completed your student verification? ⚠ IMPORTANT REMINDER: All families should complete the Online Student Verification process by this FRIDAY! More information is available on our website: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1203618

📸 Smile, underclassmen! Picture days are next week! 😁 📅 Dates: October 4th and 5th 🕒 Schedule: Schedules will be distributed to teachers and posted for students to see their allotted time. 📷 Click the link below to preorder your pictures with Candid Color: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001030188 📸 #PictureDay #SmileBright #MemoriesInMaking #PreorderNow

Join us as we discuss our newest learning management system, Canvas. Parents will learn how to navigate their child’s course schedule, assignments, and upcoming events. We will also discuss the Canvas Parent app and how to gain access as a parent observer. Canvas replaced Schoology this year. You can learn more on our website: www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/teaching-learning-instructional-resources-technology Register to attend this webinar: http://tinyurl.com/CPSCanvas23

Math Matters: Supporting Math at Home (Secondary Families Webinar) Parents and guardians will learn to develop strategies for supporting students with math concepts and skills and learn to incorporate math instruction into daily activities. 🧮➕➗ October 17, 2023 @ 6:30 p.m. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/secondarymathmatters

🎙Episode 2 of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast is now available! September is Attendance Awareness Month, and we have something special for you! 🎧 Join us as we feature Kiera Whiteman, a high school senior and SCA president at Deep Creek High School. She'll give you a peek into the life of a multitasking senior, juggling everything from Scholastic Bowl 🧠 to raising chickens 🐔. Plus, she'll share her top three "nuggets" of advice for incoming high school students. 💡 But that's not all! We also spoke with Yvette Lagares from the Office of Student Enrollment and Attendance. Yvette shares the crucial role of attendance in student success and how it shapes future adults. 🌟 #AttendanceMattersVA #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS #EmpowerCPS Don't miss this enlightening and inspiring episode! Tune in today: https://amplifiedcps.buzzsprout.com/2223611/13635528

🏈 Last night's football game against Oscar Smith may not have ended in victory, but it was a night to remember! 💪 Our team played their hearts out, and we even scored a fantastic touchdown against the tough opposition. 🙌 🌟 Neon night brought a vibrant atmosphere, and the large crowd showed incredible support for our team. 🎉 And let's not forget the amazing performance by our talented band! 🎶 Win or lose, we're proud of the Grizzlies.👏🏻🐻#TeamSpirit #NeonNight #GoGrizzlies

Due to inclement weather, all after-school activities for today, September 22, 2023, must conclude by 5:00 p.m., including YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club. All activities on Saturday, September 23, 2023, are canceled.

🌧️🏈 Weather Update: Important Schedule Change 🏈🌧️ Due to the impending weather forecast for Friday, which predicts a 100% chance of rain, the possibility of 2 inches of rain, thunderstorms, and 30 mph winds, we've made some schedule adjustments for our JV and varsity football games at Oscar Smith. 📆 NEW SCHEDULE: 🏆 Varsity Game: 🗓️ TOMORROW (Thursday) 🕔 Kick-off time remains the same Unfortunately, the JV game will be postponed for safety reasons. Stay tuned for the rescheduled date. Safety first! Let's support our varsity team tomorrow and keep an eye out for updates on the JV game. Go team! 🏈👏 #WeatherUpdate #GameDayChange #SafetyFirst

As we celebrate Attendance Awareness Month, it's important to note that attendance is a school quality indicator and a factor in the accreditation process. 🎓💯 It's one of the many reasons that #AttendanceMattersVA! Read more: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1232108

🎉 Happy IT Specialist Day! 🖥️ Today, we're shining a spotlight on our incredible IT experts - Mr. Winslow, Mrs. Roberts, and Grayson Wade! 🙌 🌟 They've been the wizards behind the scenes, making sure our transition to new learning platforms and Chromebooks has been seamless. 🚀 👨‍💻 Mr. Winslow's expertise keeps our technology running like a well-oiled machine, while Mrs. Roberts' patience and guidance make Canvas less daunting for teachers. And let's not forget Grayson Wade, the student intern who managed Chromebook distribution and runs the student help desk! 💪 👏 Let's give them a round of applause for their tireless efforts in empowering our students and educators through technology. Thank you for making the digital world a better place! 🌐 #ITSpecialistDay #TechHeroes #EducationTech 🎓🔧

This morning, our student leaders from all seven high schools attended their first SCA Citywide meeting. The group had a chance to meet with Dr. Cotton to share some of their successes from last year and to plan for the future which included brainstorming ideas for the second annual Teen Summit Conference. #InspireCPS

A strong set of skills and talents is needed to fill the shoes of an Information Technology Professional. We are very fortunate to have a team that works tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our students and staff connected. Today is a great day to thank your school’s IT professionals! Happy IT Professionals Day! #CPSCelebrates

Don't forget to join us for Johnny's Ambassadors: Youth Marijuana Prevention Program at Grassfield High School on September 28th. Register to attend at: http://JAsept2023.eventbrite.com There will be two sessions offered; one session for adults and one for middle and high school students. Childcare will be available for younger children.

Join us as we bring our diverse community together for a night of Multicultural Family Fun! The event includes food, performances, activities, and more! When: October 5, 2023 (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.) Where: Deep Creek High School Register: http://tinyurl.com/CPSmulticultural23

Special thanks to our secondary ISS coordinators who just completed four days of Responsive Classroom training at Jolliff Middle School. The goals included developing a student-centered approach designed to create safe and engaging classrooms and school communities. #InspireCPS

Join us in celebrating the International Week of the Deaf. Annually recognized by the World Federation of the Deaf Ry, this week is a time to recognize the strength and endurance of our deaf community including our students and their families. This year's theme is "A World Where Deaf People Everywhere Can Sign Anywhere" #IWDP2023 #CPSCelebrates Learn more: https://wfdeaf.org/iwdeaf2023/

🌟 Exciting News! 🏆 Our very own Grassfield teacher, Mrs. Hammers, has been honored with the "Everyday Hero" award by @WTKR3 ! 🎉👏 Mrs. Hammers has consistently gone above and beyond to inspire and educate our students. Her dedication, passion, and hard work are truly commendable. 📚👩‍🏫 🙌💙 #EverydayHero #GrizzlyPride #Inspiration

National #HispanicHeritageMonth is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15. Join us this month as we recognize and celebrate the impact and influence of our Hispanic students and their families on our community. #CPSCelebrates Learn more: https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/about.html