We spoke with several of our employees to find out why they decided to call Chesapeake Public Schools home.🏫 🍎
🎥 Click here to see what sets Chesapeake Public Schools apart, and what motivated them to join our Chesapeake Public Schools family: https://youtu.be/x-SaBsPGTI4?si=REhHgCS8EXN_0oLQ
👉 If you are interested in joining our team, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities/

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW) to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom. 🍴
This week, we offer special thanks to our School Nutrition staff who work hard daily to ensure our students are fueled for school! Level Up With School Lunch! 🎮⬆
#NSLW23 #CPSCelebrates

🏫 Earlier this week, community and school leaders attended the first Superintendent's Community Engagement Council meeting of the school year. It was an opportunity to collaborate and share ideas, especially focusing on our commitment to school safety and security initiatives across the district. 🛡
We're thrilled to see such dedication and enthusiasm from our community members. Your input is invaluable in helping us maintain a positive, safe and secure learning environment for our students. 📚🔒 We also would like to extend a special thank you to Damuth Trane for sponsoring the event! #InspireCPS #EmpowerCPS










Bonus challenge for the long weekend, see the students on Monday!

Earn a bonus prize this weekend! Whoa, we are halfway there! Whoa, pledge if you care!

Congratulation to Mrs. Barley's class, their class had the most students registered at MyBooster.com and got to have lunch with the Booster team today, who will get to Saran Wrap the team tomorrow?


Just a reminder that Friday, October 6, 2023, is a Teacher Workday for all Elementary Schools ONLY. There will be no school for students enrolled in grades Pre-K-5.
Visit our full calendar on our website: cpschools.com/calendar

🏁 Ready… Set… GO! 🏁
Our Greenbrier Primary Fun Run has begun!
Today, students experienced our kickoff event to start raising funds for Greenbrier Primary. This program only lasts for ONE WEEK, so please register your student TODAY on MYBOOSTER.COM. Share your donation page with family and friends.
💥Register your student for our all-inclusive event
Thanks for your support of Greenbrier Primary!

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

The students from Mrs. Chamberlain's class are enjoying art with Mrs. Barros and her kids' old shoes while learning about Pete the Cat and his white shoes.




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

Due to inclement weather the bike rodeo and dinner are cancelled, but please come out to shop the book fair.

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 (Elementary 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 12, 2023 @ 6:30 p.m.
Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/elementarymathmatters

Our Bedford Falls Book Fair kicked off today and the students are having a great time shopping, parents can shop on Tuesday evening the 26th during the bike rodeo.



🎙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

The following classes won the overnight PTA membership challenge and got to silly string Mrs. Lowden and Mr. Scott, way to go Ms. Smoes, Mrs. Leone and Ms. Woodley's classes!

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.

Sept. 21st and 22nd the students are previewing The Bedford Falls Book Fair, look for their wishlists, shopping takes place next week. Parents are invited to shop Tuesday the 26th from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm.

We are so excited that we are less than two weeks away from kickoff! It's time to register your student at MYBOOSTER.COM and all students will participate in the Fun Run on October 10th, more details to come!

