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📆2025-2026 Calendar Feedback📆 Four Academic Calendar options for the 2025-2026 school year were presented to the School Board on October 7, 2024. 💻We invite you to review the options and select your preference by participating in the 2025-2026 Calendar Survey: https://www.cpschools.com/page/community-surveys

Únase a nosotros mientras compartimos consejos y trucos para padres mientras presentamos los factores de protección del Parent Cafe Ofreceremos cena (¡GRATIS!) y cuidado de niños en este evento. Confirmar su asistencia! https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=33988181

🚍 We're hiring bus drivers! Ready to join our team? 💻Learn more about this and other exciting job opportunities here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities

🏫💬You are invited to attend The Gifted Advisory Committee Meeting to help advocate in the interest of gifted students. These meetings are open to the public . 💻For more information, visit our website: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/advisory-committees-gifted-education

Join us for a fun-filled night featuring dinner, school and community resources, and a showing of Disney Pixar's Inside Out 2! Note: Pre-registration is required to participate in our free dinner! For info & to register, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=31420459

💵We need your input on the resources needed for our schools. The information you provide will help guide budgetary decisions. The survey closes on October 8th. 💻To complete the survey visit: https://cpschools.com/surveys Thank you for your participation.

🕸️Join us as we share parenting tips and tricks while featuring the Parent Cafe’s Protective Factors: Parental Resilience & Knowledge of Parenting & Child Development. 🍴FREE dinner and childcare during the event. 💻RSVP by 10/8: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=33986435

During the month of October, we join schools throughout the Commonwealth and nationwide 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

🗓️Just a reminder that Friday, October 4, 2024, 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

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Together, we can educate others and raise awareness to combat bullying and cyberbullying. We encourage you to use this month to participate in acts of kindness and speak up when someone is being bullied. 🗣️Remember, if you see something, say something.

Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, September 27, 2024, are canceled. YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will remain open this afternoon.

📝Join us as we discuss unique aspects that make Chesapeake Public Schools a stand out employer. Participants will gain an understanding of the application process and the opportunity to ask questions. 💻For more info & to register: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=33982886

🎙📴Discover how our "Away for the Day" cell phone policy is reshaping school culture on Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast! Great Bridge High School principal Jeff Johnson, teacher Corey Perillo, and senior Katelynn Diehl share their insights, challenges, and the positive impact of the policy in our schools. Plus, hear practical tips on managing screen time! Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified! 🎧

Join us in honoring the International Week of the Deaf! 🌍✨ Each year, the World Federation of the Deaf dedicates this week to celebrating the resilience of the deaf community including our amazing students and their families. This year’s theme is “Sign up for Sign Language Rights.” Let’s raise awareness together! 🤟 #IWDP #CPSCelebrates 👉 Learn more: https://wfdeaf.org/iwdeaf2024/

📣📣We will have our Open House on Thursday, September 26. Grade level start times are below. We hope to see you there! CPI & PreK: 3:00pm-4:00pm Kindergarten & 2nd Grade: 4:30pm-5:30pm 1st & 3rd Grade: 6:00pm-7:00pm

‼️REMINDER: The Title 1 Job Fair is this Thursday‼️ The Department of Human Resources is hosting a job fair Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at Oscar Smith Middle School. This event will focus hiring great people for the following positions: ☑️Bus Drivers ☑️Custodians ☑️General Education Teachers ☑️School Nutrition Services Workers ☑️Special Education Teachers ☑️Substitute Teachers ☑️Teacher Assistants 📝Bring plenty of resumes to share with school teams! We can't wait to meet you! 💻For more information please visit https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/careers #JoinOurTeam

🌟📝We invite our families to a fun night of exploring the many resources that Chesapeake has to offer. We will have food trucks available for families to purchase food and mask crafts for the kids! 🍔🌭🥗🍧 💻Register now using the link: tinyurl.com/cpscarnival24

🍎 September is Attendance Awareness Month! 🍎 📝 FACT: In education, consistent attendance is crucial for academic success. By 6th grade, frequent absences can significantly increase the risk of dropping out. Success starts with being present! 👉 For more information about our attendance guidelines and policies visit https://www.cpschools.com/article/1749912 ‼ Remember: #AttendanceMattersVA

🚨Join us for the Title 1 Job Fair 🚨 🗓 September 19, 2024 ⏰ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM 📍 Oscar Smith Middle School 📌 Spread the word and bring your resume! 💻For more information please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/careers #JoinOurTeam

Pastor Joseph McGourn and Mr. Jack Elgin made a generous delivery to our school of 50 backpacks and various school supplies to support our students and staff. A big thank you to the Alive Dream Center from the Georgetown students and staff!