🎙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
We want you to join our Division of Technology Innovation! 💻
Current opportunities include:
💻 Technology Support Specialist
💻 Application Systems Analyst
💻 Web Developer
Visit our website to apply: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities
🪩 Join the Grassfield Dance Team! Interested in showing off your dance moves? 🤩 We're holding an Interest Meeting on Monday, September 25th at 4 PM in the forum. 🗓️ Come learn about the team and auditions! To participate in conditioning auditions and practice, make sure you have a current physical. 🩺 We'll be grooving at school events and, soon enough, games! 🏈🏀 For more info, reach out to Ms. Doerr: 📧 Email: Jillian.doerr@cpschools.com 🏫 Room C116 in the mornings Let's dance our way to victory! 🎉 #GrassfieldDanceTeam #JustDance
FLYING HIGH! ✈
Thank you so much to the NAS Oceana Air Show for allowing one student media representative from each of our high schools the opportunity to attend the Blue Angels Media Day. 📷 Students were escorted to the flight line and had the unique opportunity to interview members of the elite flight exhibition team as they prepared for this weekend’s airshow! #InspireCPS 🎤
📢 Attention all current Grassfield NHS members! 🌟
Mark your calendars for our first meeting of the year! 🗓️ We'll be meeting in the auditorium at 8 AM sharp on Wednesday, September 27th. ⏰
September is Attendance Awareness Month! 📅🍎 Did you know that by the time students reach 9th grade, good attendance can predict graduation rates better than 8th grade test scores? #AttendanceMattersVA
Learn more: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1232108
🗓PSAT/NMSQT Registration Deadline is Sept. 14th for qualified freshman (in Algebra 2), Juniors, and Homeschooled students. 🗓
Sophomores are pre-registered.
For more information & to register: https://forms.gle/YC7vT3bsuuymKiqv7
