Our next One-Stop Job Fair will be held on January 10th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the School Administration Building. We are looking for teachers, bus drivers, school nutrition services, custodians, and more. Or you can always apply directly online: https://www.cpschools.com
Sibshops are Back! Siblings of children with special needs in grades 2-8 are invited to attend a night of stories, crafts, and games on Jan. 10th at Butts Road Primary from 5:30-7 p.m. Registration is required: http://tinyurl.com/CPSSIBS23
It's first grade holiday party and pajama day!
Look how tall I am in preschool!
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP (formerly known as “Food Stamps”) provides eligible households with food benefits.
Students in households that receive SNAP are also eligible for meals at no cost at school. Students who have access to SNAP are more likely to be in good health and miss less school. Many households may not be aware they qualify. To learn more and to apply, visit https://www.dss.virginia.gov/benefit/snap.cgi
The Virginia Board of Education will be in Chesapeake Wednesday, December 13 as an opportunity for Virginians to learn more about new accountability measurements and discuss their expectations for the upcoming accountability measurements.
Register here: https://ow.ly/CpGS50Qgt7B
Ms. Velasquez's kindergarten class enjoying Friday's STEAM lesson with Mrs. Kline.
The Hour of Code is a global initiative to support Computer Science Education Week and introduce millions of students to one hour of computer science and computer programming. All students (PreK-12) can participate!
Visit https://hourofcode.com/us/learn, pick an activity and spend at least one hour coding a solution.
Let us know when you have completed an Hour of Code! Students, teachers and families are encouraged to share a photo holding the Hour of Code certificate sign. Download your copy here: https://5il.co/299hj
Be sure to include our hashtag #CPSHourofCode 😁🖥️
We are so excited to announce our Employee of the Month for the month of November, Ms. Barros was nominated by her coworkers who love the way she has brighten up the building and has done an amazing job as the long term Art teacher. Kuddos!
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
Mrs. T. Reid's class had a lesson in STEAM with Lego Coding.
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
Mrs. Gilmore's class had fun with the Turkey Obstacle Course today in Media with Mrs. Kline, were their turkeys able to escape and miss Thanksgiving dinner?
🎙️ 🎧 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!
Ms. Smoes' class STEAM lesson with Mrs. Kline today was STEAM with shapes.
Over 200 parents came out to enjoy Thanksgiving lunch today, needless to say Mrs. Graves and her staff deserve a long Thanksgiving break!
Join us in celebrating GIS Day! A Geographic Information System (GIS) provides answers to the question WHERE? WHERE should we build a stadium? WHERE is the earthquake epicenter? WHERE is the fastest roller coaster in the world located? Students are invited to complete a virtual scavenger hunt using GIS technology to celebrate! Students who complete the challenge by November 29, 2023, can enter to win a prize.
Link to Middle School and High School Quest: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/1e335d79c5a644f08c513d516824e4e4/
Link to Elementary School Quest: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/b0c93915672840eaa1fd71c79812e98f/
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
Undersheriff David Rosado and his deputies were here this morning for his infamous Be a Hero Not A Zero Assembly, the students had a great time. Thank you Chesapeake Sheriff's Dept.
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. 🇺🇸
