Please find the May Grizzly Growl via the following link:
https://secure.smore.com/n/c9kd1
🥇 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
🎉On Saturday, April 27th our unarmed regulation, armed regulation, and inspection teams competed in the state drill meet at Atlee High School. This was our first time competing at the state level in 5 years. Excited to announce that our Armed Drill Team under the command of Cadet Liam Long, finished 3rd overall. (A total of 19 teams across the state competed).
🎉Additionally, our cadets placed 2nd (Cadet Olivia Rees) and 3rd (Cadet Levi Martz) in the basic knockout competition and 2nd (Cadet Lukas Beaudoin) in the advanced knockout competition. (Both the Basic & Advanced competitions start out with approximately 100 cadets from across the state).
💪Extremely proud of all the hard work the cadets put in this year!
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
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.
Today, our Physics students took learning to new heights with a thrilling field trip to Busch Gardens! 🎢🌟 Exploring the physics behind roller coasters and rides was an adventure like no other. From G-forces to kinetic energy, every twist and turn taught us something new! #PhysicsAdventures #BuschGardens #LearningIsFun
🎤🎉 Join us TONIGHT at Grassfield High School's annual Variety show sponsored by the Grassfield High School Choral Department and Parent Association!
🎶🎭 Get ready to groove in the food court at 7:00 pm, dressed in the style of your favorite decade! 💃🕺
🎟️Tickets are $7, supporting a new portable sound system, scholarships, and choral risers. Cash will not be accepted at the door, so please purchase tickets in advance, or bring your debit/credit card/Apple Pay to purchase tix at the door. Click here to buy a ticket now: https://gofan.co/app/school/VA50304
🌟 See you there!
#GrassfieldVarietyShow #MusicAndMemories #SupportTheArts
🎭 Grassfield Fine Arts Department Proudly presents 🌟 Peter and the Starcatcher on May 2, 3, 4 at 7:00 pm 🎟️Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased at GoFan (https://gofan.co/app/school/VA50304?activity=Performing%20Arts)
It is 1885 during the reign of Queen Victoria and two ships from the British Empire set sail on the high seas for the imaginary kingdom of Rundoon.
🌊On one ship, The Neverland, three orphan boys encounter a smart and witty girl named Molly Aster, the daughter of an English lord and minister to the queen. Also on board is a trunk full of precious starstuff that Molly has promised to protect. One of the orphans, known only as Boy, is bitter and unpleasant. Once he meets Molly, his lonely and miserable world is turned upside down.
On the other ship, The Wasp, Molly’s father, the famous starcatcher Lord Aster, guards a decoy trunk from pirates who are in search of treasure. The pirate captain, Black Stache, discovers the ruse and goes after The Neverland.
A violent storm ensues, and Molly and the orphans find themselves trying to save the valuable trunk from Black Stache, his men, and the both of the ships’ crews. The Neverland is torn asunder in the storm.
In the midst of all the upheaval, Boy meets Black Stache who gives him the name of Peter while trying to convince him to become a pirate. The trunk is almost in secure hands, when in order to save himself from drowning, Peter rides it through the waves to a nearby island.
And the adventures have only begun! What becomes of Molly, Peter, and the other lost boys? Why is everyone after the starstuff and what does it do? Does anyone—or anything—ever stop Black Stache and the pirates? Discover more than ever about these classic characters you thought you knew.
#PeterAndTheStarcatcher #GrassfieldFineArts #TheaterProduction #HighSeasAdventure
We are wrapping up National Student Leadership this week and are celebrating the MVPs of our schools for all they do to promote service, spirit, and community! #NSLW2024
Congratulations to four of our student councils who were recently named 2024 National Gold Councils of Excellence. 🥇
Western Branch Middle School was the only middle school in Virginia to earn the recognition. Western Branch High School received the award for the first time, and Grassfield High and Hickory High both earned the honor again this year.
Deep Creek High, Grassfield High, Hickory High, and Western Branch High were also recognized with the VSCA State Achievement Award.
In addition, Western Branch High received the VSCA Outstanding Service Project Award and had two students, Jayla Washington and Amari Sykes, elected to state VSCA officer positions.
📚 Attention GHS Students! 📚
Are you gearing up for the AP Gov Exam? 🤔 Don't miss out on our review sessions happening NOW at GHS! 🚀 Join us in room D105 every morning at 8:05 am until next Friday, May 6th. 🗓️ It's the perfect opportunity to fine-tune your skills and get exam-ready! 📝 All students are welcome, so spread the word and let's ace this together! 💪 #APGov #ExamPrep #GHS 🎓
🎓 Calling all seniors! 🎓 Don't miss out on your chance to capture this monumental moment with Cap & Gown pictures hosted by Candid Color! 📸✨
📅 Date: Thursday, April 25th
⏰ Time: By Appointment
📍 Location: The Forum
Secure your spot now using the link provided in the attached flyer: https://www.pickatime.com/candidcolor/grassfieldcg 🎉 Don't wait, as this is the ONLY time Candid Color will be here for Cap & Gown pictures. 📸 #Seniors2024 #CapAndGown #MemoriesMade 🎓✨
🪖🫡Excited for Spirit Week starting tomorrow to honor our military children! 🌟 Let's kick it off by wearing RED to celebrate the Marines! ❤️ #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #SpiritWeek #semperfi
🏆🎉Congrats to the Grizzly Indoor Percussion ensemble for placing FIRST in the Percussion Scholastic Concert Open Class at the World Championships with an outstanding score of 95.425! 🏆🎉 #FirstPlace #GoGrizzlies #PercussionExcellence
🌟 Attention all rising 9-12th graders! 🌟
Are you passionate about dance? 💃 Interested in joining the Grassfield Dance Team next year? ✨ Come showcase your skills at our FREE clinics! 🎉
📅 Dates: Monday, May 20 | Thursday, May 23 | Thursday, May 30
🕓 Time: 4-6pm
🏫 Where: Grassfield High School Cafeteria
Join us for sessions focused on technique, movement, and an inside look at life on GDT! Make sure to wear athletic attire and bring any necessary materials. Have questions? Swing by room A108 or email jillian.doerr@cpschools.com. Can't wait to see you there! 👯♀️ #GrassfieldDanceTeam #GDT #DanceClinics #RisingStars 🌟
🌍 Join us in celebrating Earth Day early with a campus cleanup hosted by the Environmental Club this Saturday! Let's come together to make our campus a cleaner, greener place for all. All are welcome to join in this important effort to protect our planet. Earth Day is Monday, April 22, so let's kick off the celebrations with some action! See you there! This is also a great opportunity to get in those community service hours! 🌿 #EarthDay #CampusCleanup #EnvironmentalClub
🎉🇺🇸 In true Grizzly style, GHS stands strong with our military children! 💜 Admin and Faculty wore purple to show our support for these resilient young heroes. 💪🐻 #GrizzlyPride #MilitaryKids #PurpleUp
🌟 Freshman class officers are making waves of positive change! 🌊 Today, we had an amazing visit to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia, dropping off our donations from Service Week and assembling 450 bags for their Backpack program. 🎒 ✨ Small acts of kindness can create big ripples of change. Together, we're making a difference! 💪
#ServiceWeek #CommunityImpact #KindnessMatters
