The PTA's Staff Appreciation Committee is busy planning for Teacher Appreciation Week May 4-8. This year's theme is "Farmers Market", and we need your help bringing it to life. There are a couple of ways you can contribute:
Purchase an item from our Amazon Wish List
Sign up to donate an item for the luncheon we're planning
Both links are included below for your convenience.
We will also be looking for volunteers to help decorate and help with our teacher meals that week. Keep an eye on your email as well as our social media pages for those opportunities.
Amazon Wish List:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/23QDYEFGTMS9Q?ref=cm_sw_sm_r_un_un_TXg4GBLpjVdtv&content_source=fb&fb_content_id=Q9-wBQGv5zl9I0lGmyjBVpMkB6dg8cdq6TUdFzcyzP2tXXz1gAf13aAsKeAtCLIo&channel_type=fb&fbclid=IwY2xjawRUjLhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVNklScXprdU94T2o2Smpkc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgU4Yc12MncPCSBeOxNpEza2ruf-MxthQOZScXialorAdexWFV6wCc-DEHVm_aem_tZJ03en7GD-sQ7G94gf8UQ
Teacher Luncheon Sign Up:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C084AACA82BA6F85-63555972-farmers?useFullSite=false
Thank you for your support!
They are the first friendly faces we see each morning, the calm in the middle of the chaos, and the true heartbeat of our school. From juggling endless tasks to supporting our students, staff, and families, they handle it all with grace, patience, and expert skill.
Thank you for all that you do for our school! 🩵
What does student-centered learning look like in your child’s classroom? In Chesapeake Public Schools, our teachers are creating engaging, meaningful learning experiences for students. In our latest episode, nationally recognized educator, author, and speaker Dr. Catlin Tucker joins us to highlight how this work is taking shape in our classrooms, from increasing student voice and choice to building stronger connections that support learning. 🎧 Listen at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts.
Not only did they show off their amazing reading superpowers, but they also won $1,000 for our school library! We are so proud of the hard work and sportsmanship that defines our school.
Way to go, teachers! You make reading look like a championship sport!
We are so incredibly proud of the way our students represented HES with heart, hard work, and top-tier sportsmanship. You all showed us what happens when you dive deep into a good book!
From her warm, welcoming hugs to the way she remembers every student's name, she makes our school feel like one big family. Mrs. Haist is thoughtful, brilliant, and incredibly dedicated to making sure we all shine our brightest.
Our Chesapeake Preschool Initiative (CPI) program is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. 🚸 CPI is a free, full-day program that gives eligible children a head start on their education.
What makes a child eligible?
Must live in the City of Chesapeake
Must be 4 years old by September 30, 2026
Must meet program eligibility criteria
Visit our website to review the details and start your application today: http://cpschools.com/cpi
Important Calendar Updates & Reminders! 📅
April 6 - 10 is Spring Break. Schools will be closed. We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing break! 🌸
April 13 is a Teacher Workday. No school for students.
April 21 is now an Asynchronous Day for all students. Meals will also be available at select school sites. More information is available here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=53908933
As a reminder, you can full our full calendar of events here: https://www.cpschools.com/events
🌟 A Huge Thank You To:
Our Community Volunteers: Thank you for visiting and sharing your passions! You showed our students that with hard work, any career is within reach.
🌟 The Organizers: This day wouldn't have been possible without the amazing coordination of Mrs. Zook and Mrs. McNabb. Thank you for planning such a memorable experience for our kids!
Our students left today with big smiles and even bigger goals!
It was amazing to see so many Heart Heroes! From everyone who raised $1.00+ to earn their seat, to our "Pie Pros" who raised $40.00+ and took aim at our brave staff members—thank you for making a difference. A huge round of applause to Kaden Patt, who raised the most money of the entire school! Your hard work is helping save lives and keeping hearts beating strong.
Our littlest tech explorers in 1st Grade are officially "planting" seeds in the digital world!
Last week, students used ScratchJr to demonstrate their knowledge of what plants need to survive. It wasn't just about drawing flowers—it was about bringing them to life through code! 💻🌷
From testing water quality to learning about local wildlife, our young scientists got their hands dirty (and wet!) discovering how to protect our local ecosystem. 🦀☀️
🎡 What a Night at the Fair!
Our STREAM Night was "Some Terrific" success! We had the best time celebrating our One Book, One School, Charlotte’s Web, with a full-blown county fair right here at school.
From coding to creative crafts, our students showed off their "radiant" skills just like Wilbur!
A Huge Thank You to Our Partners
Events like this take a village (or a very talented spider web!), and we couldn't have done it without our amazing community volunteers:
🌟 Great Bridge High School National Honor Society: For being incredible role models and helpers!
🌟 Grassfield High School STEM Academy: For bringing the "STREAM" to life with awesome hands-on activities.
🌟 Chesapeake Public Library: For sharing the love of reading and local resources.
🌟 Chesapeake 4-H: For bringing that authentic farm-life spirit to our fair.
Check out some of the highlights below! 📸👇
Get ready for an evening of friendly competition, hands-on challenges, and all the fun of a good old-fashioned county fair!
🕷When: Thursday, March 26
🕷Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Whether you're testing your "terrific" engineering skills or competing in our farm-style games, it’s going to be a night full of creativity and smiles. You won't want to miss it—it's going to be RADIANT! ✨