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 😁🖥️
🎉 Congratulations, Tracy Jernigan! Tracy is a second-grade teacher for the Hawks and a Chesapeake Public Schools Teacher of the Year Finalist!🦅 As a previous Teacher of the Year at Woodstock Elementary School in Virginia Beach, Tracy believes that “establishing a classroom community is a vital part of achieving student success.” She strives to create an environment where expectations are high and student success is achieved through hard work and perseverance. Her favorite quote to remind students is, "You can do hard things!" 💪 Tracy states she “never set out to be a teacher…. teaching found me!” ❤ She feels that teaching is the most rewarding profession and loves to inspire and foster a love of learning in children. Tracy is also the Hawks CARES Advisor, Co-Chair of the Community Relations Committee, and a Student Activities Committee Member. She spends her weekends playing on a coe-ed softball team with her husband and brother and loves to camp, fish, and explore new places. Tracey hopes to visit national parks in all 50 states! 🏕 She likes to take risks and has been on a hot air balloon and even skydived! 🪂 ✨ Congratulations, Tracy!
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
Hello HES Families,
Tomorrow is the last day to purchase tickets for our PTA Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday. Please use the flier on PeachJar to secure your spot!
https://app.peachjar.com/flyers/2577957/schools/28775
We are so proud of all of our students that were chosen for Student of the Month!
This month we focused on Gratitude. Keep up the SOAR behavior, Little Hawks!
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
Our 3rd Grade students read Balloons Over Broadway, learned about the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and then designed their own balloons. They had so much fun parading through the school with their very own balloons. Happy Thanksgiving!
🎙️ 🎧 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!
More photos from our morning session with Ruse Against Hunger!
We are so THANKFUL for the HES PTA! Today for lunch the HES PTA provided the staff with a delicious potato and chili bar! Thank you HES PTA for all that you do for our school!
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
HES second-grade students gave an outstanding performance tonight in "I Love the Autumn." We are so proud of them! ❤️🍂 #LevelUp #WatchMeSOAR
Our Students are so excited about our Hawk Walk! The Hawk Walk has been cleaned up and restored! Adam Linsky, a former student here at HES, and an entire team came out this past weekend to help Adam achieve his Eagle Project. They mulched, trimmed back brush, and replaced/painted posts on the Hawk Walk. It looks amazing! Thank you Adam and his team for all that you did to improve our Hawk Walk!
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. 🇺🇸
Hickory Elementary School salutes our veterans! ❤🤍💙
The Hawks held their annual Veterans Day breakfast and parade to honor their military families! The U.S. Fleet Forces Band Brass Quartet kicked off the parade with the playing of the National Anthem. 🎺
Congratulations to our Reading Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Linsky! Mrs. Linsky truly brings the love of reading to life at HES.
This week we celebrate #SchoolPsychWeek and the amazing work that our School Psychologists do to support our students and families! Help us celebrate, recognize, and thank our psychologists for all that they do for our community. You help us all grow together! 🌷🌱 #CPSCelebrates
There's still time to register for our Nov. 18 packaging event!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4CA9A929A5FA7-45646062-hickory#/
📅 Upcoming Calendar Reminders:
- November 7: Election Day/Teacher Workday (Schools are closed for all students.)
- November 10: Veterans’ Day Observed (All schools and offices are closed.)
- November 22-24: Thanksgiving Holiday (All schools and offices are closed.)
We encourage you to download our app to easily access both district and school-level events and add them directly to your personal calendar: https://www.cpschools.com/page/mobile-app
Kindergarten Pumpkin Day!
