Sibshops are Back! Siblings of children with special needs in grades 2-8 are invited to attend a night of stories, crafts, and games on Jan. 10th at Butts Road Primary from 5:30-7 p.m. Registration is required: http://tinyurl.com/CPSSIBS23

Our 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students had so much fun at the Winter Class Parties!







Our K-2 students had so much fun at their Winter Parties!










Congratulations Mrs. Moulton! Mrs. Moulton and Mrs. Williams' class received a special guest reader thanks to Mrs. Moulton's donation to United Way. Thanks for the visit Dr. Cotton!

Our Little Hawks collected 323 pajamas for the Scholastic Book Clubs Great Bedtime Story Pajama Drive, which will be donated to ForKids in Chesapeake.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP (formerly known as “Food Stamps”) provides eligible households with food benefits.
Students in households that receive SNAP are also eligible for meals at no cost at school. Students who have access to SNAP are more likely to be in good health and miss less school. Many households may not be aware they qualify. To learn more and to apply, visit https://www.dss.virginia.gov/benefit/snap.cgi

Friday is the last day to turn in PJs for our Great Bedtime Story with Scholastic! When you donate a pair of PJs, Scholastic donates a book to the same organization for a child in need. Wear PJs on Friday to celebrate the last day of the project!

Our first-grade students gave an outstanding performance tonight in "A Snowy Day." Thank you, Ms. Pollard and the first-grade team, for your hard work. ❄️☃️🎼



After an intense round of reindeer games this afternoon, the second-grade team prevailed as keepers of the spirit stick! #WeAreFamily #GameOn #LevelUp



The Virginia Board of Education will be in Chesapeake Wednesday, December 13 as an opportunity for Virginians to learn more about new accountability measurements and discuss their expectations for the upcoming accountability measurements.
Register here: https://ow.ly/CpGS50Qgt7B

Tonight, CPS celebrated all of the TOYs throughout the district, and we are so proud of our TOY, Mrs. Tracy Jernigan! We appreciate all she does for HES! 🎉 #CPSCelebrates #2024TOY

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!



