🇺🇸 Remembering 9/11 🇺🇸 Today, we honor the memory of the lives lost on September 11, 2001. 🕊️ Let us never forget the courage of the first responders, the resilience of our nation, and the strength of unity that emerged from the darkest of days.🗽 #NeverForget #September11 #UnitedWeStand
Congratulations to Kimberly Hammers from Grassfield High School! 🎉 She was named a National Civics Teacher of the Year Finalist by the Bill of Rights Institute. The finalists were chosen after a nationwide search that encouraged educators, students, parents, and community members to submit outstanding civics teachers for consideration.
All finalists earned a $1,000 prize from the Bill of Rights Institute. The National Civics Teacher of the Year announcement will be held during their Constitution Day Live program on September 15, 2023.
Read more: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/blog/bill-of-rights-institute-announces-10-finalists-for-national-civics-teacher-of-the-year
We will be hosting a One Stop Job Fair on Saturday, September 16th at the School Administration Building (312 Cedar Road) from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Applicants can complete applications and fingerprinting on-site.
Apply directly: www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities
Are you 👀 for a career in Chesapeake? Plan to attend our webinar on Sept. 20th at 6:30 p.m. with panelists from our school district and the City of Chesapeake! Learn about openings and get tips on the application process!
Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSCareers23
September marks Attendance Awareness Month! 🍎
We hope that you are having a great first week of school! Starting as early as kindergarten, a student's attendance plays a vital role in their academic success. By the time they reach 6th grade, chronic absence can become a troubling predictor of potential dropout risks. Remember, achievement begins with showing up! #AttendanceMattersVA
Did you know that the Chesapeake Public Library has so much more to offer than books? 📚
Join us for a Family Empowerment Webinar on Sept. 14th to learn about free resources including homework help. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSLibrary23
📢 Job Opportunity Alert! 🍎
Are you passionate about serving nutritious meals to students and making a positive impact on their lives? We want YOU to join our School Nutrition Services team!
📍 Where: Chesapeake Central Library
🏫 Address: 298 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322
🗓️ When: September 14, 2023
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Don't miss your chance to be a part of our Chesapeake Public Schools Family! Apply today by visiting: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities
We can’t wait to see you at the job fair! 🍏📚🥪
Reminder for Families! Your student’s assigned 🚍 bus route information is available on our website, using our Bus Stop Lookup Tool, and in ParentVUE, by selecting “additional information” under “Student Info.” In order to create more efficient routes for our drivers and families, the Department of Transportation makes a significant number of route and bus stop changes during the first 3-4 weeks of school. As a result, the School BusHub App may not work for your student until these changes are finalized. We encourage you to check back frequently.
Welcome #BacktoSchoolVA! 🍎
Anticipation is in the air as our Chesapeake School Board eagerly awaits the return of over 40,000 students to our schools on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Here’s to an incredible #FirstDayCPSVA and a fantastic year ahead! 🎉🌟
📚👋 🐻 Welcome back, Grizzlies! We hope you had a fantastic summer break. It's time to dive back into the world of learning and fun. 🎉
📅 Tomorrow is an A day. Don't forget to check your schedules on StudentVue and, if possible, print your schedule for reference on the first day. Students may not enter the building prior to 8:35 a.m. Upon arrival, students should report directly to their homeroom or directly to the food court for breakfast. Students may drop off instruments before they report to homeroom. On your first days of arrival, staff members will be in the hallways, at the student parking and drop-off entrance (2A), and on the bus ramp to direct students where to go.
💻 Students who have not picked up their Chromebook will be called down during their homeroom. Passwords did not get reset this year, so students should be able to login through OneLogin with ease.
🍔 Lunchtimes are determined by who you have for 3rd period teacher. Ask your homeroom teacher for more information.
🚍 Bus routes may be found on the CPS website (www.cpschools.com). Students should review and memorize their bus route number. Students will remain on the buses until 8:35 a.m.
🚘 Students should be dropped off and picked-up at entrance 2A (the auditorium entrance) and can be dropped off no earlier than 8:35 a.m. Students may be picked-up beginning at 3:53. Please watch for students crossing the parking lot and medians during these times.
♥️💙 Finally, Let's make this school year the best one yet! Don’t be afraid to ask any staff member for help locating a classroom or navigating the hallways.🌟 #BackToSchool #TheGrizzlyWay
We're thrilled to announce the new app for Chesapeake Public Schools! 🎉
It's everything Chesapeake, in your pocket. 📱
Download for Android https://bit.ly/44UPkHQ
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3KcIghX
Back to School Countdown 🕗
Looking for a way to celebrate the new school year? Check out these printable #BacktoSchool signs and share your smiles with us using #FirstDayCPSVA. 📷
Download and print yours here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/back-to-school
💻Haven't picked up your Chromebook yet? Never fear! We will have Chromebooks available for distribution tonight at our Club Fair and Open House💻#gogrizzlies #thegrizzlyway
💻 Chromebook distribution will take place all this week from 9 to 4 in the media center. Please make sure you stop by and pick up your school-issued Chromebook. Students will no longer be able to bring a personal device to use in class. #backtoschool #gogrizzlies
🎉 Our Debut Episode is Here! 🎧
Exciting news, everyone! We're thrilled to present the INAUGURAL installment of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast! 🎙️ Join us as we kick-start this incredible journey.
In this premiere episode, Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton shares his educational journey and commitment to guiding students toward their own unique paths. 📚💡 He also reveals new initiatives and programs for the 2023-2024 school year.
Ready to dive in? Head over to cpschools.com/amplified or your preferred podcast platforms to listen today! #InspireCPS #EmpowerCPS #CPSCelebrates
Student schedules and teacher assignments will be available by the end of today! 🍎
You will be able to view schedules in ParentVue and StudentVue. Schedules are still subject to change between now and the first day of school. Please check back for updates. If you have any specific scheduling questions, please contact your school directly. While not all requests can be accommodated, school counselors will do their best to provide changes necessary for required academic pathways.
Your teachers can’t wait to meet you! #FirstDayCPSVA 🎉
Get back to school ready! 🎒📚 Now is the time to ensure that all of your child's required vaccinations are up-to-date! Vaccines are required to enter kindergarten, 7th grade, and 12th grade. 🩹
We encourage you to review these requirements by visiting the Virginia Department of Health website: www.vdh.virginia.gov/immunization/requirements/
❔ Additional FAQs for families are also available on our website: www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/health-policies
Get back-to-school ready! 🎒📚 Now is the time to ensure that all of your child's required vaccinations are up-to-date! Vaccines are required to enter kindergarten, 7th grade, and 12th grade. 🩹
We encourage you to review these requirements by visiting the Virginia Department of Health website: www.vdh.virginia.gov/immunization/requirements/
❔ Additional FAQs for families are also available on our website: www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/health-policies
Please find the August edition of our Grizzly Growl by following the link: https://www.smore.com/71wmu. #gogrizzlies #thegrizzlyway
Our first day of school is Tuesday, September 5, 2023. One of the most important things you can do to be ready for the school year is to complete the Online Student Verification process through your ParentVue account.
The deadline for ALL families to complete this important step is September 29, 2023; however, we encourage you to complete this process before the start of the year to provide updated emergency contact information and to ensure you continue to receive important communication from the school and district.
For more information, please visit: www.cpschools.com/article/1203618
