The fun continues! Our Scholastic Book Fair is now open for shopping during the school day, starting today until the end of the day next Friday. 🗓️ Students can shop after morning announcements until 1:00 PM each day. 🕒
No cash? No worries! 💸 Families can easily set up a secure eWallet account for students. Check the comments/link below for details! Happy reading! 📖✨
🎙 How is our school calendar created, and what goes into making it work for students, families, and staff? 🎧 In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Fallon Graham discusses the calendar planning process, shares the new two-year calendar proposal, and explains how your input helps shape the final plan. 👉 Don't forget to share your calendar feedback by October 19, 2025.
TONIGHT, Thursday, October 9th, is Literacy Night at Georgetown Primary!
Join us from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM for an evening of fun family activities, engaging games, and fantastic resources to help our young Brave Readers explore the world of books. This is a wonderful opportunity to partner with us in strengthening your child's reading skills. Don't forget to check out the Book Fair while you're here. We can't wait to see you!
The most anticipated event of the year is here! Our Scholastic Book Fair kicks off with a bang TONIGHT, Thursday, October 9, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM during our special Literacy Night!
Bring your family to discover new adventures, find their next favorite story, and get excited about reading! Every book you buy helps earn rewards for our school. 💙📖
Can't make the grand opening? Don't worry! The Book Fair will be open daily from Friday, October 10 through next Friday, October 17 (closing at 1:00 PM on the 17th).
See you tonight—let's build our home libraries together! 🧡🤝
#GeorgetownPrimary #ScholasticBookFair
📅 Thursday, October 2nd, 5:30-7:00 PM
This is your chance to: ✨ Discover local and school district resources ✨ Connect with other families in our community ✨ Enjoy FREE ice cream!
Whether you're looking for support services or just want to meet your neighbors, this event has something for everyone. Plus, stick around for the OSM Choral Presentation at 5:30 PM!
💙 This event will also be available in Spanish
💻https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=31420458
🌟 After 34 years in education, Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton still gets excited for the first day of school: "Every year is a fresh start." In this episode, he shares our district’s new Empower 2030 strategic plan, explains how we’re supporting students through innovative programs and authentic learning experiences like SmithTech, and highlights the importance of prioritizing student voices. 🎧 Get inspired for the 2025-2026 school year and listen to the episode at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or on Apple Podcasts, our YouTube channel, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more!
Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, September 16, 2025, are canceled. YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will remain open this afternoon. For weather-related updates, visit cpschools.com/emergency.
🚌 Join us for the ONE STOP JOB FAIR THIS WEDNESDAY and become part of the Chesapeake Public Schools team!
🗓️ Wednesday, September 10
📍 School Administration Building 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
⌚ 11:00am - 2:00pm
👉 Openings include: Bus Drivers, School Nutrition Services, Custodial Services, and more!
✅ Full-time positions include health & dental insurance, CPS employee wellness center, pharmacy benefits, and retirement plans
❗Bring two forms of ID. Substitute teachers: bring transcript copies
💻https://www.cpschools.com/page/careers We'll see you there!
Join us for our Title I Annual Meeting & Open House on Thursday, August 28th. Meet your teachers, explore the classrooms, and don’t miss Popsicles with Principals! 🎉
🕗 8:45–10:00 AM – CPI/ESCE, Kindergarten, 1st Grade
🍦 10:00–10:15 AM – Popsicles with Principals
🕥 10:30–11:45 AM – 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, SPED
🍦 11:45–12:00 PM – Popsicles with Principals
💙 We can’t wait to see our GTP families there! 💙
Job Fair Dates: 📅 August 13 📅 September 10 📅 October 8
📍 School Administration Building 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
✅ Full-time positions include health & dental insurance, CPS employee wellness center, pharmacy benefits, and retirement plans ✅ Bring two forms of ID ✅ Substitute teachers: bring transcript copies
Ready to make a difference? We'll see you there!
➡️ Get your kindergartner enrolled today and make sure they are ready for the first day of school! https://www.cpschools.com/kindergarten
✨ Post and pictures provided by the Department of Communications Interns: Amelia Goodwin and Morgan McCray
Families! It's time to GET ON THE BUS! 🚌
Get ready for the 2025-2026 school year and join us for this free event on July 31st at the Chesapeake Conference Center.
📃 Enroll your child for school and update residency information
🏥Free school/sport physicals and immunizations
🎒 Free school supplies, community resources, games, and giveaways
For more information and to register for immunizations and physicals, please visit cpschools.com/gotb
